Hey Guys,
I just wanted to tell you guys Merry Christmas one more time. I am so thankful to have each and everyone one you in my life.
Also Happy 27th birthday to my good friend JD Cook, you are my hero and when I grow up I want to be just like you.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Later Tuesday
Hey again Folks,
I know I said that last post was going to be long, but I just couldn't put anything behind that. This past Friday I was invited to the old creative services Christmas party. I say old Bonnie Money not because of your age, but because I don't know what ya'lls department is now. I had a great time seeing everybody and catching up. They had two of my favorite things there, food and people to chat with. While I was there D was blowing my phone up asking when I was coming home. We were supposed to hang out with DuBose, but I didn't understand the rush. Well, when I finally showed up at the house she had a surprise birthday party going. We had a great time and stayed up wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too late. Thanks D for planning it and thanks to everyone that came, it was a blast.
Saturday morning we got up late and were cleaning up when I got a phone I was only wishing I would get. Dad called and said we had tickets for the game. Yes you heard me right Dad and I are going to Pasadena to see Bama take on Texas for all the marble. This made a fantastic birthday absolutely incredible. I can't wait for the trip and hope Bama can get it done. Obviously I was one cloud nine for the rest of the day. We spent the afternoon and night at DeAnn's parents and finally got home and in bed around 10.
Sunday morning I got up and went to Ham. I love going out there for the services and hearing Brother Stanley's sermon. He does a great job of putting them into everyday life where they really make since. After Church Dad and I started cleaning out the storage room at our house. That pretty much concluded our weekend and we now have the short week before Christmas. I hope everyone has a great Christmas and everyone is safe. Love you all.
Fins Up,
Jr.
I know I said that last post was going to be long, but I just couldn't put anything behind that. This past Friday I was invited to the old creative services Christmas party. I say old Bonnie Money not because of your age, but because I don't know what ya'lls department is now. I had a great time seeing everybody and catching up. They had two of my favorite things there, food and people to chat with. While I was there D was blowing my phone up asking when I was coming home. We were supposed to hang out with DuBose, but I didn't understand the rush. Well, when I finally showed up at the house she had a surprise birthday party going. We had a great time and stayed up wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too late. Thanks D for planning it and thanks to everyone that came, it was a blast.
Saturday morning we got up late and were cleaning up when I got a phone I was only wishing I would get. Dad called and said we had tickets for the game. Yes you heard me right Dad and I are going to Pasadena to see Bama take on Texas for all the marble. This made a fantastic birthday absolutely incredible. I can't wait for the trip and hope Bama can get it done. Obviously I was one cloud nine for the rest of the day. We spent the afternoon and night at DeAnn's parents and finally got home and in bed around 10.
Sunday morning I got up and went to Ham. I love going out there for the services and hearing Brother Stanley's sermon. He does a great job of putting them into everyday life where they really make since. After Church Dad and I started cleaning out the storage room at our house. That pretty much concluded our weekend and we now have the short week before Christmas. I hope everyone has a great Christmas and everyone is safe. Love you all.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Tuesday (Long)
Hey Guys,
This is going to be a long one so get ready.
First and foremost, apologies are in order. Saturday was the anniversary of the day we lost my pal Adam Waddail in 1995. I have called his mother every year to tell her just what Adam meant to me and what her and Ash do mean to me. This year I failed her as when I sat down to call her the clock said 9:30 and I wasn't going to call that late. Most of you know that I worked for Adam's dad Steve while I was at Troy. He took me under his wing and made my 3 and 1/2 years on campus so much easier. I try to thank him all the time for being there for me, but he is too stubborn to accept even a thank you. To the Waddail, Rainer, and Bledsoe's I think of you often and Adam was such a special person to me and everybody that knew him. When I get down I usually think of Adam and his laugh normally puts a smile on my face. Mrs. Melanie I will never miss that phone call again because I have felt terrible since Saturday because I let you down.
Adam I miss you buddy and know that we will see each other again.
Neil
This is going to be a long one so get ready.
First and foremost, apologies are in order. Saturday was the anniversary of the day we lost my pal Adam Waddail in 1995. I have called his mother every year to tell her just what Adam meant to me and what her and Ash do mean to me. This year I failed her as when I sat down to call her the clock said 9:30 and I wasn't going to call that late. Most of you know that I worked for Adam's dad Steve while I was at Troy. He took me under his wing and made my 3 and 1/2 years on campus so much easier. I try to thank him all the time for being there for me, but he is too stubborn to accept even a thank you. To the Waddail, Rainer, and Bledsoe's I think of you often and Adam was such a special person to me and everybody that knew him. When I get down I usually think of Adam and his laugh normally puts a smile on my face. Mrs. Melanie I will never miss that phone call again because I have felt terrible since Saturday because I let you down.
Adam I miss you buddy and know that we will see each other again.
Neil
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thursday
Hey Guys,
You all probably think I am sick since this is the 2nd post in a week. Well I'm not but I knew Monday that I was forgetting something and I was.
Sunday afternoon after we ate lunch at D's parents, Mom and I went to Montgomery to finish up some shopping. After we got that done we went to Cedar Crest and Shanna was gone on a day pass with her Mom. We still haven't talked to Mr. Stan or Mrs. Linda but obviously things are progressing nicely. Also, we stopped by John Knox to see Mrs. Sue and gave her some chocolate. She looked great and seems to be doing very well. Those are two great presents right there and its 1 week away from Christmas.
I just wanted to tell you guys that,
Fins Up, Roll Tide, and Merry Christmas,
Jr
You all probably think I am sick since this is the 2nd post in a week. Well I'm not but I knew Monday that I was forgetting something and I was.
Sunday afternoon after we ate lunch at D's parents, Mom and I went to Montgomery to finish up some shopping. After we got that done we went to Cedar Crest and Shanna was gone on a day pass with her Mom. We still haven't talked to Mr. Stan or Mrs. Linda but obviously things are progressing nicely. Also, we stopped by John Knox to see Mrs. Sue and gave her some chocolate. She looked great and seems to be doing very well. Those are two great presents right there and its 1 week away from Christmas.
I just wanted to tell you guys that,
Fins Up, Roll Tide, and Merry Christmas,
Jr
Monday, December 14, 2009
Rain, Rain go away.
Hey Guys,
Man it has done some raining in Elba AL in the last few days. That's really all that has been going on. We had a lazy weekend except the Grantham's lit the advent candle at Ham yesterday. Also, congrats to Mark Ingram that "Bad Boy" at the Capstone for winning the Heisman. I just hope we can parlay that with the championship into a great season. Christmas is sure getting close I hope everyone is getting their shopping done. That's really all I have.
Fins Up,
Jr
Man it has done some raining in Elba AL in the last few days. That's really all that has been going on. We had a lazy weekend except the Grantham's lit the advent candle at Ham yesterday. Also, congrats to Mark Ingram that "Bad Boy" at the Capstone for winning the Heisman. I just hope we can parlay that with the championship into a great season. Christmas is sure getting close I hope everyone is getting their shopping done. That's really all I have.
Fins Up,
Jr
Thursday, December 10, 2009
The Grandaddy of'em All
It blows my mind just what Bama has a chance to accomplish. After three short years in T-Town Saban has taken us to the top from has beens. I can honestly say I knew this was coming, although certainly not this quick. Dad and I had the chance to meet Saban and see him speak a few months after he was hired. The mood was totally different than the previous administration. When he talked EVERYBODY listened. The feeling that Dad, Tommy Morrow, Billy Bimbo, and myself had when we left was that Bama would be back. Something special was happening at the Capstone. Good Luck guys "let's get #13. RTR folks and "Remember the Rose Bowl we'll win then".
Ok Bama rant over.
The last week has been pretty slow except everyday life. This Tuesday night DeAnn and I were in Montgomery for AAL's Christmas party. It was at the bar on the first base side at Riverwalk Stadium. Pretty cool. We also saw a bunch of folks and had a good time. Later D and I went to the exchange bar at the Renassaince and we were shocked to see Kenny Heard and Tony Brook playing TOGETHER. Kenny started around Troy and then joined up with my good friend Joe Wright. Tony was also on the Auburn scene and good friends with Rex Oggs. We had a great time talking to both and Glenn and Jennifer joined us later on. Wednesday morning I went to AAL to a clinic for the Rheo knee. Two guys from Ossur were there and critiqued my walk and gave me some insight on things that might work better. It was a informative meeting. So if you pass me on the street and I look perplexed or I am walking different don't worry I may just be trying something new,
I have to wish a belated birthday to my cousin and the coolest freshman to be at The University of Alabama John Stephens Jr. He got shafted on his gift. I gave uncle John a Bama win for his birthday on the 5th and all John-John gets is a shout out on this sorry blog. Anyway, Happy Birthday man. hope it was a good one.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Ok Bama rant over.
The last week has been pretty slow except everyday life. This Tuesday night DeAnn and I were in Montgomery for AAL's Christmas party. It was at the bar on the first base side at Riverwalk Stadium. Pretty cool. We also saw a bunch of folks and had a good time. Later D and I went to the exchange bar at the Renassaince and we were shocked to see Kenny Heard and Tony Brook playing TOGETHER. Kenny started around Troy and then joined up with my good friend Joe Wright. Tony was also on the Auburn scene and good friends with Rex Oggs. We had a great time talking to both and Glenn and Jennifer joined us later on. Wednesday morning I went to AAL to a clinic for the Rheo knee. Two guys from Ossur were there and critiqued my walk and gave me some insight on things that might work better. It was a informative meeting. So if you pass me on the street and I look perplexed or I am walking different don't worry I may just be trying something new,
I have to wish a belated birthday to my cousin and the coolest freshman to be at The University of Alabama John Stephens Jr. He got shafted on his gift. I gave uncle John a Bama win for his birthday on the 5th and all John-John gets is a shout out on this sorry blog. Anyway, Happy Birthday man. hope it was a good one.
Fins Up,
Jr.
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