SHOCKED

Hey Guys,

I feel the exact same way this morning as I did in 2003 after Game 7 of the ALCS. The Yankees had just lost the series after being up 3-0. I was pretty devastated.

Yesterday Bama almost played 2 different games. I don't care what happens we must score more than 3 points in the 2nd half. If Ingram doesn't fumble we put them away. Anyway.

Both teams played hard and Auburn didn't quit. You must give them credit.

By the way, the sun is up in Elba this morning.

RTR and Fins Up,
Jr

Prayers

Hey Guys,

I know everyone is getting ready to be off and getting ready for the game. However, I have a prayer request. Brandon Bowers was in a motorcycle wreck yesterday morning. I talked to Bradley around lunch and he was on his way over there. He said his shoulder was broken and there was some swelling. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. The next few days will crucial.

Neil

Monday

Well folks it is Iron Bowl week again. The oddsmakers in Vegas think Bama is a 3.5 point favorite. I'm not sure I think that. In my opinion Alabama will have to play a near perfect game and getting off the field on 3rd down is a must. That's all I will say. Roll Tide.

We had a great weekend. Friday night we went to the Elba 3rd round play-off game. The guys played well. We just had too many penalties and a couple of costly penalties. Elba has had a bunch of injuries and lost a QB in the middle of the season and still went deep. It was a great season.

Saturday was a great day of rest, a little work, and football. Very relaxing.

Yesterday morning I went to Ham and really enjoyed. The preacher's sermon was about "Curing Complainers". His words really went along way with me during this time of Thanksgiving.

I hope each and every one of you are blessed this week and remember we all have so much to be thankful for.

Fins Up and RTR,
Jr.

Happy Birthday Alison!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Thursday Morning,

Today is my sister-in-law's birthday. I hope the bank let's you off early. Make Zach take you to the Pub.

I am so ready for the Bama and Elba games. They should be good ones.

DeAnn is gonna hold me to the deal we made about Auburn and the NC game. If any AU fans can get there hands on tickets and can't go and want DeAnn to go please let me know.

We had our ribbon cutting with the Chamber on Tuesday. I want to thank everyone that came. I'm glad we did it so now maybe Mrs. Kaye won't be getting on me about doing it.

Fins Up,
Jr.

Sunday Night

Hey Guys,

We had a whirlwind weekend. I was up before sunrise and at the senior citizen building for the breakfast on Saturday. We hit Auburn before 11 and set up camp with all the brothers. We were all just hanging around talking and laughing. Then all the folks that had tickets started going in the game. A few of us that didn't have tickets made friends with a guy that had a satellite. We watched the game and I can honestly say the Fairley kid is as dirty a player as I've seen in college. But Auburn played a great 3 quarters anyway. We had a great time seeing everybody and meeting some fun folks. The Iron Bowl is gonna be wild. I'm very worried about the Tide. It is gonna be a large task in stopping Newton. It's gonna be fun to watch Bama on Thursday night as it hardly ever happens.

Elba is moving on to the third round and keep surprising us with the win. They are down to the 3rd QB has 1 quit and the other is hurt. Coach Rials and the rest of the coaches have done a great job and the players sure don't want to see the season end.

Have a great week and Fins Up,
Jr.

Friday Morning

Hey Guys,

I'm sorry I haven't posted this week. We have been pretty busy. We are now almost a month into our DVD machine in Headland. Rentals are a little slower than expected, but should turn as it gets colder.

Rudy has taken his first chemo treatment and convinced hid bosses to let him return to work. The bad guys in T-Town don't know that superman is back on patrol, but should know soon.

In the morning I am going to help with the pancake breakfast that the Chamber is putting on. Everyone come on out for all the trimmings.

Later we are going to Auburn to the game and hang out with all the brothers. Jerry John and I will have to listen to Jep and Bub talk up the Orange and Blue. Those two are delusional about everything, but they do make me chuckle. It should be a good game and even better time.

For the last couple of days I have been reading Bradley and Hope Bowers' blog. Bradley "Buff" is a dear friend of mine that even though we both live in Elba I never see. They were married in the summer of 2008 and recently had a little girl. They are some of my favorite people. I was supposed to be in their wedding but I just didn't have the strength yet. Actually had didn't even have a leg yet. They were sweet enough to still have me in the program.

I know I have been rambling. I have just had a lot on my mind. I will try to make more sense Sunday.

Fins Up,
Jr.

Thursday

Guys,

We need a lot of prayers. Chris had all the test done in Houston and the news was not what we were looking for. He is starting chemo immediately, I believe. I also understand he will take trips to Houston frequently to stay in touch with the doctors. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. I know the Ruddocks, Hudsons, and Stephens will appreciate it.

Hang in there Rudy, we love ya big guy,
Neil