Tuesday February,10 2009 9:00 PM

Hey Guys,

Things on this end are going well. I need to update you on some things. On the 24th of this month D and I are going to B'ham with some great folks at Alabama Limb to the Finebaum Roast. I grew up idolizing Coach Bryant and Bama football. I can't tell you how many times I threw a pass or dove over the goal line (although I think I had better knees at the times, even though Namath still has both of his) has #12. I am very excited about this.

Thursday on my way to Elba I stopped on campus to see a bunch of folks I needed to see. I saw most, but I didn't get everybody. Hopefully it won't be the last time I will be down that way. Boy that place has changed since I was down there. In my 3 1/2 years at "Troy State" I worked and was surrounded by a truly great group of people. We genuinely are all such good friends and had great times and hilarious moments. It was great reliving some of those moments.

On Friday my plan was to get by the school in Elba to see some up my old teachers, but didn't make it. I ended up eating oysters at lunch and pretending to work at Dad's while really reading the paper and Sports Illustrated.

Saturday I woke up early to get Buffett tickets to Lakewood. After that Dad, Mom and I went to the club to see if I could hit a golf ball. I actually did. It didn't look pretty, but I accomplished what I wanted to do. Saturday afternoon I just took it easy.

Today I found out some distressing news. Elton John's last date of his Red Piano Tour in The Vegas is in April. This is the one show that I really wanted to see, but I guess it is great that this is the biggest disappointment I've got going right now. Wow I'm blessed. Well I've got to go DeAnn wants me to help fold clothes. Thanks for reading.

Fins Up,
Jr.

Monday February 9, 2009 12:15 PM

Hey Guys,

For the big announcement. D and I are going to the Paul Finebaum roast in the Ham. Joe Willie is going to be there and I am beyond stoked. I will try to give more of an update later on. Just wanted to let you in on the secret.

NG

Thursday February 5, 2009 12:00 PM

Hello Guys,

Sorry I haven't posted this week it has been a wild week. Everything is still going well. Dad Bimbo, Wynn and I went to "God's Country" yesterday to a Signing Day party at The House that Bryant Built. Coach Saban gave his State of the Union address to the REC members and assured us our staff would not be outworked. The largest ovation came when new assistant James Willis was introduced and said "Roll Tide".

I am going to Elba today and I am stopping in Troy to see all of my family on campus. I think I have some news to share, but have to get it confirmed before I can tell it. It is not a state of emergency. DeAnn isn't pregnant that I know of. I'm not either. It has to do with Football.

Fins Up,
Jr.

Saturday January 31, 2009 12:00 PM

Hey Guys,

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. We've been pretty busy. Rehab is going well and I'm walking with the cane more everyday.

Alison got out of the hospital and has started rehab in Troy. She is in Montgomery with us this weekend. She is getting around so much better.

I hope whoever all the bettors in the crowd needs to win, I hope they cover.

Talk Later and Fins Up,
Jr.

Sunday January 25, 2009 7:00 PM

Hey Guys,

I apologize that I haven't posted about this earlier, but I have been out of town. I have another prayer request. My sister-in-law Alison fell Friday night and broke her hip. She has had surgery and is doing better. Hopefully she will get to go home in a few days. I'm sure rehab will be pretty rough, but I think in a couple of months she'll be great. Please keep her in your thoughts. It seems like the Smith's and Grantham's keep having a few difficulties. I'll keep you updated.

Fins Up,
Jr.

Friday January 23, 2009 10:30 AM

Hey Guys,

I hope everybody is doing well. We are just doing peachy. Before I go any further, please put Joe Fanning on your prayer list. This is Ann Young Dempsey's son-in-law. He is in the hospital in Atlanta having some stuff done. Please keep him in mind.

I took Dad to see "Bear Country" last night and he really enjoyed it. They have extended the showing so I really suggest every Bama fan try to attend.

That really all I have. We are just really blessed.

Fins Up,
Jr.

Tuesday January 20, 2009 11:00 AM

Hey Guys,

Rehab is still going well. I meant to blog about "Bear Country". It was such a great play. It wasn't as much about the coach as it was the man. I've grown up looking up to him and this just put him a little higher on that pedestal. Although it was about 20 degrees that night it was well worth it.

Mom and I are currently watch the inauguration. It is amazing, but I'm so ready for all of this to be over with.

I hope everybody is having a great week.

Fins Up,
Jr.