Well, it appears my nervousness about Saturday afternoon were well-founded. I had a bad feeling about the UGA game all week and told basically everyone I came in contact with. In the end it didn't matter as 'Bama has a chance to cement their place in history. 3 out of 4 isn't bad in anything.
Saturday night we had our 2nd annual Christmas party and I think DeAnn was happy we won the ballgame because she knew the mood would suffer if we had lost. We had a great time and I laughed as it was a diverse group that somehow managed to make it through the night. We had everything cleaned up and I was in bed by 1.
DeAnn's best friend from college, Robyn, was in town for the party. Robyn is a pretty awesome chick for a lot of reason, but the way she helped D after my wreck highlights most of them. Those 2 can not see each other for months and then pick up right where they left off.
DeAnn and I have the AL Limb Christmas Party Saturday night at the train shed in Montgomery. You never know when that bunch is involved what might happen. I feel like I may be trapped into shopping also. Pray for me!.
Fins Up,
Jr
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
Hello, is there anybody out there?
Has it really been since August that I have posted on here? After so many wonderful people have gently nudged me to blog I'm now relenting. It's not that I haven't had things to tell it's just that I haven't been very motivated.
Earlier this month DeAnn and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary of moving back to Elba. The time has just flown by. There are a few things that I miss about Montgomery, but the pros definitely outweigh cons of our small town living.
This past weekend DeAnn. Raeann, Buford and I left Elba at noon heading to Tuscaloosa. When Rae, D, and I went to Auburn for the LSU game we discussed going up for the Iron Bowl. That plan came to fruition last weekend. Rae had never experienced gameday in T-town. Friday night we ate supper at Phil's and then had her initiation at Gallette's. We had a blast. There wasn't much to gameday as it was low-key and really kinda boring. However, Sunday was pretty fun seeing Raeann get so excited when the news came that Chizik was out.
Next weekend is the AAL Christmas party in Montgomery that D and I always enjoy attending. I really owe Glenn and his staff so much. When I wake up every morning and slide my leg on I take it for granted much like you guys do that walking is so easy.
Bama has a big match up with Georgia this weekend in Atlanta. I really can't lie, I'm pretty nervous about this game. The fan base of the Tide seems to be bypassing UGA and looking ahead to Notre Dame. I do like that fact that Georgia players seem to be doing all the talking. It reminds me a little of the Sugar Bowl in 1992.
I am going to try my best to post once a week from here on, even if its just checking in.
Thank you all for being so supportive.
Fins Up,
Jr
Earlier this month DeAnn and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary of moving back to Elba. The time has just flown by. There are a few things that I miss about Montgomery, but the pros definitely outweigh cons of our small town living.
This past weekend DeAnn. Raeann, Buford and I left Elba at noon heading to Tuscaloosa. When Rae, D, and I went to Auburn for the LSU game we discussed going up for the Iron Bowl. That plan came to fruition last weekend. Rae had never experienced gameday in T-town. Friday night we ate supper at Phil's and then had her initiation at Gallette's. We had a blast. There wasn't much to gameday as it was low-key and really kinda boring. However, Sunday was pretty fun seeing Raeann get so excited when the news came that Chizik was out.
Next weekend is the AAL Christmas party in Montgomery that D and I always enjoy attending. I really owe Glenn and his staff so much. When I wake up every morning and slide my leg on I take it for granted much like you guys do that walking is so easy.
Bama has a big match up with Georgia this weekend in Atlanta. I really can't lie, I'm pretty nervous about this game. The fan base of the Tide seems to be bypassing UGA and looking ahead to Notre Dame. I do like that fact that Georgia players seem to be doing all the talking. It reminds me a little of the Sugar Bowl in 1992.
I am going to try my best to post once a week from here on, even if its just checking in.
Thank you all for being so supportive.
Fins Up,
Jr
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Great Weekend!
Hey guys,
On Thursday after the service for "Miss" Sue, at which we had a great visit with the family, I made my way to Birmingham. Thursday night I had a long-standing date with Reese, Jerry, Amy DuBose and Kyle DuBose. Jerry had something come up so it was just the 4 of us. Reese and I met them at the Rogue Tavern around 6 for a little pre-game action. While there I found out one of the members of "The Hay" owns it and they were playing a show. It was tempting, but we had good seats to see Old Crow Medicine Show at the amazing Alabama Theatre. The show topped all my expectations and I got a CD from the opening act that kept me awake on the drive back home.
I got up Friday morning and went to work, but was really looking forward to 5 o'clock. I knew I had to get some sleep because we had a big Saturday planned. We laid pretty low and got to bed early. The 5:30 alarm came very early.
DeAnn's company had an entry in the dragon boat races so we decided to forgo an anniversary trip and attend that. I am so glad we did. As we were entering the amphitheatre at the river Dr Vermillion walked up to us. Apparently his group had an entry. When we got to the GMC tent I noticed Vermillion's tent was about three down. Over the course of the day I had a chance to see, hug, and talkto a large group of former Dr.'s and nurses. It was a great joy and surprise. GMC finished 2nd in their flight to end a great day on the Alabama river in downtown Montgomery.
DeAnn and I had big plans to celebrate our 5th aniversary, but after such a long hot day we ended up going to our room and DeAnn crashed by 6 o'clock. Even though we didn't have a nice dinner I truly do not know how our anniversary could have been any better.
Now its on to BAMA football!
Fins Up,
Jr.
On Thursday after the service for "Miss" Sue, at which we had a great visit with the family, I made my way to Birmingham. Thursday night I had a long-standing date with Reese, Jerry, Amy DuBose and Kyle DuBose. Jerry had something come up so it was just the 4 of us. Reese and I met them at the Rogue Tavern around 6 for a little pre-game action. While there I found out one of the members of "The Hay" owns it and they were playing a show. It was tempting, but we had good seats to see Old Crow Medicine Show at the amazing Alabama Theatre. The show topped all my expectations and I got a CD from the opening act that kept me awake on the drive back home.
I got up Friday morning and went to work, but was really looking forward to 5 o'clock. I knew I had to get some sleep because we had a big Saturday planned. We laid pretty low and got to bed early. The 5:30 alarm came very early.
DeAnn's company had an entry in the dragon boat races so we decided to forgo an anniversary trip and attend that. I am so glad we did. As we were entering the amphitheatre at the river Dr Vermillion walked up to us. Apparently his group had an entry. When we got to the GMC tent I noticed Vermillion's tent was about three down. Over the course of the day I had a chance to see, hug, and talkto a large group of former Dr.'s and nurses. It was a great joy and surprise. GMC finished 2nd in their flight to end a great day on the Alabama river in downtown Montgomery.
DeAnn and I had big plans to celebrate our 5th aniversary, but after such a long hot day we ended up going to our room and DeAnn crashed by 6 o'clock. Even though we didn't have a nice dinner I truly do not know how our anniversary could have been any better.
Now its on to BAMA football!
Fins Up,
Jr.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Happy Birthday Dad!
Today is my amazing father's birthday. He has turned 62 which means he is so old our government gives him a stipend for being old. Wow, simply astounding. I hope he has a great day. We really need to add things to his bucket because if Reese and I let him all he wants to do is hang around at his house.
Well, that is really all I have for today.
Hope its been a great one, Pop. Happy Birthday and I Love you!
Fins Up,
Jr
Well, that is really all I have for today.
Hope its been a great one, Pop. Happy Birthday and I Love you!
Fins Up,
Jr
Monday, August 20, 2012
Angel in Heaven
Hey Guys,
This afternoon I got a call that "Miss" Sue Shelton passed away last night. For those of you that have been reading this since the beggining you will probably remember her name. Mom signed off the blog a god bit with "Please pray for Shanna, Mrs. Sue and Neil's lungs".
Miss Sue and I were kind of kindred souls in early Spring of 2008 at Baptist South. I heard her name for 5 months before I ever met her. She came in the unit a week or so after me and was just as sick. Our family fell in love with her and her 2 daughters. That is where Tommie Lee and Mrs. Susan entered the picture along with our muscle, Mr. Ed. From the stories I've heard I missed quite a bit of entertainment out in the waiting room.
Later on it became a race to see who could get to HealthSouth first. It was a race Miss Sue would win as I had a few setbacks. Actually by the time I got there she had already broken out.
As I got out of rehab we stayed in contact we them as we were fairly close by now. One day Mom called to check and we found out Miss Sue was in the hospital and we decided to go check on them. We went in the room and I finally met this sweet woman I had heard so much about. It was a very emotional time for all of us. I guess Miss Sue and I started realizing how much we had both been through.
We have stayed in touch over the last few years, but haven't seen them as much since we moved back and Miss Sue left John Knox. I knew when I talked to Tommie Lee a few months ago that things weren't as good, but knew Miss Sue was a fighter. Tommie Lee told Mom she went very peacefully.
Please keep this amazing family in your prayers.
Neil
This afternoon I got a call that "Miss" Sue Shelton passed away last night. For those of you that have been reading this since the beggining you will probably remember her name. Mom signed off the blog a god bit with "Please pray for Shanna, Mrs. Sue and Neil's lungs".
Miss Sue and I were kind of kindred souls in early Spring of 2008 at Baptist South. I heard her name for 5 months before I ever met her. She came in the unit a week or so after me and was just as sick. Our family fell in love with her and her 2 daughters. That is where Tommie Lee and Mrs. Susan entered the picture along with our muscle, Mr. Ed. From the stories I've heard I missed quite a bit of entertainment out in the waiting room.
Later on it became a race to see who could get to HealthSouth first. It was a race Miss Sue would win as I had a few setbacks. Actually by the time I got there she had already broken out.
As I got out of rehab we stayed in contact we them as we were fairly close by now. One day Mom called to check and we found out Miss Sue was in the hospital and we decided to go check on them. We went in the room and I finally met this sweet woman I had heard so much about. It was a very emotional time for all of us. I guess Miss Sue and I started realizing how much we had both been through.
We have stayed in touch over the last few years, but haven't seen them as much since we moved back and Miss Sue left John Knox. I knew when I talked to Tommie Lee a few months ago that things weren't as good, but knew Miss Sue was a fighter. Tommie Lee told Mom she went very peacefully.
Please keep this amazing family in your prayers.
Neil
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Back from a break
Hey Guys,
I know there has been a big absence from me, however I guess now is as good a time as any to get back on the horse. I haven't posted because I couldn't post anything new without talking about Rudy. I have sat down multiple times to type, but in the end nothing was on the page. So here goes.
Chris Ruddock lost his battle with cancer in mid-June and it stung our whole family even though we knew it would eventually happen. Rudy made Amy's wedding which was a milestone, but he didn't quit fighting. I could sit here and tell stories of this mountain of a man. A gentle giant with a big smile that loved cigars, and video poker only slightly less than Rachel. I grew up being chased in the sand by him and was always greeted with a smile and a firm handshake or hug. Being married to a woman with 2 sisters seemed to fit him well. Those 6 people shared thousands of laughs and jokes that will live on forever. My favorite probably being the 4th of July when V gave the ole "Throw it Rudy, Throw it". Although I didn't witness it, I still laugh loudly when its told. I know that I'm rambling and I should have this post written perfectly with all the thoughts that I've put in it, but I don't.
The day of his funeral there was more of a fuss made over him in 2 hours then he would have wanted in 100 years. It was a perfect day for a humble man that never wanted praise or appreciation. As I said in a twitter post that day "I'm a better person for having known him".
I apologize in advance for the rambling nature of this post.
God Bless You, Chris Ruddock!
Neil
I know there has been a big absence from me, however I guess now is as good a time as any to get back on the horse. I haven't posted because I couldn't post anything new without talking about Rudy. I have sat down multiple times to type, but in the end nothing was on the page. So here goes.
Chris Ruddock lost his battle with cancer in mid-June and it stung our whole family even though we knew it would eventually happen. Rudy made Amy's wedding which was a milestone, but he didn't quit fighting. I could sit here and tell stories of this mountain of a man. A gentle giant with a big smile that loved cigars, and video poker only slightly less than Rachel. I grew up being chased in the sand by him and was always greeted with a smile and a firm handshake or hug. Being married to a woman with 2 sisters seemed to fit him well. Those 6 people shared thousands of laughs and jokes that will live on forever. My favorite probably being the 4th of July when V gave the ole "Throw it Rudy, Throw it". Although I didn't witness it, I still laugh loudly when its told. I know that I'm rambling and I should have this post written perfectly with all the thoughts that I've put in it, but I don't.
The day of his funeral there was more of a fuss made over him in 2 hours then he would have wanted in 100 years. It was a perfect day for a humble man that never wanted praise or appreciation. As I said in a twitter post that day "I'm a better person for having known him".
I apologize in advance for the rambling nature of this post.
God Bless You, Chris Ruddock!
Neil
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Good Times
This weekend we attended the long awaited wedding of Amy Ruddock. She is Rachel Hudson's daughter for everyone in Elba. Reese and I have gown up around the 3 Ruddock children and consider them cousins just as much as John-John.
Dad, DeAnn, and I left Friday after work headed to Destin. Everything from the Rehearsal to the reception took place at the same resort. This wedding gave us a chance to catch up with alot of friends we've met through the Ruddock's over the years.
The wedding was on the beach and was just perfect. Rudy and Rachel were wonderful hosts and everyone had a great time. The food was very, very good. Michael and Amy were heading to Jamaica this morning for a week in the sun.
I know Rachel will eventually read this and just want her to know that DeAnn and I had a great time and we really appreciated the invite. We love you guys.
Neil
Dad, DeAnn, and I left Friday after work headed to Destin. Everything from the Rehearsal to the reception took place at the same resort. This wedding gave us a chance to catch up with alot of friends we've met through the Ruddock's over the years.
The wedding was on the beach and was just perfect. Rudy and Rachel were wonderful hosts and everyone had a great time. The food was very, very good. Michael and Amy were heading to Jamaica this morning for a week in the sun.
I know Rachel will eventually read this and just want her to know that DeAnn and I had a great time and we really appreciated the invite. We love you guys.
Neil
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