The wedding day is drawing nearer! Tonight is the rehearsal, and then tomorrow afternoon, the wedding. So far no MAJOR glitches have been encountered.
We left NOLA for Del Rio, TX at 6:30 AM Wednesday, arriving at our destinatino at 6:30 PM. H1/DIL1, traveling with MD/DLG and family left Houston just as we were passing through, but a late lunch stop had them arrive about an hour after us.
T and A (don't EVEN go there), Sisters S2 and S3, and very good friends B&H and their daughter K were already in Del Rio and, of course, H2 and H2F had arrived last Friday so as to take care of last minute details (e.g., the marriage license!!).
Yesterday, we all went on a shopping excursion to Acuña, Mexico. The sun was brutal and, with the exception of the restaurant we stopped at for lunch, the shops were hot and not air conditioned. They had fans blowing which at least moved the air until an unexpected power outage left them in the dark. Still the group had a good time and bought many souvenirs. We had a wonderful lunch at Manuel's restaurant where they accomodated all 18 of us with no trouble. While enjoying a leisurely dinner, we were entertained by a troubador, who played a guitar and sang songs in Spanish.
In the early evening my brother and his girlfriend, Big Boy and his wife Brittney, Brett, and SIL-O and family arrived. Shortly after, MD/DLG, S2/S3, H1/DIL1, Bro/BroGF, B&H, and Linda and I went to a place called Rudy's for some pretty darned good BBQ and a lot of socializng and catching up, which eventually continued back at the motel in the lobby. As mid-night neared, KenEllie arrived, settled into their room, then joined the group until about 1 AM, when we all retired for (what was left of) the night.
Several of the younger members of the group, (BigBoy/BBWB, Brett, T&A (I said, don't even go there!!!), H2F's brother along with H2, went to a local establishment to "toast" the groom into the wee hours of the morning. I can hardly wait to see what kind of shape they are in today!!
Looking forward to the arrival, today, of three nephews, niece, a niece-in-law, C & V, UncleM/AuntB, and Miguel to round out those coming for the groom (H2). Also, a trip to a local winery and another trip into Acuña are on the agenda. This afternoon I,with H2/H2F, will meet with the priest, then we will have the wedding rehearsal, and finish with dinner for everyone at the Ramada Inn. It looks like another busy day.
Should have some pictures up on Fb soon, so check it out!! Please pray for our soon-to-be married couple and everyone who travelled here for the wedding. We pray for a joyous wedding, and safe trip home for everyone.
More to come... stay tuned!!
July 23, 2010
July 18, 2010
July 5, 2010
TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE
It has been
wonderful years!!
Looking forward to many more!!
I love you with all my
.
Looking forward to many more!!
I love you with all my
.
June 30, 2010
June 22, 2010
June 21, 2010
APOLOGIES
I know it's been almost three weeks since any kind of post at all. I don't know if it's work, or the upcoming wedding or what, but I'm just kind of dried up as far as ideas. Keep the faith. Hopefully the spark will return and I'll be posting more frequently.
June 2, 2010
JUNE - DEDICATED TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Invocation to the Sacred Heart
O Heart of love, I put all my trust in Thee;
for I fear all things from my own weakness,
but I hope for all things from Thy goodness.
Amen.
May 26, 2010
HAS SENILITY STRUCK?!?
We (Linda and I) leave for Houston the day after tomorrow, off to scope out H1/DIL1's new home. We thought it would be a nice change for Ian, after school and all his leg issues, to maybe get away for a weekend, so we invited him along for the trip. Long story short, Ian is staying home to wallow in the precious silence of a house free from little sisters, while Grandpa and Grandma are taking BB and Molly-moo to Houston. BB, who is seven (I think... might be eight... Hey, I'm OLD, OK?!?!) and MM who is three, which is just an extension and amplification of the "terrible twos". Are we NUTS?
Hopefully all will go well. Both girls dearly love Aunt Hannah, and then there's Molly's "MY Michael!", so the girls are all excited about going. If we can just get through the six hours in the car part on each end of the trip I think we'll do OK. At the very least, there should be some bloggable moments in the near future!
I can't remember if I posted that we are getting a new priest at our parish, and I'm too lazy to check. So... We're getting a new priest at our parish!! Fr. Michael, who grew up in Wisconsin, but has been in NOLA for most of his priestly life (since 1974 or thereabouts) takes over the reins on July 1st.
Linda and I went to Mass at Fr. Michael's parish two weekends ago to watch him in action, and to introduce ourselves. Turns out he's a former biker, and already new that I ride. He expressed a desire to rekindle his passion for the open roads once he gets to Holy Name of Mary. I can hardly wait to drag him out to The Shed!!!
I would like to ask for prayers, especially through the intercession of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, for my good friend and brother deacon, Paul. He is at MD Anderson after having been diagnosed, for the third time, with thyroid cancer. Thanks, in advance.
Wishing everyone a happy, and safe Memorial Day weekend! God bless!!
Hopefully all will go well. Both girls dearly love Aunt Hannah, and then there's Molly's "MY Michael!", so the girls are all excited about going. If we can just get through the six hours in the car part on each end of the trip I think we'll do OK. At the very least, there should be some bloggable moments in the near future!
I can't remember if I posted that we are getting a new priest at our parish, and I'm too lazy to check. So... We're getting a new priest at our parish!! Fr. Michael, who grew up in Wisconsin, but has been in NOLA for most of his priestly life (since 1974 or thereabouts) takes over the reins on July 1st.
Linda and I went to Mass at Fr. Michael's parish two weekends ago to watch him in action, and to introduce ourselves. Turns out he's a former biker, and already new that I ride. He expressed a desire to rekindle his passion for the open roads once he gets to Holy Name of Mary. I can hardly wait to drag him out to The Shed!!!
I would like to ask for prayers, especially through the intercession of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, for my good friend and brother deacon, Paul. He is at MD Anderson after having been diagnosed, for the third time, with thyroid cancer. Thanks, in advance.
Wishing everyone a happy, and safe Memorial Day weekend! God bless!!
May 15, 2010
And Sometimes Tea: Manufacturers of angertainment
From the always enlightening and thought-provoking Red Cardigan: And Sometimes Tea: Manufacturers of angertainment. I've had this concept floating around in my brain, but was having difficulty putting it into words. Mark Shea of NCR may be on to something.
Linda and I were recently discussing how the media seems to no longer be able to report the news without trying to make every story a "sensational" story, one that grabs our itnerest. It seems like they try at every opportunity to turn what should be at best a one-liner into a front page exposé.
Case in point... As most people are aware, the Gulf Coast is trying desperately to avert or avoid another major disaster caused by the explosion on and subsequent sinking of an oil rig. This is of MAJOR concern to the entire area. It's impact will be far reaching on the coastline, the marine wildlife, the fishing industry, the restaurant industry, and on and on. In other words, BIG NEWS!!
Two nights ago a man, member of a wealthy LA farming family that contributes generously to political campaigns, was arrested outside Harrah's casino for several charges, including public drunkenness and pointing a gun at law enforcement officers. He is also a political appointee to a state commission that oversees the State Police. The day after it happened the story was reported on the 10 PM news broadcast. It was also noted that he had immediately resigned from the commission. Not a problem. What becomes a problem, IMHO, is that this particular news station decided that this was such a major story that they actually tracked the governor down while he was working on the oil rig crisis to "follow up", NOT on the oil rig disaster coverage which is ongoing, but on the gun incident which, except for the subsequent hearings, is over. Please!! Let's have some priorities, people!! Really!
Linda and I were recently discussing how the media seems to no longer be able to report the news without trying to make every story a "sensational" story, one that grabs our itnerest. It seems like they try at every opportunity to turn what should be at best a one-liner into a front page exposé.
Case in point... As most people are aware, the Gulf Coast is trying desperately to avert or avoid another major disaster caused by the explosion on and subsequent sinking of an oil rig. This is of MAJOR concern to the entire area. It's impact will be far reaching on the coastline, the marine wildlife, the fishing industry, the restaurant industry, and on and on. In other words, BIG NEWS!!
Two nights ago a man, member of a wealthy LA farming family that contributes generously to political campaigns, was arrested outside Harrah's casino for several charges, including public drunkenness and pointing a gun at law enforcement officers. He is also a political appointee to a state commission that oversees the State Police. The day after it happened the story was reported on the 10 PM news broadcast. It was also noted that he had immediately resigned from the commission. Not a problem. What becomes a problem, IMHO, is that this particular news station decided that this was such a major story that they actually tracked the governor down while he was working on the oil rig crisis to "follow up", NOT on the oil rig disaster coverage which is ongoing, but on the gun incident which, except for the subsequent hearings, is over. Please!! Let's have some priorities, people!! Really!
May 11, 2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR DAUGHTER. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
This post will probably take me forever to finish, I guess because I’m feeling OLD today. It’s my daughter’s 40th birthday! And so she writes on HER blog just how OLD she feels, which of course is like saying, “Gee, Pops, I’m old, so YOU must be ANCIENT!!” Thanks, so much, daughter dearest!! And Happy Birthday to YOU!!!
Still working on wedding plans for Dean and Brenda. July seems to be looming on the horizon. So far everything is going about as smoothly as any wedding prep, I’d imagine. Our biggest glitch (ok, MY biggest glitch) is what to do about a rehearsal dinner. Del Rio is a SMALL town in Texas. We are trying to set up a dinner to accommodate somewhere around 50 people. The closest we came was a place that could do 25, but that would be “pushing it.”
The bride’s parents, who are wonderful people, have offered their home as the location for the rehearsal dinner. Now I’m struggling with what to serve, who will prepare, etc. Initially I thought perhaps a good old-fashioned New Orleans shrimp boil. We did that for Patti’s wedding and it worked well. But that would involve transporting fresh shrimp or trying to cook frozen shrimp without it getting overcooked and difficult to peel. Not insurmountable problems, still… Then the Deepwater Horizon went down in the Gulf and fishing waters are being closed daily. There may not be any shrimp to purchase come July!! And crawfish season is well over by then, so no option there.
Other thoughts bouncing around in my head…
Spiedies? Not too difficult to do AND there will be other spiedie “experts” there who I might be able to talk into lending a hand. This option has the additional upside of answering the question that so many have asked recently, “What is a spiedie”?
Also under consideration is having a local restaurant prepare New Orleans’ red beans and rice, gumbo, and jambalaya for 50 and transporting/reheating in Del Rio.
Maybe I’ll just print a map to the nearest Mickey D’s and have everyone meet there!
Stay tuned!!
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