Yesterday was a gorgeous day out. It was warm, for this time of year, and there was a little bit of a breeze. Andi, Drew, Benton and I went to Ocean City and took a walk on the beach. We picked up seashells so Andi can make a nice little shadowbox for Benton.
We saw what the last 4 day nor’easter did to the beaches and it really made a mess of them. Most of the dunes have been washed away and a lot of the wooden ramps from the boardwalk were closed because of at least a 6 foot drop down to the beach from the missing dunes.
There were a few other people walking the beach using metal detectors, collecting shells and even a couple surfers. I forgot just how calming and relaxing the sound of the waves can be. I could have sat on the rocks for hours and just listened to the waves crashing.
Benton enjoyed his first trip to the beach. We had him bundled up with his little animal/bear hat on to keep his head warm and a warm blanket. But the sun was warm and the breeze wasn’t too bad until we started back up the beach to the car. But other than that it was a great day.
Just a little while ago there was and still is shootings at Fort Hood, TX. It was just said on Fox News that 7 are dead and 20 are injured. They are now saying there are 3 shooters. 1 suspect in custody, 2 on the run. The base and schools surrounding the base are on lockdown.
I heard this when the news broke in to General Hospital and my heart just sunk into the pit of my stomach. I changed the channel to Fox News.
The FBI is in route from San Antonio to Ft. Hood. They don’t know if the shooters are military or civilians but they do say they were wearing uniforms.
I’m just so glad that Andi is out of the Army now and no longer at Ft. Hood. Even so I feel so sad for those people who have been killed/injured and their families.
This is all just too horrifying for words. 12 dead now and 31 injured. The shooter/shooters were soldiers!
Charlotte on November 5, 2009 in life | Comments Off
Today I have to do a lot of running around. 1st I have to go to the bank and make a deposit. Then I have to go to WaWa and get a couple things. Then the laundromat… *YUK*. Then to CVS and get hubby’s meds refilled. Then to Shoprite to get some lunchmeat and cheese.
Then I’m sure Andi will need to go somewhere so I’ll have to run out again. Sometime today I also have to get gas in the car.
So now I need to get dressed and get moving. Have fun today everyone!!
I haven’t been doing a lot of posting here lately. I’ve been busy at my other 2 blogs … South Jersey and Charlotte’s Tips. You can head over there and see what’s been happening lately.
I will be posting here from time to time so please don’t forget me
Not really… it’s raining and it’s supposed to rain all day. My shoulders, neck and back are aching and I feel much older than 56 today. But it’s my birthday and I guess I should just be thankful I woke up today, right?
I have no plans for today… you know.. the whole no job and no money thing but I’m not big on big celebrations anyway. I’ll just be happy to have my kids call and say happy birthday. Right now I’m just going to sit back and relax and wait for my Tylenol Arthritis to kick in.
Andi went to Pennsylvania today to pick up her boyfriend and I got to watch Benton all day. He’s such a happy and good natured baby. He hardly ever cries unless he’s really hungry or needs changing.
We are having a great time. He’s been smiling and talking to me (well.. cooing and gurgling). We went outside and took a short walk around the yard too. Now he’s passed out on PopPop’s quilt on the floor.
Andi and Drew should be here within a couple hours to pick him up… barring any traffic problems in Phila.
Yesterday was a gorgeous day out. It was warm, for this time of year, and there was a little bit of a breeze. Andi, Drew, Benton and I went to Ocean City and took a walk on the beach. We picked up seashells so Andi can make a nice little shadowbox for Benton.
