The LDP's

So the Canadians have arrived ya'll! :) They got here Saturday night and we've seen alot of them so far. We hung out with them on Saturday and Dave did some paddling with them in the Tuck (river that runs through Bryson). Then Sunday that came to our church and then spent some time on the LIttle T. river. Sunday night they all came over for dinner. We had a blast getting to know them and I had some great conversations about films with an LDPer named Joel. Then, Tuesday (yesterday) I went paddling with them on the Tuck and then we went to dinner with THEM at their campsite and had burgers. Tonight they are doing some initiatives for the Youth group at our church and then their coming over to watch "The Fugitive" since the train wreck scene is still wrecked beside the Tuck river here. I like them so far :). They're really great and like Dave says, it's nice to have become a stop on the LDP paddling trip. Well, I gotta get going. Only three more days of class, including this one, so I have to stop slacking off and get the final papers done. See ya!

p.s. no Molly, we didn't just wake up, but I like lounging around in my pj's all the time! Were you saying we looked bad or something??? lol Love ya Mol!

Cute pix with the new camera

We got a new camera last weekend. It's exactly like the one that you got Helen and Mervyn and Sylvia. We love it so far!

Good "Sun"

I've started my fake tanning for the season (the lotion stuff that makes you look like you have a tan). It looks pretty good! By the time I go to the beach I should have a sufficient "tan" so that I won't be tempted to bake in the sun. Yay! Dave's even helping me keep it as "un-blotchy" (<--not a word most likely) as possible.

Can't wait to see my family this weekend. I'm going home for Friday to go to an antique festival with my big sis and her twin boys. Wish I could stay for the family birthday party on Sunday (a niece, nephew, and my lil sis B), but I have to be back by Saturday afternoon because I have friends coming into town Saturday night.

Our friends coming into town are actually the new LDP from Medeba!!! They're coming to see us Saturday and we'll be coming to our church Sunday, then eating with us on Sunday night! VERY excited to see them all, especially Bruce, Michael, and Scott!!!! Have a safe trip down guys!

Well, I'm in the middle of my extremely boring American Lit. class, so I should probably get off here. Love you all!

Tomato Garden

Tomato Garden

An old Italian man lived alone in the country. He wanted to dig his
tomato garden but it was very hard work as the ground was hard. His only
son, Vincenzo, who used to help him, was in prison.

The old man wrote a letter to his son and described his predicament.

Dear Vincenzo,

I am feeling pretty bad because it looks like I won't be able to plant
my tomato garden this year. I am getting too old to be digging up a
garden plot. If you were here, my troubles would be over. I know you
would dig the garden for me.

Love, Papa

A few days later he received a letter from his son.

Dear Papa, I'd do anything for you Papa, except dig up that garden.
That's where I buried the bodies.

Love, Vinnie

At 4 am the next morning, FBI and local police arrived and dug up the
entire area without finding any bodies. They apologized to the old man
and left.

The same day the old man received another letter from his son.

Dear Papa, Go ahead and plant the tomatoes now. That's the best I could do
under the circumstances.

Love, Vinnie

Beware Eddy ladies!!!! and ALL other readers

So I've been reading up lately on the whole "sun" deal. Yeah, we're basically screwwed Eddy's. Did you know that if there are other people in your family that have gotten skin cancer than you are 2 to 3 TIMES MORE LIKELY to get it yourself? PLUS if you've EVER been in a tanning bed that's another higher chance AND if you have green/blue eyes, fair skin or freckles that ANOTHER few chances higher that you have of getting it. And above all, if you've ever gotten burned severly (really red skin, peals, hurts, etc), that ups it some more. SO, check "all of the above for me," and I feel my skin is so far down the drain I might as well continue as I am, how much worse could it get!!!

BUT WAIT!!! THERE IS SOMETHING YOU CAN DO!

My reliable sources say that if you wear sunscreen (daily people, DAILY) it can help to heal your skin. Also, if you wear night cream that has more collagen in it that is supposed to help heal sun damage as well. You need to wear SPF of 30 to 50 with UVA and UVB protection, ESPECIALLY on your face, chest, shoulder, and hands (things that are more exposed to the sun. They find skin cancer most on hands and faces.

I, for one, am going to spend more on sunscreen AND sunless tanner. Because, well, I like the tanned look, but I don't want to look 80 when I'm 40 either. PROTECT YOUR SKIN PEOPLE!!! Especially you Eddy ladies--and get your skin/moles checked, especially if you have quite a few!

As an afterthought, you could just be OK with NOT having a tan--more people in Hollywood are taking the pale approach you know. I saw an AWESOME shirt this girl was wearing the other day. It said, "Pale is the new Tan." I like it! Hey, since my hair is red now it looks more natural to be pale. Good for me eh? Toodles!

A little creative writting over Easter break

Dedicated to my Grandmama Fisher who inspired me to write it.

~~ The Driveway~~
The adventure always began at the summit—the quick hike to the top made the task all the more alluring.
There were dangers involved of course—several obstacles stood in our way.
Our path had to be certain, our destiny was held in its grasp.
The hurdles seemed impossible—we thought our flight was not to be.
We struggled on—trying and re-trying our route with treacherous outcomes meeting us with despair. Our crimson lifeline was lessened from time to time, scars still present reminded us of those failures.
We pressed on—certain we would descend from our zenith with victory at last.
Our ride had arrived—the glorious moment had come to fruition, we hurriedly climbed aboard.
Swerving we flew past the first crevice –zaggedly missing the menacing chasm.
Picking up speed we leaned far to the right, hitting the second fissure with surety, solidly avoiding another awaiting disaster.
Rapidly our momentum built to a peak.
One more snag stood in the way of the perfect flight.
The end loomed nearer as we hit our maximum speed. We had to decrease our quickness at just the right moment.
We dug in our heels—the gravel went flying - we stopped only inches from the scalding tar drive.
The flawless driveway flight was accomplished; our green Scamp skateboard had been a wonderful steed.
The quest to conquer became complete—a Euphoric feeling oozed from our ecstatically beating hearts.
Still—the driveway would rise to challenge us another day.

Happy Anniversary (to me) and Happy Easter (to YOU!)

Today is a good day. I just woke up, had a ham biscuit while the sea breezes wafted around me, and saw that the Easter bunny came! Dave and I decided last minute on Wednesday night to have a traditional family Easter with the family at the beach! So glad we did! We've had a great time here with the fam. We went to the Spring Chili cook-off yesterday in Southport (town just down the road from us) and walked around and saw some crafts and things. Then we went to a few antique shops. After awhile my lil sister and brother, Dave, and my dad and I went to the beach to do some walking and to throw the football around a bit. Let me tell you, if I was expecting a warm weekend at the beach, I've rethought the situation. Yes, it was below freezing here last night and is still (at 9 am) hoverng around 35' at this moment. Alas, my Easter tan was not to be, oh well. Got to play some Spades last night for the first time in awhile! It's my favorite card game, I much prefer it to poker or anything else.

Well-I should get back out there. We're heading to church soon and then we'll start our long drive back home.

I can't believe Dave and I have been married two years today! I don't think I ever would have imagined my life the way it is now--but I couldn't have planned it as good as this for sure anyways! I love where we live, our friends, and how well we've gotten to know each other. Every day I marvel at the person I wake up beside. The first time I met him, if you would have told you he was "the one" I would have laughed like crazy (cause I thought HE was crazy, lol). But over the year in Medeba he became my best friend in the world, and I couldn't imagine my life without him, no matter the capacity. He was an amazing gift from God, a huge answer to prayer, a much needed friend and confidant, a constant support and encourager, and an growing love. I love you Dave Nelson--I can't wait to see what the next 50 years (and further!) of marriage bring us.

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It's HOT!

It's definately warming up here in NC. Average temp is in the mid 70's now--which is nice if you're not wearing jeans (which I am today). Another thing that's hot is my HAIR! It's red now--not like fire engine red, but redhead red--it looks natural, just trust me. I'll try to get a picture up here soon. School only has 4 more weeks to go!!! WUHOO! Easter break starts on Thursday and we get Friday off too. Dave and mine's SECOND wedding anniversary is on Sunday. Amazing it has already been two years, it doesn't feel that long! We still act like newly weds! :) I think we're going to hang out in Asheville on Saturday, for out anniversary, and eat at a new place and go to an art museum and all sorts of fun stuff! I'm excited! Then Sunday is Easter, an Easter we'll actually be here for. I'm use to being at the beach with family, but I don't even think THEY're going this year. There's an Easter egg hunt after church for the kids and a family picknick, should be good fun. Well, I should get off here, the comp says there's only 10% battery left so I should shut it down before it goes to sleep by itself. Love ya!
L