Last week was off to a bizarre start around here with the story of a nearby 11 ft. alligator named 'Big Joe' and his attack of a 11 yr. old boy who tried to share his swimmin' hole. The boy has miraculously survived but his arm, recovered from the belly of Big Joe, was unable to be re-attached. The story was wild and provided a reminder that's why it's called 'wildlife' and we should be respectfully aware of our surroundings. Seems that nature keeps everyone a bit on their toes down here. As August is the anniversary month of Katrina, it seems that the weather is never far from anyone's thoughts. Somehow you just feel that the whole community is watching and waiting for the next storm as if it's the 'boogeyman in the closet'. Storms move thru fast and furious here, and as sailors again yesterday we were watching the skies closely. Kids sailed their boats before the afternoon storm and then we all sailed the big boat until sunset after the storm moved thru. Zeke's sailing skills and his 'Macgyver' innovativeness are translating well to sailing the Beneteau. Paul actually claimed yesterday that he wasn't sure he could sail this boat on this lake without Zeke. No, I don't think he would say the same about me.
Saturday night's entertainment came from a trip to New Orleans for 'White Linen Night'. This event showcases art galleries and gives everyone a chance to dress up in white linen and endure the heat. With fans in hand, we enjoyed the people watching as much as the art. No, Dorothy, we're not in Kansas anymore, nor are we in Winchester. The people watching stretches from the beautiful to the bizarre and everything in-between. I think I had too much fun. Yep. No doubt, I did.
Kids are are registered in school. 3 different busses come thru the neighborhood to take them to 3 different schools. Zeke has 7 classes (no block schedule here) and 4 of them are Honors courses, so he'll have his work cut out for him. School lunch prices are under $1 here, but I don't see how they do it. We'll see if the food is as good as it was in Franklin County schools. Red beans and rice every Monday and Gumbo most every Wednesday. Here at home, we have crawfish stuffed chicken to throw in the oven for dinner tonight. Will be a nice way to pig out after I appear on-stage teaching Combat down here for the first time. Teaming with other instructors, we expect 70+ participants to kick and punch with. Should be lots of fun!
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Terrible news about the gator attack. I read about that somewhere else and heard they killed the gator in an effort to get the arm, but wasn't sure if the arm was able to be reattached. Sad to hear it wasn't and the gator died for nothing. You're right - we must remember that the waters and forests and mountains are homes to wild animals and it is *US* that are the intruders. That's why you never let your 11 year old swim in the swamp. Right?
Katrina and New Orleans and the probability of more storms have been on my mind lately - especially with the Katrina anniversary here. With you guys being down there so close, even more so than usual. Be safe, ok?
Can't wait to hear about the school lunches. And how the kids do with their new schools and schoolmates. I'm sure they'll be quick to make lots of friends and fit in just fine.
Hey, you'll have to fill us in on the details of the Combat class soon. 70+ people??? That's amazing.
Miss and love you guys! Be safe and be happy.
Peace.
Lee
hey! just wanted to drop by and say how much fun it is that you're updating this way ;-)
Great pics too...
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