Laundry, Cleaning, Preparing

Well I have decided that today will be housework in preparation for Decadence. Things are well for the most part. I went to a couple of shows this weekend and got some good pictures. Tonight is Coca's show at Oz and I want to go to that. Otherwise, there really isn't a lot going on.

Back in New Orleans

I got back home late Tuesday night after a minor flight delay. Then I got up early for this three day training thing for FEMA I have been going to this week. The first day I did not like, but today was much better. Also, Tim's mom passed the other day so I ducked-out for a bit for the services. It was very nice. Then last night I tag-teamed a tour with Tim. After, we went and had cocktails. Will also called me last night and he just found-out his cousin passed away. I do not think he is taking it well, and this will probably delay his return for at least a couple of days. Tonight I am tour free and think I will go down to the Lantern for RINGO with Sister Mary. What an odd life I live.

Darkness is Coming!

Tonight I drove up the road to grab a few things from the Shell up the way. Keep in mind, when I say "Up the road" we are talking a 45 minute excursion. I have decided I do not like mountain roads at night so I had on of those horror movie moments where the sun was setting and I was desperately trying to get back before it disappeared. "They mostly come-out at night...mostly." I'll buy you a drink if you recognize that movie line. Today was a lot of fun, we went to the largest arch frame bridge in the Western hemisphere then down to Summerton Lake, it was beautiful, although I did get car sick. These winding roads are killing me! I also got Will setup on facebook as well as blogger, although he has not posted on blogger yet. His url will be http://wilheminaneworleans.blogspot.com I am going to show him how to post tomorrow. Otherwise, we did get the news that Tim's mom passed and the services will be Wednesday from 11-1. Otherwise, things are good and I will be heading back home to New Orleans in just a couple of days. How time flies when you are far away from stress.

West Virginia Theater

Last night, Will and I went to a play at the Theater West Virginia. It is a fascinating outdoor theater that was initially founded in 1955. The play we saw was Honey in the Rock (first performed at the theater in 1961). The play is really about how West Virginia came into existence during the Civil War. I enjoyed the play but do have to admit there were a couple of things that stuck-out in my mind, some good, some not so much. First, I will say, I have never seen a play with such an enormous cast (total count was 60 on the stage at one time, a staging nightmare I imagine). There were a few lighting and sound issues which I am quick to dismiss as it is an outdoor theater and the actors were able to project nicely their voices across the audience. There were several very powerfully staged scenes, the one that sticks-out most is were the families are placing a series of simple white crosses on the stage, morning their losses. But there was also an element of slap-stick comedy that I feel really took-away from the play. I understand the play was written to be entertaining to a wide range of ages, but the story and the history were sufficient to carry the play in my opinion. The other thing that bothered me slightly is that the play oozed of state propaganda. Now being from Texas I have no right to say anything about state pride. I know Texans are the worst about this, but the play was very WEST VIRGINIA and anti-virginia. Ultimately, there were many economic and social issues that brought about the division of the state and was not because West Virginians had a moral objection to slavery necessarily. They also portrayed East Virginians as all being snooty arrogant elitists. I am not sure I agree with the way the play perpetuates this view point. All in all, I very much enjoyed the play and do recommend it if you get the chance. Just accept that it is what it is.
Otherwise, I am having a good time here in the mountains. Will had to work a double today so I went for a nice little walk around Will's property and I have a great photo I took of a rabbit. The little thing let me get less than 4 feet from it. I also took lots of pictures of the property. They will be forth-coming. Tomorrow, the state fair! Mmmm, corndogs......

Welcome to the Mountains

Well I got into West Virginia with very few problems. Although since it has been so long since I have flown I was unaware of the new rules. Apparently, you can take a lighter through security now but not a drink. I know the reasons for this but it is just so odd the rules keep changing. I got into Charleston which was amazingly small and Will was at the airport bar (imagine that) waiting on me. We drove the hour back to Beckley, got some groceries then headed up the mountain. I actually got a little car sick from the altitude change, the jet-lag and the VERY winding roads. Yesterday we went shopping all day in Beckly, I thought it would be cooler her so I didn't bring shorts so we had to fix that. Last night we got uber-drunk and called everybody in New Orleans, you know we love you guys. Today we slept in then went to Hinton, WV. It was absolutely beautiful! Hope guys are doing well and I post more in a couple of days. But attached is one of the pics I took today. Will is on dial-up so I will have to wait till I get back to post all the pics.

Going Out of Town

So next Sunday I leave for West Virginia. One can only hop I will not be linched once I get there. I have to go out of town, I am too tired. There is too much going on.

My Nephew Lakota

So in the past few nights, I have slept very little. One of my babies (nieces and nephews) have had some serious problems. I have five "kids" Dalton, Leira, Cheyenne, Montana, and Lakota. Well Lakota is 9 and he got bit by a brown recluse spider which can be really bad for a child. So I am a bit worried Our family is hearty to say the least but still. The pics are worrisome.

Working Away

Well, I am at work and normally I would have time to write on my blog, I am currently covering the front desk so I thought I would post real quick as I have nothing better to do. Today has been a busy, as the past few weeks have been as well. Tim's mom is still not doing well I am sorry to say and I really haven't talked to him much. I am actually covering a few of his tours while he is out. Frankly, this works because the next month is insane. Aug 16-25 I will be in West Virginia the next Friday is the start of Decadence which will carry through to that Monday, then the Thursday after I will in at a week long conference in Milwakee. INSANITY! I guess that is just the price I pay for being so popular! Unfortunately that does mean fewer tours.

Getting My West Virginity

Well, Virginia at least. I spoke too Will and everything is set for me to go to West Virginia. I leave Aug 16 and will return Aug 25. He is currently working for his friend Devin at the bakery, apparently the new owners needed help which is really good. I have been super busy this week with my boss being out of town and also covering tours. I am still trying to recover from the Lutherans visiting last week. Tim is not doing so well, his mother is back in the hospital and on his way to see her he got rear-ended so his work truck was very damaged. But he will be ok, just keep him in your thoughts. Other than all this, things are going well for the most part. Denise is still getting used to her new job as a sheriff and we just hired two new rangers. I actually saw Brandon and Kevin last night for the first time in forever. Apparently the bitches are far too busy to hang with us any more hehe. Anyway, I will try and post more later. Right now it is raining which makes me want to take a nap, and today I can actually do such a thing.