Ukulele Sounds

The Sunny Side of The Street sung by James Clem.
Dedicated to Pap and Cloody with Love from Tita.

TITA COOKS COLLARDS

DAVIS GRADUATES

A great day for Davis and all the family.  Not only did Davis receive his diploma, but he was awarded the prestigious Faculty Award.   We are all proud of his achievements, and it's look out White Station.  Davis has a full summer of plans; starting next week with a trip to Europe, a Windjammer cruise later, and some Scout camping, of course.

The photo below shows his happy family less one.  Tanner had to leave immediately after graduation for a Latin test at White Station.    Good luck to all.

RETURN OF THE NUTCRACKERS

HOUSTON – May 21, 2008 – Whether they actually enjoy cracking pecans is debatable, but starting this Saturday, some of Blytheville's greatest nut talents will put on a weeklong demonstration here. Among those scheduled to appear are "Paps" Baker, known for his calm, patient nutting style; and his glamorous sidekick Cloody, who spurs him to greatness. The only professional gear they travel with is wrist ointment and Aleve.

Aside from a fondness for cracking nuts, these two are probably the best comic team ever to hit Houston's infamous Colquitt Street. The crumbling old house where they will stay is being spiffed up for their visit. But, as the owner says, "We're ankle-deep in leaves and weeds here. The porch needs painting. The walls are peeling. There's only so much you can do in the midst of ruin and decay."

Other than cracking pecans, the pair will mostly spend their Houston days holed up drinking gin and smoking cheap Chinese cigarettes ("We can't get away with that in Blytheville," says Paps). Plus, they'll probably venture into town for an occasional bottle of aspirin and to break into local pharmacies to try to score some prescription drugs.

Despite the endless string of petty crimes they rack up every time they visit Houston, Cloody and Paps have never spent a single night in jail. It turns out that local merchants have a soft spot for the charming pair and have always declined to prosecute. "They're incredibly polite people," one person was heard to say. "Plus, they send us pecan brittle every Christmas. That's got to count for something."

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WESTMINSTER MIATA CLUB

Can Frank Go For A Ride ?

You Bet I Can

We really don't have a Miata Club at Westminster Village but it's okay to dream.  Just had to show Tita how the old folks have fun in the Village.  Our Good friend Mattie was over to pick up a CD and offered me a ride.  An offer I couldn't refuse.   Mattie sings and plays the guitar and is a wonderful entertainer.