FOOT IN MOUTH AWARD

Well, I've done it again.  I posted my comments and headed to the Ramey Center for exercise class, and there it was.  The Veteran wall 100% complete, and does it look great.  Congratulations Becca. You did a great job.  

Would comment more, but must get back to my painting.

THE PAINT SAGA

I've been painting for a long time.  Not only on my present project, but during my entire life.   Seems I've always been painting or something like that.  I loved to paint so much that I was a charter member of the paint locker aboard ship when I was in the Navy.  It was oil paint then and diesel oil was the choice for clean up, and the sweet smell  of diesel oil is still a fond memory.

  Over the years I have learned many things about painting and the most outstanding one is one should never get in a  hurry .  This could easily be applied to things in life.  Since I have retired I've learned to never be too hasty about anything, and with the thought that one should always save something to do tomorrow.    For example:  When I go to Wal-Mart I usually carry a list, but I'm careful to always omit an item from my shopping so I will be assured to have a reason to return tomorrow.  This always works and I''m sticking with my plan.  

Now, getting back to my current painting job.  Some of my closest friends can't understand why it's taking so long.  I would have probably been through, but I'm influenced  by the Veteran's Wall in the Ramey Center.   For some strange reason I think I'm on the same schedule as Becca, and as hard as I try I just can't get my work completed.  It would be nice if  channel 4 would post my progress ( or lack of progress ) and thank everyone for their patience. 

 Now we all know the above isn't true and I just made it up.  The real reason behind my painting is simply that the Preacher is out of town and the painting boss is sick, and I'm just dragging my feet ( or paint brush ).  I understand all will be back on Tuesday;  I think I'll be through Monday night.  ( with Cloody's help )  

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY TO BOWEN

What a wonderful party last Sunday.  Lots of friends all wanting to say " Happy Birthday".  It's great to have you here in the Village  and we wish you many, many, more.  Remember, the more birthdays you have, the longer you live.

CLOSET REPORT

PHIL   HAS  A   BLOODY GASH

The best Father in the world gives closet making his best effort.  We are all waiting for the results.

I thought I would receive a photo of the completed results, but below is what I got.

" I got a blog(BLOody Gash) on my thumb.  This hurt.  The deep gouge to the right of the nail is

 about healed but the black nail will be wit me for a little longer.  I should never borrow 

Davis's tools.  Tanner needs to thin her wardrobe."

Hang in there Phil, and send pictures upon completion. 

MORE INFORMATION

On an earlier post I mentioned two guitarist from Laurel, MS.   More information about these two can be had by viewing the following links.

http://mundelllowe.com

Skeets  McWilliams

THE WABLER SPEAKS

In a recent e-mail my brother who lives in Phoenix wrote, and I quote,"If you ever find 

anything of interest in my letters feel free to include them in your blog.  Such as, Uncle Fred 

writes, or Uncle Fred's corner, or the Wabler speaks, etc".

Well, yesterday I received an e-mail and he is telling me about two musicians who grew up 

together in Laurel, MS; Mundell Lowe and Skeets McWilliams.  

 

" Lowe was from Laurel, MS.  He was a Studio Musician and worked out of NYC.  I used to see 

him  on the Today Show back in the fifties.  I heard lots of stories about him from a guy named 

Skeets McWilliams.  Skeets ran a guitar shop in Jackson, MS, not too far from my house.  I 

used to hang out there on Saturdays and listen to him play, etc.  He told me he and Mundell had 

grown up together, and played guitar together as kids.  I think Skeets was as good as Mundell, 

but because of ill health, he could not take the traveling and being on the road". 

So the "Wabler" attaches the following YTube clip.   

EAT THE TAIL AND SUCK THE HEADS

Westminster's First Crawfish Boil

Thanks to Lavella and all her helpers for a great event.  Lots of food and fun for all, and good music by The  Charles Moody Trio.

We Love Your Music

                                 Lots of food and fun for everyone.