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Shakesthecoffecan:
So last night was the VIP night for the local trade show that the Chamber of Commerce puts on. It is always a good opportunity to see people I have not seen in a while. The office says it is a great opportunity to network. I personally feel networked to death already.
When I got there the radio said there was a Tornado watch going on. I was glad I had an umbrella for the half mile walk thru the drizzle. Angry people were trying to get in the front door of the former textile plant, there was no sign to tell them to walk around to the side and come in by the loading dock. But once inside you could leave all that mess behind, in favor of free food and drink, pens, pencils and post it notes. The local alpaca farm even had a real specimen on a leash. Once I got done with my obligatory time in our booth I went trick or treating for office supplies.
The crowd was not as big or as drunk as in years past. I am sure it was because of the weather. About 7 I left, there was just a bit of light left in the sky so I could see it roiling and by the time I got home it was moaning and carrying on like there really was going to be a tornado. I dropped the sash and stuck my head out the window and listed to the moaning of the trees. The wind did indeed sound like a freight train, for about five minutes.
Then everything went dark, everything went silent. The electricity quickly drained from the lines and the world around the house ground to a halt. I stepped outside in the warm wet air and gazed at the illuminated horizon of Martinsville reflected off the clouds, and around me only the darkened forms of the trees and houses.
"This is real" I told meself.
Shakesthecoffecan:
Last night I went to the funeral home for the visitation of my friends mother in law who had lost a heroic battle against cancer, one day short of her 64th birthday.
As I was standing in the receiving line betwixt the open casket and the room the family was receiving the callers I spied my friends sister from Florida, the lady who owns Don Wroe's cabin. Had not expected to see her here. And then my eyes seised up because sitting right next to her was her Aent, Bobbie Jo, all 90 lbs of her and my mind flew off to a sweet destination.
Bobbi Jo is the creator of the manna of the gods. Its name for us mortals is Lemon Lush. Lemon Lush will make the dead sit up and smack their mamma. It has been said that when someone in her family dies people will often turn up for the after funeral meal in hopes she has prepared it for consupmtion. She always prepars a huge amount of it. I first had it after the funeral of my friend Carol's mother back in 2000. Carol and Bobbi Jo were both tellers at the same bank and when the mininster said grace he thanked God ""for Bobbi Jo bringing her Lemon Lush" and he was right to do so.
So as I type, a fine lady who will never be able to partake in this worldy delight is being buried, and her share is being coveted. :P
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: Shakestheground on March 05, 2008, 09:59:43 am ---The local alpaca farm even had a real specimen on a leash.
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That alpaca is cute. I wonder if they bite?
I think I'd rather have the Lemon Lush, though.
loneleeb3:
--- Quote from: Shakestheground on March 06, 2008, 02:04:09 pm ---Last night I went to the funeral home for the visitation of my friends mother in law who had lost a heroic battle against cancer, one day short of her 64th birthday.
As I was standing in the receiving line betwixt the open casket and the room the family was receiving the callers I spied my friends sister from Florida, the lady who owns Don Wroe's cabin. Had not expected to see her here. And then my eyes seised up because sitting right next to her was her Aent, Bobbie Jo, all 90 lbs of her and my mind flew off to a sweet destination.
Bobbi Jo is the creator of the manna of the gods. Its name for us mortals is Lemon Lush. Lemon Lush will make the dead sit up and smack their mamma. It has been said that when someone in her family dies people will often turn up for the after funeral meal in hopes she has prepared it for consupmtion. She always prepars a huge amount of it. I first had it after the funeral of my friend Carol's mother back in 2000. Carol and Bobbi Jo were both tellers at the same bank and when the mininster said grace he thanked God ""for Bobbi Jo bringing her Lemon Lush" and he was right to do so.
So as I type, a fine lady who will never be able to partake in this worldy delight is being buried, and her share is being coveted. :P
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Aww sweet Truman!
I love reading your stories. I can relate! I never had lemon lush before but when my Nannie died and then my Paw Paw, cousin Delilah made her famous potato cheese and pinappple casserole. Now you may be thinking that sounds like a wierd combo but let me tell you, it is good! i don't know what else goes in it but it is so good! That and Wades Chicken and tater logs! ;D
Shakesthecoffecan:
Next time I am up there I am gone get me some of them tater logs, they sound good.
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