The Storm-BRRRRR!

Some of you may not know the Jonesboro area was hit hard by an ice storm this week. Bay has been without power for several days and a relief shelter was set up at the school. Mom,Sandi and Jodi have been cooking and serving meals in the "soup line"as Sandi called it. Jodi says she has power now but no phone, cable or computer service. Trees are covered in ice and many have broken in half. The news estimated between 2500 and 3000 power line poles were snapped in half and it is unknown as to when full power will be restored. Jodi has a houseful but at least they are warm and she has opened her home to any friend or family member that needs shelter. It is difficult to get through to them on cell phones too so if anyone has been trying to call don't give up. Sarah this is also why Aint Aud's line was busy. Today the people in the Bay shelter were moved to Jonesboro. Maybe we could all say a little prayer tonight for all the cold and powerless people in that area.

Happy Birthday Aint Aud!!

Here's to Aint Aud

She has guided us

been a friend to us

but most of all

loved all of us!

because of this we have grown

to be better people.

I know if we were all together today we

would party hard!

Happy Birthday-I love you Aint Aud!

Congratulations!

We all know that Ain't Aud is a great Aunt but now she can boast on being a GREAT GRANDMOTHER! Michael and Louise Barker had a boy, Oliver Henry, last week! It's about time we get to call Cathi "Granny"!

WHO'S IN???

Hi Everybody,

First, I apologize for not writing more, it seems like the holidays were just one big blur. Second, HUGE congratulations to Julaine and Joe--what a beautiful couple!

Debbie thanks so much for remembering everyone's birthday...with visuals. And Orrin, every Friday I look forward to your posts.

Now for the big question...Sandi has the diner in Bay reserved for the Fourth of July weekend, so what do you guys say? Can we talk any of you into coming back this summer for Ladapalooza Part Deux? We were thinking music on Friday, a talent show on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. That's just a general starting point, so if anyone has any suggestions or would like to do something different please chime in.

Let's get things rolling...July will be here before you know it!

Tons of love and hope to hear from you all soon.

Jodi

Happy Friday Y'all

Howdy Hey! Happy Friday to y'all

BRRRRRRRRRR -10 yesterday morning and again this morning. It was 22 below zero on the west side of the state where Julaine is at school. That's freakin c o l d <---- see it's so cold my keyboard is freezin up.

All is well here, 2009 is up and running without too many blips. WOW, how about that pilot in New York! WTG.

Nuttin too awfully exciting going on here, unless you can count plowing my drive way over and over... as the snow keeps blowing around. Gee Whiz.... New Years Eve day I had to do it 4 times so people that came over to party didnt get stuck.... and as it was.... 2 did.

I think that I am ready for spring.... it is great that the days are getting longer. I really like that... come late April and thru May, we head up north for weekends in the woods, looking for wild mushrooms.... mmmm Morels! It is my favorite time of year, an explosion of life. Is nice to have something to look forward to.

Well, back to work. I hope everyone is healthy and you didn't get that nasty flu bug that tore us up.

Be well,
Love
Orrin

In Loving Memory

It's been a year since we said good-bye to you and I miss you every day. Our world is not as bright since you left us, but we know we will see you again one day. You loved all your family with all your heart and you made a difference in our lives. Thank you for all the beautiful memories and stories you told. We will remember them all. I love you!!



January 28, 1921 - January 2, 2008

Cleatus Vernon (Pete) Ladd