Blizzard of 2009-Newport, RI

Well this is the view from our room here in Newport.We are waiting....and waiting...they say we were to get the blizzard anytime...waiting.This is the pond frozen over, then Lester and I up on the roof looking for snowflakes. So off the supper we went. Then about 8:30 pm it started. It went from I think that's a flake, to Hey look out here. you can't see the lights to the bridge. It was a white out. Well It's now 10:30 Sun. morning and it's still coming down. We can hardley see the other side of the pond. They said on the new's that we have gotten over 20 inchs and it's still falling pretty good. I hope it stops by this afternoon. We are going to leave and head back to Charleston, SC in the morning. We might go out and play in it later. Have a happy white Christmas!!!

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Newport Mansions

These are a couple of the well known "Newport mansions". I finally got the chance to go see three of these this week. One of the other wives (as I call us), came up this week also. So we went to see the cottages as The Vanderbilt's and others used to call their mansions. We what do I have to say? WOW!!! They are amazing. We first went to The Elms, then The Breakers, then on to The Marble House. The Breaker's was owned by the same Vanderbilt which owned The Baltimore house in NC. Then one of his brothers (I think) owned the Marble House.
We had a good time. Saw some unbelievable things. I think the Breakers was my favorite. I'd go see it again just to see the unbelievable art work! It was everywhere and beautiful. From the tile work, woodwork, door handles...to the frames works of art. There are paintings on the ceilings which came from 1700 chateu's of France.
We had a good time gawking at everything. Oh-ya ...the flowers! Oh the smell. It was fantastic. 22 degrees outside to some of the most beautiful flower arrangements I have every seen. Roses, Lilies, Gardenia's.... the smell was unreal.(Yes, I am still sneezing). We were told there we enough flowers delivered to the Breaker's everyday to there own room to be arranged for up to 38 arrangements daily! The one on the table was 3'x2'.
Yes they had the houses decorated for the Holiday's. It's the only things we could take pictures of inside. I hope you enjoy the tree's as much as we did. Have a wonderful Christmas!

Back in Newport, RI

Well I'm back in Newport, RI. It was such an ugly day out when I got here rain... yuck...New Engalnd in Dec. with rain need I say more?
But everyone has been great. I got to the hotel and every one was so nice. One of the ladies came and gave me a super big hug. They are great! THen they made arangments for us to come to another hotel the owner has. It's over on the beach. It's wonderful. I went out walking on the beach yesterday...sunny, windy, 37 degrees...but I had a great walk. I did have my cup of cocoa when I came in.
One of the other wives is up here too. (Patsy). I love to spend time with her. She always makes you laugh.
I'll post some of the pictures I took yesterday later. Todays high is to be 25, and windy. But it's so sunny and bright.
Everyone keep warm, watch the snow (if you have it).

What's happening...

Sunset in St. Augustine, FL.




Well what have we been doing? We've had our 25th anniversary! Yes 25 years together!(and our aniversary trip to St. Augustine, FL. Where we went on out honeymoon.) What a blessing it has been. Yes there has been the ups and downs, laughing and crying as in everything. But the promise Lester and I made then is still stong and growing in our hearts today. I thank the Lord for him daily. He is my husband, friend, father of my childeren, papa to the grandchilderen...need I say more. He can make me laugh or cry with just a look or shrug. Usualyy a laugh! He spoiles me rotten. Let's me do all my crazy things, that others just look in wonder at most of the time. (I'm not sure if that wonder is that I'm crazy, goofy, stupid or what). But he just goes along with it for me.
I pray you all get as much from your love as the Lord has given us. Bless you. Lester, I love you!