Would you like some whine with that cheese?

Like Wayne said in his recent blog, I didn't misspell anything. I said whine not wine. We live in a world of whiners, people who feel they deserve something for nothing, or their troubles are someone else's fault.

Recent whiners include:

Larry Langford, now former mayor of Birmingham, and his lovely wife, Melva, who was convicted -- unanimously -- on all 60 counts of fraud, taking bribes/gifts, etc. He is black but has called the "race card," saying that nowhere in the state of Alabama could a black man get a fair trial. I would love to know what the black jurors have to say about that? So, who wanted the trial moved to Tuscaloosa and why? Birmingham went easy on Scrushy. Why would you want to leave "home cooking?"

Lane Kiffin, head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers, who has been rapped on the knuckles, for the second time, by SEC Commissioner, Mike Slive, for whining about officiating (among other things). Third time's a charm, Kiff. Just admit that your play calling sucked (we know ours did that day!) and your kicker kicks with a low trajectory. Thank goodness for Mount Cody!

Yellow Dog Democrats. Obama-mania, health reform, Cash for Clunkers, ACORN, Chicago for the Olympics, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, bailout, bailout, bailout. Need I say more?

We will break out the wine (and cheese) after the first election proves that hard-working Americans will stand up and be heard---sending the spend-thrift idiots HOME!

I'm not whining. I'm just saying.....

History Lesson + Fun

Darla and I went up to Richmond to babysit. HA! It was a vacation at the Eason B & B. The weather was nasty and cold the first few days but turned warm and sunny in time for us to get in some sightseeing.



First on the agenda was the Berkeley Plantation, one of the James River Plantations and home of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and where Taps was written. Hayes was an angel and didn't make a *peep* during the tour.

The next two days were spent at Williamsburg. We were lucky in that we got the 75th Anniversary Tour of the Governor's Palace. (It's the 75th anniversary of the restoration of the Governor's Palace and grounds.)



We also lucked out in that we were there on a day that a street play was scheduled: Revolutionary City. It was great!




Hayes was probably most impressed by the lady of the house where we ate lunch.

We also were entertained by watching mock trials in the local Court House and had a very interesting and thoughtful tour of the Peyton Randolph House. The tour guide gave his presentation from the point of view of the 27 slaves who worked in the house. The presentation was interactive and thought-provoking and one of the most interesting tours I've been on.

There is still much left to see and do on future trips. Hayes was an angel, and Darla and I had lots of fun with him.

Flying

Had to fly US Air today. Overall, it was uneventful. However, there were moments when I found myself wishing that Captain Sully and his copilot were at the helm.

The flight attendants explained how to use the oxygen masks and the flotation devices. Why---since we were flying over land the whole way? The wind had its way with the plane near landing at both Charlotte and Myrtle Beach. Then we come in *hot* and the pilot pretty much had to jerk us to a stop. Again, at both Charlotte and Myrtle Beach. I'm not a scary flier, but I'm wondering.....

Where are you, Sully?