Princess Peach

Good Morning from a sunny Mississippi!  Good thing I sang that song growing up, otherwise the spelling of this state would be tricky.  Many thanks to the parent or teacher that taught it to me!  Why in MS, you ask???  I've been invited to play in a Black Jack tourney and Poker tourney.  Wish me luck!

....Anyway.....

<<Climbing on My Soapbox>>

The other morning....Princess Peach....shown here....

....and I were out for our morning walk/workout.  I've been working hard to get back into running shape.  Anyway.....about two miles into our walk we were attacked by an unleashed dog.  There was two ladies in their driveway, one came chasing after the aggressor.  The dog ran full speed ahead at Princess and tried to bite her neck.  I continued to tug Princess, just as the aggressor would try to comp down on her.  Now granted, I was yelling "get your F*%K#@N Dog!  While the one gal was chasing her out of control dog, the other just stood in the drive doing nothing.  After what seemed like a forever of dancing with these dogs and the other gal....she was able to grab her crazed dog.

As I was walking away to regroup and check out Princess....the lady on the drive yelled something like....."quit your cussing, we don't want that in our neighborhood"

DOOOOO WHAT????

My response, "get your F&%K*@G dog on a leash!"  Can you believe she repeated herself??  My response, "you can explain it to the police, I'm calling 911".

WHAT is wrong with people?  Not a "ma'am is your dog ok", "ma'am are you ok",  ma'am I'm soooo sorry", "ma'am can we drive you home, call someone to come get you".  NOTHING.....only....."quit your cussing".  OOOOo by the way, an unleashed crazy aggressive dog is not good for our neighborhood Anna, get a leash.

Well, Anna.....I'll see your Forking Arse in Forking court....Monday!    LOL.....sorry couldn't resist.  Now, I have to cut my trip down by two days cuz of this!  That's OK, I'll be happy to see her pay the two citations.....ignoring the leash law and no proof of shots.  Thank God, no skin was broken on Princess or me.

<<Climbing Off Soapbox>>

Happy to say, Natalie is feeling great and is over that crud.  She was excited to be going to a concert with Brett last night.  I haven't spoken to her yet, so not sure if it was good or now.  I think it was Sam Hunt...if so....I'm sure it was awesome....just sayin!

Well, time to stretch and then hit the showers.  Make it a great day....do something for someone else!  Love and Blessings.....Sherry!

Cycling is Good for the Soul

Good morning from a peach free zone.  Peach free cuz we sold out yesterday....YAY us!  So we have the day off, a Sunday off....wow....haven't had one since May.  Guess our awesome customers are fearing the fact that the end of the season is coming.  Many thanks to our fantastic customers.  We so enjoy their "peach" stories.  Like my friend Michele, she contacted me last week for more peaches.....stating that she had run out the day before and dreamt about them that night.  And in her words, "I need peaches, now".   OR   The tour bus that stopped two weeks ago.  Filled with a group of wonderful Chinese peeps who were excited to see Georgia Peaches.  Something they have heard much about but never experienced.  So, after many photos ops, they purchased a few cases and went on their merry way.   OR  The wonderful, sweet, soft spoken lady that quietly purchased one case of peaches (25 pounds) per week.  Of course, we assumed she did so, like soooo many others to can or freeze.  But after 7-9 weeks of purchases, she finally told us that she is battling cancer.  And that her doctor wants her to have several smoothies per day using lots of peaches.  He wants her to eat tons of peaches to help her fight and heal the cancer.  Wow....who knew!  So you see, like tennis....our peach stand is a journey too!  God Bless our customers and thank you!

Well, the planning has begun......the COMEBACK!  After much thought, emotion and conversations, Natalie has decided not to "go out" on an injury.  I for one am just happy for a decision and to be done with the limbo time.  So, the basic plan is for her to come home on September 8th, train a couple of weeks and to head to Charleston for a 10K.  For now, Natalie will only play doubles, then at some point next year will decide on singles.  Hopefully, she will be able to find a solid partner and be able to get into the tourney.  She doesn't have a ranking, we will be hoping and praying for wild cards to get her going quick.

This morning my phone rang early, it was Natalie.  Her first words, "hey, I just had a life changing experience".
My response, "what was that?".
Natalie:  "I just took a Soul Cycling class".
Sherry:  <<laughing>>
Natalie:  "For real, it was awesome.  But the attendees are crazy and I'm serious bout that"
Sherry:  <<laughing>>

The moral to the story......don't ask if they are going to turn the lights on for the class......don't drop your water bottle during the first song......peeps take their cycle class very, very seriously.  Natalie will talk 100 miles an hour after the class, Adrenalin.  LOL....that's my gal!

Happy to say Nat is feeling much better.  Although her meds ran out Thursday, she seems to be getting over it.  Much to her credit she has continued to work and work out.  Happy tho that she also took three hour naps, her body needed it.  She found out that life goes on even when you are sick....in the real world of employment.

Well, back to business card designing, tour planning and giggling at our Soul Cyclist.  Until next time, Love and Blessings......Sherry!

Quick Update

Just a quick update before I head to the peach stand.  Our gal has been very sick the last week.  A summer cold with severe bronchitis.  She made a trip to a quick clinic, but the meds ran out and she is still sick.  Currently, she searches for a local doc for a follow up and more meds.  Mom is hoping that is prior to a relapse.

The ticket is bought.....Natalie is coming home September 8th.  Just in time to celebrate Nana's 91st birthday.  And to join in at the yelling and screaming at the TV, college football season.  But more importantly, to ready herself for her next step in life.  A couple intense weeks of home cooking and eating, followed by training.  Yes....I said training.....our gal will be making her comeback to the pro circuit.  As she would say, "I can't go out on an injury".  Soooo folks, prepare yourself for the new craziness.  The lil yellow ball will bounce soon.  We look forward to seeing our old friends and meeting new ones too.  More about that in the upcoming days.

Until, then.....I've got peaches to sell to help pay for it.....LOL!  Love and Blessings.....Sherry!

Powell Hitchin

Greeting from a slightly cooler Georgia!  Praise the Lord for the lower temps and humidity.  A couple of weeks ago lil Ed served as my escort since Natalie is in the Hamptons.  He escorted me to Powell Hitchin.  Living away from family for 28 years, we dont' get to attend many weddings or showers.  So, I was very excited to be part of the special day.  Here is a view of the day via my lens......Best Wishes to Kaitlin and Josh:

USA Men's Soccer

Many thanks to a friend for the tickets.  USA vs. Jamaica.  I'm with Nat's bro Ed (bearded one) and a huge soccer fan and friend Stephen.  You may remember Stephen in past blogs.  We used his washer and flooded his apartment.  Thank God he still loves us!  Lol!  Love and Blessings.....Sherry

Hamptons Update

I'mmmmmmm Baacccckkkk!  Sorry, folks been trying to accomplish much while off the road.  I'm going to try to write several blogs this week to catch you up on the happenings.

First, I must start by sending prayers to the families of the Marines killed in Chattanooga.  A very sad situation indeed.  Hopefully, we will put weapons back into the hands of our soldiers here on American soil.  Since the terrorists have made it clean with this murder of Marines and the  many threats, that they are coming for us on our soil.  So, let's make sure our soldiers can continue to protect themselves and us, I might add.

On a lighter note....our gal is doing well in the Hamptons.  She is much happier now that the weather is warmer and she is getting her tan on.  Although the stories of "star" sightings have been fun, there hasn't been many.  Guess that comes more in the month of August, the busiest time there.

I'm very happy to say that Natalie is making new connections but more importantly new friends.  Am very thankful that many have invite her and her co workers over for a good home cooked meal.  Meals that taste the best everrrrrr.....if for no other reason then Nat and friends not having to cook it on the campfire.  Their only means (besides microwave) of cooking.

As to Natalie's foot health.  Happy to say ....it's doing great.  She is doing everything as normal, which of course is awesome.  She will come home right after Labor Day.  I'm sure she will go see Tab, her PT.  To see if any work needs to be done on the scar tissue.  Other than that, she is doing great.

Last weekend, the club hosted the first lobster boil of the season.  A first for our gal.  Probably would have been even better if she liked seafood.  But she did enjoy the experience and the alternative food offerings.  A great way to meet new friends!  Here is a pic from the event......

L-R......Joe, Natalie, Brett

"Shots"

Good Day!  A lil rainy here in Georgia this afternoon.  But still a pleasant day.  As for the weather in the Hamptons for  our gal....a bit cold for her.  You know its June, so Nat wants 90 degrees or higher.  Something they rarely get up east, well at least during June.

The ticks of the clock are going kinda of slow for Natalie right now.  The club is closed during the week until July 4th.  I guess the children of the members all go to overnight camps for the month of June.  Then the families retreat to the lovely Hamptons for July and August.  She continues to have lessons on the weekends and with her favorite Christopher.  A true delight of a member.

Please find below some "shots" I took at Natalie's practice here in Atlanta.  This was the first time, I saw her practice since her injury last July.  Of course, she has been on a court practicing for months now, but not where I could watch.  Sure did feel good to see it for myself, to see the success of the surgery and the full use of her foot.  Great success indeed!  We did the right thing... the right way, thank you God!

Natalie and her Coach....Jason!  They were sooo happy to see each other!