My three year old nephew offered this dinner prayer last week: "Thank you God for all the food, Mommy, Daddy, and Sisters. And please make Boiler (their puppy) stop licking his bottom." His mother thinks he was peeking during the prayer!
My own nearly fifteen year old son offered this one a week or so ago: "Thanks for the food and all you give us. Let me be safe at the swimming party and let #2 be able to find something else to do." That was his not-so-subtle way of letting us know he didn't want any tag-along brothers!
The prayers around town haven't been so funny. Many homes were destroyed in this storm. It is going to take a lot of time and muscle to get things back to normal. But the prayers for safety were mostly answered positively and we all are thankful for that.
Many are still without power and for quite a few that means loss of water as well. Please pray for Eastern Carolina as she picks up the pieces that Irene left behind.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Damage from Irene
I went in today to speak to our insurance agent. We have never had to file a claim so I was unsure if we were doing things the right way. I told them I know we are not a top priority. Our losses can be dealt with. Others in the office were saying they still have no power, water, or phone. One guy was in a tornado because his phone wasn't working. His daughter was trying to call and warn them but the phone was still out. This part of NC has been hit hard. The paper this morning showed the loittle town where #1 goes for theater. They have 200-300 houses damaged by trees!
We didn't notice until Sunday afternoon that we had some ceiling leaks. It evidently took a while to soak through. We think it was mostly bown under the metal roof by the force of the wind, but it probably needs to be resealed. We have a vent in the ceiling of the kitchen, instead of in the hood of the stove, and it has been leaking pretty badly. There was water there woday after last night's rain, too.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Safe and Sound
We lost power for about 12 hours, others have had it worse. We did lose part of the barn roof and several trees. A friend from church lost most of her roof and has a lot of water damage. Everyone else at church just had tree damage from what I gather.
There was a lot of isolated flooding in our town and many, many downed trees. It was stunning to see the trees knocked over by the roots!
We have cancelled the co-op classes tomorrow for home schoolers, so it is actually a day of cancelled school for home schoolers. They are shocked. Actually, they will have to work at home, but no co-op. For them that is actually sad news.
Going now to call the insurance.
There was a lot of isolated flooding in our town and many, many downed trees. It was stunning to see the trees knocked over by the roots!
We have cancelled the co-op classes tomorrow for home schoolers, so it is actually a day of cancelled school for home schoolers. They are shocked. Actually, they will have to work at home, but no co-op. For them that is actually sad news.
Going now to call the insurance.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Quick
Typing quick cause the power is going in and out. All are well through the night. Dog won't go out to potty. What do we do about that!? Still have power most of the time. I will be turning off my phone now. Call Hubby if you need anything. It is mostly rain, some wind. Don't worry.
Friday, August 26, 2011
It's a Comin'!
I had the boys be sure to finish their schoolwork that requires the internet so that they don't have to worry if the power goes out for the weekend. The storm is predicted to go right through our town, and counties not far from us are evacuating low-lying portions. We have lived here 7 years, and this is our first BIG storm. We've had rain and minor flooding, but Irene seems to be causing a lot more commotion.
I was buying gas last night, the lines 3 deep at every station, and overheard a conversation. It seems the stores are not selling alcohol after a certain time because they don't want people drinking too much in case there is an evacuation. The things I never think of!
The university has been stressing to the students to "make good choices", meaning don't make parenthood one of your first subjects now that you are in college. The school is supposed to be quite safe and has trained for this sort of emergency, so I guess if something happens we will head that direction!
The thing that concerns me most is losing the roof. I don't think that there is anything else that I should be concerned about. Our house was not affected by the flooding in '99, and that is supposed to have been horrific.
We still need to push over the basketball goal post so it doesn't blow over and hit my van. I will put the goats in the chicken coop soon, since the rain is supposed to start "for real" in about an hour. The chickens are on their own and hopefully will decide to head for the coop, though right now they are hanging out under the rabbit hutch. They are soaked of course. And lastly I need to fill the tub with water. I thought that was to have water around for various reasons, but learned a bit ago that it is so you can flush the toilet.
The dog is staying nearby, and the boys have been reassured that if we have to leave we WILL take the dog with us. Sigh. Hubby's classes are cancelled for the weekend, propane for the camp stove is in the sunroom, and candles are on the counter. Sounds like a lovely weekend at home.
I was buying gas last night, the lines 3 deep at every station, and overheard a conversation. It seems the stores are not selling alcohol after a certain time because they don't want people drinking too much in case there is an evacuation. The things I never think of!
The university has been stressing to the students to "make good choices", meaning don't make parenthood one of your first subjects now that you are in college. The school is supposed to be quite safe and has trained for this sort of emergency, so I guess if something happens we will head that direction!
The thing that concerns me most is losing the roof. I don't think that there is anything else that I should be concerned about. Our house was not affected by the flooding in '99, and that is supposed to have been horrific.
We still need to push over the basketball goal post so it doesn't blow over and hit my van. I will put the goats in the chicken coop soon, since the rain is supposed to start "for real" in about an hour. The chickens are on their own and hopefully will decide to head for the coop, though right now they are hanging out under the rabbit hutch. They are soaked of course. And lastly I need to fill the tub with water. I thought that was to have water around for various reasons, but learned a bit ago that it is so you can flush the toilet.
The dog is staying nearby, and the boys have been reassured that if we have to leave we WILL take the dog with us. Sigh. Hubby's classes are cancelled for the weekend, propane for the camp stove is in the sunroom, and candles are on the counter. Sounds like a lovely weekend at home.
Cleaning Schedule
Tuesday was our first Geography Club meeting for the year. We are studying South America and for this class each child was to prepare a dish from a South American country. I enjoyed all of the food, which doesn't always happen with our food studies. My boys made a peach/orange smoothie type drink from Chile and a small empanada type appetizer with bacon, olives, and artichokes from Brazil.
While we ate the mothers took the opportunity to visit, and we began discussing cleaning and chore schedules. One mother is very excited about a new system she is trying at her house. I have tried different systems, but I have never found anything that hangs around for very long.
Part of my problem is that the kids don't clean well enough for my tastes, and then I just get angry and irritated. So in order to keep peace in our house I decided a while back not to give them anything to do that I wanted done a certain way.
I apologize to my future daughters-in-law, but perhaps your husbands will make enough money to employ a house cleaner for you. They know how to sort laundry, take out the trash, empty the dishwasher, wipe down the bathroom, and other menial tasks, but they won't wash baseboards, clean up and organize, or fold laundry worth a nickel. Sorry.
While we ate the mothers took the opportunity to visit, and we began discussing cleaning and chore schedules. One mother is very excited about a new system she is trying at her house. I have tried different systems, but I have never found anything that hangs around for very long.
Part of my problem is that the kids don't clean well enough for my tastes, and then I just get angry and irritated. So in order to keep peace in our house I decided a while back not to give them anything to do that I wanted done a certain way.
I apologize to my future daughters-in-law, but perhaps your husbands will make enough money to employ a house cleaner for you. They know how to sort laundry, take out the trash, empty the dishwasher, wipe down the bathroom, and other menial tasks, but they won't wash baseboards, clean up and organize, or fold laundry worth a nickel. Sorry.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
East Carolina Whales
Our co-op started again this week. I am teaching 3 classes this year. I hope I don't regret it! Overall I think it should be good. I am teaching Creative Writing for middle schoolers, which should be easy as long as I keep them busy. American Lit is the high school English class, and I have been reading most of the summer to prepare for it. The class time should mostly be discussing the books we read, and there is no research paper to grade, so I shouldn't have too much time tied up in grading.
The third class is Environmental Science, and it is for both high school and middle school. The objective for the class is to participate in Envirothon, so there wasn't too much of a reason to separate the grade levels. This week I mostly lectured; it should be mostly lab work in class the other times. While I lectured on Soils we got to the types of soil in NC. The middle of the state, called the Piedmont, is mostly clay and I asked what would that soil be good for. One boy piped up, "Whales."
Hmm. I don't know this kid, but he hadn't come across as stupid in the first 40 minutes of class, so I asked him to explain.
"The clay holds water real good, so that is good for whales."
Still not getting it, but then I tried picturing whales swimming around in the clay, and it hit me.
"Wells!?"
"Yes, whales."
Sometimes my ears are still too Yankee for this town.
The third class is Environmental Science, and it is for both high school and middle school. The objective for the class is to participate in Envirothon, so there wasn't too much of a reason to separate the grade levels. This week I mostly lectured; it should be mostly lab work in class the other times. While I lectured on Soils we got to the types of soil in NC. The middle of the state, called the Piedmont, is mostly clay and I asked what would that soil be good for. One boy piped up, "Whales."
Hmm. I don't know this kid, but he hadn't come across as stupid in the first 40 minutes of class, so I asked him to explain.
"The clay holds water real good, so that is good for whales."
Still not getting it, but then I tried picturing whales swimming around in the clay, and it hit me.
"Wells!?"
"Yes, whales."
Sometimes my ears are still too Yankee for this town.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Dog? Cat? NO! It's a Chicken!
As #2 slept in the spare room downstairs we left the dog in the room with him. We thought we would get a good night's sleep, even though the storm raged without, because she had #2 to make her feel comfortable. Evidently he isn't as big and strong as Hubby and I are!
She began by pushing gently on our door, then giving a small scratch. After several attempts at subtlety, she began pushing her whole body against the door. When she wasn't able to knock the door down, she tried digging her way through. As her sharp nails dug into the door and hardwood floor, I got out of bed to let her in. The dog scored.
She stood by the side of the bed shaking. Then the lightning picked up the pace, and she climbed up on the bedrail sticking her head up on my pillow. "Save me!" she screamed. I put my arm around her and comforted her in my half-asleep stupor.
When I awoke in the morning, I started to get out of bed, but stepped on something. The poor thing had been so frightened she had pushed herself under the bed and had trouble getting out again.
She looks like a dog. She washes like a cat. She ACTS like a chicken!
She began by pushing gently on our door, then giving a small scratch. After several attempts at subtlety, she began pushing her whole body against the door. When she wasn't able to knock the door down, she tried digging her way through. As her sharp nails dug into the door and hardwood floor, I got out of bed to let her in. The dog scored.
She stood by the side of the bed shaking. Then the lightning picked up the pace, and she climbed up on the bedrail sticking her head up on my pillow. "Save me!" she screamed. I put my arm around her and comforted her in my half-asleep stupor.
When I awoke in the morning, I started to get out of bed, but stepped on something. The poor thing had been so frightened she had pushed herself under the bed and had trouble getting out again.
She looks like a dog. She washes like a cat. She ACTS like a chicken!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Growing Up
Last week at the Study Skills Seminar, #1 returned a few seconds late from the break. As he entered the room, the class broke into spontaneous applause. He lifted his arms above his head in a victorious gladiator stance and basked in the light of love.I asked him at dinner that night why everyone applauded.
"Because it was me," he simply stated.
"This from the boy who used to cry that he had no friends."
"I haven't done that in years, Mom," he replied.
We have come a long way with that one. He is more sure of himself, more confident in his abilities, more responsible, more wonderful to be around.
Sadly, his brother is two years younger than he and is now beginning that stage. Hang on! Spanish may be the end of us all! Adios.
"Because it was me," he simply stated.
"This from the boy who used to cry that he had no friends."
"I haven't done that in years, Mom," he replied.
We have come a long way with that one. He is more sure of himself, more confident in his abilities, more responsible, more wonderful to be around.
Sadly, his brother is two years younger than he and is now beginning that stage. Hang on! Spanish may be the end of us all! Adios.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Demons of Darkness
There appears to be a little demon of darkness living over my house. He is especially fond of breaking things. I have spent the last few weeks repairing or calling for repairs.Both weedeaters broke, upsetting the homeowners but not the rent-free dwellers! Hubby got one of the weedeaters to behave long enough on Saturday to get around the house and a few other weedy spots.
The dryer that he fixed a couple of weeks ago is still acting up, now refusing to heat. That means I have been hanging all of the laundry, which for now is fine but in a few months I will need something done.
The new refrigerator isn't working right in the water and ice area, and I still need to call about that.
The air conditioner downstairs was out of whack and needed a new "capacitor". All I could think of was Back to the Future and the "flux capacitor" when the repairman told me that! Anyway we got that fixed, but at the same time discovered the upstairs unit wasn't working right. So we had a part under warranty exchanged, but also had to fill the refrigerant. NOT cheap!
While we had the air men here we finally got a price and schedule to put in a new unit downstairs and that has been completed. You can actually hear air coming out of the vents now. That has never been heard since the day we moved in here!
So now that school has officially started perhaps the demons will be too busy foiling homework plans to mess with anything else in the appliance area.
The dryer that he fixed a couple of weeks ago is still acting up, now refusing to heat. That means I have been hanging all of the laundry, which for now is fine but in a few months I will need something done.
The new refrigerator isn't working right in the water and ice area, and I still need to call about that.
The air conditioner downstairs was out of whack and needed a new "capacitor". All I could think of was Back to the Future and the "flux capacitor" when the repairman told me that! Anyway we got that fixed, but at the same time discovered the upstairs unit wasn't working right. So we had a part under warranty exchanged, but also had to fill the refrigerant. NOT cheap!
While we had the air men here we finally got a price and schedule to put in a new unit downstairs and that has been completed. You can actually hear air coming out of the vents now. That has never been heard since the day we moved in here!
So now that school has officially started perhaps the demons will be too busy foiling homework plans to mess with anything else in the appliance area.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Chiggers
I enjoyed my walk yesterday listening to the sounds of the insect world, but there is one sound I don't care for; "Mom! I ITCH!!" #2 unknowingly discovered chiggers Thursday. He went to visit a friend, and they went into the woods to play paintball. Evidently the wood is infested with chiggers, tiny red bugs that make you itch like nothing else.
He woke up scratching early Friday morning. When I found him a few hours later, he was covered in bites from head to toe. We have treated him with Chiggerex, and he is putting cold packs on the worst areas. He is also taking Benadryl around the clock.
I told him this lasts about a week, and then it clears up. But that is just a ruse. The blamed things will "come back to life" a week or so after that! Chiggers are a nasty business.
I co-taught a Study Skills Seminar last week for the homeschoolers. #2 participated, though Friday was difficult for him to sit through. One of the activities was to fill out a career inventory to see what things interest the children. Then they can think about that as they make high school schedules and plans.
Of course #2 came up with Agriculture and Natural Resources as his interest area. I hope he finds something in a dry area with little in the way of poison ivy and/or chiggers!
He woke up scratching early Friday morning. When I found him a few hours later, he was covered in bites from head to toe. We have treated him with Chiggerex, and he is putting cold packs on the worst areas. He is also taking Benadryl around the clock.
I told him this lasts about a week, and then it clears up. But that is just a ruse. The blamed things will "come back to life" a week or so after that! Chiggers are a nasty business.
I co-taught a Study Skills Seminar last week for the homeschoolers. #2 participated, though Friday was difficult for him to sit through. One of the activities was to fill out a career inventory to see what things interest the children. Then they can think about that as they make high school schedules and plans.
Of course #2 came up with Agriculture and Natural Resources as his interest area. I hope he finds something in a dry area with little in the way of poison ivy and/or chiggers!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Make a Joyful Noise
I left the doctor's office Monday with a big smile on my face. He told me I could do whatever I want- and then backtracked when he found out what I wanted to do- but the air cast was off and mostly can stay off now! I gave a "Yes!" and raised my arms in the air as I left. The other patients seemed to understand. That cast is HOT!
I was told not to walk for exercise for a week, but I finally had to venture out today. We had rain last night, and I just couldn't stay cooped up in here any longer.
The wet earth and cloudy sky made the sounds around me so much more distinct, and I enjoyed my quiet, slow, and yes, short walk. The songbirds were glad for a respite from the hot, dry weather, and a robin was calling to its mate from the woods behind the corn field. As I rounded the corner a hawk took off through the loblolly pine and shrieked its call through the sky above.
Locusts were scratching out their sounds to any who would listen, and the crickets and grasshoppers were chiming in with their own song of joy. Frogs of various breeds chirruped and croaked, happy to at last have a little puddle of water to relax in.
The rhythmic thump, thump of a horse scratching its leg with its teeth made me pause to listen to the lean beasts chomp the grass that greened up with the new rain. The dog whined as she rolled in the dirt to scratch the itchy fleas. Other insects made their presence known as butterflies floated above the wildflowers while a mosquito whined in my ear.
The air was heavy with humidity, but also with the smell of damp earth and newness of life. The fields were dark green speckled with yellow, purple, and fuschia color where weeds and wildflowers gained a grasp of the ground beneath them. It looked beautiful, smelled wonderful, but sounded divine.
The world was worshiping the Lord of Life, and I was a part of that small chorus of praise.
I was told not to walk for exercise for a week, but I finally had to venture out today. We had rain last night, and I just couldn't stay cooped up in here any longer.
The wet earth and cloudy sky made the sounds around me so much more distinct, and I enjoyed my quiet, slow, and yes, short walk. The songbirds were glad for a respite from the hot, dry weather, and a robin was calling to its mate from the woods behind the corn field. As I rounded the corner a hawk took off through the loblolly pine and shrieked its call through the sky above.
Locusts were scratching out their sounds to any who would listen, and the crickets and grasshoppers were chiming in with their own song of joy. Frogs of various breeds chirruped and croaked, happy to at last have a little puddle of water to relax in.
The rhythmic thump, thump of a horse scratching its leg with its teeth made me pause to listen to the lean beasts chomp the grass that greened up with the new rain. The dog whined as she rolled in the dirt to scratch the itchy fleas. Other insects made their presence known as butterflies floated above the wildflowers while a mosquito whined in my ear.
The air was heavy with humidity, but also with the smell of damp earth and newness of life. The fields were dark green speckled with yellow, purple, and fuschia color where weeds and wildflowers gained a grasp of the ground beneath them. It looked beautiful, smelled wonderful, but sounded divine.
The world was worshiping the Lord of Life, and I was a part of that small chorus of praise.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Ready
I have nearly packed all of the food, the drinks are in the freezer and fridge, and my clothing is gathered. We leave very early tomorrow for our vacation! Oh how I need it. I am looking forward to spending some quality time with my family away from the distractions of home.
The AC was "fixed" but now the upstairs unit keeps freezing over, which makes it NOT cool. It was 97 degrees upstairs one day. Hopefully when we get back we can get everything sorted out and fixed.
Hubby fixed the dryer this past week. He had to look up parts and directions, but he did it. I use the clothesline mostly anyway, but I like to start the wet things in the dryer. Ten minutes in the dryer makes them dry softer on the clothesline.
My classes are getting close to being ready, and I am preparing to co-lead a study skills seminar the week after we get back. I have been making tests for Geology and Mythology for #1, and helping #2 get his presentations done for Geography.
See why I need a distraction from home?
We plan to put Kelly in the neighbor's kennel so we don't have another run-away dog and note on our door when we get home. Gee Whiz.
Have a great week everyone!
The AC was "fixed" but now the upstairs unit keeps freezing over, which makes it NOT cool. It was 97 degrees upstairs one day. Hopefully when we get back we can get everything sorted out and fixed.
Hubby fixed the dryer this past week. He had to look up parts and directions, but he did it. I use the clothesline mostly anyway, but I like to start the wet things in the dryer. Ten minutes in the dryer makes them dry softer on the clothesline.
My classes are getting close to being ready, and I am preparing to co-lead a study skills seminar the week after we get back. I have been making tests for Geology and Mythology for #1, and helping #2 get his presentations done for Geography.
See why I need a distraction from home?
We plan to put Kelly in the neighbor's kennel so we don't have another run-away dog and note on our door when we get home. Gee Whiz.
Have a great week everyone!
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Sweltering Waiting
I couldn't decide how to title this post, so I went with both words. Our downstairs air conditioning unit wasn't "keeping up" through this heat wave. Finally, Hubby said he didn't think it was about keeping up but about doing anything at all, so he turned it off. I guess he was right, because it didn't get much hotter afterward. But now we have been without the downstairs unit for over a week, I think, and the inside of the house isn't cool at all anymore.
I called the repairman this morning and he hopes to be here today. Not as much as we hope he is here! Hubby and I haven't slept well for a long time because it is so hot and muggy. Last night I was so tired I was shaking, but it was too hot to sleep.
I went out on the back porch for a while about 4:00 AM. It was nice out then. We didn't have air conditioning when I was growing up. Shoot, we didn't have air conditioning until we moved to Texas. The kids were born without ac in our Philly apartment. When I was a kid you opened the window and put in a fan.
Not that I am wishing for the old days. No Siree, I like the air conditioning, but there seems to be a connection between knowing your neighbor and sleeping with the windows open. None of our neighbors sleep with open windows as far as I can tell, and it has been difficult to get to know them.
Maybe a blackout would bring our neighborhood closer together.
On second thought, I doubt it. We would be too irritable from lack of sleep. Grrr!
I called the repairman this morning and he hopes to be here today. Not as much as we hope he is here! Hubby and I haven't slept well for a long time because it is so hot and muggy. Last night I was so tired I was shaking, but it was too hot to sleep.
I went out on the back porch for a while about 4:00 AM. It was nice out then. We didn't have air conditioning when I was growing up. Shoot, we didn't have air conditioning until we moved to Texas. The kids were born without ac in our Philly apartment. When I was a kid you opened the window and put in a fan.
Not that I am wishing for the old days. No Siree, I like the air conditioning, but there seems to be a connection between knowing your neighbor and sleeping with the windows open. None of our neighbors sleep with open windows as far as I can tell, and it has been difficult to get to know them.
Maybe a blackout would bring our neighborhood closer together.
On second thought, I doubt it. We would be too irritable from lack of sleep. Grrr!
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
Trip Planner
I disappeared for a couple of days, didn't I? I am trying to get things ready for my commitments to a co-op I will be part of in a few weeks. The biggest problem this week has been a trip I am planning. I had hoped the Environmental Science class could head to the western part of the state for a look at some environmental zones we don't see here, but the cost is too prohibitive. So, finally, today, I think I made a decision.
We are going to go to the coast and stay at a Presbyterian camp. I can get it for $12 a night if I take 16 people. With food and an extra little trip to the aquarium, the total price for three days and two nights will be $43 per person, plus gas. Several places I looked at were going to charge about $200 for that!
I enjoyed looking at all of the Environmental Educational Centers available in NC, and told Hubby that I thought they would make great vacations or day trips. He thinks I'm nuts. Really, though, the places look like fun and are very beautiful. If I can just be sure not to break any legs while I am hiking!
We are leaving for a family vacation on Sunday. We decided that we will stay in NC for our vacation this year. We made a list for the boys of all of the things we could do in NC, and then we let them choose what they wanted to do. Drum Roll Please!!
We will be going to Cherokee to see the indian village and watch a play called "Unto These Hills" about when the Cherokee hid in the mountains of NC so they wouldn't have to follow the Trail of Tears to Oklahoma. Then we are headed to a state forest to hike to waterfalls and enjoy the scenery. There are a few places you can swim under the falls, so I imagine we will cool off that way in the afternoon. The next day we head to a gold mine for a tour of the first gold mine in NC and to pan for gold! Maybe we will strike it rich and pay for our vacation- might have better luck at the casino in Cherokee! Finally, the last day we go to Old Salem to visit one of the first settlements in NC and see what life was like for the Moravians in Winston-Salem. After that we drive home.
No amusement parks or trips to Europe for my boys. They are happy to see the scenery and enjoy a little history. Sounds good to me, too.
We are going to go to the coast and stay at a Presbyterian camp. I can get it for $12 a night if I take 16 people. With food and an extra little trip to the aquarium, the total price for three days and two nights will be $43 per person, plus gas. Several places I looked at were going to charge about $200 for that!
I enjoyed looking at all of the Environmental Educational Centers available in NC, and told Hubby that I thought they would make great vacations or day trips. He thinks I'm nuts. Really, though, the places look like fun and are very beautiful. If I can just be sure not to break any legs while I am hiking!
We are leaving for a family vacation on Sunday. We decided that we will stay in NC for our vacation this year. We made a list for the boys of all of the things we could do in NC, and then we let them choose what they wanted to do. Drum Roll Please!!
We will be going to Cherokee to see the indian village and watch a play called "Unto These Hills" about when the Cherokee hid in the mountains of NC so they wouldn't have to follow the Trail of Tears to Oklahoma. Then we are headed to a state forest to hike to waterfalls and enjoy the scenery. There are a few places you can swim under the falls, so I imagine we will cool off that way in the afternoon. The next day we head to a gold mine for a tour of the first gold mine in NC and to pan for gold! Maybe we will strike it rich and pay for our vacation- might have better luck at the casino in Cherokee! Finally, the last day we go to Old Salem to visit one of the first settlements in NC and see what life was like for the Moravians in Winston-Salem. After that we drive home.
No amusement parks or trips to Europe for my boys. They are happy to see the scenery and enjoy a little history. Sounds good to me, too.
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