In The Middle Of Nowhere, Once Again
Now is opportunity to check in with the t-Blog family while on my vacation. We are staying for a week in Ridgeland, South Carolina, which is truly at least 30 miles from anywhere. It is 12:30 at night and I just had a need to make a run to the local convenience store to pick up some medication. I asked the desk clerk where that might be, and sure enough he told me of a place 30 miles down the road. Fortunately I checked at the Texaco station next door and found just what I needed. Right now, that's one greedy oil company for whom I am very thankful. The clerk, a rotund fellow with a deep Southern drawl, seemed genuinely lonely. He kept asking questions trying to strike up a conversation. As I paid twice the price for a dust encrusted box of Immodium AD, I learned that he has been to Atlanta exactly once in his life, and it seems I recall it was for a dump truck convention. He seemed a jolly fellow, but when you need Immodium you do not need a long discussion about the driving habits of the big city. As the door closed he earnestly bid me to come back anytime.
And now I am waiting for the ghastly and blessed chemicals to kick in and do their work. Let's see, what additional experiences of the week can I pass along?
The proprietors of this establishment are of Indian descent, of course. They seem to have a large, extended family, with several family groups residing in different motel rooms. My wife walked past one of their rooms and noticed there was no furniture. She thought it odd, and I am still trying to process why they were all sitting upon the floor. Maybe it is part of their culture? More likely, they probably work all of the time and use the room only for sleeping and showers. Yesterday I saw the matron of the clan standing on the balcony. She was gazing off toward the sunrise, all the while shaking her hand in an up-and-down rhythmic fashion. I walked by slowly, fascinated by what must surely be a morning religious custom. She must have noticed my curiosity, as she looked at me and said, "Darned arthritis".
I'll now try to go to sleep, again. t-Blog is a marvelous remedy for insomnia, don't you think? Let's see if it helps with another malady. I just may be checking in with you again in about a half hour.
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LadyG (
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08.26.08 (12:22 am)
Sure hope the immodieum is doing it's job, I needed some myself a few weeks ago just before going on a trip. it really does the job.
I got it now, from India, I was thinking American indians at first.
Enjoy your vacation Pd. Hope you don't need anymore of that wonder tonic.
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auntconi (
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08.26.08 (2:17 am)
Oh dear ~ an urgent run for 'that' medicine ~ glad you were able to obtain it 'next door' ~ I am sure the 'dust encrusted hermetically sealed' condition kept it safe from the moisture in the air.
I hope you will be able to enjoy your vacation ~ without further visits to the Texaco station.
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fractalmom (
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08.26.08 (5:50 am)
on the bright side, with getting up every few minutes, you won't miss the fantastic sunrise...
posted by:
squirrelzone (
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08.26.08 (6:51 am)
Things to ponder:
When you think your friends are joking
but your pants are brown and soaking:
Diarrhea, diarrhea.
Toilet paper you need to gather
and your butt worked up a lather:
Diarrhea, diarrhea.
When you're on the seat for hours
and it doesn't smell like flowers:
Diarrhea, diarrhea.
Last one:
When you're miles from anywhere,
and your bowels just don't care:
Diarrhea, diarrhea.
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PastorDave (
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08.26.08 (2:54 pm)
Reply to: LadyG
I am not sure the politically correct name to apply when making reference to Indians of Asian descent as contrasted with American Indians. But, I guess, "American Indian" is no longer an acceptable racial description. Native American is now in vogue, and I have no problem with it. Recently my wife sent in a report in which she was required to describe a customer. She said the customer was "black". The reviewer chastised her, quite rudely in my opinion, saying the proper term to use is proper description is "African American". Now I was thinking this term had fallen from favor long ago? Oh well, an old saying around here: "I don't care too much what they call me, as long as they call me for Supper."
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PastorDave (
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08.26.08 (2:56 pm)
Reply to: auntconi
It's the result of all the junk food. At home, my wife effectively regulates my the quality of my food. However, on vacation, I stand up to her and demand that I get to eat whatever I want. And, this is the result.
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PastorDave (
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08.26.08 (2:57 pm)
Reply to: fractalmom
I intended to get to the beach early this morning. But, I stayed up until 3 a.m. fooling around with t-Blog, and so overslept. Another beautiful sunrise unnoticed because of this place!
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PastorDave (
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08.26.08 (2:59 pm)
That is gross. You know, I was rather proud of myself for writing this entire post without even once resorting to the "d" word. Sometimes, some words are best left unsaid.
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Dawn (
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08.26.08 (6:44 pm)
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog. I hope you guys are having a great vacation. Give Skylar a big hug and kiss from Mimi!!
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PastorDave (
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08.26.08 (8:01 pm)
Reply to: Dawn
My goodness! Dawn, it is good to get your note. Several times I have said to Debbie that we must get your number from Katie, and call to see how you are doing. Skylar is now asleep, and I'm watching Hillary Clinton on TV and surfing the internet myself.
You should take this little girl on vacation with you, sometime soon. She's so much fun- she demands most every moment of your time and attention, but very much worth it all. We are all so blessed to be her grandparents!
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PastorDave (
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08.26.08 (8:03 pm)
Reply to: kurtmaddox
Never, my friend! At most, just a little heartburn.
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Dawn (
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08.27.08 (6:48 pm)
Hey, Dave. Mark and I are planning a trip in November to Oklahoma. We haven't been able to take a vacation in almost 2 years. We are planning to ask Katie if we can take Skylar with us. Mark's mother was widowed about 4 years ago and has a suitor (88 years young) who has been proposing to her daily for the last year. She has finally said yes and they plan to get married in mid-November. Mark's mom has never met Skylar and his side of the family is fairly large. If everyone comes in for the wedding, she could potentially meet about 30-40 relatives! We have some pictures we want to share with you guys too. Our phone numbers are still the same. We use vonage and our home number moved with us. Since this is a public site, I won't give it to you here but I'll give you a call sometime next week? I hope you are better than you were a couple of days ago and that you are enjoying yourself. Blessings of our Father to you and Debbie...
