Happy New Years Sisters!!!

Castles in Scotland 2010

Stirling Castle

Dunrobin Castle

Edinburgh Castle

Happy to Sad in a Day

This is what happen to me on Monday night when Ginger & I were on our way to the studio for an appointment.

We had waited for a train to pass on Seminary st & North. We were the 3rd car from tracks, after the train was done we crossed the tracks I was going slow because the truck in front of me had to get up to speed and just as we got to the middle of the intersection of Seminary & North this car (jeep) came from out of nowhere from the left and hit the front of the van and ripped the bumper and headlights completely off.

The jeep almost flipped over, couple of tires ripped off and landed on the other part of the tracks on North st. The guy in the jeep took off running and left his dog in the car. The cops did catch him a few blocks away.

Ginger and I were OK, just a shook up and Jarred around. My van didn't make out so good. There were LOTS of witness since there were lots of cars waiting because of the train.
Estimate damage at this point is $5,300.00 so far.

Guy that hit us just got his license back a month ago from a DUI and was charged with DUI hitting me. He is only 23 yrs old. They said that he was going about 50mph.

What a downer after a great weekend.

Thanks
Lois

Raod Trip to Amana Colonies 2010

Hey ladies, we had a RIP ROARIN GOOD TIME! The weather was great, just a little rain Friday night but Sat was perfect.
We shopped and ate and shopped and ate and shopped some more. ha.ha. The waitress that waited on us last visit wasn't working Friday night when we went to eat, but our waitress was her aunt and she was just as fun & funny.

I think we hit the Chocolate store twice, go figure right.Ha My sister-in-law was visiting from Florida and she went with us. She got Kimmy going in a laughing attach a couple of times.
Here are a couple of pictures to share, there are plenty more to see. I will try to have them printed by the next meeting.

A "BIG" Thanks to Kimmy for setting everything up for the trip. See everyone at the meeting.
Have a great one! Lois

Beginning Day in Aledo

Well we had the most BEAUTIFUL day Saturday for our beginning day lunch. Several of us went early to hit the shops before lunch and just so happened that Aledo was having a car show and had several venders there with baked goods and music playing in the park.

Lunch was great, service was great & the room was perfect for our event! The table was decorated with tropical shells and colors. We all received a hand made (by Kim, Lois & Ginger) flower straws for our drinks. Several time during the day we had laughing attacks because of something said or done.
The new yearbooks were handed out to everyone. A big THANK YOU to Cindy for a job well done! The committee chairpersons went over the events for the coming year and we had the drawing for the scrapbook from last years events. The luck winner of that was Carole, as you can see from the photo she was VERY excited about that!! Ha.

Kathy (Darlene's Daughter-in-law) also was able to join us for the day and she fit right in with us like she had been around us for years. She had us laughing many times and even got Kim going on her laughing.

So here are a few photos from the day for everyone to enjoy, hope all that attended had a great time. For those of us that were sampling the wine, of course we had a great day. Ha.ha.

See everyone at our first meeting on Sept 9th.
Thanks to all
Lois

The Sisters Visit Ryan Round Barn

BSP Picnic Saturday 7.31.2010 @ 11:00

One of the most unique features of Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park is the large, round barn built in 1910 and located near the park entrance. One of the largest round barns in the country, the architectural marvel stands more than 80 feet high and is 85 feet in diameter.The barn has a full-size16-foot wide silo inside. Round barns originally were built by religious groups because they "left no corners in which the devil could hide." Today, the barn is available to be toured the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays, May through October from 1pm - 4pm.

BSP Cookbook Demise?

Below is the poll results posted on the Beta Sigma Phi website.

Advanced Poll
Due to sales on the current cookbook we want your opinion on the option of continuing the Cookbook?
I would like to see the cookbook discontinued. 55.7%
I am interested and would purchase future copies. 44.3%

Total votes: 5223


It looks like the cookbook will be discontinued due to lack of interest.

Race for the Cure 2010 - "Shirley's Triumph"

Our Spirit Walker Team is named in honor of our sister Shirley Daddona. The walk will take place May 8, 2010 at Lake Storey.

Stacked Books - very cool...

"Good books don't give up all their secrets at once."
Stephen King

Election Day

Several precinct representatives wait to check in Tuesday night at City Hall following poll closings. GRM 2.3.10 - Yep, I'm in the photo. Cindy Andrews

Happy New Year Everyone!

Goodness, doesn't just looking at this photo make you feel warmer? I'd love to stick my toes in the sand...