Holidays and Vacation
Posted by cmack on 11 Dec 2009 at 09:34 pm | Tagged as: Family & Friends, Other Stuff, Technology
It was a great Thanksgiving and vacation! I know, everyone is already focusing on Christmas but I haven’t blogged for a while so I’m playing catch up. We tried something new on this trip…we “drove” from Orlando to Tennessee, instead of flying. Fourteen hours of driving in two days, at our age…need I say more? But it was all worth it.
What really made our trip great is that Kelly and I each got to do something we enjoy. For me it was, Thanksgiving with my family, for Kelly it was spending quality radio time in my parent’s back yard.
Mom roasted a beautiful 22 lb turkey and Dad did the carving. But that wasn’t all, my brother brought 3 turkeys, so we had deep fried turkey, smoked turkey, roasted turkey and all the trimmings.
I believe their were around 22 of us. The best part was that we were all able to sit together in one room.
Family means little ones who get all the attention
Since we were all in one room, no one was sent off to another room to sit at the ‘little kids’ table. It really was one big happy gathering, kids and all. (Of course we all know that the little kids are the best part anyway.)
Girl talk
The next day, when the big event was over, there was plenty of time to talk and visit with family. (This is me, my sister and sister-in-law getting in some good girl talk with Mom.) It was a great relaxing weekend.
And as I mentioned, Kelly got his quality ‘radio time’. The best part for him was that he was able to put his antenna up in my parents back yard and leave it up the whole time we were there (something he can’t do in our condo setup in Florida). Each day he could just walk outside with his radio and start transmitting.
Of course this Florida resident wasn’t quite use to the below 40 degree weather, but it didn’t stop him. Even when the rain came, he just moved up to the deck and continued his fun.
Since I have experienced Thanksgiving with the Harmons – I must say seeing the pics made me know I missed a good time. But since I had 20 of the McClelland Clan here – I had my share of fun too — in fact – they seemed to enjoy it so much that we are repeating the scene for Christmas. The girls promised help if I would provide the space —- so weare making plans for that. Still not sure when – can’t get feedback on the best day but I am thinking the day after Christmas so that they can have Christmas in their own homes with family. I remember that our kids always wanted to do that so they could play with the goodies that Santa left for them. Loved the pics – Connie – and I hope my son did not appear rude but I guess after all the years he has been in your family – they know him pretty well by now. I know he loves radio. Wish we could be together for Christmas but we will be in spirit. Love to you all. Mamma Jean
Looks like a good time. Miss you guys. Ive been busy working a second job a Penney’s. Love the discount!! Love you! Kay
Hey Sis! Nice to hear from you. Come visit one of these days, hear?
Hey, is there any turkey left?
It was great with you and Kelly here. You described everything like it was. And Jean we do know Kelly and love him and feel good that he feels he can do his own thing and still be a great family asset. He also makes great cofee
Love you guys!!!!
Man looks like it was a great Thanksgiving, wish I could have been there. I might be coming next Thanksgiving and see everyone for the first time in a llooonng time haha.
Miss you,
Killian McClelland
Hey Killian,
We did have a great time…just hanging with family and getting to see everyone. We did miss you. Sure would be great if we could all be together this coming Thanksgiving. Guess we’ll see how it all works out.
Love you,
Grandma Mac