Saturday morning

I am writing!  I have a chapter due to my editor by tomorrow afternoon which is technically the end of "the weekend" which is when I promised to deliver. I have the info, I am just rewriting and rewriting it now.  It is a chapter than can basically be said in one paragraph, but I'll keep expanding, deleting, and revising to make it long enough without repeating myself.  I ordered myself a birthday present this morning.  A new, more sophisticated sewing machine.  I have really enjoyed sewing again, so I found one that was 65% off the regular price and it had good reviews, so I am counting on receiving a few dollars for my birthday which will pay for it!  I did use some Christmas Club money to buy it since there was only one left in stock, but I promise to replace it.  If I really won that netbook, I will be SO excited, since that is what Jan, Robert and I were going to get for Meema!  I think she will love it.
Life is good.

It's been a while

since I've had a chance to catch up.  I am currently at St Simons, my favorite place.  The weather is gorgeous and we've done just about as little as possible.  I went to Camden County yesterday to meet with my students, then ate at Five Guys, shopped at Target and went to eat for Troy's birthday at Bonefish.  I actually went to Ziggy Mahoney's for "dancing" which means Troy and I sat at a table watching the show on the dance floor.  Barry stayed busy dancing with Charlotte, Vonnie, and Wanda.  Drunk people are so funny to watch!  I imagine that plenty of people don't feel so well today.    I did have a very nice winter white cosmopolitan at Bonefish!  I'll have to figure out that recipe!! 
We sat on the pier for a while.  SO PRETTY OUT THERE!  There is an odd ship that is in the sound that seems to be stuck or anchored.  It is just floating there.  Kinda strange. 
There are some new places to eat, some old places are back, and some have just changed names.  Chelsea is now Saltwater Cowboys, Frankie G's apparently went way down hill and is now the Island Grill.  There is a new Mallery Cafe behind Parker's.  Blue Water is back - even with Crispy Flounder.  Speaking of restaurants, it is about time to eat again! 
I am SO enjoying my time here, even if I am not getting anything done.