What a Wonderful Lunch

You have heard the old saying "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas". I had to go to Greenville, SC yesterday on some business and what happened in Greenville yesterday should stay in Greenville, but it was such a wonderful experience I must tell it all. I met a beautiful blue eyed girl at Ruby Tuesdays for lunch and she squealed with delight and smiled at me all though lunch. Being in my senior years it really made me feel special to have a young beautiful girl pay that much attention to me.



Meet my lunch date - Miss Sophie

Kirking of the Tartan

The "Kirking of the Tartan" was observed this past Sunday at Saxe Gotha and it was a very, very special service. When Amazing Grace was sung accompanied with all the bagpipes and drums I doubt there were many dry eyes in the congregation.
Being the dummy that I am I did not have a clue what this was all about until I did a little research on the subject - the following is what I discovered:

LEGEND OF THE KIRKIN' O' THE TARTAN

The Kirkin' o' the Tartan tradition is an old Highland one. After the defeat of the Scots by the English in 1746, the wearing of the tartan and the keeping of any Highland ways or culture was forbidden in hopes this would forever subdue the rebellious Scottish spirit. However, as the Scots were fervent Christians, and canny as well, they clung to their ancient traditions by putting them underground. The Kirkin' was an important part of this in that one Sunday a year, the populace went to church wearing a concealed piece of the tartan and, at a certain moment set aside in the service, the tartan was touched while the minister pronounced a blessing on all tartans and the Scots once more pledged their loyalty and respect for their old traditions.

If you ever get an opportunity to attend a service where Kirking of the Tartan is taking place you will be blessed.

URINE TEST

The following sure does make sense to me even though I did not come up with this wonderful idea:
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Like most folks in this country, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck in my case, I am required to pass a random urine test (with which I have no problem). What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test. So, here is my Question: Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them? Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their butt - doing drugs, while I work. . . . Can you imagine how much money each state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check? I guess we could title that program, 'Urine or You're Out'.

"Roto Rooter Time"

Since I am going to have a colonoscopy tomorrow morning I have been doing some research on the internet and have found some comments that I can use on the doctor before the procedure.
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A physician claims these are actual comments that his patients made while he was performing colonoscopies.
1. "Take it easy, Doc, you're boldly going where no man has gone before."
2. "Can you hear me NOW?"
3. "Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?"
4. "You know, in Arkansas , we're now legally married."
5. "You put your left hand in, you take your left hand out. You do the Hokey Pokey...."
6. "Hey!! Now I know how a Muppet feels!"
7. "Hey, Doc, let me know if you find my dignity."
8 "Could you write me a note for my wife, saying that my head is not, in fact, up there?"
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I am sure that my only concern will be get this over with as I want something to eat!!!

NEWBERRY OCTOBERFEST

This past Saturday Kathy and I went to Newberry, SC to check out their Octoberfest, and we had a wonderful time. Nathan, Wendy, Tristan & Joshua were already up there along with Nathan's parents Dan & Sharyl Groscost. If you have a good German name such as Groscost an Octoberfest is a good German event to attend.
When we finished taking in all the sights we proceeded to the Cabana Cafe to have a great dinner. Kathy and I have known the owner Star Chappell for several years and we were treated like royal guests. She has the best shrimp and grits that you can get anywhere. Really anything you order is absolutely fantastic. What a great Saturday afternoon we had with family and friends.
The next time you want a superb meal (lunch or dinner) check out the Cabana Cafe -- you will not be disappointed.