Weekend of College Bands

I ventured to Augusta this weekend for the Masters. It was a blast! There is an annual horseshoe bash but it got rained out this year so the band and party moved to Crums on Friday. Stewart and Winfield! Felt like I was in college again, especially because I also got to see...

Packway Handle Band! These guys are great and so much fun. Whether you like bluegrass or not, you should check them out! We went to Stillwater on Thursday to check out my boys. : )

We went out to the course on Sunday. It was as beautiful as always! Congrats Angel Cabrara!

So, here is the update on my neck. I basically have a strained muscle from stress and sitting at a computer all day. Yep, that sounds about right. I have started physical therapy and it helps a little. But, I am really looking to find a permanent solution. Hopefully, it will go away for good sooner rather than later!

I was in Birmingham two weeks ago to make sales calls. I need to book some business! While there, I got to visit with everyone - Blake, Marty, Cathleen, Jason, Mary Laura, Katie, Shelby, Anna Cate, Matt, and my Sheraton folks, namely Alex, Gregory, Denise, Shana, and Randy. It was really nice!! I dined at some of my favorite spots too - Surin, Bottega, and Taziki's. Charleston is great but there are definitely some things I miss about the Ham!!!

I am now reading a book with a cool Lost tie-in. It is called Bad Twin and is written by Gary Troup. Strangely enough, Gary Troup is a character on Lost whose transcript for this book kept Sawyer occupied during the early days of the crash on The Island. It is a really great book so far. Even if you don't watch Lost, I recommend it; the connections are subtle and have nothing to do with the book's storyline.

Visitors!

My two best friends from high school, Natalie and Martha, came to visit this past weekend. They are both moms and needed a well-deserved break! We had a blast eating out, walking downtown and catching up. Can't wait for the next one girls!

My neck. My back. My neck and my back...

I have been having pretty severe neck pain for about 6 months now. Due to some recent tingling in my hands, the fear is I have a pinched nerve. Not good. My x-rays show only a little degeneration so I go to get my MRI results tomorrow. They should give us a better picture of the source of my problems. I had the MRI last week and, although it wasn't the worst thing I have ever done, it was pretty unpleasant. Lying in a teeny tube (I am somewhat claustrophobic), not able to move for 30 minutes is no fun. But, I survived and learn my fate tomorrow. OK, I am being slightly dramatic but I am worried as to the solution they will have for my pain. Please keep your fingers crossed!

As for the comment about my back in my title, that has been persistent for the last 10-12 years due to a skiing accident, I believe. I am getting that checked on too but we want to solve the neck issue first as it makes sitting at a desk all day extremely unbearable!

God, Dr. Buzzard and the Bolito Man

For those that don't know, I was raised on a small, state-owned island off the coast of Georgia called Sapelo. My Dad worked for DNR so my family was lucky enough to get to enjoy this unspoiled land. The author of this book used to keep my brother and I while my Mom was working at the UGA Marine Institute or gone to the mainland via the 30-minute ferry ride. Reading this brings back a lot of memories! Travel to the island has been greatly reduced over the years but I do hope to go back soon...

When Levi gives you lemons...

you make lemonade! My brother gave this lemon tree to me for my birthday and I can't wait for it to start producing fruit. It already has a lot of buds on it and it smells yummy. More to come!

What I'm Reading...

I am sure most of y'all have heard of this or read it already but I am usually behind the 8 ball. Great, uplifting, inspirational book!

Fore!

It was such a beautiful day last Saturday that we decided to golf. Although it was only my third time, I am slowly but surely getting there. LPGA here I come! ; )

Gators everywhere!

Blurry pic but this guy was a monster!