Tuesday, August 18, 2009
How Could I Forget?
Ben reminded me that I should make note of how My Bologna, at our first stop at Grandma and Grandpa Lansing's farm, went outside, chased a cat, and enthusiastically rolled around in fresh green/brown cow poop. He came back to the house with the shit clumped from the top of his head all down the length of his back. He seemed so happy despite (because of?) the stench. He was not so happy when Ben and Gunker had to hose him down.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Road Trip 8/8/09 - 8/14/09: Memphis Friends
By the time Ben and I went to Memphis to see friends, the camera card had run out of memory. We had a BBQ and some laughs with Billy and his wife Sheila and Kristi and her husband Trent. Later that night, we went to visit Ben's first guitar teacher, Brad Webb, to talk "tube amps" and trade gig tricks and road stories. Brad is a real-deal Memphis blues man with plenty of road behind him. His stories were all the better for his southern drawl and unique way of pacing his speech to emphasize all the right words and phrases. It was fitting that we would make that visit on Ben's 23rd guitar anniversary.
Road Trip 8/8/09 - 8/14/09: What's the Special?
We went the Windy City Restaurant with Grandma and Gunker and now that he can eat "people food", Dexter took a look at the menu. He ended up sharing some of Gunker's pasta and Grandma's meatball sandwich. We all also went to the Blue and White Diner where there is nothing on the menu that is not deep fried. We had my favorite, fried pickles, and I also had catfish and fried green tomatoes. YUMMY! Everywhere we took Dexter, people fell in love with him. He charmed every waitress in Mississippi. Man, are we in trouble!
Road Trip 8/8/09 - 8/14/09: The Licker
Drake, the black lab that Grandma and Gunker "adopted", got along great with both Dexter and My Bologna. Drake was very patient and gentle, letting Dexter grab his face and paws. Drake is also a big licker - giving kisses to everyone. Dexter got plenty - I wish I had caught an episode on video. Here's one of Dexter giving Drake kisses.
Road Trip 8/8/09 - 8/14/09: Jumper
Dexter quickly mastered the skill of bouncing - it looks like he's moved on to some sort of tap dancing. Thanks Grandma and Gunker - Dexter will enjoy this jumper for a long time to come.
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