Still drooling

I have been away and unable to access my blog during my absence.  I thought I would share some photos from my trip since I am not in a writing mood just yet.  So enjoy....the pics.  



Caution:  Anyone who is dieting or trying to avoid eating rich, delicious food should not continue.

 Lets start with some succulent corn on the cob with real butter.

Can you see the butter melting?

How about some fresh tomatoes and crab imperial...

 

First we had to pick the crabs.  Of course we ate our fill of steamed crabs before picking a few dozen for the imperial.  Is your mouth open yet?  Are you wiping drool from your chin?

I love the claw meat

Freshly baked crab imperial.  Did I tell you it was simple to make?

Have a bite....

OK,  one more bite.  Open wide.

While your at it, taste this delicious home made potato salad.

Sorry,  I forgot the BQ baby back ribs.   Grab yourself a piece.  Save the bark for me please.

Here.... have some with a little Baby Ray's Sauce.  Wipe your chin again,  you really have a problem with drooling.  

I cleaned my plate.  Nothing left but gnawed bones and empty crab shells.  Sorry,  didn't take a photo of the dessert.   It was a chocolate cheesecake.  Can you say.... de lic...ious?





 

My Sweet Cheryl, Rest In Peace

My dear friend, Cheryl, passed away a year ago  9/6/10.  Red was her favorite color and I sure hope they allowed her to wear red in heaven. 

		I met Cheryl when I had to go to Baltimore for a family illness and stayed several months.  During that period she and I bonded and became each others support system.  When my eyes opened each morning, I would jump out of bed tell my Mom I'm going to Cheryl's and run across the street to her home.  If there was snow on the ground, I would still go out into the cold in my PJ's and slippers no socks.   She would open the door and say....Where are your socks?  Get in here, let me get you some socks.   She always had to have a big hug and kiss once you came in the door.   I'd say Cheryl, I haven't even brushed my teeth.  She didn't care.  We would cozy up on her couch with a cup of coffee and share a chocolate eclair or other treats.   I didn't drink coffee until I tasted Cheryl's.  She turned me into a coffee drinker while I lived in Baltimore.  She was such a kind and accepting soul.  Often times, to her detriment.  But that was what made her so...very special. Because she lived 14 hours away, I was not able to be with her when she passed.  But I was speaking to her on the phone when she was able to talk.  A few days before she passed I was able to talk to her and make her laugh.   I am so grateful that she had the strength to laugh.  Her laughter will fill my heart forever.   I miss her today and everyday. I will never forget her beautiful smile, her laughter or her long loving arms hugging me tightly.    I wish for her family peace and contentment on this very sad anniversary. I also would like to share a few poems, or as Cheryl called them Rhymes, with you. ~~TODAY~~ Today, I'm gonna smile, I think perhap's it's been awhile. Today, I'm gonna be most thankfull, For all that is probable and possible. Today, I'm gonna give GOD a call, For well it's known His line is never busy. Today's, gonna be a better brighter day, So, I'll be ring-in you up too most likely. Today, my friend just as a reminder, How so very much you're loved by me. "Love" & "Hugs", Cheryl ..   ~~My Soft Place To Fall~~   I've, many friend's who've taken residence, In-side, as well as out-side my heart . They kept me warm an safe from harm, As does each, display a support group in-part .   Their loving, caring, an have brought the most joy,  To my life, and my peace of mind. Each, is very unique, a priceless treasure. I've gathered'em all up an stored'em over the year's, One-by-one, my blessing's, my one's of a kind.   "Angel",  friend's, I call'em, Each, has a name, inscribed deep in-side. Some, are in groups, Other's, form in circle's out-side my heart . A solid foundation, built solely on trust, an pride.   Being there alway's to lift my spirit,  Too, ease my woe of sorrow's. They're with me today, as everyday, Right here, with me, even thru tomorrow's.   Their love is truly genuine, Their heart's have a certain glow. From the very day beginning, Our friendship's have continued to grow.   Closely knit, are we. We know one another so well. Some of'em are shy,  A little laid back, just like me. We chat, we chuckle, We bust our gut's with laughter, most oftenly. Been for-ever known, happy :) or sad :( , We can opt, to call upon one another for advice. Not a moment's matter, What-ever the case may be.   So, if you, by chance, have some friend's, Just like these here friend's of mine?? You'll, also know where to go, as do I, Alike my soft place to fall, if ever, in a bind.   Not to matter if its day, or night, They're alway's there. Presenting "us", with comfort an light-heartedness, "just because" .. Just because they care.   Truly, I've found a soft place, Where my joyous heart reside's.  GOD, has surly sent me blessing's, With, these"angel" friend's of mine. Watch-in over me, attentively, Alway's, stand'en close by. To help me along, one day at a time.    "Love" & "Hugs",      Cheryl ..