Airport...

We're finally at the airport....updates later today.

Still here.....

After a rough day on Wednesday, I made a good comeback yesterday. I'm not gonna lie to you.....this has been a roller coaster ride....
I went to the beach, bitched to my dear friend, walked, & definitely felt better afterwards. Then I went food shopping. After all, we had thought we would be gone by now & the cupboards & fridge had went bare by this time. I figured, might as well eat good food while we're still here. I don't think food will be as accessible when we do get to Haiti.
Yesterday, back to work.
Today, I think the beach is beckoning me again!

Haiti Adventure...

OK...time to begin posting as most of you think that we've already left for Haiti and we're still in the US.

Originally, when Billy was approached to do this job, I told him I thought it would be a great project to be part of. He said he would go if I went with him. As you all know, I'm all about an adventure. I was in.

As time went on & it became closer to leave time, there were production delays on the steel. After that, there were 2 hurricanes so the barges could not leave as they only leave on Wednesday & Fridays so we needed to wait another week.

Since then, the barges had left, arrived, & now there have been holdups in customs. They have confiscated all the water & a con ex box full of tools. Last week they even wanted all the paperwork rewritten in creole by a certified creole interpreter. Presently, it's all about the mighty dollar.

We have had flight plans several times only to find out the afternoon or evening before that they had been cancelled & rescheduled. This last cancellation has resulted in a Sunday morning flight out of Philadelphia to Miami, then onto Port Au Prince, Haiti.

We'll see when Sunday comes.

I'll be in touch as the Haiti adventure continues!

I guess it's better to be held up here instead of there.

Frustrating??? To say the least!

Ocean City Boarwalk Art Show

The Ocean City Boardwalk Art Show went very well! Thanks to all who came out & stopped by to say hello! We had a wonderful weekend, but, yes....it was HOT!

Many interesting things happened while there......1st was the saving of a seagull by a fireman, who had caught it's head in between the crook of the light post on the boardwalk around 9th street. We had thought it was already too late, but then soon discovered that the seagull was totally exhausted. He came down in the hands of a OC fireman & left in the safety of an enclosure for rehabilitation.

Later there was a man who was freaking on his son, in front of his family as well as everyone on the boardwalk, using foul language, screaming, when a woman grabbed this man by his shirt sleeve as he began to walk away and gave him a piece of her mind. This woman was a hero! This man was way out of control & his family, especially his son, was being verbally abused. I pray he gets the help he needs.

There was also a woman who had a battle of wills with her 2 year old named Holly. I could relate with this little girl as I also was a strong willed child. Anyway you look at it, threatening to leave your 2 year old on the boardwalk 9:00 in the morning because she is having a meltdown is not the answer. Mom was maybe 75 - 100 feet away & was, in my opinion, way too far. Dad finally came as Mom walked way away, picked little Holly up & left. 2 is tough, we all know that.

Then on a brighter note, there was a little old couple dressed in the Victorian era that was the cutest thing I've seen in a long time! How refreshing it was to see a couple dressed as they were, looking totally in love, strolling down the boardwalk without a care in the world! I can't figure out how to upload from facebook so you can see the images, but if you go to my page, you can see them!!

Thanks again to all who strolled the boards & checked out the art....it's important to all of us who are trying to keep the arts alive!

Ocean City Boarwalk Art Show

Next weekend will be The Ocean City Boardwalk Art Show, August 6th, 7th & 8th. Come on out & show your appreciation for the arts! I'll be between 9th & 10th, closer to 9th Street. Stop by & say hello :)

Petition to Halt the Use of Chemical Dispersants in the Gulf of Mexico

Petition to Halt the Use of Chemical Dispersants in the Gulf of Mexico

Galeton was superb! The lil' town carnival, the fireworks, the lumberjack fest.....very cool country stuff!

On Sunday morning before we left to go back to the Pocono's for the night, a bear came up to the back yard behind the cabin we were staying in. I went out there to photograph her & then another smaller bear came. I believe it was a mother & cub. The larger bear became a little annoyed with this smaller bear & became a bit aggressive towards it, charged & chased it right past me. The ground thundered beneath me & I had a lil' scary feeling right in the center of my belly....but the pictures were all worth it!!!

Our hosts were the best! They took great care of us & showed us a wonderful time! They have a little slice of heaven up there & sure know how to appreciate it!

We brought back "Sky Lanterns" from the

carnival which are similar to miniature hot air balloons. They are made out of biodegradable materials, have a pad that you light in the center of the bottom opening, they rise into the sky & only come down when they burn out. They are truly magical! Last night, we went to my son, Steven's, new house for dinner down at Jeffer's Landing and we shared them with the kids, grandkids & a best friend with her son.

Very awesome time...nobody got hurt & we didn't burn anything down!