I-10 Adventure Update

The police report came out today and the SUV driver was cited for failure to maintain a single lane. The other two drivers were both cited for failure to control speed. I did not receive a citation. The estimate to repair the Tacoma came in at $12,000. Hopefully the insurance companies won't take too long to pay up.

The Interstate 10 Adventures Continue

After telling my mother just the other day that I-10 was much improved and much safer than it used to be, I was involved in yet another bizarre accident. Going home on Monday as I crossed over the Cow Bayou Bridge, I saw a green SUV that was drifting out of their lane towards the outside edge of the road. I was in the inside lane and I started slowing down to see what this vehicle was going to do. I thought they might take the exit or maybe jump back into their lane. The SUV never slowed down and did not apply their brakes as it plowed into the barricade protecting the concrete divider between the highway lanes and the exit ramp. The SUV was launched into the air and did a 90 degree turn and landed crossways on both lanes in front of me. Since the lanes have barricades on both sides, a collision could not be avoided. I braked as hard as possible and was looking straight at the lady driving the SUV as I slid towards her. I was almost stopped by the time my vehicle made contact with hers. At this point in time I was rear-ended by a Tahoe, which lifted the rear of my truck and shoved it sideways. Before we could all come to a complete stop, an 18-wheeler hit the Tahoe. Fortunately nobody was injured, but my Tacoma will be spending some time in the shop. The front-end to the Tahoe was completely destroyed and the rear was crushed as well.

Time to Update those Gift Lists!

There's only one more birthday to clelebrate before the Christmas shopping season begins, so get those lists updated. Or you can just let me pick out some super gifts like the electronic yodelling pickle.

Joyce and Annie's Birthdays

Joyce and Annie have chosen to celebrate their birthdays on November 1st at Granny's. The dinner will be homemade pizzas. Come hungry!

Melissa's Birthday

We will be celebrating Melissa's birthday at Granny's on Sunday October 11th. Gift suggestions can be found at her wish list.

No More Gumbo Cookoff

The Greater Orange Chamber of Commerce has decided to forego the Gumbo Cookoff for 2010. I guess we will have to be content to have won the trophy in the final cook off.

Party Time

We will be celebrating James' 19th Birthday at Granny's on Sunday. His Amazon wish list is somewhat up to date.


He would also like:

Drumsticks

Drum Throne (It looks like a stool to me)

New Cymbals (Zildjian Brand - Splash, Crash, or Ride)

Reilly would also like to celebrate her birthday on Sunday, July 19th.

Her gift list :

Jewlery

Jewlery Box ( grown up kind )

Shirts - junior size 5/6

Pants or shorts - junior or misses size 5/6

shoes - size 71/2 or 8

underware - size 6 ( boy shorts )

DS Games
Imagine Babies

Fashion Designer

Cook Mamma 1,2 & 3