After 5165 miles, the eagle has landed! I have to take a moment and thank my unbelievable best friend in the entire free world! Yes, that's right, Sharon Colaiezzi, you are amazing!! Keep in mind that I have not been here since February AND we have had construction going on inside with built-ins and closet organizers built in as well. Sharon surprised us and spent five hours cleaning, scrubbing and making this place spotless for us so we (or rather I) did not have to have a meltdown when we arrived. It took me three hours just to get myself semi-organized so I couldn't imagine how stressed I would have been having to clean too! I don't think the John Deere selling will ever compensate for this gift you gave me!
Okay, on a final note, we hit Waffle House for the seventh time since I don't think there are any near Philly. Since we will be here until July 15, feel free to email me personally or call on my cell. Until then, I enjoyed the journey with you as I hope you did as well. Looking forward to the travel back the northern route! Bye Y'all!
Friday, May 30, 2008
G'day in Willimasburg
I haven't been to Colonial Williamsburg since I was twelve and Bob had never been so I was pretty excited. I had always had it in my mind that I was going to go to The College of William and Mary and be a tour guide in those cool dresses. Instead, I chose the ever popular career of textiles. I BEGGED Bob to let my buy and wear one of the straw and ribbon hats but he would not have it. In any case, the weather was perfect, the hotel (The Williamsburg Inn) was amazing and so we spent an extra day. In fact, we walked over to the spa which was only a year old and the decor was soooo beautiful that we made appointments there and then worked out at the fitness center later in the day. However, I could not get Bob to play croquet with me.
We went to The Blue Talon for both dinner and lunch and then got dressed up and ate at the hotel last night. We met some really great people so it was all good. The most disturbing thing that happened to me was when we were listening to "A Conversation with Patrick Henry" in the little theatre. Dressed as he would have in 17 and 74, he spoke about what was happening in Williamsburg and throughout the other colonies. He then asked for questions from the audience. In one of his answers, he emphatically pointed out that we are all Americans- not hyphenated Americans. "Here Here" rang out from the audience as well as loud clapping. The disturbing part was that I felt uneasy and I shouldn't have. I fear I have been in California way too long where the political correctness has gotten in the way of honest and free thinking. I think I need to "detox" in Philly for awhile and so we are headed home earlier than expected.
We went to The Blue Talon for both dinner and lunch and then got dressed up and ate at the hotel last night. We met some really great people so it was all good. The most disturbing thing that happened to me was when we were listening to "A Conversation with Patrick Henry" in the little theatre. Dressed as he would have in 17 and 74, he spoke about what was happening in Williamsburg and throughout the other colonies. He then asked for questions from the audience. In one of his answers, he emphatically pointed out that we are all Americans- not hyphenated Americans. "Here Here" rang out from the audience as well as loud clapping. The disturbing part was that I felt uneasy and I shouldn't have. I fear I have been in California way too long where the political correctness has gotten in the way of honest and free thinking. I think I need to "detox" in Philly for awhile and so we are headed home earlier than expected.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Love (of golf) Is In the Air
That's right...there has been a definite "bromance" between Bob and his buddy Vern who flew in from CA to play Pinehurst. I am attaching a picture of the two lovebirds at the bottom of the blog. We arrived at Pinehurst on Sunday at 10:30 so that Bob wouldn't be late for their 1 pm tee time at #6. My husband is such a maniac that we had to get up at 7 am and I wasn't allowed to stop for breakfast for fear of not arriving on time. On Monday, they played (and walked with their caddie)#2 in the morning and if that just wasn't enough, they played #2 again in the afternoon with a new caddie. Tuesday morning was #7 and then they wistfully parted company as Vern had to fly back to Walnut Creek. So sad!
Since I was basically the third wheel, I kept busy by working out at their fantastic fitness center and having multiple spa treatments. The first day was their signature massage which was very gentle. The second day was with a southern "Helga" who gave me a Holly berry back and foot scrub and basically was on a mission to rub all of my skin off. The third day was a lemon and coconut facial which was done professionally but I smelled like I just cleaned the house and then laid on the beach afterwards. My only negative was that she was pregnant and her belly kept pushing up against the top of my head. Kind of a weird feeling!
To any potential visitors to Pinehurst, do not stay at the Holly Inn. Stay at the Carolina or the Magnolia Inn in town. The Holly Inn's carpet was FILTHY in the hallways and, being "carpet savy", it just grossed me out!
Since I was basically the third wheel, I kept busy by working out at their fantastic fitness center and having multiple spa treatments. The first day was their signature massage which was very gentle. The second day was with a southern "Helga" who gave me a Holly berry back and foot scrub and basically was on a mission to rub all of my skin off. The third day was a lemon and coconut facial which was done professionally but I smelled like I just cleaned the house and then laid on the beach afterwards. My only negative was that she was pregnant and her belly kept pushing up against the top of my head. Kind of a weird feeling!
To any potential visitors to Pinehurst, do not stay at the Holly Inn. Stay at the Carolina or the Magnolia Inn in town. The Holly Inn's carpet was FILTHY in the hallways and, being "carpet savy", it just grossed me out!
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Charleston House
I don't know if you knew this or not but the reason I named my corporation Charleston House was because I had always hoped to own a house in Charleston. Well, guess what? We fell in love with this amazing mansion on South Battery and put a contract in on it!!! Okay....just a dream but seriously, we have now fallen out of lust with Santa Fe, Alabama and are now back in full blown love with Charleston! I found this gorgeous inn located across from Battery Park and it is called the Battery Carriage House Inn (rooms 8 or 9). They have wine and cheese from 5-7 and breakfast served either in your room or outside in the garden in the morning. The rooms are well-decorated which is a major factor for me. I definitely cannot say that the decor is good at Pawley's Plantation which is where we are now. (Bob picked this place- yik). It has palmetto and pineapple bedspreads and wallpaper borders. Say no more!
Bob played the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island yesterday and so far, this is his most favorite course. Together, we played Caledonia today but only made it until the seventh hole as it started to rain. The course is very scenic with live oaks and hanging moss, covered bridges and ponds everywhere. Tom, you are right about this course being so beautiful- even in the rain! I told Bob that I don't like golf enough to play in the rain and he was right there with me so we left to go back to the ugly hotel room. We are headed to Pinehurst tomorrow for three days and Vern is flying in to hang out with his buddy. Let's hope it doesn't rain!
Bob played the Ocean Course on Kiawah Island yesterday and so far, this is his most favorite course. Together, we played Caledonia today but only made it until the seventh hole as it started to rain. The course is very scenic with live oaks and hanging moss, covered bridges and ponds everywhere. Tom, you are right about this course being so beautiful- even in the rain! I told Bob that I don't like golf enough to play in the rain and he was right there with me so we left to go back to the ugly hotel room. We are headed to Pinehurst tomorrow for three days and Vern is flying in to hang out with his buddy. Let's hope it doesn't rain!
Thursday, May 22, 2008
From Sea to Shining Sea
Hitting 4000+ miles (too bad we didn't take my Prius!), we finally put our toes in the Atlantic Ocean! Yesterday, Bob cruised through golf in 2.5 hours enabling him to endulge in a massage at The Greenbrier Spa where I was. It is the satellite location for The Greenbrier in Virginia and is complete with peppermint towels placed around your neck when you are finished with your treatments and a mimosa before you begin.
As we drove to Hilton Head, I caught a billboard proclaiming the site tour for the HGTV Green House and took a little detour to see it. It was the one they were giving away online. Unfortunately for us, HGTV was filming it and it was closed to the public because the drawing was this week. "Darn"! for me and "Yah" for Bob.
We arrived at The Inn at Harbour Town at Sea Pines Resort and the hotel is great. We are overlooking Hole #1 on the Links Course and I just watched Bob tee off with his foursome and their caddie. Yesterday, we rode on the extensive arrangement of bike trails on the island. I even took the bike on the beach and rode up and down the packed sand. How weird was that? Cruising down a beach near the water on sand! I am heading out for another bike ride and then we move on to Pawley's Island to both play Caledonia.
As we drove to Hilton Head, I caught a billboard proclaiming the site tour for the HGTV Green House and took a little detour to see it. It was the one they were giving away online. Unfortunately for us, HGTV was filming it and it was closed to the public because the drawing was this week. "Darn"! for me and "Yah" for Bob.
We arrived at The Inn at Harbour Town at Sea Pines Resort and the hotel is great. We are overlooking Hole #1 on the Links Course and I just watched Bob tee off with his foursome and their caddie. Yesterday, we rode on the extensive arrangement of bike trails on the island. I even took the bike on the beach and rode up and down the packed sand. How weird was that? Cruising down a beach near the water on sand! I am heading out for another bike ride and then we move on to Pawley's Island to both play Caledonia.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Girl Talk
Sorry that it's been a couple of days but we were in Atlanta with Traci and Marco and it was a much needed "girl fest". All of you women know what I mean when I say that. Sometimes, you just need some away time from your husband (and I am sure vice versa). Unfortunately for Bob, he still had to hang with us during the day. I got the feeling we were just chatter in the background. He rode 20 miles while Traci and I went for a 4 mile walk and he read while we talked...and talked and talked. In fact, we were talking so much that Traci forgot to make lunches for the boys for school! Sorry boys...but hey, that lunch we had at Horseradish Grill was awesome!
So we are here in Savannah right now and Bob is back in golf heaven. I have to say he was going through a bit of golf withdrawal..but maybe it was too much girl talk. In any case, he has reconnected with his clubs and all is well with the world. We took a ferry over to the little town of Savannah last night and while we stood on the corner, not knowing what to do next, this over sized man asked us if we needed directions. One thing lead to another and we soon found out that he was a retired Savannah cop who always wanted to give tours- but specifically history of Savannah murder tours. So we were his first guinea pigs. He was great! When he was through, he directed us to eat at this little Irish bar that, incidentally, was shown in "Something To Talk About". It was when Julia Roberts showed up in her robe with her daughter banging on the window at Dennis Quaid while he was having his dinner with his mistress. I didn't even know they filmed that in Savannah. So in a couple of minutes, I am leaving to get my Sulfur Soak and Reflexology treatment. Whew...tough day!
So we are here in Savannah right now and Bob is back in golf heaven. I have to say he was going through a bit of golf withdrawal..but maybe it was too much girl talk. In any case, he has reconnected with his clubs and all is well with the world. We took a ferry over to the little town of Savannah last night and while we stood on the corner, not knowing what to do next, this over sized man asked us if we needed directions. One thing lead to another and we soon found out that he was a retired Savannah cop who always wanted to give tours- but specifically history of Savannah murder tours. So we were his first guinea pigs. He was great! When he was through, he directed us to eat at this little Irish bar that, incidentally, was shown in "Something To Talk About". It was when Julia Roberts showed up in her robe with her daughter banging on the window at Dennis Quaid while he was having his dinner with his mistress. I didn't even know they filmed that in Savannah. So in a couple of minutes, I am leaving to get my Sulfur Soak and Reflexology treatment. Whew...tough day!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Mecca
We have found Mecca and it is the Robert Trent Jones Trail in Alabama! Well, this is Bob's Mecca- mine is Waffle House. In case, you don't know it, I am a Waffle House freak. Just seeing those eleven yellow letters shining brightly above the highways bring a tear of joy to my eyes. To date, we have been there five times with many more to come.
In regards to Bob's Mecca, the Trail is gorgeous! Yesterday, he played with a nice couple from San Diego on "The Judge". The course was all rolling hills and lakes. Today, he played on "The Lake" at Grand National with three men from Alabama- an active judge, a furniture distributor and a retired guy. He said they were a "hoot" and the course was, again, green rolling hills and a hell of a lot of water. Tomorrow will be the last day on the Trail and he will be very sad to leave Mecca. Poor Bob.
In regards to Bob's Mecca, the Trail is gorgeous! Yesterday, he played with a nice couple from San Diego on "The Judge". The course was all rolling hills and lakes. Today, he played on "The Lake" at Grand National with three men from Alabama- an active judge, a furniture distributor and a retired guy. He said they were a "hoot" and the course was, again, green rolling hills and a hell of a lot of water. Tomorrow will be the last day on the Trail and he will be very sad to leave Mecca. Poor Bob.
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