Fun Stuff

On our recent trip to NC...we flew from Melbourne to Atlanta. In Atlanta we rented a car...so that meant we had time in the airport...going from the terminal to Baggage Claim, etc. I love the sculptures they have in the airport.
I wish I could've gotten a better shot of my favorite one, the bird....but this is another favorite.
On the way to the Rental car pick up/drop off...I spotted this great little Dog Park. I LOVE these sculptures...if I had a gigantic back yard... not to mention a gigantic bank account as well... I'd put one of these in it! I told John that...his reply..."Thank goodness we don't have a gigantic back yard!" haha
John thought I was a little crazy...but I had to get in there an take some pictures. No one else (human or dog) was in there, so I got to get a good close look. I really like this kind of art.
The red one kind of reminded me of Brenna's dog...Haze.

Party /Art Show weekend

It was that time of year again....Brenna you missed it by a week this year!haha Chuck and Pat had their annual Crayfish Boil. The Crayfish flag was flying, Chuck had his LSU colors on and the pots were boiling
There were at least 5 batches cooked up...and in one of them was this little fellow? gal?...a little snapping turtle! (in with the crayfish) Saved from a trip to the hot boiling pot by the chef! They served up the usual crayfish, artichokes, corn (really HOT!),potatoes,sausage, shrimp....and I'm not sure what else because honestly I can't/don't eat any of it...it's too hot for my taste. I ate the bread, regular boiled shrimp and all the side dishes. I got to bake up some cookies and a carrot cake...both got good reviews..which is part of the fun of baking...seeing people enjoy what you make! no one left there hungry, that's for sure.
M., P., N. and Anne
Charlie and John trying to eat the corn without burning their lips and mouths!
Enjoying a fresh batch
After you had something to eat...you could sit and enjoy the conversation and the breezy afternoon
And then...for some of us...it was off to the Melbourne Art Show. My brother had a show of his own in a rented space downtown...right on New Haven Ave. It was ideal...a huge empty building, AC. bathrooms, yeah! no trips to the Port-o-Let and lots of wall space to hang his art work...it was his "99 Pieces of Art on the Wall Show"
this show was an attempt to unload some of the art work that he has around his house!. The prices were great and he did well. He sold quite a few of the smaller pieces...and some people were able to buy pieces they had "thought" about buying...but didn't or couldn't justify spending the money...but at the $99.00 or less price...it was more affordable! It was amazing how much "stuff" he had! Paul spent the week helping him get everything organized and up on the walls...this is the first show David's done since he was in the hospital.
One friend jokingly said..."Gee David, it's a shame you don't have time to work on creating any art!" hahaha
There was also convenient parking always tricky during the art show weekend a great DJ and some artwork from a local store "The Surf Gallery" sharing the space with David.
Each time a picture was sold...Paul or David put a new one up in the blank space. It was great to be able to see everything up on the wall...where you could really see it. I noticed some pieces I hadn't really noticed before.They put little SOLD stickers up...just so people would see things were being purchased.
one grouping
another
close up of one that sold...I liked this one...it's fun...just like most of David's work.

Weekend fun with the family

This past weekend my sister Elizabeth and her children, Ryan and Meredith were in town. They came for a little break from the cold and to visit with the family.Ryan graduates from High School in May and the rest of the school year is going to be busy for them...so this was a chance to take a quick trip to Florida.The main reason for coming was to be able to attend the "Art Show" my brother was participating in. "THREE MAN ARMY". David, Gary Propper (former professional surfer) and another artist, Bruce Reynolds had the showing. Bruce has some fun "robot" like sculptures and I like his artwork too... it's well done.I don't know that I'd hang it over my sofa...but I like it. He's won many awards at various art shows. He's also a nice guy and has a nice wife and great son, Brock.
My brother David with our friend Maurice...he came in town for the show
Meredith (and her Aunt Anne) next to one of David's pieces
before the show started...Elizabeth, Paul, John, Meredith, Ryan, John and I ate across the street at Meg O'Malley's. When we were done it was time to have the siblings pose for pictures and then head over to the art show.
(Aunt) Bridget and Meredith sitting in the back and watching the crowd. It was interesting!! We had lots of laughs!
Meredith and Uncle David....who kept us all entertained all weekend with his stories complete with crazy faces and sound effects
"Mo" and Ryan
Meredith and Uncle Paul checking things out
Ryan, Meredith and Bridget listening to our friend Todd Parker talking about his travels in 2009. He has been all over the world...and always has great stories to tell.
Elizabeth and Anne laughing about a guy who turned up at the show,,,the same guy Elizabeth met at the Blueberry Muffin LAST time she was in town, hahahaha
the gang...taken by Bridget...Liz, Paul, Meredith, Anne, Ryan, David.
I think every picture we took that night/weekend has me with that big smile on my face. We had a lot of laughs....there were a lot of characters at the show. David always has funny stories to tell and we just had a good time. We had dinner at our house one night, we all went out to dinner Sunday night....including Mark before he left to watch the end of the Jets/Chargers game and we celebrated Meredith's birthday early...a good excuse for a cake from Publix bakery!
David's getting ready for another show this weekend. It's a big one in a 18000 sq ft space....some great ,crazy...some creepy stuff.....we got a preview last night...while they were getting set up. I may have to go just to see if I can match the artists to the artwork...there was all kinds of crazy stuff as well as just "regular" material. It looks like it will be a fun time...bands, fashion shows, art and plenty of room for people. This is the second year of the "Robot Love" show....last year it was a big success....so they found a bigger space and hope to make it even better this year. Too bad Liz and the kids had to go home....we would've had even more fun!