War

Today I did something I have never done before. My husband and I went to a Civil War Reenactment - the battle of Olustee - which was the largest battle fought in the state of Florida. I took my camera and got some good shots of the actual battle. It was really pretty neat - I would love to go to other 'battles' in our area. There will be another reenactment in Crystal River in March. I will try to get to that one also.

One of the things I liked about the reenactments are all the people who dress in period costumes. I would like to do this, but the dresses are not cheap! We saw some really nice dresses but I don't have $175.00 to spend on a dress that I would only wear occassionally at best. I do have a dress that I bought two years ago for a celebration in Franklin, NC. I could wear it to these reenactments. I did buy a bonnet today (actually a straw hat) that would go with this dress. Maybe I'll get brave enough to wear it in March IF we go to the reenactment in Crystal River. Will keep you posted.

The exercise went pretty well this week - did quite a bit of walking, went to my line-dance class. I don't know about the weight - I did not weigh this week, but I don't feel any reduction. I have decided that I am not going to worry about the number on the scale for awhile. I am just going to do the exercise and see where that leads. If I watch my portions and continue to exercise then something good will happen - I just know it.

The only other big thing that happened this week - Dan bought a new Jeep - well, not exactly new, but new to us. It is a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. We no longer have a truck. Dan was never happy with the truck (he always blamed me for buying a Chevolet, and he's a 'Ford man' when it comes to trucks). Anyway, to make a long story shorter, he did not like the Silverado and fussed about it every chance he got. So, I told him to do what ever he wanted and he wanted a Jeep. Maybe now I'll have some peace - I don't guarantee it, but at least I won't hear about the truck anymore (unless it's to say that he wants a new truck - I should hear that in about 3 months).

Okay, I think I will sign off for this week - I have not been very funny, but sometimes you just aren't.. you guys have a good week ahead and I'll "see" you next Sunday. (You will also notice that this is the first time I have added pictures - I am still learning how to do things on the blog and the second picture was suppose to be at the bottom - oh well, I'll figure it out later - I will improve - stay with me out there)