This weekend can be summed up into ONE word---nightmare.
Yes, I said nightmare. You ask why? Well, Friday afternoon, I cam home and started working on our project in our backyard (see posts between today and March(not sure which one)) and I got busy with it! I was working around an azalea bush and the day before I noticed this vine growing out. Now the bush was dead and I think the "vine" killed it. Anyhow, it must had rubbed my upper arm. So, that afternoon, I started a terrible itch under my arm. The "vine" turned out to be poison ivy!!!!
So, all afternoon the itch got worse and worse. Not only did I NOT know every good what p.ivy looks like, I didn't know not to scratch. Well, the scratching caused a flowing effect. I had the rash all over from a line from my neck down to hips. This was no funny situation.
Saturday came and I couldn't take it. I had to get help and some relief. I went to Wal-Mart and stood in line at the consultation counter at the pharmacy for about 30 mins. while I was scratching the fire out of myself. The kind woman told me that I had p. ivy and I needed Calamine lotion and a few other items. So, I made my purchases and came home, soaked in baking soda, and rubbed all the lotions on my.
It didn't work! All it done was aggravated it. I got to searching on the Internet and I read where the best thing to do was stand under the shower head the the water as hot as you could stand it for as long as you could stand under it. So that I did---it worked! I busted all the oil pockets from the ivy. I was itch free finally that night. I continue to shower with HOT HOT water (and will for a while) and nothing has re-occurred.
So, to all my friends with poison ivy, the best solution---HOT HOT HOT water. It really worked! PROMISE!
Have a wonderful day!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Friday, April 27, 2007
WDAM weatherman Jim Gibbon dead at 76
For over 40 years, many people of South Mississippi have tuned in every morning to watch Jim Gibbon give the weather. I watched him all my life---until satellite tv only brought Jackson locals and regular "rabbit-ears" was long gone in the mid-90's. He has been a long time legend at the WDAM-TV7 studios. Today we remember Jim...
====================================================================== From WDAM-TV7:
WDAM and the Pine Belt lost a dear and trusted friend Wednesday night. Longtime weathercaster Jim Gibbon passed away at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel after a massive stroke. He was 76.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 3 to 6 pm at Jones Funeral Home in Ellisville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
After 43 years as a news anchor and weathercaster, Jim announced his retirement in February after a stellar career in the Pine Belt.
Born in Dallas and raised in Mississippi, Jim worked in radio for about 15 years before joining WDAM in 1964. Over the years he hosted programs, forecasted the weather and delivered the news.
"I found it fascinating because everything newsworthy in Jones County, in Forrest County and surrounding counties would wind up here at the station," he told Colleen Donovan in a March interview.
"We were ground zero, so it was fascinating meeting these people who would come in for interviews, and guest shots on programs. I got to meet some celebrities sometimes: Art Linkletter, who was one of the big names in radio and TV broadcasting."
Jim Gibbon was a big name here in the Pine Belt. Many people grew up watching Jim and invited him into their homes every day.
"This wonderful relationship with people," Jim told Colleen. "There is a love, almost, that you are a part of their lives."
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
WDAM and the Pine Belt lost a dear and trusted friend Wednesday night. Longtime weathercaster Jim Gibbon passed away at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel after a massive stroke. He was 76.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 3 to 6 pm at Jones Funeral Home in Ellisville. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
After 43 years as a news anchor and weathercaster, Jim announced his retirement in February after a stellar career in the Pine Belt.
Born in Dallas and raised in Mississippi, Jim worked in radio for about 15 years before joining WDAM in 1964. Over the years he hosted programs, forecasted the weather and delivered the news.
"I found it fascinating because everything newsworthy in Jones County, in Forrest County and surrounding counties would wind up here at the station," he told Colleen Donovan in a March interview.
"We were ground zero, so it was fascinating meeting these people who would come in for interviews, and guest shots on programs. I got to meet some celebrities sometimes: Art Linkletter, who was one of the big names in radio and TV broadcasting."
Jim Gibbon was a big name here in the Pine Belt. Many people grew up watching Jim and invited him into their homes every day.
"This wonderful relationship with people," Jim told Colleen. "There is a love, almost, that you are a part of their lives."
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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For more on Jim, go to www.wdam.com. Videos and stories are there for viewing.
Have a great weekend.
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Rain, Rain, Rain
I hope you all were thankful for the much needed rain we received on yesterday. I know I am and it rained for several hours last night. I know it was lightning a lot during the night because the flash of light woke me up numerous times.
I put out our potted plants in hanging pots and set them in the yard and let the rain gave them a goooooood and much needed soaking. They looked so much "lively" while ago when I got in. I put them back in their respective places or on their hangers and came inside where it was cool. I can enjoy this warm weather with my much needed haircut, too!
Hope you all have a good day tomorrow!
-Freddie
I put out our potted plants in hanging pots and set them in the yard and let the rain gave them a goooooood and much needed soaking. They looked so much "lively" while ago when I got in. I put them back in their respective places or on their hangers and came inside where it was cool. I can enjoy this warm weather with my much needed haircut, too!
Hope you all have a good day tomorrow!
-Freddie
Rain, Rain, Rain
I hope you all were thankful for the much needed rain we recieved on yesterday. I know I am and it rained for several hours last night. I know it was lightning a lot during the night because the flash of light woke me up numerous times.
I put out our potted plants in hanging pots and set them in the yard and let the rain give them a goooooood and much needed soaking. They looked so much "lively" while ago when I got in. I put them back in their respective places or on their hangers and came inside where it was cool. I can enjoy this warm weather with my much needed haircut, too!
Hope you all have a good day tomorrow!
-Freddie
I put out our potted plants in hanging pots and set them in the yard and let the rain give them a goooooood and much needed soaking. They looked so much "lively" while ago when I got in. I put them back in their respective places or on their hangers and came inside where it was cool. I can enjoy this warm weather with my much needed haircut, too!
Hope you all have a good day tomorrow!
-Freddie
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Stress Level & Severe Weather
As of this morning, we are through with English II testing which means my stress level is NORMAL---for a week or so anyhow. Next, finals kick in! So, I can now be commited to blogging until finals kick in.
As for tomorrow and tomorrow night, we are expecting some much needed rain as well and some severe weather. A system is moving in from the west and has caused flooding and damage in the central plains. Watch your local forecasts and have your NOAA WX Radio on so you will be updated of the latest watches/warnings.
As for tomorrow and tomorrow night, we are expecting some much needed rain as well and some severe weather. A system is moving in from the west and has caused flooding and damage in the central plains. Watch your local forecasts and have your NOAA WX Radio on so you will be updated of the latest watches/warnings.
Friday, April 20, 2007
100% Exhausted
This week has not been a energetic week for me---I have been so tired.
Yesterday, today, and Monday we are working on English II remediation for MCT testing on Tuesday. I think I am going to be close to having a perfect score.
Monday and Tuesday had an explanation. Yesterday was a very bad day. This certain person at school is starting up trouble again and I won't get into it on here. Then Will broke his glasses at football practice. He called home and down to our grandmothers but all were gone and he didn't know anybody's cell phone number. Why didn't he ask me ME???
So, after school, I had to go get him some new frames for dad. I just hate going to Laurel. But, Will got his glasses there across from Wal-Mart...
Will update on Monday...promise!
God bless and have a safe weekend!!!
Yesterday, today, and Monday we are working on English II remediation for MCT testing on Tuesday. I think I am going to be close to having a perfect score.
Monday and Tuesday had an explanation. Yesterday was a very bad day. This certain person at school is starting up trouble again and I won't get into it on here. Then Will broke his glasses at football practice. He called home and down to our grandmothers but all were gone and he didn't know anybody's cell phone number. Why didn't he ask me ME???
So, after school, I had to go get him some new frames for dad. I just hate going to Laurel. But, Will got his glasses there across from Wal-Mart...
Will update on Monday...promise!
God bless and have a safe weekend!!!
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Satan at work, God in control
I was needing a break yesterday, and I promise I will be back in full force....promise!!!!
The title of this blog lived up to its name yesterday, as it does everyday. Surely by now you have heard about the terrible news from Virginia Tech. yesterday as a gunman was in the co-ed dorm and rang out shots killing 32, injuring 28+, and then turning the gun on himself committing suicide. It is hard to believe how we can let Satan take control of our thoughts and actions and once the damage is done, he is getting the laugh out of the deal.
From my understanding, it was over his girlfriend breaking up with him over another guy at VT. I personally am not going to let a girl do that to me. Getting away from personal talk and back to the main subject, he really let Satan get to him when he kills and injures that many including killing himself. I wonder if he had a mental problem, too? This is all in God's hands now and he will be the decision maker on this.
Another touchy subject is the way VT handled it. I personally think they done a wonderful job. There is no exact way of knowing that somebody is going to come in and start killing people. This is the medias way of coming up with a story---not all but most and in the end, somebody will most likely loose their job. This is where we need to come in with open arms and pray for the men and women that were killed and injured as well as the families that are suffering from this tragic, history making episode.
Satan may try to knock us down, but God ALWAYS gives out helping hands and helps us get back up...ALWAYS!
The title of this blog lived up to its name yesterday, as it does everyday. Surely by now you have heard about the terrible news from Virginia Tech. yesterday as a gunman was in the co-ed dorm and rang out shots killing 32, injuring 28+, and then turning the gun on himself committing suicide. It is hard to believe how we can let Satan take control of our thoughts and actions and once the damage is done, he is getting the laugh out of the deal.
From my understanding, it was over his girlfriend breaking up with him over another guy at VT. I personally am not going to let a girl do that to me. Getting away from personal talk and back to the main subject, he really let Satan get to him when he kills and injures that many including killing himself. I wonder if he had a mental problem, too? This is all in God's hands now and he will be the decision maker on this.
Another touchy subject is the way VT handled it. I personally think they done a wonderful job. There is no exact way of knowing that somebody is going to come in and start killing people. This is the medias way of coming up with a story---not all but most and in the end, somebody will most likely loose their job. This is where we need to come in with open arms and pray for the men and women that were killed and injured as well as the families that are suffering from this tragic, history making episode.
Satan may try to knock us down, but God ALWAYS gives out helping hands and helps us get back up...ALWAYS!
Friday, April 13, 2007
Severe Weather UPDATE
We are expecting some severe weather late tonight into tomorrow. Looks like Taylorsville/Smith County will be getting the greatest threat as indicated by tghe picture on the right. For all your weather needs and update, go to here to the Taylorsville-NWSJackson site. Have your NOAA Weather Radio on and set to alert you.
Stay safe and see you back here on Monday.
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
MHSAA Band Festival
As I told you in recent weeks post that tomorrow the MHSAA Band Concert Festival would be held in Pearl. We will be leaving very early because we play so early... More in a minute.
Sorry, I didn't post yesterday. We had after-school practice until 4:30PM and by the time I got home and done what I needed to do, I forgot about this.
Back to tomorrow..
We have to be in the band hall in Taylorsville at 6AM in the morning! Yikes! Yeah, I thought I would post today's this morning because I will have to be in bed fairly early. Anyhow, we perform in the auditorium at 9AM in Pearl. Before that we go to our warm-up room. Then after concert, it is on to sight reading. I just hope and pray we do good---we have worked so so so so so hard and Mrs. Suzi, band director, has lost so many hours of sleep. Keep up the good work, Mrs. Suzi!!!
Today, we have to stay until 4PM today in band. We are going to have a dress rehearsal. No, we aren't dressing up, just going to run through the procedures at school for tomorrow for the beginner players in the high school band this year.
Will be late posting tomorrow if I even post but will update you on how everything went!
Sorry, I didn't post yesterday. We had after-school practice until 4:30PM and by the time I got home and done what I needed to do, I forgot about this.
Back to tomorrow..
We have to be in the band hall in Taylorsville at 6AM in the morning! Yikes! Yeah, I thought I would post today's this morning because I will have to be in bed fairly early. Anyhow, we perform in the auditorium at 9AM in Pearl. Before that we go to our warm-up room. Then after concert, it is on to sight reading. I just hope and pray we do good---we have worked so so so so so hard and Mrs. Suzi, band director, has lost so many hours of sleep. Keep up the good work, Mrs. Suzi!!!
Today, we have to stay until 4PM today in band. We are going to have a dress rehearsal. No, we aren't dressing up, just going to run through the procedures at school for tomorrow for the beginner players in the high school band this year.
Will be late posting tomorrow if I even post but will update you on how everything went!
Monday, April 9, 2007
Weekend Review
First off, I hope each and everyone of you had a blessed Easter. I know I did with some very good food back-to-back yesterday. I am glad school isn't in secession today---need time to deflate!!
So, Saturday wasn't much of anything---went to Wal-Mart for some things with mother to make her part of Easter/Sunday dinner at my grandmother and grandfather's in Center Ridge. Then later on in the afternoon, we went to the movies and saw "Are We Done Yet?". It was boring at first, but then it came to better than what we anticipated!
Sunday, we had a BIG day. We all were up since 4AM cooking at my grandmothers. We all pitched in and helped her. Everyone arrived around Noon or so. We all had a grand time---and the food was out of this world. But, I didn't over eat because I am still on my diet. I only ate one plate and another with just a slice of ham. The banana pudding had to hold off because I was hoping it was going to get ate up and I wouldn't be tempted, but only a scoop was left so I just got that last scoop. HA!
Then, Will and I came back to daddy's and we had to go to my grandmother next door. Thankfully, it wasn't a big load of food there because I thought I would just be sick...
All in all, we had a wonderful time and hope you did too.
Have a WONDERFUL day!
So, Saturday wasn't much of anything---went to Wal-Mart for some things with mother to make her part of Easter/Sunday dinner at my grandmother and grandfather's in Center Ridge. Then later on in the afternoon, we went to the movies and saw "Are We Done Yet?". It was boring at first, but then it came to better than what we anticipated!
Sunday, we had a BIG day. We all were up since 4AM cooking at my grandmothers. We all pitched in and helped her. Everyone arrived around Noon or so. We all had a grand time---and the food was out of this world. But, I didn't over eat because I am still on my diet. I only ate one plate and another with just a slice of ham. The banana pudding had to hold off because I was hoping it was going to get ate up and I wouldn't be tempted, but only a scoop was left so I just got that last scoop. HA!
Then, Will and I came back to daddy's and we had to go to my grandmother next door. Thankfully, it wasn't a big load of food there because I thought I would just be sick...
All in all, we had a wonderful time and hope you did too.
Have a WONDERFUL day!
Friday, April 6, 2007
4-Day Weekend
As most kids in the area are, we are having a 4-day weekend! YAY! Oh yeah, we all need this final holiday as we are in the closing of school. I hope you all enjoy it.
I am going off for a couple of days. I will be back on Sunday. Hope you all stay safe and have a blessed Easter holiday!
God bless, Freddie Harrison
I am going off for a couple of days. I will be back on Sunday. Hope you all stay safe and have a blessed Easter holiday!
God bless, Freddie Harrison
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
DIY at the Harrison's
During the past few weeks, we have been very busy here in our yard. We are completing a new wood shed, still trying to clean up Hurricane Katrina trees in the woods, and kick off our new landscaping project (That is my project!) . School and band is putting a major hold onto my part. As I said, the landscaping project is mine.
I am just mainly going to talk about my project...if that is OK with you all. During the past several days, I have been taking pictures, looking on the Internet, reading books, and all kinds of stuff to give me ideas on this project. It is going to take place in the back yard where the flower beds were heavily damaged by Katrina. The Azalea bushes and flowers are all dead and I can't stand to look at. My and my friend, "Jane" (for blogging purposes), are always sharing ideas, tips, and anything we know about yards and flowers. Well, I love to work with flowers and yard work. I have my plans all set and the demolition will be underway soon. As of right now, we have been through the gigantic back flowerbed with the tractor and have done some major cleaning.
It is a lot of work but I guarantee it will pay off. Next, I am going in there with marking tape and flag all the things I want out. Then daddy and Will are going to go in with the chainsaw and whatever else will be needed. Then that is where I come in. Then I am working my way to the garage side of the house. Right now we have our winter wood supply in the carport with a tarp on the side. We built this house in 1989---enclosed carports were not popular on brick homes. We plan to take all the tarp off, either extend the car port into a two-story garage or just buy a portable carport and add on the side. The options are endless but we will see. We just don't know yet.
Looks like I won't be bored this summer....:))
I am just mainly going to talk about my project...if that is OK with you all. During the past several days, I have been taking pictures, looking on the Internet, reading books, and all kinds of stuff to give me ideas on this project. It is going to take place in the back yard where the flower beds were heavily damaged by Katrina. The Azalea bushes and flowers are all dead and I can't stand to look at. My and my friend, "Jane" (for blogging purposes), are always sharing ideas, tips, and anything we know about yards and flowers. Well, I love to work with flowers and yard work. I have my plans all set and the demolition will be underway soon. As of right now, we have been through the gigantic back flowerbed with the tractor and have done some major cleaning.
It is a lot of work but I guarantee it will pay off. Next, I am going in there with marking tape and flag all the things I want out. Then daddy and Will are going to go in with the chainsaw and whatever else will be needed. Then that is where I come in. Then I am working my way to the garage side of the house. Right now we have our winter wood supply in the carport with a tarp on the side. We built this house in 1989---enclosed carports were not popular on brick homes. We plan to take all the tarp off, either extend the car port into a two-story garage or just buy a portable carport and add on the side. The options are endless but we will see. We just don't know yet.
Looks like I won't be bored this summer....:))
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Long Night Ahead
Today has been a very good day. All is well and hope it is with you too.
Will be short today---going to a baseball game tonight. Little League openers are tonight.
Will see you all again here tomorrow!
-Freddie
Will be short today---going to a baseball game tonight. Little League openers are tonight.
Will see you all again here tomorrow!
-Freddie
Monday, April 2, 2007
Compliments to Freddie
Sorry my post is so late. I was having problems trying to sign in through Google. Seems like I finally got in here...
As I told you early last week, on Thursday, we had Pre-Contest at JCJC in Ellisville. Lets just say Thursday was a WILD day! I was going in every direction all day long. I live about 10 minutes from school and I had an hour, 3PM to 4PM, to get home, shower, get dressed, and then travel back to the band hall. I made it and got back at school 20 minutes to 4. Talk about making good time!
We made it to Ellisville and our tennis team is made up of several band students. We went into the warm-up room and warmed up. Our "usher" people took us then several people came in and out of the room from time-to-time. I was so tired and ready to get home. Even though I was only 20 minutes from the house, I was still ill about the whole deal.
We ended up having to go on out on stage. The system was ahead of schedule and it left us with a lot of time to wait for the tennis players; however, they made it and was almost late. We proceeded with our concert. I was very pleased with it. On one song, Follow the River, I play the Euphonium part---we have no Euphonium. It has a "solo" type part half way throughout he piece and I play practically by myself. I just prayed to God the whole time to help me and he did! I done so well on my solo. The judges and my band director, Mrs. Suzi, complimented me. Just made my droggy Monday so much better. I was out Friday (see Friday's post for more) and didn't hear the comments and tapes. We went to sight-reading and we went home.
April 12Th, next Thursday, we travel to Pearl for the "real deal". Please come and support you THS "Tartar Pride" Band! Our concert will be at 9AM. I will clarify that on tomorrow.
As I told you early last week, on Thursday, we had Pre-Contest at JCJC in Ellisville. Lets just say Thursday was a WILD day! I was going in every direction all day long. I live about 10 minutes from school and I had an hour, 3PM to 4PM, to get home, shower, get dressed, and then travel back to the band hall. I made it and got back at school 20 minutes to 4. Talk about making good time!
We made it to Ellisville and our tennis team is made up of several band students. We went into the warm-up room and warmed up. Our "usher" people took us then several people came in and out of the room from time-to-time. I was so tired and ready to get home. Even though I was only 20 minutes from the house, I was still ill about the whole deal.
We ended up having to go on out on stage. The system was ahead of schedule and it left us with a lot of time to wait for the tennis players; however, they made it and was almost late. We proceeded with our concert. I was very pleased with it. On one song, Follow the River, I play the Euphonium part---we have no Euphonium. It has a "solo" type part half way throughout he piece and I play practically by myself. I just prayed to God the whole time to help me and he did! I done so well on my solo. The judges and my band director, Mrs. Suzi, complimented me. Just made my droggy Monday so much better. I was out Friday (see Friday's post for more) and didn't hear the comments and tapes. We went to sight-reading and we went home.
April 12Th, next Thursday, we travel to Pearl for the "real deal". Please come and support you THS "Tartar Pride" Band! Our concert will be at 9AM. I will clarify that on tomorrow.
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