A Week I Will Never Forget!

Now that I finally have some time to write, poetry is keeping me busy!  I may also add that it is not fun either.

On a brighter note, Forrest's family came for a visit from Wyoming last week.  It was nice to get out of the house for a couple of days!  Of course, that meant I had to work extra on the remaining days.  However, it was worth it.  His family is awesome (I'm not stating that just because there is a chance they will read this)!  There was never a dull moment and my cheeks still hurt from laughing so much!

The first two days Forrest took them around town.  Wednesday night we all went out for dinner and then to a bar.  Needless-to-say, I was feeling mighty fine!  A little too many Salted Caramel Apple Martini's (YUM!), beer, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch shots (double YUM!)!

Thursday we went to see the USS Yorktown in South Carolina.  What an experience that was!  Forrest's father served on that carrier 57 years ago, and he was - to put it mildly - grateful!  I did not count how many times he thanked us for the trip.  It was nice to see him smile brightly!  The director of the Association gave us a personal tour of the ship, including parts that the general public did not have access to.  What impressed me was when so many people heard about Forrest's father serving, stopped, and thanked him!  It was those times I thought I would break out the water works, but I did not!

Friday we went to two vineyards, which was interesting for someone that does not like wine.  I now know that I do like certain wines, especially some reds and sweet ones.  I am not a big fan of the white wines though.  However, if you have the chance to try Sweet Peach wine - do it!  That is magnificent !!  After, we went to the Crab Shack (Not Joe's) and that place is incredible.  It is in Tybee Island - about 40 minutes from Pooler - and well worth the drive.  Of course, I had the mussels, but also a crab cake that was served in the shell.  This is where I say "Triple YUM!"

Saturday and Sunday I was back to my classwork, but worked on Sunday night for my classwork.  During the day (Sunday) we went downtown to check the sights - Forrest's niece, her husband, and their friend did not arrive until later in the week, so they missed the first tour.

All in all, It was a wonderful week!  We drank.  We laughed.  We had fun!

The only downfall is trying to get back into the class routine.  Now that five days have passed, I am starting to get back into it all.  The countdown for the next vacation is beginning....