Litterbug

Some people get road rage-I get litterbug rage.
This weekend as I was riding behind a car on 231/431 North a man threw out a coke can onto the road (it was still full of soda).
I can not believe people throw trash out of their cars onto the street. It only makes our city look bad. So whoever you were in that blue truck, shame on you for being a litterbug.
I almost had to tell him to pull over. Sometimes I even blow the horn at folks who litter. It's just disgusting.
That's my beef for the day. Keep your city clean and don't litter.
On an unrelated note. I got the Taylor Hicks c-d this weekend as a Christmas present from my Dad. I haven't got to listen to all of it just yet, but what I've heard it's great. There is more to come on Taylor in the next few days.

Car Troubles

I had some car troubles over the weekend. Today everything is better. Apparently, the electric thing that moves the passenger seat back and forth was putting a drain on my battery. The problem is fixed. While someone jumped my car off we found another little problem. My tire was going flat. We found a tire's best friend lodged in the tread of the tire, a nail.
So for a brief moment I was styling and profiling with my spare tire. You know spare tires are extremely funny looking to me. You could say I was spinning one steel out of four.
I am happy to say everything is back to normal, and I'm rolling on all fours.

Guest Music Pick From Claire Aiello

I'm doing a guest blog today on Amber's Scoop... my name is Claire Aiello and I'm the web content manager for WHNT.com. I recently bought Keith Urban's new CD, "Love, Pain and the Whole Crazy Thing."
Keith is one of the most talented musicians I've ever seen in concert, and if you've never seen him in concert, don't say "oh, she's just another Keith Urban groupie." Yes, Keith is easy on the eyes -- but he can play the guitar, piano, drums, and is a great entertainer all-around. See him in concert and I think you'll agree with me.
My dad even agrees with me on this, and he's not a fan of country music. He's old-school... likes all sorts of music, like rock, blues, Delbert McClinton, the North Mississippi All Stars, you name it. I'm proud to get my appreciation for different types of music through him.
Back to Urban. This new release is a great addition to his arsenal of music. Some critics may say some of the songs sound similar to those on his previous albums, but that's okay, because 'if it ain't broke...' I was lucky to see Keith live in 2006 when he came to the Von Braun Center in Huntsville. He really works to get the audience involved in the show, and I love the big screens on the side of the stage, where you can just see close-ups of him..
On the CD, my favorite song is "Faster Car" - it starts off like you're listening to a song on the radio, and then the full sound kicks in after the first few lines. It rocks.. the kind of song you pump your fist to, when the band kicks in.
The rest of the songs on the album are great, too. "Once in a Lifetime," the first track -- this line just stays with me... "I close my eyes and see you standing right there... saying 'I do' and them throwing the rice in my hair..."
"Shine" is a nice toe-tapping melody, and "Raise the Barn" is a fun duet with Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks and Dunn.
I know Urban is dealing with some personal issues right now (rehab) but I hope he can work those out. I'm rooting for you, Keith!

Yoga!

An update! This Saturday during class I landed a pose. I stood on my head, headstand. Everyone said wow. I told them, once I stood on my head for 7 minutes. I was in middle school then. This time was only seconds. I was pretty proud of myself. I will soon be able to turn myself into a human pretzel...not. By the way, I did fall down a couple of times during other poses. But I'm hanging in there.

Getting In Shape

Someone asked the question if I'm trying to bulk up or lose weight. The answer is trying to lose weight.
I'm going to the gym at least 3 times a week. I like to go 4 times. What kind of exercises? I'm taking classes offered by the gym. Yoga and Body Pump, that's what my schedule allows. Other than that I like to run the elliptical.
I enjoy the classes because you have people to hold you accountable. I'm having a lot of fun getting in shape. This is not a New Year's resolution, this is a life resolution.
I'll quote one of the instructors, "don't get on the scales everyday checking your weight because it's like watching paint dry." In other words weight doesn't disappear overnight. If it did...um that would be yummy-ice cream everyday.

Pumping Iron...

No, I don't pump iron, but I am trying my best to get in shape. It's difficult. I've been extremely sore this week from my classes at the gym. I'm taking Yoga. Sounds easy, NOT!!! Yes, you get sore from all those strange positions. I don't understand all those names. I fall down a lot in class because well my balance isn't all there just yet. Last night though I scored. I finally was able to balance during a pose.
Another class I'm taking is Body Pump. It's pretty cool. You work-out with weights during the whole class. I'm going to be the Incredible Hulk...don't be surprised if I turn green..

Music Picks!

I'm starting something new today..Amber's Music Picks. We may change the title.
My c-d buy this weekend, Corinne Bailey Rae. It's an awesome c-d. The track you would most likely hear on the radio right now is 'Like A Star.' There are more tracks that are wonderful. Like 'Put Your Records On.' You'll find her in the R&B section at music stores.
Since I'm just getting started on this, here are a few more c-ds I've been enjoying. John Legend, I don't have his latest c-d. His music is great. I do plan on buying the his latest c-d soon.
Another recent purchase Gnarls Barkley, now that is funky c-d. I really dig that one. A hit song from that c-d is 'Crazy.' It's very good dance music.
I'll also be having input from our internet provider, Claire Aiello on music picks. She recently bought Keith Urban's latest c-d. I listened to it. He's done it again, put out another great c-d.
This little column will not be used for negative reviews, only positive. So if you have any great picks out there let me know and I'll check them out. I'm pretty flexible on musical genres.

Merry Christmas

It's that time of the year. Time to get the house decorated for Christmas. Yesterday, my husband and I put BIG colored Christmas lights on our house.
We didn't realize how bright it was until we came down the street last night. The movie Christmas Vacation comes to mind when I see the lights. Of course we are not that talented in stringing lights, but it is bright. We figure everyone is like, what is that, because we do not have much experience in hanging lights. I think it's cute though.
Inside the tree is decorated, but I don't have a tree topper yet...I keep forgetting to pick one up at the store.
I wrapped a bunch of presents last night. I've been buying gifts since September. This is a first for me...but guess what? I'm still not finished shopping....
Have a safe and joyous time getting ready for Christmas.

Fatal Bus Crash

The day started off as normal for most of us. Photojournalist Dion Hose and I had been assigned to the Madison County Commission meeting. Soon after arriving I got a phone call. The station told us to go to the hospital, there has been a bus accident.
Dion and I ran down the Madison County Courthouse stairs to the car. We made it to Huntsville hospital before any of the ambulances arrived with patients from the bus crash. At the time, I still didn't know what kind of bus, how many passengers or any details.
Then I found out it was a bus filled with Lee High School students. My heart dropped. I almost cried. I felt so much pain for the students and their families.
The bus carrying students from the high school to the Huntsville Center for Technology crashed with another car and plunged of an I-565 overpass and landed near Church Street in downtown Huntsville.
Eventually, the first ambulances started arriving to the hospital. It was very chaotic. People continued to travel down Madison Street in front of the emergency room. I just wanted people to stop turning down the road. I thought to myself, don't you people know there has been a bus accident and people need medical help right now. So in my liveshots, I asked that people take alternate routes-just stay away from the area overall. Huntsville Police were doing all they could to keep the traffic stopped so ambulances could get to the hospital.
One after another ambulances arrived with patients. The paramedics dropped off students and turned around to go get more. On the air we told parents to go to Huntsville Hospital's cafeteria where they had set up a place for parents to find out about their children. Seeing parents arrive to the hospital was tough. You could just see the fear in their faces as they ran into the hospital.
Once on the inside you could hear screams from parents when they found out the condition of their child-some would never get to speak to their children again. I wanted to cry with them.
The ambulances eventually stopped coming and all the passengers were being treated.
We talked with survivors who didn't have a scratch from the accident. It was a relief to hear their stories, but there were many more sad stories.
Today, we talked with more survivors. I told the girls we interviewed today Morgan Harkey and Patrice Gopher we were very worried about them and glad to see them in such good spirits.
Some of you may wonder how we (journalists, photographers, emergency workers, etc.) keep it together in times like these-I will tell you it is very hard. Some people have asked me since Monday if I was about to cry on the air. Yes, at times I did get a little choked up. I must say though that I am human just like you. I just hope and pray the rest of the surviving passengers in the hospital will pull through and all involved will find peace in the aftermath of this disaster.

Happy Birthday!!

Today is my baby sis's birthday. Happy 18th Miss Meredith Caitlin. We are ten and a half years apart. I remember it like it was yesterday when she was born. My Nana came running into the room and said it was a boy-I started crying- I wanted a sister. Luckily, my Nana was being mean, and I ended up getting my little sis. After all, I did pray in my playhouse for a little sister.
It's been great watching her grow up the last 18 years. Caitlin is my best friend. I have a funny picture of us I'll be posting soon of one fine day of my babysitting days.
Caitlin, I guess you are an adult now....I don't think so you're still my baby sis!! Love you and happy 18th Birthday.

Just Another Day On The Funny Farm!

I've writtten several posts on animals. Well, today my friends I bring you more PIGS-Oink.
I don't know how this always happens to me. Call me lucky I guess. There were about 4 pigs at this place in Morgan County. We pulled the car up close to the fence so I could take a picture. Then they started moving towards the car. So I was able to get a nice shot of the piggys. Aren't they cute. OINK.

Remembering the Tornado of 1989

This is a picture of weather moving towards the Tennessee Valley today in other parts of the country. That picture is just a reminder.
Many of us North Alabamians remember exactly where we were during the tornado of 1989.
I grew up in Decatur so I remember that day vividly. I was in the 6th grade at Brookhaven Middle School. That afternoon after school my mom Sonja, sissy Caitlin, who was only a baby, and neighbor Brooke Eubanks Gillette got in the hall of our home with pillows.
My dad Mark Moody, a real estate agent, continued to work that day. So I remember being very worried about him making it home. Thankfully, he did make it home. We didn't have any damage that I remember at our home.
I do remember some school friends saying they had some damage at their homes.
Every year around this time or times when there is bad weather I e-mail Brooke and remind her of that day.
Today, we have a severe weather threat. So we'll be out there bringing you live pictures and reports from the field. A scary time for some, but I enjoy being out in the elements covering weather...more so a hurricane than a tornado. Tornados are unpredictable.
So today take a moment and remember those 22 people who died in the tornado of 1989, and pray that everyone stays safe today.

Dead Cows

There's only one way to describe my job-interesting and exciting. One day I'm covering the election, to a man escaping from a holding facility, to a man being charged with the murder of his wife and then today's story-27 dead cows in Dekalb County.
27 dead cows died Friday morning, they were electrocuted. A power line snapped and fell to the ground and killed 27 cows. It was very sad looking at the poor animals piled on top of each other. Bless their hearts.
The farmer believes one was electrocuted and the rest ran over cause they were curious. Then the current of the electricity hit them all. Most of the cows were Black Angus. The farmer is out more than $30,000.
The electrical company responsible for the power line is reimbursing the farmer.
This story is one of the strangest I've seen so far.

Picture Lillian

This is a picture of Lillian Jo and her mommy and daddy, Eric and Jodi. Lillian is my new neice. Isn't she beautiful.

Oh, and what a cute little pumpkin costume for Halloween.

I hope to be posting more these days. My husband and I gave ourselves a digital camera for our anniversary, October 15th. So, now I'll have pictures to post. No, we did not go anywhere for our anniversary. So, no hurricanes or other problems. Maybe next year...

Another Baby

I didn't get this posted in time.
I have a niece now. Lillian Jo Stuart was born October 19th. I have only got to see her on webcam. My brother and sister in laws live all the way in Minnesota.
The webcam is awesome. She is a beautiful baby. I'll post pictures soon.
I just wanted to say Welcome to the world Baby Girl.

Halloween

Today is Halloween. We had a costume contest here at the station. There were some interesting costumes. This is a blurry picture of just a few of the fabulous costumes.
I dressed up as a reporter who works for WHNT. That's what most of us on-air folks did, dressed up as ourselves. We can't put on a crazy costume and expect viewers to take us serious.
In the Halloween spirit- I will hand out candy tonight to all the little kids in the neighborhood. I didn't carve a pumpkin this year, but I did buy one. My husband and I ran out of time.

Crazy Stories

I know it has been a very long time since I've blogged.
There have been some interesting stories out there. We had school lock downs this week. A man is accused of threatening to bring a weapon to two schools and do harm. Parents rushed to Owens Crossroads School and New Hope High School to get their children from the schools. I truely understand that. If I had children, I don't, I would get to that school as soon as possible-to get my babies home.
Before the lockdowns a kid allegedly threatened to bring a gun to school. This all in the week of shootings at schools across the country.
It's awful that things like this happen in schools where children should be safe. I just hope schools don't have to become prisons.

Popcorn War

This is a picture of the lovely popcorn that was dumped on my car. Our ten o'clock producer Patrick Ary thought it would be funny to put it on my car (it was funny).
I was getting ready for a live shot. When I returned I saw a trail of popcorn from Jerry Hayes' car to my car. Patrick made it out that Jerry had played the prank. When in fact I knew it was Patrick. He's such a prankster. And this weekend I finally washed my car. So hats off to you Patty-Mac. I thought it was hilarious. But next time.....

It's been a while...

Sorry, it has been way over a month since my last posting. Well we've been very busy. And the heat has been scorching hot. I thought I would share this picture. I took this cute picture in Madison on Hughes Road one day on the way to a story. There's a little area where signs are posted for a duck crossing. Well the ducks cross and stop traffic for sure. And if you've ever traveled that road you know it's very busy. I just thought it was so cute. Enjoy. And I'll get back to posting on a regular basis.

Alabama Wins Again

Alabama wins again, and wins big.

Taylor Hicks is the newest Alabama celebrity. He was voted American Idol last week. That's after Rueben Studdard winning two years ago, then Bo Bice coming in second last year (both Alabama natives). What's up Bama? We rock.

I'm very proud of Taylor Hicks and the Soul Patrol. I was pulling for him from the beginning. I hope his first album is a hit. And can't wait to start hearing more tunes from him. Taylor good luck on your new Star Status! Woo-hoo-Soul Patrol.

Inspiration

This is titled inspiration because of this young gentleman I met last week.
It is probably one of the most inspirational stories I've ever covered.
Meet Andrew Joseph Snitko-he's better known as A.J.
Last week he graduated from Bob Jones High School.
See Andrew didn't just get a diploma he walked across the stage to get it.
A.J. was born with a mild form of Cerebral Palsy. When he was 8 a rare nueromuscular movment disorder called Dystonia took over his body. After a number of surgeries to ease some of A.J.'s pain from the muscles spasms the disorder causes-A.J.'s goal was to walk at his graduation.
A.J. got a standing ovation from his class. It was truely moving to see him walk across the stage. He was so happy and so was his family. They are great people. A.J. is planning on going to college at U.A.H., he'll be studying Bio-Medical Engineering. A.J. plans to walk across the stage to get his degree-but without help from his walker.
GO A.J.! You're an awesome person. So glad I was able to meet you-you're such an inspiration. P.S. A.J.'s favorite team is the Greenbay Packers....

Weather, Weather, Weather and Some More...

Here's a picture after Tuesday's storm's in North Alabama. It's the calm after the storm. But guess what that sunshine yesterday has not ended the storms. We are expecting another round of storms today. And that means I'll be out in the elements. It's not all bad-as long as you have the proper weather clothing. I personally like Hurricanes better than tornados. So why all of you are taking cover, we'll be running out to let you know how it all looks. Hopefully, I can catch a few good shots with my camera phone to put on here. Happy storm chasing.

Animals

I've written blogs before about my exciting animal world. Well today is another one that will go down in the books.
If you look closely-that's a goat standing behind me. We were knocking on doors today trying to get interviews for a story, and low and behold a goat walks up on me. Crazy! These are just some of the things reporters run up on while out trying to get the story. Everday is different, but that is why I love my job. Sorry about the face-Goats smell funny.
Also today, we went to another house and they had six pigs. Very cool-they were large pigs. It was an animaltastic day!!!

Nascar

Well my friends I went to Talladega-that's pronoucned Diga-yesterday for the Nascar race. Unfortunately, it was rained out. We did get to see 2 warm up laps. Then the rain moved right on in just like Dan said it would. We had great seats but no race. I was really looking forward to having tire in my face and the wind slapping me from the cars circling around. Oh, well maybe next year or October.
They raced this morning-Jimmy Johnson wins the race.

Internships

Our spring semester intern Jennifer is leaving NewsChannel 19 today. She has been wonderful to have around the newsroom. I hope she has learned a lot about the news world.
Internships are very important in any field, but especially important in the television world. My advice to anyone choosing a career in T.V. is to have as many internships as possible. It will teach you things you can never learn in a classroom. And actually what you want to do once you get your foot in the door. Whether it be in front of the camera or behind it. It takes several different jobs to get a newscast on the air.
I interned with NewsChannel 19 in the summer of 2000. And fell in love with reporting. But some people fall in love with other aspects of the business. All in all everyday is different in T.V. And that's why I love my job.

Nervous!

O.K. Today is the day I am most nervous during the week. Results night. I hope my voting paid off last night-how about 30 votes for my boy Taylor Hicks. Yea! I know I'm obsessed, but I have to vote for everyone else that didn't feel like voting. I have a prediction who will leave tonight, but I think she-who's name ryhmes with Mickler- might have too big of a fan base. We'll just have to wait for the results tonight. I'll post my thoughts on who leaves. I hope I'm not crying.

Vote For Taylor! Soul Patrol

Who are you voting for? I know who my votes will go out to tonight (Tuesday) Taylor Hicks. He is my A.I. Not only is he an Alabamian he has got SOUL. I love to hear Taylor sing and can't wait to hear him pull it off again tonight. Oh, yea and who can forget those jazzy moves. So here is my VOTE FOR TAYLOR, VOTE FOR TAYLOR, VOTE FOR TAYLOR.
That's a cool picture of him as well.
Who are you voting for?

Look close. The picture is kind of small.
This is Mr. President showing his students how to wear a bike helmet during severe weather. It protects one of our producers (Stephen) from the elements. Way to go on snapping that photo Stephen.

Shootings

Last week I spent a lot of time at shootings. That's the way the ball rolls sometimes. So I took a picture of part of my hand written script for my live shot in the noon show, and our photographer Dave Schmidt (that's a Huntsville police car in the background). This story ended up being a drive by shooting. Thankfully, no one died in this incident.

Time Management

O.K. this is one of our photographers Shane Hays. He is shaving with an electrical razor while we are riding down the road on the way to a story. This man is all about time management. Too bad women can't shave going down the road. Shane did say though us ladies can put our make-up on going down the road. I guess that's true.

Just Call Me Cowgirl! Moo....

Well it seems I am the cowgirl-Moo-wee! I've covered several cow stories lately. This latest is very cool.
Triplet calves. I don't know if you can tell from the picture, but there are three identical calves standing there with their momma. The farmer who owns the cows says this is very rare. He said he has seen twins, but never triplets. The calves were born the last week of March. Moo-On my friends!!

Severe Weather

This is a picture from the severe weather Friday night ( March 31st). I took it at the Green Brier exit on I-565, where Chief Photographer Greg Stone and I were placed. (his picture is from a different sunny day)
Covering weather is very exciting and sometimes scary. Hurricanes are not so scary because you pretty much know what they are going to do once on land. As for tornados-which is the Tennessee Valley's weather event that's a little different. See you really don't know about a tornado and they just pop up all the time. Hurricanes at least give you some planning time, not so with the twisters. Until later-Happy Storm Chasing....

Barbecue Part 2

More on the BBQ. My friends the Collins Brothers take their que on the road every summer. Here's a link to their website-http://www.co-bros.com. They use the Big Green Egg to bbq delicious meats. They have a list on the website of where they'll be cooking this summer. Check it out. The picture is of three of the brothers Brooks, Chet and Kirk. Brent is missing in this picture. Actually, they say that the crawfish Brooks is holding represents Brent for the day. Let me know of any other bbq events in the comments area.

Baby Brady

Here's a picture of my new nephew Brady Scott. This is a picture of him right after he was born March 14. I love this picture of him, it's so sweet. I do love that blanket in the picture too. My husband and I gave it to him. Back in July when his Mommy wasn't really even showing yet. It's a very soft blanket. I like to give all new babies blankets like this one. It's a great gift!

The Pig

O.K. So I like barbecue-A WHOLE BUNCH. When I lived in Montgomery, AL I made sure I came home to get my Bob Gibson's in Decatur. Because as far as I know-no where else besides North Alabama sells White Sauce. Yummy that's my favorite.
So, this weekend when I went to see my nephew in Louisville, KY my in-laws (that's them in the picture with my husband) made me try their barbecue. BBQ from Mark's Feed Store (interesting name).
I thought it was good. I even enjoyed the mustard based sauce. But it still doesn't beat North Alabama's claim to fame White Sauce. I think every BBQ place should have a supply of white sauce in the back room.
I'm a kind of an expert in White Sauce. Here are a few of my favorite recipes-Whitt's Barbecue, Big Bob Gibson's-both in Decatur, and Wild Rose Cafe and Lawler's here in Huntsville. Some are sweet and some are spicy. Either way it's good on just about anything. From chicken, pork, turkey to plain chips. Yum.
So if you're wondering what's in the sauce-my personal recipe is mayonaise, white vinegar, lemon juice and pepper. Then shake it all up. But you have to keep adding until it tastes just right. There are no measurements in my recipe.
Some people even add sugar (I've never done that), or cayenne pepper. Just remember the more the better. If anyone knows of other good barbecue white sauces I haven't tried let me know. I love trying new foods.

Mr. President

Here is a picture of Mr. President Keith Lowhorne. As he looks over the newsroom making sure we're all hard at work. Our producer Stephen is in the background taking notes on what Keith is teaching us that day.
I enjoy catching people off guard with this camera cell phone. I love camera cell phones.
Today March Madness started. That means my husband will be glued to the tube. Especially tomorrow when Kentucky plays U.A.B. He is a die hard Wildcats fan. Gee, I hope they win. Two years ago they didn't win against U.A.B. I'm sure they've been practicing all week for the big game.

Moo! My First Cattle Auction

I had a great day playing with cows today out in Lawrence County. I went to my first Cattle Auction-Moo! There are a lot of cows, calves, donkeys and goats at these things. If you haven't ever gone to a cattle auction, take some time to go to one. It's a lot of fun. And it's very loud-MOO!!! I've posted some blury pictures I took with my phone. We also ate at the Moulton Stockyard Restaurant-Moo-ummy. That's some good stuff. I also like the steakhouse down the street from there. So, if your looking for a good steak check out these places on HWY 157 in Moulton, AL. And as the farmers told me-Don't you worry about that Mad Cow Disease-you're more likely to be bit by a snake then get a taste of Mad Cow. Moo-wee!
I find it funny I ended up doing the story. Since my whole life I've heard people call me MOOOO-dy. Ha.
Here is a little poem for you all my Nana taught me as a child.
I never saw a purple cow.
I never hope to see one.
But I can tell you any how.
I'd rather see than be one.
And in the book- A purple cow stands beside the poem.

I'm An Aunt

My sister in law and her husband had their first child last night, Brady Scott. Brady Scott is a big baby. He weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches long. Props go to Molly Anne-she did not have a C-section. Wow, I hope I can do the same one day. Anyhow, this is a picture of the big baby Brady Scott and Mommy Molly Anne and Daddy Brandon. How sweet is that. We are going to see baby Brady this weekend. I'll have more pictures to post. Also, now that I've known for a while, I'll release this news. My other sister-in-law is pregnant. That's my husband's brother Eric's wife Jodi. They are due in October. We're going to have all kinds of babies this Christmas. But no babies from Kevin and me. That's a little down the road from here-way down the road.

Just Stuff

Well my friends, it has been a week of big stories. The suspected church arsonists were arrested. A doctor was accused of killing a patient and severe weather.
Outside of work. My cousin had to have his appendix removed Tuesday. I've got a picture I'll post soon I took during his recovery. Blake came out showing his scars and laughing.
Yea, Blake.
Other than that the week has been very, very busy with news. Which is good. That's why we have jobs.

PoBoy's

Today my husband and I ate at Po Boy's Restaurant over on Andrew Jackson Way in Huntsville. I think it's a wonderful place to get some good New Orleans style food. And they have this sauce it's called Hot D**** Sauce that is wonderful. The name says it all. Well anyhoo-I'm sitting there telling my husband one of our producers likes the Etoufee and what would you know Tiffany is sitting in the next room. She's there, our producer Steven and a few of our friends from other Huntsville stations. It's T.V. day at PoBoys! Funny, how great minds think alike.

Background Info

Here's a little bit about myself. My husband and I got married in October 2005. We headed out on a blissful honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico. Unfortunately we ended up in a school-a hurricane shelter. That protected us 6 miles inland from Hurricane Wilma. But I have to say the hotel staff took good care of all of us. We ate chicken and rice for days. Two foods that aren't my favorite. And plenty of fruit. I like pineapple, but don't care for watermelon. So each day I traded out my melon with other folks in the shelter for their pineapple. As for Kevin, my husband, he now knows he doesn't like Papaya. Oh, and one other thing since we are talking about the food. I love apple juice in Mexico. I haven't found anything like it here in the states.
Here's another problem I ran into, I ate some ice in the shelter. Heck, you would've done the same thing. It was hot, and ice was the answer that day. For some reason I just forgot about everyone telling me not to drink the water and blah, blah, blah...Unfortunately my stomach paid the price when we returned to the U.S.A. Thankfully, it only lasted for a few days.
Now if you think staying in a hurricane shelter with 300 folks is bad-our story gets better. Wilma visits our house...
We went on a second honeymoon in December. This time to the mountains in Gatlinburg, TN where there are no hurricanes. The trip was great. But when we got home-that's when we realized no more honeymoons, only trips from here on out. A pipe broke in our new house built in 2005. The pipe broke on the day after we left. So it flooded the house for 3 days, and destroyed everything on the first floor. When I opened the door water poured out on my feet. Here's the reason you pay for home owner's insurance-they covered everything-the reconstruction of the home, the loss on the furniture, everything.
We moved back into the house completely this past week. We love our new home now. One good thing-we can park our cars in the garage now.
And I have to give props to our families for helping us get through all of this turmoil.
Stayed tuned for more....I may decide to get personal again...

Welcome

Hi! I'm Amber Stuart this is my first post. Check back for more soon.