December 7, 2009

The Kiwanis met this morning and approved six persons to ride on the float December 12 for the Christmas parade as well as six large containers of candy to be thrown at the event. We also wrote checks to St. Mary's Home and the The Tri-Coastal Community Outreach for $100 each.

Tonight, under the supervision of Carnes Craig, we approved a resolution adopting the Complete Streets project, opening the doors to large sidewalks and bicycle paths for our city streets. From our vote at the Planning Commission, the council will give the final OK.

At the Commercial Development Board meeting following the Planning Comm. we voted on two new businesses. One is an expansion of The Chickasaw Food Mart to incorporate a deli and a washateria open 8 AM til 10 PM employing an attendant. The other is a Motorcycle Accessories shop owned by a Mobile policeman to be located at Iriquois and West Lee Street

December 6, 2009

This morning Deborah and I attended services at the Chickasaw First Baptist Church where I assisted Billy Stone on their new thirty-two channel mixing console. Pastor Creel was very kind and appreciative in thanking me in front of the entire congregation.
After the service we decided to eat lunch at Dick Russell's Barbeque in Tillmans Corner. We haven't been there in years. As we remembered, it was great. . . I used to take dates there in the 50's when my mom and dad first moved to Chickasaw.
Coming home, we pulled out a DVD movie we had not yet seen and spent the afternoon in the warm den, out of the brisk cool air.

December 5, 2009

Several people called looking for advice on microphones for Christmas plays and cantatas. Of course budgets dictated the brand and style of wireless or choir-type mics since the range is quite wide.. Tonight we went to 5:30 PM Saturday Mass because of a business commitment tomorrow morning and then attended the Tour Of Homes.. All of the homes were beautifully decorated and a lot of effort was made to make the visitors feel welcome. The St. Thomas Catholic Church Parish Hall was the place to reconnoiter at the end of the tour and they were offering up luscious pies and tarts and cookies for refreshments. There was even a "Bread And Bough" shop where the tourists could buy baked goods and historical note cards. All good hometown charm.

December 4, 2009

It was a bitter-sweet day for me and Deborah. The kitty, (Cupid) that we have had for fourteen years was diagnosed with cancer and diabetes and we had to have her put to sleep. It was particularly hard on Deb and she held her while they gave her the injection. We brought her home and buried her in our shade garden.By this evening we felt a bit better and I went to the tree lighting ceremony where Mayor Pittman and Santa Clause officiated. Most of the council

and many, many citizens (including mayor exofficio, Jim Trout and his wife Barbara were there). Ervin Dailey read a Christmas story to the young'uns and the children told Santa each and every toy they wanted.

December 3, 2009

This morning I dropped by City Hall to check on my mail and the Chamber Of Commerce folder was overflowing. . . mostly junk mail wanting the Chamber to buy $30,000 worth of lighted Christmas ornaments for the city, etc. I was looking and hoping for a check from one of our city's fine businesses who had promised to sponsor our student bond and school supply program. That's OK, I'll just check again next week. I had a doctors appointment this afternoon and before I went downtown, I stopped at the Mobile Museum of Art to

see an exhibit of 19th and 20th century art. Judy Walton spoke to a group of us and it was fascinating to see the evolvement of style over that period. Doctors check-up was good and I was rewarded with several prescription forms to help keep the drug manufacturers in business.

Deborah works late tonight, so I will have a plate of my "soon to be famous" red beans, sausage and rice dinner ready for her arrival.

December 2, 2009

This morning I took our kitty to Wesson Animal Clinic on Cottage Hill Rd. She is now on antibiotics and pain medicine for her swollen jaw. Hopefully the blood tests will reveal just a simple infection.

The afternoon was devoted to working the "kinks" out of the sound system at First Baptist. We had a full array of deacons and pastors to do sound checks on all the mics. We did find a defective choir mic which I will send back to Shure for a repair.

December 1, 2009

It has really been a frog strangler today. And I guess it will be much of the same for tomorrow because Senator Vivian Figures cancelled her town hall meeting for Chickasaw. She was scheduled for noon on Wednesday, but I suppose her record of no visits to our town has been kept in tact. Audio business was brisk today; I must have fielded about thirty calls. We were supposed to have a Commercial Board meeting tonight, but one of our members had a medical emergency so it will be rescheduled until next Monday evening. I will take our kitty to the vet tomorrow and help First Baptist Church clear up their sound problems in the afternoon. Stay dry.