June 1, 2008
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“Grandmas at Play”- Last Part
After eating at Cracker Barrel, we drove over to Freedom Weekend Aloft. I had told my sisters that I would sit in the car and wait on the balloons, but Melvene arranged for us to park near the handicapped area. After walking about 1/4 mile into the park area, my hip wanted to catch, and I would stop and rest. Melvene said she was going to get a wheel chair for me to ride! Between Helen and I, we had the cash, and Melvene said that if we pay – she will do the pushing! It did make it much nicer and faster.
As we went through the walk area, we met up with a couple that Melvene used to pick up for school – years ago! During the last year, they have gotten married. The tall fellow behind them in the picture was also one of the students Melvene carried on the bus. We had to have our picture taken with Gecko!
It was getting close to 8 PM, and we still had not seen any balloons take off. Then we saw two lifting up! The only two for the evening.
Once they were in the air, they let the others know that the wind was not favorable to fly. 
We listened to part of a concert, and then found a spot to wait for the fireworks. Melvene had us sit where we were right under them. Helen and I have never been that close to them before. While we waited, we ate cotton candy that Helen bought. It has been quite a few years since I have had that to eat. Tried to share it with a small boy nearby, but he did not like it!
The fireworks were wonderful! They are something that we truly enjoy, and remind us how fast good times come to an end, and only memories are left! We went home full of memories of the past couple days. I found Tom at my place, and he was determined that he was sleeping in Elizabeth’s bed this time! (Usually, he kicks Merle into it!)
—-til next time!
Comments (6)
It’s good for Grandma’s to play. It helps keep us young.
I enjoyed “going” on your outing with you. I haven’t seen your sisters in, well, I can’t remember when. I’m sure I wouldn’t have recognized them.
I really enjoyed “having a blast” with y’all Looks like y’all made lots of good memories and had lots of fun. Hope you have a very good and blessed week. Thanks for sharing your pictures and memories with us.
I would have never recognized Melvine but Helen still looks like herself and kinda like Roy. Did they get to visit with your Mom and Dad, How are your mom and dad? Glad you had fun. Sisters are special.
Making memories!
Saw you on another site and saw that you are from Greenville, we have a daughter living in Greer SC what great memories you have share here have a Blessed day
sandy