There are so many people in this area who own homes or knew people who own condo's and homes down in the Florida Panhandle - we send prayers and good thoughts to all of you as you go through the long rebuilding process.
Ednaand Dub Pierce says to tell everyone that their home survived the storm but still has no power. Bubba Lanier's home had a lot of damage but he says it could have been worse.
We were so sorry to hear about the death of Bill Sefton, III. We didn't know that he was a Retired Brig. General in the Alabama National Guard. We send deepest sympathy to his wife Mary Claire and family.
Aunt Eunice's birthday was September 15, and to commemorate the event, a "Birthday and Reunion" was held at her Country Kitchen Museum. Aunt Eunice would have been very proud. Bubba's Cateringbrought the delicious breakfast, and we saw hundreds of people.
We had so many birthdays in September. At the main branch of Colonial Bank, Laurel Alexander and Bill Miffin both had birthdays - his Aug. 29 and hers Sep. 16.
On Sep. 11 Annelie Owens celebrated her birthday with hubby Chuck Owens and family at the Cafe Berlin, her favorite eatery. While there they met "Siggi", who did a great job as waiter. Dale Cassidy, Ken Gentle and Connie Swords all celebrated birthdays this past month. Also, Crystal Holley turned 19 on Sep. 5.
Sherri Williams, of Pleasures, was honored with a birthday bash at the beautiful home of Craigand Angie Story. Kinley Eittreim's lovely wife Ann had a birthday as well. Happy Birthday to all of you as well as the Huntsville folks we didn't mention!
It was great to see Britt Crossley, who works at Sazio's. We talked to Scott Reisenweber who was bartending - he sure has a lot of friends who like to come in to see him! While there we also saw Jim and Carolyn Rountree- she is an Auburn fan and Jim loves Alabama - I'll bet they're fun to bring to an Auburn-Alabama party!
Also at Sazio's we talked with Lezlie Lanza who has a major part in "Sordid Lives" Oct. 22-30 at Renaissance Theatre. Her husband Vince is a sweetie.
We just received an email from our good friend Glenn Watson. He's in Thailand and says he is having a great time!
It was great to see Sue Kircher, a talented hair stylist working at Attitudes with Jeanne Shrader. They were both looking great.
How many of you knew that the sweet lady who works at Railroad Antiques, Liz Jones, used to be a New York model? She is still gorgeous and we love talking to her there!
We heard that our friend Jerry Barksdale from Athens has a new book out - I'll bet it's an interesting read! I also heard from Tommy Towery - who has written so many short stories about Huntsville - and he has just put his stories together in a book called "While our Hearts were Young, collection of Huntsville Memories." Lots of folks remember Tommy, and Shaver's Bookstore is carrying the book.
We want to wish Donny& Ann Hawkins from Owens Cross Rds. a very happy 35th anniversary on Oct. 24. Tom Gurley is Ann's brother and a sweet guy!
A special Happy Birthday to our dear friend Barb Eyestone, who had a birthday in September. Her dad, Joe Hursh, has not been feeling well lately and we send our love to him.
Our friend, and author, Tim Jackson recently visited us from London. He was over here researching his next book which will be based in Huntsville.
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