Friday, March 17, 2017

2006 June's Adventures Lora's Journal

Sunday, June 18, 2006
We arrived in Florida early. The Welcome Center was beautiful. I love the Palm Trees and other tropical plants. We were all very sleepy. We checked into RMH at 7:45AM. 
(They had three beanie babies on the bed for them.)
We ended up at Arnold Palmer Hospital because Meadow continued to vomit and did not feel well. Marcus also Goa an ant bite plus his left foot swelled on top and got are and puffy. The doctor decided not to admit Meadow. He told me if she did not get better to bring her back. She had Ketones 4 in her urine. She also had a very low CO2 (8?). Marcus got a dose of Clindamycin & an RX.
We also gave him Benadryl. That concluded our first day in FL. Pokie had to check out the hospital facilities to make sure they were suitable.

Clindamycin is used to treat bacterial infections. This medicine may be given to patients who have had an allergic reaction to penicillin. Clindamycin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Monday, June 19, 2006

On our first day at Ability & their Meadow met Roberta her PT. She is very good with Meadow. Meadow fussed a lot when placed in a position she did not like. She looked so cute in the little suit! We got some pictures. We went to Steak & Shake for lunch. It was our first day at Dr. Bradstreet’s office for HBOT. I got in the chamber with Meadow. She got in the soft tank. They gave her Baby Einstein DVDs to watch. She fell fast asleep. However, I thought my head was going to explode. My ears started stopping up and pressure shot like a sharp pin down behind my ears and my neck. I got on the walkie-talkie and said, “How long is this pain gonna last?” She told me to hold my nose and blow. The pressure was not relieved. Then I got hot and felt like I was having a panic attack. She told me to face toward the end where the air was blowing and once it was fully pressurized, the pain should stop. When it was fully pressurized, I felt better. I laid my head and took the best nap I have had in a long time. In the afternoon, we went back to the RMH and had supper. We ate vita, salad, & brownies. The kids played in the playroom and we went to sleep. We went to Melbourne Beach after therapy. The kids loved the ocean. They played in the waves and sand. Madison found some seashells. Meadow liked the water too. The kids got more beanie babies.

Meadow suited up for Therapy

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Madison woke up vomiting. She slept all morning. We went to therapy. Meadow was much better today and more tolerant of the therapy. She likes to jump in the spider. Marcus and I boxed with Hulk gloves. Madison lay on the floor on Elmo's mat and slept. Mom got in the HBOT Chamber with Meadow. I slept on the couch in the playroom with Madison. I little boy jumped up on top of me while I was sleeping and I thought it was Bucko! We went to RMH after all therapy because Madison was sick. The Belles & Beaus of Chiropractic Club of Orlando had a Hawaiian lei feast with chicken curry rice, salad, fruit delight, and a veggie tray. Delaney took Marcus for a ride in her wheelchair at the RMH.
Kids enjoying the waves at Melbourne Beach 
Meadow's second day of therapy
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Madison felt better this morning. 
 We took Meadow to their suit therapy. Marcus played on the game cube. We went to lunch at Olive Garden. We then went to HBOT. I got in the chamber with Meadow and took a nap. I still felt the pressure. I was not as anxious this time because I knew what to expect. We went to Andretti Thrill Park and rode on the go-karts. This man took us on a train ride. I did not think he was ever going to stop! We rode the bumper boats again, Marcus rode with a teenage girl, and Madison rode with a teenage boy! We had fun. Marcus played a game where he shot a rifle and a butt popped up with blue jeans on but you could see his crack! It was hot outside. The kids are making friends at RMH.
Day three of therapy
Thursday, June 22, 2006
 Today at Suit Therapy, Meadow was cranky. She woke up early this morning. Zach is the other child getting therapy from the other PT. She is from Holland. Zach is autistic. He is seven years old. After therapy, we went to an authentic Italian Restaurant. We ordered a pizza with spinach, mushrooms, and Pepperonis. Granny went into the chamber with Meadow today and Madison talked to Granny on the walkie-talkie. 

 After HBOT, we went to Dixie Stampede. We got there early and went through the horse stables. There was a white horse with spots and a big albino horse. Then we went inside. The lobby had a huge painting with a big buffalo and horses on it. Then we went to the carriage room. Mrs. Dixie played it again Sam performed. There was a magic show, too. In the main arena, we had a huge dinner. Madison and Marcus got a call (Meadow was announced up) to the arena for the Northside to chase chickens. Bucko was the first one to make it. They both got ribbons and medallions. After the show, the cast called us down for a VIP meeting for pictures. The girls all wanted to hold Meadow. We went into the center arena and took pictures. One of the crewmembers gave the kids coloring books. The host gave Meadow a ribbon like Maddie & Buckoes. They told me they were going to mail us a picture and they were all going to sign it. We had a good time!
Day at Therapy
Madison and Marcus at Dixie Stampede
The picture with the Dixie Stampede Group


Friday, June 23, 2006
 Meadow was worn out after her first week of therapy. We went to Winter Park and watched a live Marionette performance of “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp” The owner of the Marionette Theaters was the man that played Howdy Duty and Bozo the Clown. We met them both. The show was good and we sat right up front. 

 Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater 
 A non-profit organization 
 Presents 
ALADDIN and the Wonderful Lamp 
Book and lyrics by David Eaton 
June 3, through Aug 26, 2006
525 S. Semoran Blvd. Winter Park Florida 
www.Pinocchios.net
Aladdin with Lora and Meadow 
Saturday, June 24, 2006
We went to the Orlando Science Museum and spent the entire day. 

 It had six floors. The first floor had a nature center with alligators and turtles. It also had Kids Town  (hands-on-Kids-center) we watched three Cinedome IMAX movies, Wild Safari, Greece, and Star Quest. We went inside Hugh's mouth and walked through the walls of the digestive system. We went through the Dinosaur Center. There was a center with monster heads, electricity, and a space center. Then we went to the top where there was a planetarium. It was a fun day.
Lora, Meadow, Marcus, and Madison at RMH
Science Center Going through the Digestive System 

Sunday, June 25, 2006

 We went to Gatorland there were alligators and crocodiles all around, big, small, and babies. Madison and Bucky held an alligator and a python snake. They had their picture made while holding them. We watched Gator Wrestling, Later Jumparoo, and Close Encounters. We rode the train through the swamp area. There were all kinds of species of large birds nesting and alligators nesting. It started pouring down rain.
Marcus holding an alligator at Gator Land 

Saturday, March 4, 2017

👩‍🍳👩‍🍳👩‍🍳👩‍🍳2017 March 4, Saturday, Burritt Museum, Cooking on the Mountain Huntsville, Alabama

From 11:00-1:15PM, I was at the Burritt on the Mountain, they were having an event called Fire on the Mountain.
Blacksmiths
Blacksmiths
Demonstrators were engaged in open-hearth cooking throughout the park in different cabins.  
I sampled a biscuit with homemade Apple Butter, & Chocolate cake. 
Other demonstrators were cooking sweet potato pie, roast, and blackberry pie either in open hearths or old cookstoves. 
Demonstrators cooking biscuits on an open hearth
Cooking Chocolate Cake
Cooking on Cook Stove
None of the cabins had utilities, just like our ancestors. 
The Blacksmith demonstrators gave the public a chance to see history in the making. 
A child was asked what happens when the rods get hot? She replied it softens.
The buildings I visited were the Meals Cabin, built-in 1845, the Gardiner Cabin in 1845, the Candler House, the Smoke House, the Bernstein Spring House, the Joel Eddin’s House, the Smith Williams House 1969, the Burritt Barnyard 1890, the BlackSmith Shop 1860, the Sorghum Mill and Furnace, the Balch House and the Madison Church 1884.
Barnyard Animals
The Burritt Mansion was the last building that I toured. 
Two rooms of the mansion were dedicated to Maria Howard Weeden’s, paintings, poems, and art. 
Weeden Art 
Burritt Mansion 
Inside the mansion, I saw a Music Box 
Burritt's Desoto 
I traveled down Monto Santa Mountain to VBCC in Huntsville, where I was going to the home and Garden Show.
I bought my ticket and was given a bag to fill with goodies.
I talked to several vendors, collected a few items, and walked back to my car. 
I had to cross over to Big Spring Park where I saw goldfish swimming. 

GoldFish in Big Spring Pond
Called hubby and they said to meet me in Rogersville for the first Saturday Fish Fry.
Our meal consisted of one piece of fried catfish, four jumbo shrimp, fries, coleslaw, onion, two deep-fried hush puppies, and a drink.
Catfish Meal 
We bought two boxes of Girl Scout Cookies as we were leaving the Fire Department. 
After a full day of driving, walking, and eating I was ready for relaxing. 
A long hot shower stretched out on the sofa. 

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Demolition to Construction

Demolition of Madison Square Mall Huntsville
Demolition of Madison Square Mall Huntsville
Demolition began on February 6, 2017, and this is what it looks like at the end of February.
Sears and JC Pennys were the last of the stores to close. It may take up to six months to complete the demolition. 
RCP Company will be developing the new MidCity at this location by 2021.


Brandon School Florence, Alabama Demolished
1899 Brandon School was named for Industrialist Charles M. Brandon 
Brandon School Demolished
1861 Sixth Ward School east of present Brandon Ministries Center site.
Once the demolishing is completed, the construction of a new Florence Hospital will be built on this site. Officials said that it could take up to 32 months to complete. 
The old ECM Hospital will not be torn down but will be replaced with the new occupant

Construction of large-scale entertainment, a sports complex in Foley, Alabama 

Construction of  large-scale entertainment, and sports complex in Foley, Alabama  
Developers BC Foley LLC purchased more than 500 acres on the city's south side from Woerner Beach Express LLC for about 12 million dollars. The property is at the northwest corner of Foley's Beach Express and Baldwin County 20, near McDonald's. 
Coffee High School Florence before demolishing 
FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) - In just a few short months, Florence City Schools will begin one of the largest building projects in recent history.
The current Florence Middle School and former Coffee High School is set to be razed and a modern middle school will be constructed in its place.
More than 50 years of wear and tear are certainly noticeable in the hallways of Florence Middle School. At near capacity and facing millions of dollars in repairs, the Florence School Board decided to tear down and start over
Demolition of Kmarts
Demolition of K-Mart, making room for Academy Sports





Tompson Station Tennessee Road Construction 
The Town of Thompson’s Station is working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) on a re-design of the State Industrial Access (SIA) Road (State Route 6/Columbia Pike/Highway 31) leading to the entrance of the planned Phase 2 expansion of Mars Petcare’s Research and Development facility

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