Merroir

 I had the pleasure of spending Sunday afternoon sitting on the porch at Merroir with the one and only

 Chesapeake Bay Woman!

There may have been wine. 

This driftwood bears an uncanny resemblance to our hair after venturing outside to take photos on a VERY windy afternoon!



"No Wake" = Thanks, Daylight Saving Time.  I dread you every year.

On this particular visit, I opted for
the caesar salad and crabcake with remoulade 
instead of oysters.

Annnnnndddd, there's the wine...

 CBW,

You always find a way to make

me pee myself laughing 

even the worst of days

worthwhile :)

Blog Fest Thanks

Today I have moved from anticipation mode to memory mode. Blog Fest '10 has come and gone, and this post is all about thanking those who made it so special. If I forget anyone, please feel free to chastise me in the comment section;) Too little sleep makes for a foggy brain!



First and foremost, I'd like to thank the Chesapeake Bay Family for hosting this event. It's hard to believe that they let us into their homes two years in a row! It would be impossible to find more gracious hosts. They are all beautiful, inside and out.











Next, I'd like to thank the ladies who showered me with gifts. You have no idea how special these mementos are to me! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Wine Glass - Soupy Meg aka My Sister (It should be ready for full use by Wednesday. I promise to give it a good workout!)

"I Love George" Pin - Kate (My pets are NOT happy!)

Crab Slide and Polish - Daryl (Snow White was eyeballing that polish last night. How do you think THAT will end??)

Girly Dog Tag-ish Necklace - Mental P Mama (LOVE this! It's nouveau preppy.)

Fiddler Crab Crap - Noe Noe Girl ( Have fun topping THAT next year!!)

I'd also like to thank Bayman for allowing us, once again, to descend upon his beach. I'm convinced that this beautiful piece of real estate will cure what ails you! (Thanks to CDub for the fabulous sign!!)

Thanks to Ms. Foolery, we had our own logo this year! What better way to display the logo than on the front of wine bottles? She also deserves a big thanks for dragging her adorable family along...they will probably be in therapy for years!

No list of thanks would be complete without mentioning Noe Noe Girl and Re. These two ladies worked tirelessly to ensure that the house was kept clean, and that everyone had something to eat or drink. They also provided a great deal of entertainment;) I love you both!

Finally, I'd like to thank all of the bloggers, locals, family and friends who made this Blog Fest enjoyable from start to finish. It would not be possible without you. I am humbled by your kindness, friendship and love.

Men In Tights?

What do Bloggers do when one of their own cries out for help invites them to attend a Womanless Beauty Pageant? They laugh their heads off rally, of course! Such was the scene in beautiful Mathews County last Saturday night. Chesapeake Bay Woman, Soupy Meg, Noe Noe Girl and Re were among the attendees.

The pageant was organized to raise money for the local Relay for Life team. It was a wonderful way to involve the community, and to raise awareness of the ongoing need to fund cancer research. The cancer survivors in the audience were recognized, which really personalized the event........there were people in the same room with us who had fought, or were currently battling this horrible disease. I was thrilled to be a very small part of it!

Due to a previous commitment, I was the last to arrive at CBW's house. As soon as I stepped in the back door I KNEW that these ladies had already gotten down to business. They were drinking wine hovered over Bayman, and once in a while someone would shout out words like "DARK LIPLINER", or "GLUE WON'T STICK"! Bayman looked puzzled. I don't believe he understood "Woman Talk." Although, after Saturday night, it's possible that he is now fluent.

Re made these pretty wine glasses to commemorate the event. Aren't they adorable??!! Do you recognize the view out of CBW's back/front door?

We made posters to show our support for our favorite beauty. I'd like to personally apologize to the nice folks who were sitting behind us in the auditorium. I really am sorry that you had to move because we were so loud and obnoxious our signs were in your way. Please forgive us. We don't get out much.



The people behind us weren't the only ones who ran away. So did the children. True story.

We were all happy to see The Waterman, who made a surprise appearance while the transformation was underway. After looking back at this picture, I believe I have figured out why he was in a hurry to get the heck out of Dodge leave. He was afraid that he might be next!!!!

Bayman might have been fixed up all purty, but he still couldn't hold a candle to that Chesapeake Bay Woman!! She always sparkles;)

One final pose for the ever demure Mademoiselle Boudoir.

The men who participated in this event are to be commended. They sacrificed their time, as well as their dignity, to entertain an auditorium full of people. I never heard the final total, but, thanks to their efforts, a tremendous amount of money was raised to combat killer cancer. Let's keep up the fight!