OBX News

Good news travels fast, it seems! On our way back from Corolla, Outer Banks, I got a voicemail message from Booga Bill in DE. He initially called me to say he saw an old co-worker (and former Booga, Marie) but when I called him back, it turned into, "Why didn't you tell me... ????". I won't go into how the news traveled, but the Cliff Notes version is that yesterday afternoon, on top of the Currituck Lighthouse in Corolla, NC, John asked me to marry him!!! He gave me his grandmother's old ring, a beautiful solitaire. Too bad my sausage fingers only allow me to wear it on my pinky at the moment.

Other than that exciting news, we had a wonderful, relaxing time. The group was a little smaller than usual (9 adults) but it was nice each couple and each single had a bedroom and bathroom. I think this is the first time the singles had their own rooms from day one. Usually, that only occurs after the weekend when people start leaving and there are fewer people in the house.

On Monday, William, Freddy, Mike, John and I went to Manteo to check out the Lost Colony, the Aquarium and a replica of the Queen Elizabeth II. Fascinating history in that area! It was funny to hear Linda say, "You guys are getting old!" when I told her where we went. Normally, we don't do any sightseeing when we go to the beach. It's mostly about relaxing on the beach and drinking all day long. Even that aspect was different this time... beer consumption was down and the mixed drink consumption up. Margaritas, Cranberry & Vodka, and White Russians were the drink of choice. Freddy elected MaryBeth MVD (Most Valuable Drunk) two nights in a row. She didn't technically get drunk, but no one else was close to MVD status of past years. Another sign we're getting old is most nights, we were all in bed and asleep by midnight. Tragic.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!