Six Days and Counting

[steele mama]

Six Days and counting to the BIG SoWal wedding! Steeleing1 will be tieing the knot for good to one wonderful BWPS, a.k.a. famous mandolin player!

http://flickr.com/photos/mccord/17391709/in/set-414802/

http://floydfest.net/ffgallery/album40/photo_by_Ty_Brady_0971

Be prepared in Grayton for heavy traffic and parking nightmare on Saturday afternoon. The little girl who grew up playing at the dock on Western Lake and swimming in the Emerald Green will be saying "I do" right there where her heart has always been. :wub: I don't want to hear anything about noise ordinance either! ;-)

Please be in prayer for her Mama Sis (the most precious one) who has not been well for the first time in 84 years. you may have seen her wearing a crown in the 4th of July Parade. She's our queen!

[Oldtimer]

What a nice post, Lil' Sis! You got pretty fancy with the links and all. :lolabove:

We are all looking forward to this family wedding....lots of us are participating and it will be a special celebration. We are all happy for the couple and wish them love and laughter forever together.

Thanks for the prayer request, too. Even if you don't know our mom, we would appreciate the prayers. The wedding won't be the same if we don't have her smiling face and whole hearted laughter.

Good idea to warn the folks about traffic and noise on Saturday afternoon / evening. Come join the party if we get too loud.

[Rita]

Prayers for your Mom's health and a wonderful celebration coming your way!

[jdarg]

TOO much fun! Here's to good health for your mom, best wishes for the happy couple, beautiful weather for the big day, and lots of celebrating! Cheers in advance! :clap_1:

[steele mama]

Thanks Rita and jdarg. I appreciate the good wishes! :D

[Smiling JOe]

I hope she is able to go to the wedding, because I want to meet her. I am sending her some good thoughts.:D

[steele mama]

I hope she is able to go to the wedding, because I want to meet her. I am sending her some good thoughts.:D
She is indeed a character. Now you know where we get all of our personalty! It ain't from the Colonel that's for sure! :D

[Oldtimer]

I hope she is able to go to the wedding, because I want to meet her. I am sending her some good thoughts.:D

Thanks for the good thoughts, SJ. We want her to meet you, too. She is the "queen" of our family for sure! Even though we have a number of "wanna bes"! :rolling:

Your photos are amazing all the time. What a talent you have. On that note, I'm just wondering if you might take our family sunset photo on Saturday, Dec10th? We usually just grab a random sunset person and ask them to take our picture, but what a nice thought to have you take it this year. We all take our cameras, but then can't all be in the picture.

See you this weekend, I hope.

OT

[Donna]

What a joyous occasion and so nice that you can celebrate it in your special place. Warm wishes to all and positive thoughts and prayers for the recovery of your loved one.

[steele mama]

What a joyous occasion and so nice that you can celebrate it in your special place. Warm wishes to all and positive thoughts and prayers for the recovery of your loved one.
Thanks from all of us, Donna.

[Mermaid]

Steele Mama, that's the sweetest post I've ever read, your describing your daughter saying her "I do" where her heart has always been. :wub: I hope I am lucky enough to write the same about my daughter when she's old enough to marry. :wub:

Best wishes to the bride! Congratulations to the groom!

And thanks for the traffic report! ;-) We're arriving on Saturday, so we'll be sure to take the PCB route instead of our regular GB route! :biggrin: (Although we might not be able to resist biking over to GB to see a wild wedding party in action... :wub: )

[seagrovelover]

Steele Mama, I truly wish you have the most beautiful day ever for that wedding, what a sweet post that was :wub: best wishes to them both!!!

[steeleing4]

Mama i love everything about you, and reading what you said about the wedding and mama sis has me in tears! :wub I cannot wait for this wonderful occassion! You have done a wonderful job in raising Jen, you have so much to be proud of! So much love all for you.

Thanks to all who are praying for this day and for my grandmother, God blesss!

-the last one

[seagrovelover]

Ok......now I have tearshttp://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cry.gif you have the sweetest family.

[Oldtimer]

Ok......now I have tearshttp://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cry.gif you have the sweetest family.

Yes, we do have the sweetest family and we all consider Grayton Beach "home". Most of us have been at Grayton for all of our lives.

Stop by and celebrate with us!

Love lives!

[steeleing4]

Hey Gail, i didnt know you were on here also! Mom made me get one and made sure i had the write spelling and everything! I love you so much and i am so excited to spend some good time with the family, we should have a wedding every year! I love you so much, tell the girls i say hello and i love them too!

[steele mama]

Steele Mama, that's the sweetest post I've ever read, your describing your daughter saying her "I do" where her heart has always been. :wub: I hope I am lucky enough to write the same about my daughter when she's old enough to marry. :wub:

Best wishes to the bride! Congratulations to the groom!

And thanks for the traffic report! ;-) We're arriving on Saturday, so we'll be sure to take the PCB route instead of our regular GB route! :biggrin: (Although we might not be able to resist biking over to GB to see a wild wedding party in action... :wub: )
Thank you Mermaid. I appreciate the good wishes. This is my first wedding of 4 girls. More to come! :D

[steele mama]

Ok......now I have tearshttp://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cry.gif you have the sweetest family.
Thanks seagrovelover. We do have a lot to be thankful for! Will you be in Seagrove this weekend?

[steele mama]

Hey Gail, i didnt know you were on here also! Mom made me get one and made sure i had the write spelling and everything! I love you so much and i am so excited to spend some good time with the family, we should have a wedding every year! I love you so much, tell the girls i say hello and i love them too!
Honey, great avatar! Way to go! I'm so glad you had a mountaintop experience tonight. Sounded beautiful.
:wub: :wub: :wub: :wub:

[steeleing4]

I really really did, just amazing, breathtaking and also very humbling! I wish you could have been there, it also helped that i was with some really amazing people, the best on campus i do believe! love you

*only 5 more days! :clap_1:

[steele mama]

I really really did, just amazing, breathtaking and also very humbling! I wish you could have been there, it also helped that i was with some really amazing people, the best on campus i do believe! love you

*only 5 more days! :clap_1:
The best on campus? That is YOU!
Sleep tight; don't let the bed bugs bite. :wub:

[steeleing4]

Oh i look forward to meeting you smiling joe! You are almost like a celebrity ;-) mom thanks for the encouragement....you ARE the best mom

[jdarg]

The best on campus? That is YOU!
Sleep tight; don't let the bed bugs bite. :wub:


My dad used to say the bedbugs to me.... :wub: Very special.

[Smiling JOe]

Oh i look forward to meeting you smiling joe! You are almost like a celebrity ;-) mom thanks for the encouragement....you ARE the best mom
You have met me at Borago, more than once, but I look forward to meeting you again. ;-)

[steeleing4]

haha well i do apologize... i am laughing but i feel very bad! :oops:

[Smiling JOe]

haha well i do apologize... i am laughing but i feel very bad! :oops:

I am probably not anyone to remember, and that was last year maybe, so I may not remember you either. ha ha.

[steeleing4]

Thank you for the honesty, this will be an occassion we wont be able to forget! I am very thrilled and look forward to all the love we will all be surrounded with. See ya soon!

[CastlesOfSand]

Congrats to the Bride and Groom and your families!!!!! Enjoy your wedding in the most wonderful place in the world!!! Remember to always stay best friends!!! Just had my 14th anniversary last week (24 years together in all) and we are still best friends!!!! God Bless!

Looks like Sowal is going to be a big party scene!!! :D

[gotothebeachmom]

Six Days and counting to the BIG SoWal wedding! Steeleing1 will be tieing the knot for good to one wonderful BWPS, a.k.a. famous mandolin player!

http://flickr.com/photos/mccord/17391709/in/set-414802/

http://floydfest.net/ffgallery/album40/photo_by_Ty_Brady_0971

Be prepared in Grayton for heavy traffic and parking nightmare on Saturday afternoon. The little girl who grew up playing at the dock on Western Lake and swimming in the Emerald Green will be saying "I do" right there where her heart has always been. :wub: I don't want to hear anything about noise ordinance either! ;-)

Please be in prayer for her Mama Sis (the most precious one) who has not been well for the first time in 84 years. you may have seen her wearing a crown in the 4th of July Parade. She's our queen!

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE HAPPY COUPLE!:wub::wub:

I'll send up special prayers for Mama Sis!!!!! This board is powerful! The best to you all! God Bless and have a ball!

[steeleing4]

Thank you so much (from the whole family) for the great wishes and prayers! God Bless! We are all very excited about the glorious day. :clap_1:

[Ocean Lover]

What a great family!! Best wishes to the happy couple and a wonderful celebration for all! Prayers for Grandma too. Have a wonderful time!

[Miss Kitty]

I have goosebumps reading these posts! And also a great big smile! Blessings to all on this special occasion! I can't think of a better place to join together a happy couple. I can just imagine the tears of joy and the GREAT BIG PARTY afterwards! CELEBRATE....and know we all send our special SoWal cheer to the whole family!

[steele mama]

5 days and counting. :D

[jdarg]

If you have the time this week (and of course we would understand if you don't!), keep us up on the wedding preparations! This is fun!

[Smiling JOe]

If you have the time this week (and of course we would understand if you don't!), keep us up on the wedding preparations! This is fun!

Yesterday, a little planning regarding decorations took place at the RedBar.:funn:

[jdarg]

Yesterday, a little planning regarding decorations took place at the RedBar.:funn:


I bet those will be some seriously interesting decorations!!

Wait a minute- I thought you went to church yesterday?? :roll:

[Smiling JOe]

I bet those will be some seriously interesting decorations!!

Wait a minute- I thought you went to church yesterday?? :roll:I did go to Church... at the RedBar. Who says that you need a steeple to know God?

[Kimmifunn]

I did go to Church... at the RedBar. Who says that you need a steeple to know God?

Just a good Bloody Mary...

[peapod1980]

The little girl who grew up playing at the dock on Western Lake and swimming in the Emerald Green will be saying "I do" right there where her heart has always been. :wub: I don't want to hear anything about noise ordinance either! ;-)

Please be in prayer for her Mama Sis (the most precious one) who has not been well for the first time in 84 years. you may have seen her wearing a crown in the 4th of July Parade. She's our queen!
Wow, I have a lump in my throat just reading this, and I haven't even met any of you! Just so sweetly written and heartfelt. :wub:
And prayers for Mama Sis--I hope she gets to attend and enjoy the day!
Congrats and blessings!

[jdarg]

I did go to Church... at the RedBar. Who says that you need a steeple to know God?


No steeples necessary for us. If we lived down there, we would go to that church every Sunday! I do love a good choir. :clap_1:

[steele mama]

Wow, I have a lump in my throat just reading this, and I haven't even met any of you! Just so sweetly written and heartfelt. :wub:
And prayers for Mama Sis--I hope she gets to attend and enjoy the day!
Congrats and blessings!
Thanks to everyone. Today Mama Sis is at the Mayo Clinic in JAX. We know she is in good hands and all that matters is that she feels better.

Looks like the weather is going to hold out for a beautiful wedding on Saturday!

[steeleing1]

I am the bride-to-be, and I thank all of you for the sweet words of encouragement regarding the wedding and my grandmother.

The groom and I are so excited! And although we will be hosting a party for more than 350 people, our family mottos has become "the more, the merrier" so please stop by and say hello! Biking is encouraged, though. (I wonder if we'll get busted by the cops.) :clap_1:

We'll keep you updated on the chaos and fun!

[steeleing1]

Thanks to everyone. Today Mama Sis is at the Mayo Clinic in JAX. We know she is in good hands and all that matters is that she feels better.

Looks like the weather is going to hold out for a beautiful wedding on Saturday!


I'm not complaining...the low is 60! Whew hew!

[peapod1980]

I am the bride-to-be, and I thank all of you for the sweet words of encouragement regarding the wedding and my grandmother.

The groom and I are so excited! And although we will be hosting a party for more than 350 people, our family mottos has become "the more, the merrier" so please stop by and say hello! Biking is encouraged, though. (I wonder if we'll get busted by the cops.) :clap_1:

We'll keep you updated on the chaos and fun!
I was just at the Dread website, hate to ask a stupid question, but who is the groom? :idontno:

[steele mama]

I was just at the Dread website, hate to ask a stupid question, but who is the groom? :idontno:
That is not a stupid question. He is the goodlooking one. :D
Just kidding, Kyle, Justin and Kenny. He is the mandolin player with the golden locks.

[peapod1980]

That is not a stupid question. He is the goodlooking one. :D
Just kidding, Kyle, Justin and Kenny. He is the mandolin player with the golden locks.
Got it! Thanks--so nice to put a face with a story! :clap_1:

[Mermaid]

Got it! Thanks--so nice to put a face with a story! :clap_1:


Peapod, have you listened to the music? It's amazing! :clap_1:

[peapod1980]

Peapod, have you listened to the music? It's amazing! :clap_1:
No, I haven't, but I will!
Hoping they have mp3's on the site...

[Miss Kitty]

Peapod, have you listened to the music? It's amazing! :clap_1:

You might remember I sent a DC/CD* to the son at school. He really likes it!!! Unlike the clothes I buy for him!

* Great title for next CD!

[Mermaid]

Steeleing1, will you tell us more about your wedding? What does your dress look like? Are you saying "I do" outdoors or in? Are your sisters bridesmaids?

Enquiring minds want to know! :wub:

[steeleing1]

Steeleing1, will you tell us more about your wedding? What does your dress look like? Are you saying "I do" outdoors or in? Are your sisters bridesmaids?

Enquiring minds want to know! :wub:


The dress is a secret. ;-) But all events will take place in the backyard of our family home on the lake in GB. We were going to be in our church for the ceremony, but this thing has grown too large for walls.

My three sisters and my future sister-in-law are my bridesmaids; Balder's niece is our flower girl; his brother and bandmates are groomsmen; and my dad and son are walking me down the aisle.

The great Hubba Hubba will be reigning over the dance floor! Photos by Dawn Anderson will be on pictage.com after the event. But you might see a few floating around sowal.com, too.

[steele mama]

Steeleing1, will you tell us more about your wedding? What does your dress look like? Are you saying "I do" outdoors or in? Are your sisters bridesmaids?

Enquiring minds want to know! :wub:
Low Country Boil served courtesy of Bride's aunt, a.k.a. Oldtimer and her husband Ralph.

[Rita]

... Photos by Dawn Anderson will be on pictage.com after the event. But you might see a few floating around sowal.com, too.


:clap_1: We'll be waiting!

[steeleing1]

Low Country Boil served courtesy of Bride's aunt, a.k.a. Oldtimer and her husband Ralph.


THE BEST low country boil, plus some other treats by our favorite restaurants. Getting hungry. :drool:

[steeleing4]

Thanks for all the love and support of our fellow sowal's! Im the youngest and i was just telling my mom last night how absolutely wonderful people on this website are. We know eachother almost not at all, but share a common love and in that can enjoy eachothers lives! The wedding is going to be the talk of the year!

[steeleing1]

People are probably ready to throw up by now. Sorry for all the gushing...can you tell we're excited? I'll shut up. I'm too busy to be posting anyway. I just can't help myself...Bye!

[Smiling JOe]

we will be hosting a party for more than 350 people, our family mottos has become "the more, the merrier" so please stop by and say hello! Biking is encouraged, though. (I wonder if we'll get busted by the cops.) :clap_1:


They may have to walk to get to the party, so I don;t know that they will show up. :floor:

[Smiling JOe]

No, I haven't, but I will!
Hoping they have mp3's on the site...

Here (http://dreadclampitt.com/music.htm) are seven songs to listen to free of charge courtesy of DreadClampitt.com

[steeleing4]

Jen it is perfectly wonderful to be as excited as you are, we would be worried if you werent! Love you :clap_1:

[Rita]

I just listened to Bayou Country. :clap_1: Love it!

[sarahj]

THE BEST low country boil, plus some other treats by our favorite restaurants. Getting hungry. :drool:
350 people!!! That's a lot of Low country boil, hats of to the cooks. Congrats to everyone and :wub: and prayers to Mama Sis. Look forward to photos. :clap_1:

[peapod1980]

People are probably ready to throw up by now. Sorry for all the gushing...can you tell we're excited? I'll shut up.
No! It's wonderful to read the gushing! I'm picturing it in my head and wishing I could crash it!

[steele mama]

No! It's wonderful to read the gushing! I'm picturing it in my head and wishing I could crash it!
Come on (pronounced own)! :clap_1:

[Miss Kitty]

People are probably ready to throw up by now. Sorry for all the gushing...can you tell we're excited? I'll shut up. I'm too busy to be posting anyway. I just can't help myself...Bye!

We could never get (insert vomiter smilie here) about all this excitement!!! DO NOT shut up....you have a dedicated thread to this blessed union and I for one want to hear anything you are willing to give up! If you are too busy, one of your darling family members can pick it up for you!

"We are Family...everyone on SoWal for free!"

[steele mama]

We could never get (insert vomiter smilie here) about all this excitement!!! DO NOT shut up....you have a dedicated thread to this blessed union and I for one want to hear anything you are willing to give up! If you are too busy, one of your darling family members can pick it up for you!

"We are Family...everyone on SoWal for free!"
Oh my gosh. You are so funny! :funn:
Maybe she should have gotten input from everyone from the beginning. Let SoWal plan the whole thing. We could use the redneck houseboat for the getaway/honeymoon. :biggrin:

[Paula]

Congratulations on the upcoming wedding! Sounds like a beautiful event. And I'm sending my prayers for the grandmother who must be so proud of her grand daughter to be having one of the coolest weddings ever (from what I can tell from the website).

I'll be in on 30A for the weekend with 3 friends, but we'll be sure to not stop for crab cakes at the Red Bar on Saturday night! Sounds like it could be quite crowded.

[Miss Kitty]

Paula...your are one smart gull! I just received a Zingerman's catalogue and I thought that was the place you raved about...true? Such a fun read...tell me what to send for Christmas!

[steele mama]

Congratulations on the upcoming wedding! Sounds like a beautiful event. And I'm sending my prayers for the grandmother who must be so proud of her grand daughter to be having one of the coolest weddings ever (from what I can tell from the website).

I'll be in on 30A for the weekend with 3 friends, but we'll be sure to not stop for crab cakes at the Red Bar on Saturday night! Sounds like it could be quite crowded.
Y'all walk down and introduce yourselves! We are at the end of Garfield. The PINK house called Graytona Lodge. You've probably seen our Grayton Hillbilly Beach Buggy at the beach. The one with the seats and canopy. I'll be the young, premature gray, mother of the bride, probably dancing llike a fool. :D

[Paula]

Paula...your are one smart gull! I just received a Zingerman's catalogue and I thought that was the place you raved about...true? Such a fun read...tell me what to send for Christmas!

Sueshore:

And you're one smart cookie to want to buy something from Zingerman's. We live about 3 miles from their store. Their best seller for mail order is their classic pound cake. It lasts a long time, freezes well, and is fantastic. That's our gift of choice when we want to send a gift to someone for just about any occasion. They specialize in very high end foods. The store was started by two young unemployed graduate students in one of the worst parts of town, and now the store is rated among the best delis in the U.S. and that part of town has gone quite upscale. We go there to buy special foods for holidays or when we have company.

Enjoy.

[Paula]

Y'all walk down and introduce yourselves! We are at the end of Garfield. The PINK house called Graytona Lodge. You've probably seen our Grayton Hillbilly Beach Buggy at the beach. The one with the seats and canopy. I'll be the young, premature gray, mother of the bride, probably dancing llike a fool. :D

Gee, thanks for the invitation. We'll see if we can make it through the crowds. Either way, have a fantastic wedding. Someday, perhaps our daughters will choose to get married at the beach across the street from our place at the Cottages at Camp Creek at sunset. That would be very special (and years away since they are 12 and 14)!

Congratulations again!

[steele mama]

Gee, thanks for the invitation. We'll see if we can make it through the crowds. Either way, have a fantastic wedding. Someday, perhaps our daughters will choose to get married at the beach across the street from our place at the Cottages at Camp Creek at sunset. That would be very special (and years away since they are 12 and 14)!

Congratulations again!
I remember the day when my oldest, steeleing 1, was 14 and at Grayton. Oh my...those were the days! :eek:
Enjoy those girls. Ride the moods like the surf. :D Expect wipe outs from time to time. Get back on the board and keep paddling. One day they will be on the beach in the sunset saying "I do". :wub:

[Rita]

I remember the day when my oldest, steeleing 1, was 14 and at Grayton. Oh my...those were the days! :eek:
Enjoy those girls. Ride the moods like the surf. :D Expect wipe outs from time to time. Get back on the board and keep paddling. One day they will be on the beach in the sunset saying "I do". :wub:

Thanks steele mama. I like those sentiments.
We also have a 14 yr. old girl who I would love to see married at the beach some day....... way off in the future. :lol:

[Patterson]

I finally got time to read the GBMB and I feel so lucky to have friends and family that are so caring. Mama Sis is hopefully getting the help she needs and will be at Graytona Lodge for the "event." She is a strong woman and cannot stand to be left out of any fun, especially such a joyous occasion.
The whole family, most of Grayton, Seaside and surrounding areas are so excited and happy for Jennifer and Balder. Can't wait for Saturday!

[steele mama]

Thanks steele mama. I like those sentiments.
We also have a 14 yr. old girl who I would love to see married at the beach some day....... way off in the future. :lol:
Well, it's been 16 years since mine was 14 and the wedding is worth the wait! :clap_1:

[Ocean Lover]

People are probably ready to throw up by now. Sorry for all the gushing...can you tell we're excited? I'll shut up. I'm too busy to be posting anyway. I just can't help myself...Bye!

We love hearing all the mushy details! Can't wait to see the pictures. The ones I've seen of Dawn's are amazing. I'm sure yours will be just astounding! Where are you honeymooning...or is that a secret too?

[steele mama]

Four days! :D :eek:

[Miss Kitty]

Four days! :D :eek:

This is a stellar week for us on sowal.com! First we had gttbgrandbaby arrive safely into loving arms and now this next blessing! I am in awe of this phenomenon...the closeness I feel to my SoWal family. steelemama, you personify the unconditional and uncomplicated pure love of a mother! The saying of riding the waves is SO appropo to child rearing! For me, it has been about letting my kids get their own board back after a wipeout!

I hope to see a photo of you dancing your feet off at the wedding!!!!

WooHoo to the happy couple!

[aquaticbiology]

We could never get (insert vomiter smilie here) about all this excitement!!! DO NOT shut up....you have a dedicated thread to this blessed union and I for one want to hear anything you are willing to give up! If you are too busy, one of your darling family members can pick it up for you!

"We are Family...everyone on SoWal for free!"


ok, even I'll jump in here - gush all you want - dosen't bother me, but tie up the groom and don't let him come to his senses! :lol: (all my ex's live in texas)

[steele mama]

ok, even I'll jump in here - gush all you want - dosen't bother me, but tie up the groom and don't let him come to his senses! :lol: (all my ex's live in texas)
He is of a very sound mind! Thank the Lord for that!

[aquaticbiology]

He is of a very sound mind! Thank the Lord for that!

haha (tie him up until the honeymoon just in case!) :lol:

[steele mama]

I finally got time to read the GBMB and I feel so lucky to have friends and family that are so caring. Mama Sis is hopefully getting the help she needs and will be at Graytona Lodge for the "event." She is a strong woman and cannot stand to be left out of any fun, especially such a joyous occasion.
The whole family, most of Grayton, Seaside and surrounding areas are so excited and happy for Jennifer and Balder. Can't wait for Saturday!
Following is a high school report my youngest wrote about Mama Sis. Just had to share. :wub:
Roots

My Maternal Grandmother-
Selina Patterson Pinkston

“Mama-Sis”

By: Jancy Steele

My grandmother was born as Selina Patterson on May 28, 1921 in Zebulon, Georgia. She was born into the family of D.S. Patterson and Elender Childers Patterson. My grandmother’s father was a North Georgia Methodist preacher, and her mother was a stay at home mom. She had a twin brother, Pierce, older sisters Daisy, Beatrice and Grace, and older brother Milton. For the first year of her life she lived in Zebulon with her whole family, where she then, moved to LaGrange, GA. After a year and a half she moved to Winterville, GA and moved 8 more times before she graduated from Toccoa High School.

Mama Sis attended Piedmont College for two years in Demorest, Ga. While attending Piedmont she met her husband of 59 years, Ewell Brown Pinkston (Daddy Brown). She went on to teach school for two years and soon after they were married on July 6, 1944. The early years of their marriage they moved many times, because my grandfather was a Marine pilot, and aircraft salesman.

After two years of a happy marriage my grandmother had her first daughter. In September of 1946, Rita Gail Pinkston was born to Brown and Selina in Canton, Ga. “It is a wonderful feeling when you have carried that baby for nine months, most wonderful feeling in the world,” she said. Her second child, E.B. junior “Buddy” was born in February of 1948 in Valdosta, Ga. Five years later in January of 1953 they had their third child, Sue Patterson Pinkston, in Gainesville, Ga. Their last daughter and my mother, Rebecca Ann Pinkston, was born on April 9, 1954, in Cherry Point, NC. Three years later the baby, Douglas Alan, was born to the large family of 7 in October of 1957, in Pensacola, Fl. Throughout their lives the children always remember having many people staying with them, including their grandmother who lived with them for 12 years. My grandmother said it was very traumatic when her children left home. She was then bored around the house and had no where to go, and no one to help.

After her children were out of the house, in college, married and having children of their own Mama Sis and Daddy Brown lived in a variety of places. For a few years they lived in Washington, D.C., Peachtree City, Ga., and they currently live in Santa Rosa Beach, Fl. Mama Sis has always been active in choir and piano at her home church. She is still very healthy and active. She volunteers many Wednesdays and Saturdays at a local thrift store, “Caring and Sharing.”

Mama Sis has always been so willing to help anyone who needs it. I always remember her being right there for my mother in times of need. Whenever you need a hug, or a hand to hold, or someone to sing you to sleep, she would be there. A couple of my fondest memories of her are her trying to teach me to play the piano, and her always letting me beat her at cards, making me believe I was good. She can make anyone smile no matter what kind of day you are having, and doesn’t even know how she does it. If I had to pick one person my grandmother reminds the most of it would be Lucille Ball from I Love Lucy. She is crazy, spunky, funny, beautiful, full of laughter, and always wanting to share.

[steeleing4]

Mother this could be very embarassing, but i guess i wont let it be! I wrote this many years ago, just to let you know! ;-)

[kathydwells]

Mother this could be very embarassing, but i guess i wont let it be! I wrote this many years ago, just to let you know! ;-)

I enjoyed reading it. It is very sweet. Your grandmother sounds like a person that anyone would love to be around!!!! I am sending good wishes her way!

[Smiling JOe]

haha (tie him up until the honeymoon just in case!) :lol:

That sounds kinky.

[steeleing1]

That sounds kinky.

Oh, SJ, you would...
But that should be during the honeymoon, though...right?

[steeleing4]

This short essay doesnt even brush the corners of the person she truly is. I wrote this probably as a freshman in high school. I hope you all know that she is one of the most wonderful people to probably ever walk this earth, she is the queen of all our hearts and her presence here is what makes so many things worthwhile!! Thanks more than i can say for the prayers!

[Mermaid]

This whole wedding thread has been wonderful. You know, a lot of families go beserk when a wedding is approaching. They get all testy and flustered and the brides turn into "bridezillas" and starting howling at their mothers and sisters and caterers. :eek:

Not here! It's so nice to see all the love and fun you all share. This is going to be a fabulous wedding, and even more importantly, a fabulous marriage! You can just tell. :wub:

[graytonrbust]

Congradulations !

I wish you MANY years of happiness together!
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[seagrovelover]

Steele Mama, that was wonderful...I loved reading it!!!!! your very lucky to have such a warm and loving family!!! :wub:

[steele mama]

Update: picking up the Father of the Bride at ATL airport at 4:30 and heading to SoWal. Tomorrow is shopping with the bride and readying the lodge. Can't wait to get there! Communication will be limited but will send pictures as soon as possible. Thank you for all of your good wishes. Hope to meet everyone one day. :wub:

[jdarg]

Oooh- the party starts today! Y'all drive safe and thanks again for including us in all the on-line fun!

[kathydwells]

Update: picking up the Father of the Bride at ATL airport at 4:30 and heading to SoWal. Tomorrow is shopping with the bride and readying the lodge. Can't wait to get there! Communication will be limited but will send pictures as soon as possible. Thank you for all of your good wishes. Hope to meet everyone one day. :wub:

Best Wishes to all of you. Have a Safe Trip. Looking forward to updates!

[Ocean Lover]

Mother this could be very embarassing, but i guess i wont let it be! I wrote this many years ago, just to let you know! ;-)

My late Grandmother was the same age as Mama Sis and my Mom was born in 1945. I also wrote a report on my Grandma in high school. It was about Grandma being raised during the great depression. I treasure the memories but I do not know what happened to the report. Hopefully my Mom has it tucked away somewhere. I enjoyed reading yours.

[steeleing4]

Well thank you for the encouragement, i really do treasure things like that, i am glad that it can bring good thoughts to others. :wub:

[kathydwells]

Well thank you for the encouragement, i really do treasure things like that, i am glad that it can bring good thoughts to others. :wub:

I just noticed that you list one of your locations as Newnan, GA. One of the families that come down to SoWal every year with the group of us lives in Newnan, Ga. It is a small world!

[steeleing4]

I just noticed that you list one of your locations as Newnan, GA. One of the families that come down to SoWal every year with the group of us lives in Newnan, Ga. It is a small world!

Wow it really is, what is the last name, i know everyone here!

[Paula]

Steele Mama: I truly love all the mushy stuff on this thread! Enjoy all the festivities. You sounds so proud of your family. Again, congratulations and I hope the Monarch butterflies are fluttering around you all while you dance on the beach!

[steeleing4]

3 days and counting, we will keep you updated as much as possible! Heading to sowal today :clap_1: SJ i'll see YOU at grayton. Blessings to all!

[kathydwells]

Wow it really is, what is the last name, i know everyone here!

Keown...Burt, Kathy, Cassey, Rory. Do you know them?

[Smiling JOe]

3 days and counting, we will keep you updated as much as possible! Heading to sowal today :clap_1: SJ i'll see YOU at grayton. Blessings to all!
Okay you Steeles, tell good 'ole no. 3 to check her pm's. I told her to pm me her email address for a photo from Church.

See you Sat No. 4.

No. 1, give me the time and date to help you with the decorations.

[Oldtimer]

This Oldtimer, reporting in from Jacksonville. This Mayo Clinic is unbelievable and I am so thankful that my mom could get this excellent care. We hope to driving west on I-10 early Saturday morning, arriving in Walton County just in time to dress for THE wedding. We are remaining hopeful that by Friday we'll have some good answers and a plan for recovery for Mama Sis.

The family is gathering at the Lodge as I keyboard and I know everyone will be having fun at the fish fry Thursday, the bridesmaid luncheon on Friday and the rehearsal dinner at Amore's. I'll miss those festivities, but I'm having a laugh or two with Granny. She has an amazing sense of humor and that has served our whole family well for many decades.

Can't forget my dear husband of ten years, he is dog sitting BuckWheat in Tampa. He's helping with cooking but got "stuck" with my sister's dog while I'm in Jax. Oh, well....the things we do for LOVE.

I hope we haven't over-hyped this event! :idontno: We could start another thread about our middle sister and her new LOVE....an old high school sweetheart. That is a true love story for another time....

See everyone on Saturday!

Thanks for all the good thought for Mama Sis.

OT

[Miss Kitty]

This is the kind of story that should be on TV each week....I love hearing all the details and man...the LOVE this family radiates! Glad to hear your Mom will be there!!!!

[gotothebeachmom]

This Oldtimer, reporting in from Jacksonville. This Mayo Clinic is unbelievable and I am so thankful that my mom could get this excellent care. We hope to driving west on I-10 early Saturday morning, arriving in Walton County just in time to dress for THE wedding. We are remaining hopeful that by Friday we'll have some good answers and a plan for recovery for Mama Sis.

The family is gathering at the Lodge as I keyboard and I know everyone will be having fun at the fish fry Thursday, the bridesmaid luncheon on Friday and the rehearsal dinner at Amore's. I'll miss those festivities, but I'm having a laugh or two with Granny. She has an amazing sense of humor and that has served our whole family well for many decades.

Can't forget my dear husband of ten years, he is dog sitting BuckWheat in Tampa. He's helping with cooking but got "stuck" with my sister's dog while I'm in Jax. Oh, well....the things we do for LOVE.

I hope we haven't over-hyped this event! :idontno: We could start another thread about our middle sister and her new LOVE....an old high school sweetheart. That is a true love story for another time....

See everyone on Saturday!

Thanks for all the good thought for Mama Sis.

OT

Good for Mama Sis! So happy to hear she will be able to be there on this very special day. Tell her she has "SuperSized" the joy! Keep us posted on all the festivities!

We want photos!!!!!!!!!!!!

[steeleing4]

Keown...Burt, Kathy, Cassey, Rory. Do you know them?

He isn't one of the soccer coaches at East Coweta High School is he? I am pretty sure we are talking about the same people, i dont know them personally but i do know who they are!! It is such a small world!

[steeleing4]

AH i just love all of you people for caring so much about our family and for enjoying the love we share! I guess sometimes we take it for granted, and it takes other people seeing it for us to recognize ourselves just how very blessed we truly are!

Gail it wont be the same without you and mama sis with us this week, i will miss you and i love you both dearly, thanks for the update!! Tell her she is the most beautiful woman i have ever met, and you take after her A LOT :wub: Cant wait to see you on saturday.

Tomorrow the bridal party is heading out for manicures and full body massages, i think these weddings should happen more often ;-)

Blessings to all!

[Smiling JOe]

http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/2/1/6/PB080003.JPG

Party Central, Saturday evening.

[aquaticbiology]

good luck and don't land on that 'funniest wedding videos' tv show or even worse, cops!

[jdarg]

Dang it- we went to the beach the wrong week this year-and stayed a few doors down from your awesome pink house! We could have had front row seats to the festivities if we were coming down this week! I imagine it is your family and friends we see there every year- it looks like everyone is always having a great time!

[Smiling JOe]

good luck and don't land on that 'funniest wedding videos' tv show or even worse, cops!

I think you mean, "Busted in the Panhandle," which is filmed and aired right here in the panhandle. :floor:

[Oldtimer]

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Party Central, Saturday evening.

Great photo, SJ! I hope the yard looks better on Saturday, but I'm not there to make sure everyone does what they are supposed to do so who knows?!?

See everyone soon.

[Rita]

Oldtimer,
So glad SJ posted the pic of the house. I have walked several streets of Grayton and was trying to visualize the pink house. Love imagining what a lively place that will be this weekend. Soak it all in and ENJOY!

[Smiling JOe]

The photo was taken from the back yard which fronts Western Lake. Oldtimer, the yard looks great and your ex brother in law, cooks some mean spaghetti. Yum. :D Sorry I missed you.

[Smiling JOe]

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The wedding sight is coming together quickly. :D

[Miss Kitty]

Thank you SJ! That is even more gorgeous than I envisioned it would be! And when you add all those loving folk...what a beautiful scene it will be!

[jdarg]

Thanks SJ!! I was hoping you would post some pre-wedding news! It looks awesome....

[CastlesOfSand]

Looks like it's time for the festivities to begin!!!! :clap_1:

[kurt]

SJ this evening, lit by a Grayton Beach State Park campfire, tells a tale of narrowly avoiding a tumble from an old lakeside oak, at the lodge, the preceeding afternoon. :lol:

[Smiling JOe]

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more here (http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/browseimages.php?c=5&userid=216)now, and more coming later.

[Miss Kitty]

You are a good sowaler to rush home and post these! How magnificent...I look forward to more! Special thanks for the pic of the sea people!

[Smiling JOe]

You are a good sowaler to rush home and post these! How magnificent...I look forward to more! Special thanks for the pic of the sea people!

I don't know about "rushing home" to post them. Let's see, the wedding began at 3:30pm, and looking at the time of my post, 1:40am, I guess I stayed at the party for quite a while. At some point in time, the bars ran out of booze (fortunately for me), but the party kept going strong, unlike most parties that run out of booze.

I have been to well over 150 wedding parties, and this one was by far the best party. Thanks to all involved. When I recover a bit more, I will get the red eye out of some of the pics and post them. Also, Dawn Anderson, the official wedding photographer, will be posting her pictures on the net. I am sure she or one of the Steeles will clue us in as to where to see them.

[Miss Kitty]

I must say WOW, but I am not surprised that this wedding group can party w/o alcohol...they are high on life! Thanks for sharing SJ....now I really can't wait to hear from Mermaid!

[jdarg]

I bet it's really quiet around Grayton Beach this morning!

[Smiling JOe]

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Okay, I have some more photos from the wedding posted here (http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/browseimages.php?c=5&userid=216). Can you spot at least six SoWal posters in this photo???:D

[jdarg]

Great party pics!!

Where are the smilie professionals? We need a rice-throwing smilie, a bride and groom smilie, etc.!

[Smiling JOe]

Great party pics!!

Where are the smilie professionals? We need a rice-throwing smilie, a bride and groom smilie, etc.!
I don't recall throwing any rice, and the Bride and Groom were still there when I left late in the night.

[RiverOtter]

Looks like the right way to do a wedding :cool:


http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/kisshand.gif Then of course the http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/marry.gif And the abligatory http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cake.gif and all important http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cheers.gif Then of course the fun starts http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/party.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/crowd.gif


Not my best work but GB is rushing me out the door. Gotta go. Hope I can do better next time.

[Miss Kitty]

Good job RO!

[RiverOtter]

Looks like the right way to do a wedding :cool:


http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/kisshand.gif Then of course the http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/marry.gif And the abligatory http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cake.gif and all important http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cheers.gif Then of course the fun starts http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/party.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/crowd.gif


Not my best work but GB is rushing me out the door. Gotta go. Hope I can do better next time.

Ok... Where was I? Oh yes http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/party.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/crowd.gif Then http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/ban-cha.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/happydrunks.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/seesaw.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/spend.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cancan.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/drink.gif

[jdarg]

Ok... Where was I? Oh yes http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/party.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/crowd.gif Then http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/ban-cha.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/happydrunks.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/seesaw.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/spend.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/cancan.gif http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/drink.gif


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[steeleing4]

I would just like to reaffirm to EVERYONE that this was the most amazing day of all of our lives! The most "elated" and perfect couple, amazing and loving people, beautiful place, and most wonderous occassion could not have been better. Steeleing1 and BWPS look forward to a long life full of happiness, love and peace! No one ever knew that someone as magnificent as her, and perfectly wonderful as him, would really find their way into eachothers lives! I am crying just thinking about it, i dont think i could be happier for my big sis. :clap_1:
Thanks to all who cared so much about this day...mermaid came down to the party with her hub and hung out with steele mama and the whole family for quite a while!
SJ you are praised for all your hard work, you have no idea how much we appreciate and love you!
Oldtimer i love you and im glad mama sis has you to take care of her, i wish i could have seen you more this weekend! Ralph was so kind to do all he did for the wedding, You both have such a big heart, im glad i know you ;-)

[olive]

hello, everyone. first post but i thought that this was the best place to start. the wedding was absolutely amazing. i was so honored to be a part of such a special event. steeleings and steele mom, you looked FABULOUS! love you all. :wub:

[jdarg]

hello, everyone. first post but i thought that this was the best place to start. the wedding was absolutely amazing. i was so honored to be a part of such a special event. steeleings and steele mom, you looked FABULOUS! love you all. :wub:


:welcome: Olive! A great starter post!

[olive]

thanks!

[Rita]

hello, everyone. first post but i thought that this was the best place to start. the wedding was absolutely amazing. i was so honored to be a part of such a special event. steeleings and steele mom, you looked FABULOUS! love you all. :wub:

Welcome Olive! You got to be part of the celebration? eh? How wonderful!
Tell us more............

[Smiling JOe]

:nono1: Olive cannot give away all of her secrets. Welcome aboard Olive. Will Mr. Olive be joining anytime soon? It was great to see you at the wedding.

[sarahj]

:welcome: Olive :clap_1: :clap_1:

[Miss Kitty]

Welcome aboard Olive! Hey...why no OYL? Love your 'tar. Post often!

[Oldtimer]

SJ, those photos are fabulous! I didn't even see your camera, but you took some great shots. You were a big help with getting things ready for the event and everyone thanks you.

Wonderful party and fun for all. I must say that Jennifer did an unbelievable job in planning and executing this wedding. Of course, she had a lot of help from friends (AMY) and family. We have had lots of events in our yard, but this raises the bar for future events.

Thanks for all the photos, Joe.

Mermaid, it was nice to meet you and 'man, too. Thanks for stopping by the madness.

Love Rules!

OT

[CastlesOfSand]

Thanks for all the pics SJ!! Looks like all was a success!!! Congats to all!!! You guys looked marvelous by the way!!! :clap_1:

[CastlesOfSand]

:welcome: Olive!!!

[Smiling JOe]

Oldtimer, that was the most beatiful wedding which I have attended, and a great party followed. I can not recall going to a party at 3:30pm and leaving around midnight, and wishing it had not ended so quickly. There were plenty of people there when I left, but I knew that some people had to go to bed.

I was telling someone yesterday that what made the wedding so great was the overwhelming sense of "good" family from everyone who attended. Also, while there was obviously much planning, it seemed that everyone, including Jennifer, the Bride, was very relaxed and happy. The pink house was the perfect setting and the yard was decorated very nicely.

ps- I read several posts noting that I helpied decorate, but the truth is that while I did pitch in, there were so many people running around setting up the place, including co-workers of Steeleing2 (who has not registered) and Steeleing3, other family memebers and friends, all of whose names I cannot recall. Jennifer and Baulder were also busy setting up, in addition to everything else going on. There were many people who helped with small things to make the event so tremendous and memorable and I am glad to have been a small part. :D

[peapod1980]

I was telling someone yesterday that what made the wedding so great was the overwhelming sense of "good" family from everyone who attended. Also, while there was obviously much planning, it seemed that everyone, including Jennifer, the Bride, was very relaxed and happy.
Wow, that says it all right there--a relaxed bride is a miracle! The Steeleing crew definitely got it right!

[steele mama]

hello, everyone. first post but i thought that this was the best place to start. the wedding was absolutely amazing. i was so honored to be a part of such a special event. steeleings and steele mom, you looked FABULOUS! love you all. :wub:
Welcome Olive! and Love :wub: :wub: :wub:
You made all my girls look even more beautiful than they already are...and you are beautiful too! Thanks for all you help but more importantly, your friendship....not to mention the rehearsal dinner! Wow that was awesome. :clap_1:

[steele mama]

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Okay, I have some more photos from the wedding posted here (http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/browseimages.php?c=5&userid=216). Can you spot at least six SoWal posters in this photo???:D
I only see 5....who am I missing? Thank you so much for the pictures Joe, and also for the help. You had a small part in the decorating and a large part in the party! Can't wait to see MORE!! ;-)

I have to add that this wedding was more than I could ever imagine. Thank you all for all your good wishes. Thanks to God for the great day and all the love that was present. Nice to meet you Mermaid and Merman. Y'all are so sweet and Jen and Balder loved the gift. They opened them on Sunday.

Thanks to the entourage that helped do everything! "When we all work together.....how happy we'll be!" Ain't it the truth!

PS Mama Sis made the wedding and got a clean bill from the doctor. Still not feeling the best but getting the care she needs. Thanks for your prayers.

Well...I have 1 down and 3 to go! :D :bang: :wub: :eek:

[Smiling JOe]

I only see 5....who am I missing?
Actually, you are correct. Not until today, did I realize that Steeleing2 is not registered on SoWal, so that would make five. I clean up nicely, eh?:floor:

Now from looking at the picture, I know how I received my bruise. :funn:I guess the weight load of the plastic chairs is about the same as my ladder which is around 250#. Fortunately, the chairs held much more before giving way.


Angels below:
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[steele mama]

Actually, you are correct. Not until today, did I realize that Steeleing2 is not registered on SoWal, so that would make five. I clean up nicely, eh?:floor:

Now from looking at the picture, I know how I received my bruise. :funn:I guess the weight load of the plastic chairs is about the same as my ladder which is around 250#. Fortunately, the chairs held much more before giving way.


Angels below:
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I just had an interesting conversation with the photographer of this picture. Shed some light on some of my :confused: . That is a lot of weight! :eek: I know how you hate those bruises! ;-) One of the lurkers wasn't feeling so well (I got interrupted by steeleing1) but was better on Sunday!

[olive]

:nono1: Olive cannot give away all of her secrets. Welcome aboard Olive. Will Mr. Olive be joining anytime soon? It was great to see you at the wedding.

hey joe! it was great to see you too. the wedding pictures are beautiful. good on ya! :clap_1:

mr. olive isn't exactly computer savvy... but he's a whiz in the kitchen.

[Smiling JOe]

hey joe! it was great to see you too. the wedding pictures are beautiful. good on ya! :clap_1:

mr. olive isn't exactly computer savvy... but he's a whiz in the kitchen.Did you say he took a whiz in the kitchen? :shock: Oh wait, I see, he is a whiz in the kitchen.

[Miss Kitty]

Did you say he took a whiz in the kitchen? :shock: Oh wait, I see, he is a whiz in the kitchen.

OMG...hee hee hee!!!!

[steeleing4]

Bride and Groom arrived in The Keys yesterday for there week!! They deserve it after all the hard work :clap_1:

[Smiling JOe]

I hope Tropical Storm Gamma stays the heck away from them, and us.

[steele mama]

This post has had 2,173 views. Which post has had the most views?

[Smiling JOe]

This post has had 2,173 views. Which post has had the most views?
That would be Hurricane Dennis thread with 70,096, but this thread is only about 20 behind that one in the General Info header. In the Lounge, only the Penis Cake thread has more view at 3,102. I don't think that you should read into that though. Many repeat views in that one. ;-)

You can sort the threads by the number of views by simply clicking on the header, "views." :D

[steele mama]

That would be Hurricane Dennis thread with 70,096, but this thread is only about 20 behind that one in the General Info header. In the Lounge, only the Penis Cake thread has more view at 3,102. I don't think that you should read into that though. Many repeat views in that one. ;-)

You can sort the threads by the number of views by simply clicking on the header, "views." :D
I am kinda tired of you knowing EVERYTHING! :biggrin:

[Dabell]

All the Best to you too!

[Smiling JOe]

I am kinda tired of you knowing EVERYTHING! :biggrin:I just make it up as I go. :D

[steeleing4]

Its funny because i knew my mom was gonna say something about having the most threads on her post AND i knew she was gonna say something about Smiling Joe knowing everything on this website! SJ i am glad you are so smart!!

*Mom i am going crazy over here.... :confused:

[steele mama]

Its funny because i knew my mom was gonna say something about having the most threads on her post AND i knew she was gonna say something about Smiling Joe knowing everything on this website! SJ i am glad you are so smart!!

*Mom i am going crazy over here.... :confused:
How are you tonight baby? :wub:

[steeleing4]

How are you tonight baby? :wub:

I am feeling so much better momma, you wouldnt believe! I spent some awesome time with Jesus and i feel like a whole new person ;-) Thank you for your prayers and sorry about the scare!

[steeleing1]

Okay, maybe I can close this one out..

Our wedding absolutely could not have been more perfect. But Smiling JOe, tree-climber deluxe, is right; it did go by too quickly. Balder and I had the time of our lives (still are), and we are so thankful to our friends (the best friends) and family (the best family) who helped create the magical event. I'm looking forward to seeing Dawn Anderson photos. She's teasing me because she told me she went home to look at them all that night and said they were great.

Mermaid, it was great meeting you and your husband. And thank you for the gift; it was one of my favorites: sentimental, sweet and full of memories.

After peddling around Key West for a week we came relunctantly back to reality but are happy to be home - we missed our boy.

Thanks to all for the encouraging posts leading up to the wedding; it's so much fun reading them now. :wub:

[Mermaid]

Okay, maybe I can close this one out..

Our wedding absolutely could not have been more perfect. But Smiling JOe, tree-climber deluxe, is right; it did go by too quickly. Balder and I had the time of our lives (still are), and we are so thankful to our friends (the best friends) and family (the best family) who helped create the magical event. I'm looking forward to seeing Dawn Anderson photos. She's teasing me because she told me she went home to look at them all that night and said they were great.

Mermaid, it was great meeting you and your husband. And thank you for the gift; it was one of my favorites: sentimental, sweet and full of memories.

After peddling around Key West for a week we came relunctantly back to reality but are happy to be home - we missed our boy.

Thanks to all for the encouraging posts leading up to the wedding; it's so much fun reading them now. :wub:


Aw, thank you; it was my pleasure to create that gift for you and Balder. We were so happy to share your wedding day with you-- it really was a magical event, wasn't it?? :wub: We had a wonderful evening.

[peapod1980]

Mermaid, it was great meeting you and your husband. And thank you for the gift; it was one of my favorites: sentimental, sweet and full of memories.

Thanks to all for the encouraging posts leading up to the wedding; it's so much fun reading them now. :wub:
What was it, what was it?! :clap_1:
Oh, it was so much fun to be "involved," even for those of us who weren't there in body. I'm hoping to get to meet some Steeleings next month! :D

[Mermaid]

What was it, what was it?! :clap_1:
Oh, it was so much fun to be "involved," even for those of us who weren't there in body. I'm hoping to get to meet some Steeleings next month! :D


I took a mirror with a very wide wood frame and made a collage. Think of the ceiling and walls of the Red Bar and you get the idea. The "theme" of this one was the Grayton Beach wedding. :wub:

[Miss Kitty]

I took a mirror with a very wide wood frame and made a collage. Think of the ceiling and walls of the Red Bar and you get the idea. The "theme" of this one was the Grayton Beach wedding. :wub:

Mermaid....I am getting married soon and would LOOOOVE a gift like that!!!!

Your purring pal,

Miss Kitty

[steele mama]

Mermaid....I am getting married soon and would LOOOOVE a gift like that!!!!

Your purring pal,

Miss Kitty
Your getting married?!?!?!?!?! :shock: :shock: :shock:
Congratulations girl! :D

[Mermaid]

Your getting married?!?!?!?!?! :shock: :shock: :shock:
Congratulations girl! :D


Steele Mama, that kitty is pulling your leg big time! You have to watch out for her. ;-) She's a real sly boots. Miss Kitty, BEHAVE! :funn:

[gotothebeachmom]

Steele Mama, that kitty is pulling your leg big time! You have to watch out for her. ;-) She's a real sly boots. Miss Kitty, BEHAVE! :funn:

Miss Kitty is soooooo married. To a sweet as can be HMM! Miss Kitty is a lucky, lucky Kitty!

[Miss Kitty]

That darn cat!!! She's just trying to get a handmade mirror from Mermaid! Sorry steelemama....

[peapod1980]

I took a mirror with a very wide wood frame and made a collage. Think of the ceiling and walls of the Red Bar and you get the idea. The "theme" of this one was the Grayton Beach wedding. :wub:
Isn't it enough that you're a nice gull?! You have to be clever, too?! Stop the madness!

[Mermaid]

You are all so nice to compliment my mirrors without even seeing them (I like the benefit of the doubt!). :bow: Here's a peek at some others I have made.

[Miss Kitty]

Did I mention I was getting married soon? Those are adorable....just like you!

[Mermaid]

Did I mention I was getting married soon? Those are adorable....just like you!


Flattery will get you everywhere, darlin. Check your mail. :biggrin:

[steele mama]

That darn cat!!! She's just trying to get a handmade mirror from Mermaid! Sorry steelemama....
You are in BIG trouble now! I'm telling. :pissed:

[Miss Kitty]

You are in BIG trouble now! I'm telling. :pissed:

Oh steelemama...you have to watch that Miss Kitty!!! Poor HMM has to deal with that all the time!!!

[jdarg]

You are all so nice to compliment my mirrors without even seeing them (I like the benefit of the doubt!). :bow: Here's a peek at some others I have made.


Wow! I usually shoot coffee out my nose when I am laughing! Now it's coming out 'cause I am so impressed- the mirrors are really neat! You have been way too quiet about your talents Mermaid! :clap_1:

[steele mama]

Oh steelemama...you have to watch that Miss Kitty!!! Poor HMM has to deal with that all the time!!!
One of these days I will be reporting that I am getting married......well, one of these days a long time from this day. Then I will get a mirror of my own! ;-)

I remember you talking about HMM but just didn't pay tention. Does that stand for High Maintenance Man? :lol:

[peapod1980]

You are all so nice to compliment my mirrors without even seeing them (I like the benefit of the doubt!). :bow: Here's a peek at some others I have made.
Whoa! Look at those--beautiful! I'm afraid to ask what other crafty things you make...

[Miss Kitty]

One of these days I will be reporting that I am getting married......well, one of these days a long time from this day. Then I will get a mirror of my own! ;-)

I remember you talking about HMM but just didn't pay tention. Does that stand for High Maintenance Man? :lol:

HMM stands for honeymoneymaker you silly girl! I really think gttbm, phd. is correct...we should rename him Mr. Kitty.

[gotothebeachmom]

You are all so nice to compliment my mirrors without even seeing them (I like the benefit of the doubt!). :bow: Here's a peek at some others I have made.

I can sell these in my shop that I am going to move down and open up! (When I grow up!) You and Miss Kitty can come by everyday and will sip our mimosa's and mint julep's on the veranda. Sound good?

Love the mirrors! :wub:

[Mermaid]

I can sell these in my shop that I am going to move down and open up! (When I grow up!) You and Miss Kitty can come by everyday and will sip our mimosa's and mint julep's on the veranda. Sound good?

Love the mirrors! :wub:

gttbm, Never Say Never! We all grow up really fast...maybe that shop of yours is just around the corner. You don't know what lucky happy things happen in life (well, yes, YOU do). :wub:

[steele mama]

HMM stands for honeymoneymaker you silly girl! I really think gttbm, phd. is correct...we should rename him Mr. Kitty.
Cat Man! :clap_1:

[steele mama]

See wedding pics here. Let's see if this works. :idontno:

http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/browseimages.php?do=member&imageuser=416

[Smiling JOe]

It worked Steele Mama. :clap_1:
Good job. Forgetting about this thread, I created a new thread for you to help you out. Should I delete it?

[kathydwells]

See wedding pics here. Let's see if this works. :idontno:

http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/browseimages.php?do=member&imageuser=416 (http://<a%20href=)

They are great pictures steele mama. Thanks for sharing them with us. You have a beautiful family!!!

[steele mama]

It worked Steele Mama. :clap_1:
Good job. Forgetting about this thread, I created a new thread for you to help you out. Should I delete it?
No, I like yours.

[Rita]

Wonderful! :clap_1:

You are so kind to share these with us. The "Sunset Stroll" seems magical....

[seagrovelover]

Those are just beautiful......the sunset picture is priceless :wub: