Bloody Boo Boo's & History Done Funny

                                                        

For those of my readers that already don’t know this about me, I’m a member of the Zombie Squad. That said, I’ve made sure that my house is equipped and ready to ‘Bug In’ and in case I need to leave the house; I have a ‘Bug Out’ bag.

Every home should be equipped with the needed supplies to survive at least for two weeks in case of a major disaster; think of hurricane Katrina, or more recently, Sandy. If a disaster occurs, be it natural or human, you might not be able to count on the Government to get to you in time. Be Prepared! I have all my supplies, plus a generator in case we lose power for long periods. I'm all set, but I needed to update my 'Bug Out' bag so I purchased a small axe and a good compass. Did I mention that I'm accident prone? I am, and when I tried to take off the leather case that covered the axe, I almost took off my thumb.

                                                                 

It took a very long time to stop the bleeding. My husband was not amused. “You’re going to kill yourself before the first zombie makes an appearance.” He might be right. I finally stopped the bleeding after what seemed like forever and then wrapped my thumb in three Band-Aids.

                                                                    

                                                                                                  

I had plans to go out with my friend and editor, Patti O’Brien, to visit with her friends, Trish and Andy Maunder of Philly Tour Hub, which is the umbrella organization for Awfully Nice Tours, Urban Adventures and Philly by Segway.

                                                                     

Andy Maunder

You can check out everything they have to offer at: http://www.awfullynicetours.com/Home.aspx It was their grand opening at a new site and the Maunders, on this special occasion were presenting a free show called "History Done Funny" www.historydonefunny.com  by the fabulous team of Owen Timoney and Kaylah Fitzgerald.

                                                                      

                                               Kaylah Fitzgerald and Owen Timoney

Owen and Kaylah, who are part of the Madcap Theater, put on two shows this past Friday night. I love History, but it was so much fun to hear Owen and Kaylah tell the story of our country's beginnings. They did a great job of explaining important events with humor, costumes, music, and the participation of the audience.

                                                                        

 

Patti and I were not only fortunate to be part of the audience, but we even had bit parts in the show. I got to play George Washington and Patti played a proper British woman. We had a ball. Owen and Kaylah were amazing.

                                                                           

 

                                                            

After the show, Patti and I enjoyed the sights and sounds of  Philly's First Friday Event  http://www.visitphilly.com/events/philadelphia/first-friday/ There were vendors, musicians, and artists selling their wares and the night was alive with excitement. You have to go to the next First Friday Event. You won't be sorry. Patti and I even had our faces painted. Meow!!!

                                                                 

Before heading home, we stopped into a store known for its excellent ice cream sundaes and milkshakes. Patti had a milkshake while I did a mini ghost investigation. I sensed a spirit there, and one of the staff did confirm some strange occurrences. Patti was surprised that I had sensed the spirit, but the dead always find me. The man (ghost) had worked as a sailor when alive. Why he was haunting the ice cream store, I'm not sure. Didn't have time to do a good investigation, but if I was going to haunt anything, it would be an Ice Cream store:)

                                                                        

I'll be back at the Philly Tour Hub soon, to promote my apocalyptic book, Roof Oasis, which you can buy from Amazon. My granddaughter will be visiting me from Sheridan Wyoming and I know just the place to take her for a Segway ride through the city. Check out Philly Tour Hub and book an adventure. You won't be sorry.

Wonderland or How I Lost a Tooth and Found Ghosts

                                                               

                                            Me                        Rita                          Jean

Yes, my little zombie snacks, I’m back! And, boy do I have some stories to tell. My fellow desperados and I headed out to do some sightseeing in the beautiful and historic states of North and South Carolina. Our plans were to tour a few plantations and mansions and to also get in some ghost hunting.
                                                                                

We left early Friday morning, all three of us with all our luggage; it was a long ride, but by nine o’clock that night we had reached Wilmington, North Carolina. Our room had a balcony and a grand view of the battleship USS North Carolina.

                                                                 

                                                                   Jean and I in our room

On Saturday morning, we visited the USS North Carolina, and learned about the brave men who served on this mighty ship during the war. 

                                                                                   

 

                                                    Later, we went on a carriage ride                                              

Then we climbed into Jean's van for the very long ride to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It took us over 12 hours to get to our destination. We had taken a few wrong turns. Why? I was in charge of the map.                                       

                      Thank goodness, the hotel we booked had a steady flow of coffee, day and night.

                                                 

                                                                                                                                                                 

                      After a good night's rest, we headed out to the Boone Hall Plantation                           

                                                 They have some very impressive oak trees                                                 

                                                                         

 

 The next day, we headed over to the Magnolia Plantation. Charleston South Carolina is so beautiful. The plantation's gardens reminded me of Alice in Wonderland, and the moss hanging from the trees added to the fantasy. Magnolia plantation even had a zoo and I made friends with a deer.
                                                                              

                                                                                 

   The whole Charleston area is beautiful, and I love the buildings; reminds me of New Orleans.

                                                                                     
Then the trouble began: I got sick with an ear and sinus infection and then broke a tooth. But after getting antibiotics into my system and a new ceramic tooth at the Pleasant Family Dentist Center, I was back to my old trouble-making self. The wonderful dental staff even gave me a present.
                                                                                

     

My fever down and my tooth fixed, I had the strength to do some serious ghost hunting. We were not disappointed, and had two confirmed sightings, but that part of my trip is for another blog. My friends wanted to do a Segway tour of the Village in Mt. Pleasant, but, I was nervous as I'm very uncoordinated.  I did warn the instructor that I was an accident waiting to happen. "How bad could you be?" he asked.                             

 

He soon realized just how bad I could be when he had to rescue me several times from oncoming traffic. But, I was happy because I did something that I was hesitant to try and I'll be looking to try this again, maybe on one of the Philadelphia tours. Watch out Philly; I'm on the way.

 

All in all, this was an amazingly fun and exciting trip and I didn't get eaten by alligators.