Dining Out for Life

Tonight was the first year that Columbia CARES was able to participate in the Dining Out for Life fundraiser. There were 3 restaurants that participated in town - Buckhead Coffeehouse, La Fuente, and Ranch House. I was the main host for La Fuente, and we had a great turnout. It was so neat to see so many people (around 150) coming out to one restaurant to support Columbia CARES. We had a really great time!

Mouth of an Iris

I took some pictures of the various iris's we have blooming right now. It had rained earlier in the day which added to the drama of the flower. I don't think I've ever seen the stamen of an iris before. Quite an intricate flower.

You can see more pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/shanedrowe/GardenSpring2008

Coreopsis in Blue

One of the containers I've planted this year is of this great orange coreopsis. It's planted in front of a large blue pot, making for a great background. That dark blue really makes the vibrant orange pop!

You can see more pics here: http://picasaweb.google.com/shanedrowe/GardenSpring2008

Sitting around the Firepit

Tonight we went to Donna & Jason's for wine and appetizers. They had their rock patio enlarged and a great firepit installed. It was a perfect evening for sitting around the fire. Randall, Glenn, Linda, a few others were there too.

Red Clover?

There are a couple of rows of this growing oustide my window at work. I'm not sure if it's red clover or not, but it is quite pretty. The bees seem to like it, too. I took some pictures of it before the mower man cuts it all down.

Lunch in the Park

Today we had lunch in the Park. Tim picked up shrimp 'n grits from Cezanne's in Mt. Pleasant. They were very tasty - could've been more spicy, but still very yummy. We ate lunch on a picnic table by the pond, laughed, and took silly pictures. It was a great lunch date!

Crazy Crystal

So I was at the cinemas today helping them move their website to a new host. And Crystal decides she just HAS to be in my iPhone. She proceeds to primp her hair, strike a pose, and take a picture of herself in the mirror. She can't trust me to take a decent picture for her - she has to do it herself. And you see the results above.

In Full Force

I have started my spring planting in earnest now. This is the staging area where I place all the plants that I've bought and start assembling my groupings. Those 3 mini hibiscus were on clearance at Lowe's for only $4 each! I've found some great things this year. Now my back is killing me from all the work outside, but such is life. I'm glad it's gardening time again!

Meeting Timmy for Lunch

I met Tim for lunch today at Sam Hill's. This is him pulling up in his big Dodge RAM. He's so butch.

It Has Begun

I've started my plant shopping for this year. It's still a little early, and I'm sure I'll have to bring them in for a night or two, but these Coral Bells were looking so healthy at Walmarts's's'ss this morning, so I picked one up. I also grabbed two Clematis vines that were looking very vibrant. You know, you have to grab them as soon as they come in before Walmart has a chance to kill them. The madness has begun!

FATT Party @ Randall's

Randall hosted his Friends at the Table fundraiser party tonight. He had a great turnout, raised a lot of money, and everyone had a wonderful time. David made some killer appetizers and even sent some home with me! It was a nice night.

My First Hockey Game

We went to the Predators game tonight with Frank & Parker, and oh how much fun! I've never been to a hockey game before, and I loved it! It was fast paced, action-packed, and not too long of a game. Plus, it's indoors with an ice arena, so it's nice and cool. I think hockey is my new favorite sport.