I am a child of the South, but far from a Southern Belle. There is nothing like living in the south and no one enjoys a good southern festival more than me. This past Saturday we attended the 51st Annual Rattlesnake Roundup in Wigham, GA. Wigham is located in deep SW Georgia, is surrounded by swamp, and enjoys two days of spring weather every few years. The Rattlesnake Roundup is the big social event and festival of the year. Saturday was a beautiful day, and it was one of the two spring days forecasted for the next few years. Spring in South Georgia is not necessarily consecutive days and does not present itself each and every year. Many years the seasons go from winter to sweltering summer temperatures. So, you see, Saturday was a spectacular day.
Now, I don’t like snakes. Never have, but I do have an appreciation for snakes. For instance, I enjoy knowing that I have king snakes and rat snakes in my yard and around my house. I’ve been told that if I have these “good” snakes, they keep the rodent population under control and keep the “bad” snakes away. I hope they are doing their job.
There were 80+ snakes entered in the roundup, with the largest weighing almost 7lbs, and approximately five feet long. The skill of the snake handlers was amazing, as were the skills and quick moves of the individual milking the snakes. The venom is used in the production of anti-venom, which is used to treat snake bites.
As with any true southern festival, the local Boy Scout Troup handled parking, selling raffle tickets, and admission. For their services the Troup collected a percentage o f the proceeds. It was nice to see so many boys active in Boy Scouts. Thanks to the scout leaders for taking the time to mentor to these young people!
National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
Who knew that the last Monday in January is National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day? I didn’t until today, so I wasn’t properly prepared. But you can believe I’ll be prepared in 2012. I had no idea that bubble wrap comes in so many colors and can be used for so many things. There are actually competitions in the areas of costume patterns, bubble popping, and designing everything from animals to footballs. Oh, the Bubble Wrap Dance is sweet! Check it out on www.youtube.com Bubble Wrap was invented as a wall covering, and was a colossal failure. Talk about second effort! Who would have thought it? Mark your calendar for the 2012 National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, and start practicing your bubble wrap dance.
Sock Monkey's
This does it! Just proves that I’ve lost what little mind I had left. I recently paid $20 for a sock monkey. Yes, sock money….made from a pair of socks, just like we had when we were children. The only difference is that the socks were NOT made in Ft. Payne, AL, which for so long captured the title of Sock Capital of the World. The monkey was also monogrammed with a sports logo. Gosh, I wish I had my childhood sock monkey!
Enough of my idle ramblings for tonight. We’ve been traveling for both work and fun. I’ve been gone from home since January 7. I’m ready to spend some time with my favorite pillow and my comfy sheets on my real bed. With a little luck I’ll be there Tuesday night!
Work as if you don’t need the money, Love as I you’ve never been hurt, and Dance as if nobody’s watching!
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