Dear FFF
Happy New Years to all...........I wish nothing but happiness for 2013!!!
I am slow to add new post because I have been too busy having fun. My first story: I guess I look suspicious because before I even got out of Seattle, TSA kept me in security for 45 minutes. After I set the alarm off (my knees do it every time) they had to wand my legs which they have done a hundred times but THEN, I was told I was still coming up as an "alert". When I asked what that meant, I was told they couldn't say. I was pulled aside and another security person came and wanded my whole body. I was told I was still an alert but again didn't know why. I was told to walk down the corridor to a private room where they would do a more "thorough" search. As I started to walk away (in my stocking feet) I reached for my purse and she grabbed my arm and told me not to touch. They said someone would bring in in a few minutes. After I refused to leave my things out of my sight, they called yet another TSA person and they followed to my "private room" where two more security women came in and put on vinyl gloves. I had to raise my shirt, unzip my jeans so they could feel around my waist and then they removed the insoles of my shoes and and continued to search everything. They emptied my purse, computer case, and carry on tote. Every time I asked what the problem was, got the same answer....we can't comment. Finally, they released me and I went to my gate. Have no idea what was going on but I laughed through the whole thing because I was afraid if I protested I would look guilty and be held up even longer. Anyhow, made my plane and went on to Nashville.
Spent the week at Suzie's baking and getting ready for the gang to come. Everyone arrived Friday and we had a wonderful Christmas. Unfortunately, Dave and his family couldn't make it home from China but we got to Skype them on Saturday and had a good chat. Sunday, I followed Michele(in a rental car) back to Columbus to spend Christmas day with them. After Santa came, we met up with Mark's daughter over in Canton and went bowling then to Chinese dinner with his mom and family. Back to Columbus that evening and spent some quality time the next day playing cards and games with Abbey, Michele and Mark.
Left Friday am and drove to Knoxville to stay with my good friends Lin and Doug. Saturday was their 50th anniversary and I was a guest at their party at the country club. It was beautiful, the food was divine, and I got to see some old friends from Clarkston, MI. Also, Lin's kids and their families were all there and I had a great time getting caught up with them. Was a GREAT weekend.
And now I am off to spend New Year's Eve in Paris (Tennessee). My cousin Rita is having me at her place and then I will spend a few days seeing as many cousins as I can.
I am so blessed to have so many good friends, such a wonderful family and my health so I can go on all these adventures!!
I have a place to stay at when I get back to Washington, so I will tell you all about it after I return on January 16. Love you all and wish you well...............Gypsy Joyce
