Remember this beauty? It's the Coach's Trophy from the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Now it's on display at the Athletic Facility next to Coleman Coliseum. Cue the choir, "Ahhhhhhh!"

Happy Valentine's Day

Women's Gymnastics

Roll Tide! Here's a shot from the cheap seats at last night's gymnastics meet at Coleman Coliseum. The #2 University of Alabama Women's Gymnastics team won the meet over the #6 University of Florida. It was a nice recovery after a sad loss last week at LSU that knocked the ladies from their #1 spot. Over 12,400 fans were there in spite of the frosty weather. Not exactly a sell out, but did I tell you it SNOWED all day here?! By the way, the cheap seats came with a hot dog, chips and a drink!

Snow Day

It snowed in Tuscaloosa! School was cancelled, children were squealing, horses kept eating. They were unimpressed. It snowed nearly all day like this. Sadly, the temperature never made it low enough to really accumulate. There was enough to play in, but it didn't last long.

Rain Delay

Although this was a sunny day in Tuscaloosa, we've had more rain than usual this year. The new amphitheatre is behind schedule by at least a month.

Saving Old Drish - The Demo

Sunset shining on Old Drish - In December, the Southside Baptist Church addition was torn down and hauled away. This is the first step in restoring the Drish House.

Here's my original post showing the home with the additions still intact.

In January, a TIME CAPSULE, originally buried by the church members in the 1950s was excavated and opened.

January Freeze

Those are ICICLES hanging around at the marina. (captured by my husband's keychain camera) In January, during a blog posting lapse, Tuscaloosa set a new record for consecutive days with freezing temperatures. Over ten straight days of FREEZING haven't been seen around here since 1958. Southerners just aren't built for that kind of cold. Glad it's over!

How Sweet it Is!

University of Alabama - National Championship Team

with Coach Nick Saban

This photo is from the RollTide website. (since I didn't get to Pasadena)

Here's the Tuscaloosa News coverage.

All of Tuscaloosa is CELEBRATING. Crowds are forming at the airport and the athletic dorm to welcome the team home tonight. That's 13, count 'em, 13 National Championships. RRRROOOOLLLL TIDE!

Out with the Old

Christmas decorations put away...Happy New Year!

Back to the real world after the laziest.week.ever.

Merry Christmas

from Tuscaloosa Daily Photo

Merry Catmas

Everyone around here is in a Christmas Tizzy. (that's southern for a fit caused by last minute shopping)....well maybe not everyone. We don't even bother putting the presents UNDER the tree. We hate to disturb Mollycat.

Turnip Greens

Picking turnip greens for lunch. Garden to table in an hour or two.

Postcard Tuesday

Here's a nice little blast from the past - Downtown Tuscaloosa in the 20s or 30s.

The building on the left with the flag is Allen Jemison Hardware (whose existence is in danger, but may have been reprieved). On the right are the Alston building and the First National Bank building.

University of Alabama SEC Champions!

Photos by Robert Sutton from the Tuscaloosa News. The Crimson Tide of Alabama just beat the University of Florida to win its 22nd SEC Championship!

ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!!

Friday Reflection

Looking across the Black Warrior River, nearly sunset, fall

The smoke is from Dreamland BBQ behind Wintzell's Seafood.

The colors were more vivid in real life, imagine that...here's an attempt to brighten it up. You can see the fall colors better, but it washes out the sky. Oh well...

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

from the main turkey at Tuscaloosa Daily Photo!

Fall at the Gazebo

Gazebo in one of the parks on River Road (Jack Warner Parkway)

Fall Downtown

Here's a drive by of University Blvd. in downtown Tuscaloosa. I thought the fall trees were pretty. I didn't realize I also caught the Amercian flag and the State of Alabama flag hanging from the balcony of the Italian restaurant.

Skywatch Friday

Cotton candy clouds at sunset in Tuscaloosa.
Happy Weekend Everyone.
Please visit Skywatch Friday!

Sunday