The Whorton Presidentials

2008-11-06T07:52:00.000-08:00

Obituary Frank Baylus Whorton(May 3, 1925 - October 12, 2008) FRANK BAYLUS WHORTON, SR. went to be with Jesus on the Lord’s Day, Sunday, October 12, 2008. He was born in Rappahannock County, Virginia on May 3, 1925. He was the 7th of 13 children of Henry Taylor and Lillie Margaret Cloud Whorton. Baylus is survived by his loving wife of 57

Pictures from Daddy's Funeral

2008-11-05T20:41:00.000-08:00

The sunset on October 18, 2008, evening of Daddy's Funeral.Daddy was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was given a Military Honors Burial.In the Navy, during the war, the custom was to bury them at sea at sunset. TAPSTwo Honor Guards watch over Daddy during the service.Daddy is being carried by his grandchildren: Nathan Rawlings,

Daddy has gone home.....

2008-11-05T19:43:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since I was on blogging and much has happen.On October 12, 2008 at 2:25AM my Daddy peacefully closed his eyes and went to be with Jesus.I will miss him more than words can ever express but I know he is in a better place and he is no longer in pain.Now we are left with our memories and the fun times we spent with him. His humor and his hilarious writings in his diary. Even more

She Sleeps!

2008-02-12T20:12:00.000-08:00

If I had known she'd be content to sleep in my slipper I could have saved a lot of money and not bought a crate and play pen for her!She is so spoiled she has to be fed from a spoon and BABY FOOD no dog food for her! Of course that is polished off with warmed milk!Geesh!We had a Pom many years ago and I have come to the conclusion, either the Pom was extremely stupid or this dog is a genius! In

We have a new Baby in the house!

2008-02-06T17:10:00.001-08:00

We welcomed Miss Scarlett O'Hara Watts into our family on Monday, Feb.4.As the neighbor lady used to say back home, "the bottom rail has risen to the top"! Vickie has agreed to let an ANIMAL in the house! Yes, a real one that pees and poops....Scarlett is a birthday gift for Brieanna's 15th birthday.At first, we thought we were buying a Yorkshire Terrior puppy but now I am not too sure. She oinks

2008-02-06T16:54:00.000-08:00

I thought about the funniest thing the other day....just had to share. I have discovered the very best life crutch and or excuse!I read the joke about the guy in the flood who kept praying for God to rescue him and he kept refusing help as it came along, until he ended up in heaven with God whereupon he was admonished, not only did he TRY to rescue him but he tried many times with no

Raise the Bar or Pass the Bar?

2008-02-06T11:02:00.000-08:00

Raising the Bar or Just Pass the BarI find myself some days in the position of having to give wanted AND unwanted advice to a TEENAGER! So many times the explanations about life can be so difficult and make no sense whatsoever.However, I discovered the concept that so many think will work of sharing/caring/giving is 50/50.

Love On, Love Off, Love On, Love Off

2008-02-06T10:45:00.000-08:00

Do you feel like clapping your hands while reading that title? Oh to be young and think that your world is coming to an end as you know it because some pimple faced, frizzy headed boy breaks up with you!I am so happy to be getting gray around the edges...so to speak...and not having to deal with being a teenager again!Brieanna had been dating a guy who, at first, seemed like a really nice guy (

Almost Out of the Woods

2008-02-06T10:35:00.001-08:00

In case you have been keeping up with this blog....I am sure you've noticed that it's been several weeks since the last post from me. So to catch you up to date....pardon me while I sneeze...cough and blow....Yep...you guessed it...I've been nursing the sick and THEN I got sick! Brieanna is just beginning to make some recovery from her case of mono and Riley is just yesterday back to work after

SCRABBLE ~ Can you find the answers first?

2008-01-15T09:55:00.000-08:00

Can You Find The KID??

2008-01-14T11:07:00.001-08:00

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Battle Mountain in Rappahannock, Virginia

2008-01-11T18:41:00.000-08:00

I couldn't resist snapping a picture this morning as I crossed over Battle Mountain. I wondered if Dad ever played, "the fox and hound" over this mountain on a foggy morning like this one.This is worth framing!

Frank & Judy have 'Critter's' and Very Low Moon!

2008-01-09T21:24:00.000-08:00

Judy sent this pic along with some others of deer in their back yard at night. I couldn't enjoy the great rack for being concerned that about the low hanging moon in the background!! I always thought the farm was almost to the end of the earth...and now I am thinking it's at least on the edge!!

Linda's Annual Holiday Party Recap!

2008-01-09T20:01:00.000-08:00

Read about Dad's memory of Christmas while serving in World War II(Just to clarify, "holiday" was not used instead of Christmas to be politically correct, it was because the party is always after Christmas but before New Years. And yes, we had a MERRY CHRISTMAS!)Linda is still learning the ropes for bloggin and she ask that I post this for her....This year at our annual family holiday gathering

Interesting True, Yet Stupid Info

2008-01-08T15:35:00.000-08:00

It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year's supply of footballs. ~Where's the protestors?

Presidential trivia: stranger than fiction; unusual facts about our presidents

2008-01-08T14:29:00.000-08:00

Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893)Benjamin Harrison was the first president to have electric lights in the White House. However, he was afraid to turn them on for fear of being shocked. He even refused to push electric bells and buzzers. Harrison did not enjoy his one term in office. During his administration the economy was bad; the Johnstown Flood killed 2,400 people; and the massacre of Indians

I see skies of blue....and it would have been Elvis Presley's Birthday

2008-01-08T14:08:00.000-08:00

Wow! Today has been beautiful outside. I went with Dad & Mom to Veteran's Hospital for his check up. I guess all is fine as they sprung him out pretty fast.It's hard to believe, but on the way home I looked at the temperature and it was 72 degrees in January!Mom reminded me it was Uncle Johnny's birthday. Just as a passing thought I realized it is Elvis Presley's birthday too. I am experimenting

Signs of Spring

2008-01-07T15:23:00.000-08:00

I started the long task of raking out the last of the leaves from everywhere! Raking the flower beds and GUESS WHAT....I saw the new growth of tulips.If you know anyone planning a wedding/reception and needs an affordable place for their reception keep me and Casanova Groves in mind! We have several nice places for the set up with plenty of parking. I will simply provide the location, catering,

Hillary Clinton for President.....she whines too much!

2008-01-07T14:55:00.000-08:00

News front page.......Hillary Clinton Chokes Up on Eve of Big VoteShe's No Longer Front-Runner....OK, on my soap box! This is the second time in the last few months that Hillary has shown why a woman should NOT be President! During one of the debates when the heat was on she threw a tantrum and said the others were "picking on her"!! COME ON!! Now she is crying because she is behind in the

Morgan's New Camera

2008-01-02T22:13:00.000-08:00

Make a free ecard - it's easy!

Smokey Winstead and Bull Run Grass

2008-01-02T21:17:00.000-08:00

The Sounds of BluegrassTraditional, Contemporary & Gospel Bluegrass Smokey and his band play a wide variety of classic Bluegrass to foot stomping fun songs. Good entertainment for the entire family.You'll be entertained with a classic such as "Cripple Creek" and tickle your funny bone with, "I met my Baby in the Porta-John Line".Smokey is married to a "Whorton Girl", Linda. Their son, Carson

Birthdays

2008-01-02T20:18:00.000-08:00

Linda 2/12 Jim 3/ (a.k.a. Smokey)Jackie 6/15 Marke 4/27Frank 12/07 Judy 3/Vickie 9/23 Riley 9/02Papa 5/03Nanny 5/17I never get Jim & Judy's correct! Somebody help me!Grandchildren:Carson 1/21Heather 5/14 ;Missy 3/23 ;Bubba 5/16Jessica 3/17 ( St.Patrick Day Baby!) ;Nathan 12/19Great-Grandchildren: Someone please post with b-dates.

Where has the Army taken Bubba today?

2008-01-02T20:15:00.000-08:00

It was great to see Bubba for the Holidays! I hope this will be a way we can all stay in touch with him.Does Bubba have an email, if so please forward this site to him so he can post back to us.Thanks!To Bubba, we are praying for you & hurry home!! Love ya! A.Vic & U.Riley.OK, so far no one has update Bubba's whereabouts or what he is up to these days. Maybe it's hush-hush...so here is a look

Scrap Booking Ideas

2008-01-02T20:08:00.000-08:00

I am so excited about the scrap booking software that I used for the christmas books I made for my kids. If anyone wants to borrow my disc, you are welcome to it.I just saw a show today about a medium that will make your fabric do whatever so that you can run it thru your PRINTER to make quilt squares, etc! The demo was showing how basically you'd create your quilt square on the PC just like I

Your Favorite Recipe

2008-01-02T20:04:00.001-08:00

This one sounds good! I snagged if off of Heather's family website!Title: Banana Split PieDescription:This really tastes just like a Banana Split. This light dessert is perfect anytime of year.Ingredients:2 Bananas Sliced1 Prepared Graham Cracker Pie Shell8 oz. pkg. Cream Cheese (softened)1 1/2 C. Powdered Sugar1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla1 C. Crushed Pineapple (drained)1 8 oz Container Whipped Topping1/2

Holidays over at Casanova, Happy New Year!

2008-01-02T16:05:00.001-08:00

Latest from Casanova...ever noticed how Christmas wrapping paper is a lot like Easter grass? Just when you think it is all in the trash, another piece comes floating out of no where. If only we could figure out how to make money do that too!The Holidays was the same as usual...somewhat reminds me of the George Jones song..."Well The Race Is On"....We finally breathe a sigh of relief once the New

Welcome to Whorton Presidentials

2008-01-02T14:46:00.000-08:00

Welcome!I hope this will become a great way to keep everyone posted of current events, thoughts and plain ole gossip! :)Please forward this blog addy to anyone in the family or friends that you think will enjoy keeping in the loop.Creator of Blog: Vickie "Whorton" Watts