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'The HOOD' is the neighborhood where we live. We got our name in May of 2008 from the pastor of a local church. WHY did he come up with that you ask.....well, a friend in our neighborhood was tragicically hurt and subsequently died in a work accident. Every time the pastor would visit he would ask who people were. Almost everytime I would end my reply with, '.....another neighbor'. After many such conversations he looked at me and asked, "What are you guys, The HOOD?". It stuck. He began to call 'us' that, even during the service for our dear friend Larry. We have all embraced being part of "The Hood". We all cherish and adore each Hood member. And, we all know that we owe our bond to Larry....who we love and miss painfully!

Larry Bailey

Larry Bailey
It seems so long ago yet just a short time since we were robbed of such a wonderful Simple Man. We love and miss ya 'neighbor'. See you on the other side!

Momma Bethey loves her Blayno!!

Momma Bethey loves her Blayno!!
BLAYNO!!!-can you hear me saying it with that commanding deep gutteral sound?! Love ya Blayno!!

A "29th" Birthday Surprise!

A "29th" Birthday Surprise!
A gift-PATRON!!!!

AWWWWWWWWW!!

AWWWWWWWWW!!
I love this picture so much! It really captures alot of love!

Jimmy and Bethey

Jimmy and Bethey
Show us some more Bethey! Cuz' ya know.........

Thursday, December 11, 2008

LEGS

"We got legs......and we know how to eat 'em!". LOL! ;) So, the Hood frequents the big town of Hurley about once a month. this particular trip included 16 of us with some guests! Jimmy brought along some very nice people from his work, Mark and Diane. We enjoyed their company and hope we didn't scare them away from hangning with The Hood as we can be a bit overbearing....I know, hard to imagine! Mom and Pop Caenepeel also joined us for the food and fun! I laughed especially hard at Mr. Caenepeel and his antics about the crablegs. I am so glad they joined us for some food and LAUGHTER! Bethey, you are so lucky to have such great folks! And, thanks for sharing them with me! HOWEVER, the biggest roar of the evening came at the expense of Dionne! There we were, having an in depth discussion when out of NO WHERE Dionne's butter bowl jumped off her plate and spilled all over her! I mean EVERYWHERE people! The whole table went silent-only for a sec-then errupted in laughter. Her dear hubby helped her out by drawing everyones attention in the place to it! Dionne was such a trooper about the whole thing by laughing with us and then grabbing a crableg for a goofy picture. I don't know about those folks in Hurley but Iimagine they think we are crazy city-folk invadin' their nice restrent! I so enjoy these times of sharing with such good friends. Making new ones, inviting family along to share....just existing in this crazy old world! Who knew when we moved to SPARTA that we would find such wonderful relationships! I have to crack up everytime we all land in Hurley! We walk in the door and people stare at us with that bewildered look like, "Why didn't I think of having our family reunion here! Gonna tell momma as soon as I get home!". And, the pie............OMG!!! I mean they have every pie known to man there! Stan and Regina cheated especially bad this particular trip as they went straight to the pie bar and told the waitress like before we even got our drinks what pie they wanted! CHEATERS!! All in all, the Friday night escapade to Hurley was wonderful....once again!

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New Year's Eve!

New Year's Eve!
Cynthia and Karlee bring in the nEw Year with a smile!

RESERVED

RESERVED
See that sign on the table, RESERVED! By golly the freakin Hood went to Hurley folks....and had to have a reservation! Can you believe that! We travel in packs and even have to have a reservation to in HURLEY!!!

Momma and Daddy Caenepeel

Momma and Daddy Caenepeel
We hauled mom and pop Caenepeel down to Hurley with us to eat some legs. I don't know if they will want to hang with all of us again after the mess we left! We enjoyed their company though. Top shelf folks right there!

Friends

Friends
Jimmy brought along some friends from work to eat legs with us! They were very nice people, I hope we didn't scare them too much! ;)

The Hood goes to Hurley for LEGS

The Hood goes to Hurley for LEGS
The hood frequently travels over the hills and thru the woods to Hurley to founder on CRABLEGS! Now, check out this stack of empty plates and glasses! Those people tremble when they see us pull up! More interesting, check out those two to-go boxes in the background there. No, they don't allow you to take to-go off the buffet! Those boxes are full of yummy pies! MOST INTERESTING, check out that tat on that bobby! LOL!! I love you Bethey! Because you know..............

ELVIS!!!

ELVIS!!!
And who thought Elvis was dead? Elvis made an appearance at the party in his not quite big enough WHITE jumpsuit! Yeah, it was hysterical! Those of you who could not attend......you really missed out! ;)

Mango-Girl

Mango-Girl
Here is our very own Mango-Cindy! She even had a salted rim!

One Night STAN-d

One Night STAN-d
Stan came to the Hood-O-Ween as the most hysterical thing I have ever seen. Anyone wanting a one night stand better look him up cuz he can hook you up! We laughed until we cried at the hose hanging out of his drawers, and the beer can on his stand! Way to go STANLEY!!!

Roller Coaster

Roller Coaster
Justin and Keli rode this crazy and wild coaster all the way around this enormous hotel. It was awesome! Quite a thrill!!

Tired TOURISTS!

Tired TOURISTS!
We saw some pretty scary things on the bus! Like the crack head strung out on something that KELI had to sit by! All she could think was, "I KNEW I should have brought my piece!"

Venetian

Venetian
Keli took this outside The Ventian. This place was amazing!! The architecture was awesome! Inside was even more stunning! If you haven't been there....BOOK NOW!!

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage
Before going t=into Th Ventian we ran into our friend, Nick. He was nice enough to chat with us for a bit and pose for a picture. Nice guy but really quiet!