Classmates

Several classmates from the class of 1963 had lunch at Simon'z in Angier Saturday following the funeral services of Leah Earp Avery who was also a classmate. There are now 40 classmates left of the 50 that were pictured in the yearbook. This year marks the 50th anniversary for our class and a big reunion is being planned for the spring.

Chicken Dish

I wanted to try something different for the chicken we eat four to five times a week. I found this recipe on the Internet an decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did. It was delicious.
Ingredients

1 tablespoon grated lemon rind $
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice $
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds) $
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
Tomatoes:$
2 cups grape tomatoes $
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind $
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice $
1 tablespoon capers
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation

1. Prepare grill.
2. To prepare chicken, combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken to bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes, turning the bag occasionally.
3. Remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place chicken on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 5 minutes on each side or until done.
4. Preheat oven to 425°.
5. To prepare tomatoes, combine tomatoes and 2 teaspoons oil in an 8-inch square baking dish; toss gently. Bake at 425° for 18 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Combine tomato mixture, parsley, and remaining ingredients, stirring gently. Serve with chicken.

This is what it looks like sitting on the Mangum's table. We had a bottle of Sangiovese which I thought paired well with the chicken. 

Annual Christmas Visit to the Farmers Market

The first order of business was lunch at the NC Seafood Resturant. It certainly is not fancy but the food is good and plentiful. I had the "small" lunch shrimp. There was enough to feed two on my plate

The fruit vendors are well stocked for the holiday season. The oranges and apples are at their best.

  

And if you wanted a "real" Christmas tree, there were many to chose from. 

Thanksgiving at the Murphy's

Everyone was at the Murphy's in Winston-Salem for Thanksgiving.

All the usual Thanksgiving fare.  

Organic turkey, cranberry sauce out of the can, dressing, gravy, pumpkin pie, and much, much more. 

It was all delicious!!!!

Left to right. Brendan Murphy, daughter Kristen Murphy, daughter Lindsay Powell, Matt Powell, Eamon Murphy, and Sean Murphy. 

Selma Train Station

I picked up my daughter Lindsay and her husband Matt at the Selma train station Thursday. The station was built in 1924. It was used for many years then sat vacant for another 30 years. At one time it was scheduled for demolition but the town of Selma saved it and it has been restored and is now used as a station again.

It is an interesting building and reminiscent of the days when train travel was the best way to travel.

Interior and office. 

The Carolinian arriving from NewYork. 

One of the exhibits inside. 

Interior view. 

Front of building. 

Cape Lookout Rock Jetty

There were lots of boats at the jetty Saturday. I saw some nice fish being caught but I didn't catch anything that I could keep. It certainly was a nice day for November and the ocean was beautiful.

Fishing in the Turning Basin at MHC

This what it looks like when the mullet are biting. We were catching Virginia mullet and lots of small Black Sea bass that we threw back.

Becky's Italy Group

They had their one year reunion at the Wolfpack Alumni building on Centennial Campus and at the faculty club.

Check out the entrance at the Faculty Club.

This is the group. They all came to the reunion. 

Dink

Class Reunion of the 1967 Bulldogs.

Becky's class reunion was Friday at David and Betty Gardener's house. The weather was nice and the food was good. Some of you will probably recognize people in the following pictures.