Well folks...

It's Tuesday evening and I'm watching it rain. A lot has happened since my last blog, and I'm sorry I haven't written sooner. (AJ - The nerve Josh...I update my blog at least every other day ;o) So, let's get down to business!

The biggest news is that I have my official date for leaving Talladega FPC. This is when I will go to the half-way house, not home, but at least I'm outta here. So, July 15th is the big day! I can not explain how excited I am about leaving this place (AJ - I told someone at work today that I'm so excited about standing outside with you and breathing in the air together!). I have 33 days of hwh time but I shouldn't be there more than 2-3 weeks. I'm hoping for home confinement for those 33 days but I'll take anything to be out of here. As of right now I have 49 days and a wake-up, by the time you are reading this it will be much less. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone, but most importantly spending time with Amanda (AJ - Good answer, good answer!)

So, since my last blog there has been some craziness going on here. The warden took the weight pile from us and we lost visits for Memorial Day weekend. The reason is b/c a lot of contraband (tobacco, Hydroxicut, creatine, gin, etc) was found. So, b/c of the actions of a few morons, the whole camp is suffering. This is the longest I have gone without seeing Amanda and it has been really tough (AJ - tell me about it!). I took for granted seeing each other every weekend. I don't want to miss another day. I refuse to be apart from her when I do finally get home (AJ - awwww...) This past weekend was so boring with nothing to do. We did have a softball tournament, but a fight broke out int he first game between two guys (one from my team) and the Rec yard was closed Saturday. things cooled off and were back to normal Sunday so that kinda helped the weekend. I read two books and got too much sun.

The regular softball season is going alright. I did hurt my thumb pretty bad in a game (I'm ok now) and my workout partner tore the ligaments behind his knee (he's still hurting). We don't play again until Saturday and we've got to replace two players (one whose hurt, previously mentioned, and another that was in the fight). I'm still enjoying playing and it does pass the time. With the weather getting warmer, it's become a good workout.

A few things before I go...
1) I want to comment on Chad's blog where he is answering questions..."Chad, I agree with you on almost all of Bama's games. I see a 9-3 season heading our way. We're beating Tennessee and Auburn, though (AJ - Tennessee maybe, but Auburn? Must have been another Josh write-o) I know how you feel about the Auburn game since you're married to Teale, b/c as long as Amanda keeps up this charade that she's an Auburn fan, I'm in the same boat.

2) I need to apologize to the lady's that were at Teale's for GNO the other night. I hope didn't interrupt the movie by calling my wife (AJ - You didn't). Just needed to make sure she got there safely. It was good talking to Teale (please think about what I said, it's only 11 days :o)

3) Someone please tell me what Amanda is doing to my office for me. I really want to know! (AJ - Sorry baby, but no one knows yet!)

4) I'm glad Stentsen is home! Not as glad as Erin is, I'm sure, but I do know how glad he is to be back with friends and family. I'm happy you're safe and cant' wait to meet you guys!

5) And finally, I'm going to steal a page from Chad...I need questions. Anything you want to ask. If you know me, come up with something; if you don't know me, there's plenty to ask! I'll answer your questions as soon as I get them. I need to fill blog space and this is a good way to get to know me better.

Take care and God Bless You!

Josh W. Jones

***Side Note from Amanda - FYI, I received this post at 4:30 and it is now 5:09 thank you very much ;o)