Good Friday was just that---quiet! For the most part, there was hardly any outside racket as the workmen were off for the day. The guys working above me did not, by comparison, make much noise either. You know it's bad when the noise outside annoys the workers upstairs! Two floors above the fray and they are bothered by it---interesting. We are partial to our own noise, I guess.
I had gotten myself up and showered, dressed for the day, which would normally begin with breakfast at The Club. Just as I was about to leave, Pat sent me text message saying she was not coming, wishing me a blessed Easter. Tina had told us last week they would not be there either so I opted to head to the store instead. Beating the rush, as it were.
Publix has the best bakery so I headed to Fleming Island to get the potato rolls and few other things needed for the feast. They had soda on sale so I stocked up on that, as well as getting some Arnold Palmer tea to serve as Mike S. is a tea drinker. While at Publix, I met my neighbor, Herve, who was also shopping for the weekend. He said he likes to shop earlier in the morning when the store is still quiet. Personally, I don't mind a busier store, but some do not.
When I got home, I managed to carry most of my bags upstairs, leaving the canned stuff for later. Connie offered to help me but I refused this time. She was going to try to wash the building since the guys weren't there, and she asked if she should hose my doors for me. I had told her I wanted Justin to clean them but knew it was fruitless to do so. Her efforts were also fruitless as the dust is thicker than a hosing would take care of. This job will require physically wiping the ironwork after the guys are long gone. But, I appreciate her efforts!
Since more dust would not be generated outside, I decided to get busy with the Pledge inside and tackled the dining room first. Love the smell of the lemony Pledge! As I was moving into the living room, still occupied by Justin's things, I got a text message on my phone. It was Lee, wondering if I was yet at breakfast. Nope, I told her I was at home. She wanted to meet for a 'last minute lunch' and I was so there!!! After I changed from jeans into dressier slacks, I cantered over there to meet Lee.
The dining room was not busy but we were not alone either. It was nice to catch up with her, having not seen each other face to face since our dinner with Linda J. The day was bright and sunshiny, with the river looking so pretty. A great view for our lunch. Lee's horoscope said to have dessert and even this unbeliever had a piece of dessert for the occasion!
On the way back from lunch, I stop to chat with Bob who was sunning himself at the pool. It was finally getting warm enough to do so, for him it was, anyway! I was still dressed in layers, of course. He asked about my mom, which is sweet of him. He is looking forward to pool days again, as are his grand kids. Oh my, me too!
