People often ask Linda what goes on down here when she visits me. The same questions are asked of me when I am in WI but I at least have my people up there to hang out with besides Linda. She gets stuck with mostly me when she is here, poor thing. One thing we do is cry very nicely together! In racking my memory, I can't remember who said it recently that we are either laughing or crying. We do a good share of talking, too, which usually triggers one or the other response from us.
This morning Linda and I went to Bible study at church. Before she came for her visit, I had gone to Winn Dixie to get some supplies for her as she eats breakfast and I normally do not. Well, when we got to Bible study, we were faced with a tray with some leftover baked goods from the previous days' Fellowship Sunday treats. Judy C. had made a couple different type of bars, of which I had two. Almond something or other---so very good! I can eat breakfast when I have to!
The class was interesting as we continued our discussion about church fellowship. Many folks have questions which start with the words, "Well, what about....?" as things are often case by case. Hopefully by the end of the study folks will be able to see things more clearly---some perhaps for the first time, and others, again.
We went to lunch at Longhorn, as usual, and had a very nice meal and time together. There were 7 of us, including Linda. Some of the ladies were upset when they got their bills for the food, since they usually don't pay extra for the soda when ordering from the kids' menu. The assistant manager came over and said it is not policy to give free soda to those over age 11, but took it off that day only. Guess the days of free soda are over. I wonder if that will change our Monday plans...I wonder if I can adjust??
We had to stop at Beall's to make some returns and exchanges (I failed to mention our shopping excursion on Saturday!!! We went up and down the aisles just throwing stuff into our carts!!). I, at last, have a new swimsuit at the end of the season. And, then, to the pool!
But, it was too cold to enjoy the pool very long. I called my mom while we sat out there, asking the question of "What are the poor people doing today?". That is something Linda and I like to ask each other when we are doing something fun or interesting. Today, Mom was enjoying some unseasonably warm weather which was good. She had gotten some wonderful peaches at the farmers' market and dropped them some off for my auntie, too. Glad they getting some good weather at last. It was warmer there than here, I think!
For dinner, Justin, Linda, and I went to Koko's. We were treated royally, again. We had a new chef and he told us how the boss man told him he had to "take good care of her", so made sure we were happy. I had ordered extra onion and he did that for me. Huong had come out to our table to greet us when we first sat down and then went back to the kitchen to prepare food. I just love him, and this new chef too. Lots of leftovers came home with us, as Linda's shrimp came out a bit late in the meal, an oversight by whomever set up the cart. I'd be happy with the soup and the rice, and skip the meat but that's not the way the meal comes.
This is Debbie holding a piece of glass we found at Great Hang Ups last Saturday. Julia brought it over to try it on for size, on Friday morning. The colors are gorgeous and perfect for her rooms. The fused glass was made by Helen, who is Julia's sister. All in the family!
As we walked to our car, we heard our names being called, and there was Julia summoning us into the shop. Linda had not seen Dee this visit and now was her chance! We had a nice after-hours chat, with Julia sending home some artwork for me to show Debbie and Dick (my neighbors) for their living room. She is going to give them a very good price on it, if they like it. Other people close up bars, but we close up art galleries!!!
