Last night, Nancy W and I went to the movies. It was more like afternoon, going at the 'cheap' time when old people go. Ha ha! That's us, I guess! She asked for the senior discount and it cost less for the matinee than senior tickets were later on. Works for me! She is 66 years old so actually qualifies!
We'd been at the pool much of the day and decided not to wait another minute to see the movie "The Hundred Foot Journey". We had heard nothing but good things about it and could not wait to see for ourselves. The trailers on TV looked good, reminding me of a cross between "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "Eat, Pray, Love". Nancy and I loved the movie, with me warning her that I cry at the movies, even during the previews! She got a chuckle out of that.
The gist of the movie, a feast for the eyes, is about an Indian family moving from India to France as refugees, and deciding to open a restaurant in this small town. The only thing was---the wreck of a place they found for their restaurant was 100 feet away from a One Star restaurant (that doesn't make sense to me either but....). The woman who ran the nice place obviously was upset with the new neighbors whose food reeked of curry and their music annoyed her, etc. The son was the cook and a wonderful one at that. It's a sweet story with a happy ending, I won't give it all away and be a spoiler.
The movie got out around 6:30 which would have been close to dinner time, but neither of us were hungry. I suggested we go to my house for some ice cream, and sent Justin a text message letting him know we were coming. He texted me back that we had no ice cream...He had purchased two half gallons within the week but somehow it got consumed. So, Nancy and I went to the Dairy Queen instead. It was a lovely evening to sit outside and watch the cars go by. The end of a perfect day!
Yesterday after Bible study I met with Brenda at Steak 'n Shake. I love our time together, though that hour flies by quickly. It was her turn to treat to the milk shakes, always handy with our coupons for BO/GO. I'm trying to lure her over to my pool, her granddaughters, too, of course, but since she doesn't drive, it's harder for her arrange. Her sudden onset vertigo keeps her from taking the chance, and I don't blame her. She is doing such a good job helping to raise her grands, she could use a break poolside!
