Gearing up for the weekend

This morning Linda and I joined my friend, Ollavan, for a late breakfast/early lunch at Metro Diner. She wanted to treat us because Linda had brought her some cheese curds at my request. O. just loves them so it's such a special treat for her that she chose to take us to eat. 

But first, Linda and I stopped in at Basketique Tea Room to do some shopping. I had a gift certificate (also from Ollavan) to spend and Linda needed a few things to take home with her. She is in love with the muffaletta which is served at the teas, as does Tommy. Pat had two jars on hand---one for Linda and one for Tommy!

Back to Metro---O. was already there but we were seated just as we arrived at the Diner. She had breakfast food but Linda and I chose from the lunch menu. We had excellent food and great conversation. One 'bad' thing about Metro is that people are always awaiting a table so one hates to sit around talking too long, which would be rude to those waiting. Still, we enjoyed our time together. I had another to-go box with me when we left.

Since it was such a lovely day (no rain yet!) we went out to the pool. Oh, it was great! My hopes are that this being the first day of our long weekend at the pool we will not be rained out. We paddled around as people came and yet, including Nancy M., Mark and Patty, and later, Burney came out. I was glad to see him again before he left for vacation. His family and he is going on an Alaska cruise, his first. I advised him to dress in layers, but he is tougher bird than am I. He is the last one out of the pool in the fall and the first one back in. Sometimes I think he can swim all winter long. Like I said, he is a tough bird from ND!!!

Linda sporting my white hat to provide extra shade. We are careful with her delicate skin.

While I can easily stay out there most of the afternoon, my friend cannot so we went upstairs and changed into our loungewear for the evening. Having no other plans for dinner, Linda and I ate leftovers.  After watching Jeopardy!, we watched some TV before heading off to bed. The rain and gloomy skies makes us groggy. Thanks to the more than regular rains, we've gotten plenty of movie and TV watching in. I discovered that "Last Man Standing" is being shown on the county music station so we've been enjoying episodes of that. Can't wait until the season resumes later this month---about the only show I watch 'fresh' as compared to rerun!!