One week behind us (speaking of my company) and only one to go. I told them they need to stay longer next time. We have had some fun and have more ahead but some things have been left off the list because there isn't enough time.
I already mentioned that we went to Ford's Garage on Thursday, with the group from Mas Verde. I forgot to post a couple of pictures I took. This is Elaine and Jim and Jill and Murray.
On Friday, I puppy-sat Bella while Elaine and Jim went north to have dinner with friends of theirs who are snow-birding in the Villages. They had a nice time and will be spending a day at the beach with those same friends on Tuesday.
We got up early on Saturday so Jim could take Bella to doggy camp for an overnight, allowing us to go up to Ocala for the day to visit the World Equestrian Center. The highlight of the day was meeting up with Barb (Sweet Tea & Sandals) and Gary. We met them in the hotel's lobby and then walked through the lobby and the toy store before having lunch at a Mexican restaurant on the property. Gary is such a nice man and he and Barb are adorable together!! We talked and talked, walked around a bit and we got to see that beautiful T-Bird in person!
Stuffed animals in the toy store!
On the way home, we went to Fancy Farms for some strawberries. I got home and made some crumb cake so we could have strawberries after we ate our pizza. Yum!
Sunday school and church yesterday. We went out for BBQ at Sonny's for our dinner. Watched a movie, did some streaming, and had more strawberries on crumb cake with milk and whipped cream before going to bed.
More about this coming week later. Oh... Cheryl (Sunlit Pathways) is in Florida and she and Pat may find time to stop by for a visit! I am so enjoying this time with Elaine and Jim (and Bella)!!
So happy to know you were able to meet up with Barbara and Gary, Terri! Loved the photos you shared here of such an eventful weekend. Hope you have a fabulous week!
ReplyDeleteYou had a fun packed weekend! And the weather was gorgeous too! Glad you got to meet with friends and see so much! Enjoy your week! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteFab weekend, Terri! What a shame Elaine and Jim aren't staying longer. Now I'm wondering who -- if anyone -- actually buys any of those stuffed animals.
ReplyDeletePS - My friend Debbie and another former co-worker toured The Villages last month. It all sounds fabulous.
Wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteTerri, Gary and I thoroughly enjoyed getting to meet and visit with you, Elaine, and Jim. We had perfect weather, too!
ReplyDeleteTerri it sounds like a perfectly wonderful week. I enjoyed all the pictures too. I had some strawberries last night that were pretty good, but I bet not as good as what you're getting there. It'll be later this year before we have fresh ones here. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you have had such a great time with Elaine and Jim, and that you got to join up with Barbara and Gary (Heartthrob!), and "the car" (t-bird). What fun! They certainly do make a very cute couple. Amazing how God works. I hope Elaine and Jim enjoy their visit to "The Villages". I hope they are prepared for the traffic. It's a very busy place. Way too busy for me, but some people like all that activity and crowds. I guess you can tell I'm a country gal and like the peacefulness of the country. But I am sure they will enjoy visiting with their friends there and will see some fun stuff!! Those fresh strawberries sound so good. We did have some last week, and now I'm wanting more. So yummy this time of year when we know they are really fresh! Well, enjoy the rest of your visit with your friends. I didn't realize it would be so short, but I know you are thankful for whatever time you can have together. Such a blessing!! It's a beautiful day today...hope the rest of the week will be too. Bye for now.
ReplyDeleteJim and Elaine aren't going to The Villages. They are meeting their friends at a Gulf Beach. There will still be traffic though.
DeleteGrinning!!!! I was so hoping Heartthrob had a name and was looking forward to meeting him and asking him, LOL.---AND Terri, you look MARVELOUS! Oh, and Dave said, "Sonny's is still open? WOWOWOWOWOWOOW." Grinning and now you know where he will be--LOLOL. SOON my friend, SOON--I will have more news on Wed. keep your fingers crossed, grin.
ReplyDeletep.s. finding an affordable place to live, is turning in a bit of a nightmare, grin...its ok. smiles
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day! I was just visiting Barb and was so happy to see that you guys got to meet Barb and Gary - and even see that famous T-bird!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your photos. The cars look so cool!
ReplyDeleteBlessings. xx
Our Granddaughter would LOVE to visit the equestrian center, she LOVES horses. So glad you and Barb got to meet up and you met Gary. They truly are a cute couple. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you and Barb got together and strawberry season is here. Nothing better than fresh Florida fruit.
ReplyDeleteTerri: It looks like you had a fabulous time, what fun to have friends that share the same likes you do.
ReplyDeleteThe jungle photo is adorable, I am in love with the elephant.
Wow that is an expensive horse.
Have a great day.
Catherine
So fun to see you and Barb and Gary!! Time with friends is the best time.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteCute pictures too
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