Happy Monday, everyone!
Musing back to Thursday, my Mas Verde dinner friends and I went to the Metro Diner again. They have great food, a good menu, and excellent service. Judy and Tim are traveling, so it was just Larry, Sharon, and me. I posted about that last Friday. I think it will be just us again this week, as well.
On Friday, I did some last-minute cleaning, getting ready for my guests. Most of you know that my BFF Elaine lived across the street from me when we were growing up. Her little sister, Peggy, is a couple of years older than my sisters. We still feel like family, and I claim Peggy as a sister. Peggy is married to Kirk, and they both retired recently. Several of you inquired last week, so I am explaining the relationship. They are here for Kirk's nephew's wedding in a town east of Lakeland. Kirk's sister, Susan, will be with them today when they come back here for a few more days before they head back to Ohio.
I ordered pizza to have when Peggy and Kirk arrived on Friday evening. They didn't need to head east until afternoon on Saturday, so we went downtown Saturday morning, to the Farmer's Market. We had lunch at The Garden Bistro.
The Downtown Farmer's Market was packed, as always.
We took a quick tour through Hollis Gardens. There were a couple of photo shoots going on. It looked like a bride and a couple of quinceañeras. All were beautiful!! We didn't intrude.
On the way back to my house, we stopped at the intersection where the Southside Cleaners sign is. It made us all giggle, and I got a photo!!
Yesterday was Sunday school and church. Dee came over with Princess for a few minutes. Princess got treats, and Dee (across the street neighbor) talked for a bit. I got my two loads of laundry done.
I expect my company back today sometime this afternoon. I want to take them to our new park, Bonnet Springs, which just won BEST CITY PARK in the United States!! What an honor!! They want to visit some friends over at Clearwater Beach one of the days. I will keep y'all posted on what we get into.
Thanks for your visit, and I wish you all a blessed week ahead!
Back row: Elaine, Terri, Judy
Front row: Randy and Peggy
It's so wonderful that you have such close and dear friends still from your childhood, and that they can come and visit you way down here in the south! What a blessing to have an "open house" to share with those you love and care about! Oh, I just heard about that horrible crash of the Clearwater Ferry that goes to Clearwater Beach. I'm glad your friends weren't there yet! Praying for all those who were involved. I love your friend's dress in the picture above. It seems like I had one very similar to that when I was a little girl! Those were the days when we all had to wear dresses to school, and look how nice you all looked!! Times sure have changed...and not for the better! Have a lovely visit with your friends.
ReplyDeleteYou've definitely had company coming and going, which I love. I relate a little too well to that sign lol. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you have so many friends visiting. It sounds like you all have so much fun being together and doing fun things. I hope you will all have a good week together and am looking forward to reading about it. Love that sign! lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful weekend you had. I know your guests have enjoyed this time with you.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to share photos of that park, what an honor!
You planned a perfect weekend! Glad you enjoyed the visit! Looking forward to the park pics, too!
ReplyDeleteSuch a special weekend for all of you, Terri. Thanks for sharing the good times and photos with us on a Monday. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to have friends in town! Sounds like a great weekend! The Southside sign is too funny! That gave me a good laugh while I am sitting here waiting in the pediatric dentist office haha. Hope you have a great week this week! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI had to look up "quinceañeras," and learned it's a Spanish celebration of a girl's 15th birthday. Enjoyed the quote from Southside Cleaners. We can always depend on them to give us a smile or some pithy wisdom (or both!!).
ReplyDeletePS Your mention of Southside Cleaners reminded me that I need to do a load of laundry today! So I sent off that last comment and got the load started. Thanks!! (LOL)
ReplyDeleteYours sounds like a perfect weekend, Terri! Love the "then and now" photographs; indeed, it's a blessing to spend time with friends of generous years. (Note, I didn't say 'old'!)
ReplyDeleteThat sign made me giggle!
Those pink roses are stunning. Every photo you take - seem so clear. Florida looks really nice to me.
ReplyDeleteLIfe long friends are so special. I hope y'all have a wonderful time this week!
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