Faye and I drove to Mary's on Friday to spend a few days with her while her hubby was away and Mary had an itinerary all set for us, things she knew we'd enjoy.
This was the first time I'd get to see the addition she'd put on her house and it is beautiful. There's a huge picture window in the new livingroom that looks out onto the back property where you can see the horses. Only one horse was there, though, because Don had taken the other one with him on his trip. I remember seeing how nice but unkept the property was when they first bought it but they've cleaned it all up, built the addition, feed stall, and fencing for the horses. Mary has flower planters all over the huge deck, too, so they've turned the beginning of a dream into a reality in just 1 1/2 years.
Faye and I had lunch before we got to Mary's so we all just headed into town to do some shopping and then had dinner at a nice little restaurant. They ordered pizza and I ordered fish and chips but never asked the price...after all, how much could fish and chips cost, right? Well, they cost $18.99 and I nearly fainted. This was not some classy, rich joint but just a neat little establishment that I will never, ever order anything again from without asking the price first. It really was the best fish and chips I'd ever tasted so it's a good thing I could enjoy them before finding out what the damn things cost.
In the evening we drank gin and tonic and played Rummicubes. We laughed ourselves silly, old and true friends with not a care in the world it would seem. It's always that way when we get together and I know how lucky I am to have these 2 for friends.
Saturday was a little warmer than the frigid day before but the weather wasn't too important because we were going to the casino. Faye and I had few chores but Mary had to feed the horse and her new cat, Cleo, a foundling who'd been abandoned in farm country and had come crying to her house for food. Cleo is a beautiful, furry white cat with a black tail and what looks like a black thong that travels from her tail down and under her legs. She's got a few black spots elsewhere, too. She's very passive unless she wants to be fed or let out and then she meows loudly until someone gives her what she wants. It's cute to see her racing around outside, free and easy chasing whatever catches her eye...she often stays out all night and brings dead mice to the door as an apologetic offering for her sins.
At the casino...Mary won, Faye won, I lost. End of story.
Then we had another evening to match the one before...funny how much more I drink when I'm with these two ladies.
Sunday was a morning for lounging around and eating a leisurely, light breakfast. In the afternoon we drove up to a local nursery where Mary had purchased the most beautiful Martha Washington geraniums. Faye and I each bought 2 and neither of us know where we'll find a spot to plant them. No matter, they're gorgeous!! I get to take them down to Florida in the fall, too, so I'm very happy to have them.
We then went to a wine tasting at a local winery before having an early dinner at a nice little Chinese restaurant near where Mary lives. We dropped her off at her house about 4 P.M. and heading back home (2 1/2 hour drive for me). I was thrilled to see that Nick and Matt had powerwashed the deck and patio and put mulch in the side garden for me. I love my boys!
It was a full and merry 3 days with two good friends but I'm happy to be back home in my own house. There's no place like home, is there?
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