Unbelievable friends

I went on a spectacular vacation with my longest, dearest friends. We stayed here.

We ate out lots.

We enjoyed moments together.

We enjoyed moments of solitude.

And watched the most majestic pelicans glide by.

I can hardly express the sheer joy of spending four days with dear friends, having a collection of compadres to play with all the time, and having no more pressing plans than to stroll on the beach or take a nap. Joy.

Hobbled

I thought I was hobbled. I had to wear this shoe for four weeks.

I had a follow up appointment with the MD today. Now I really am hobbled.

Just to add insult to injury, by a special alignment of the planets, I had Robert's truck for the day (a rare treat that happens about annually) and had plans for a splurge excursion to Trader Joe's. Let's just say that errands are not nearly as much fun in 90 degree heat while struggling to get a bootie off/on in order to drive/walk.

I may have to set up a special fund to have the house repainted after I whack the bootie against every flat surface.

Happy summer!

New project

I'm jumping ahead chronologically to tell you about my newly started project - a linen sweater. The enablers at the Yarn Lounge helped me through (and continue to) my indecisiveness. I committed to a yarn and color - Crabapple Blossom - how fun is that!:

Look at that sheen!

And a pattern:

I get (read: have) to select the edging, button band, style, sleeve length. It's a big job. I've been swatching, measuring, and have started both the body and a sleeve. See how indecisive?

Hopefully it will be lovely. In any case, it will be well worn.

The journey to Texas

Oh, way back in April, we embarked on a driving trip to Texas. A little nervous about that much time in the truck together.

We stopped at the Loveless Cafe just outside of Nashville for a late lunch. A delightful oasis on the highway desert.

Yum.

The next stop was Texarkana.

Just in case you forget where you are.

The state line between Texas and Arkansas runs down of the center of the street in town. True story. The businesses on one side are in Arkansas; the other side, Texas.

Here's a church across the street from the courthouse.

A nice local politician on his way back from lunch offered to take our photo. He just had that way about him.

Gotta go!