Cynthia, Joyce, Delsa, Holly and I leave for our annual Quilting Group Getaway early Thursday morn. We stop in West Branch for lunch and- lo and behold -run into Elvis at "Sandy's Place". The food was average, however, Elvis was a hit!
He had a special song for Cynthia and she appreciated it.
Near East Jordan, there is a beautiful barn that we pass. I love the stone and we had to stop and take pictures.
"Craigers" needs to paint this. He could do it justice.
Cynthia has a new camera and she was really busy doin' her thing all weekend. She looks pretty professional, doesn't she?
We pull into East Jordan and our neighbor are there welcoming us with open arms.
Frank was especially happy to see us. I was thinking that he is becoming well grounded, don't you?
I couldn't resist getting my picture taken with my buddies.
We are starting to look alike. That is what happens when you hang together.
We arrive at the cottage and Holly is almost ready to let her hair down.
After helping Delsa, Cynthia, and Joyce shop for new clothes (and, boy, did they look marvelous in them), we broke out doing the "Cherry Lover's Stomp", a favorite in Charlevoix.
We came home, had dinner, and proceeded into "Game Night". Delsa made sure that we followed the rules and had fun, too.
Really?! I can't begin to narrow it down to one line for this picture. You all can suggest one. Sometimes Holly can make things so much more interesting. I can't even remember what we were talking about, but I can assure you that it was extraordinarily funny.
The next day we went to the spa at Boyne Mountain. Delsa and I had massages, Joyce had a pedi, and Holly and Cynthia quilted and talked.
Before we left, we had to pose with the neighborhood bear. He was such a friendly guy.
Then it was up to Indian River for Drost's famously yummy chocolate...oh, yeah, and a quilt store, too.
REALLY good stuff.
It was kinda tough picking out which chocolates to buy, however, we persevered and came out with our arms loaded. The chocolate man loved us.
We came home that night and watched "Wait Until Dark". We all had seen it except Delsa, and the highlight of the night was watching her spring out of her seat when the bad guy jumps up to grab the poor blind woman.
On Saturday, we stopped at a cute place on Route 66 (can't remember the name of it) that had beautiful gardens, antiques, and fun stuff. I was trying to talk Delsa into buying a mirror and assuring her that we could squeeze it all in our already crowded car, when out of no where, this RAT, jumped out in front of my face. I screamed and scared the man who was helping us. Now I am not sure who did this... it was either Holly or Cynthia, but, I want to let them know that I will get them back!!!
In Charlevoix, Holly made her version of bifocals. (Not that any of us need bifocals)
This picture does not do justice at how ridiculous she really looked.
Sadly, it is time to leave. Joyce and Delsa managed to squish everything in the already crowded car.
Don't ya just love Joyce's new hat? Lookin' cute and perky...That's our Joycie.
It was a good....great time. We spent a lot of time thinking of nicknames for everyone. Some were already established..
Cynthia-"Cookie"(A name she has had since childhood),
Joyce-"Joycie" (it just really fits her if you know her)...it also goes with that new hat that she bought.
Me- "Martha" (just because everyone knows that I am not fond of that name and that I only allow my besties to call me that.
Delsa- DQ and Tish. Can't remember how the Tish got started. It has something to do with toilet paper, I think.
Holly- She was really hard to find the perfect name for...we tried several and she turned them all down. Here were her suggestions...Cleopatra (because she looks like her but the name is too long so we shortened it to Cleo and then tried Patra. Dolly was another suggestion. Close, but, not there. And Toosh. That was to go with Delsa and her Tish. Clearly, Holly, was not fond of that one. So, for now, she is Holly. I am going to continue working on this one. Any suggestions?
This is all for now...Just to make sure that you remember...Sarah leaves you again with this last word....
PEACE.
Thanks for sharing. It was such a fun week-end. Thank you for your generosity, Marti. And thanks to everyone for all of the laughs, (and goodies).
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