Time Out For Old Friends...

l-r: me, Handsome, Richard, Susan and Dennis

 Yesterday morning, we had breakfast with dear Wisconsin friends who

came to Florida for a little vacation. Handsome and I met up with our

friends, Richard, Dennis and his wife, Susan. We had a great time

retelling stories of three ol' jazzers making great music together.

Richard moved here about ten years ago and you've met him in past

posts. He and Handsome have been friends since fourth grade. Dennis

lived in the same neighborhood, went to the same schools and also

grew up with Richard and my husband. Susan shares the same history. 

Dennis is an expert accordian player and accomplished piano player.

Richard plays vibes, bass violin and piano. Of course, Handsome is the

drummer. Their jazz ensembles usually put Dennis at the piano, Richard 

on vibes, Handsome on the drum kit and a friend named, Lee (whose

 passing left a great void) on bass. They played a lot of gigs over the years.

These childhood friends of my husband's quickly became mine, too. I've
always enjoyed hearing their old stories, and we all add new tales to the
collection from our Florida and Wisconsin musical and life adventures.

l-r: Handsome, me, Dennis and Susan

 Richard couldn't join us earlier in the week when they first arrived

 in town, so we had to carry on without him...and carry on, we did!

We're already planning our future gathering - next time on their turf.

In the meantime, we can look back on these pictures and think of

how old friendships span time and distance...and never end.