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| Front Row (l-r) John, Brad, Deb N., Bruce, Julie and Dave. Back Row: Mary, Al, Dan, Donna, Deb B., and Cal |
Last night was our monthly classmate dinner. One more attended - a good friend, Paula came from Georgia to visit her mom. She didn't stay to eat with us (or to get in our monthly group photograph), but we did have a chance to visit before she had to leave. She's planning to be back in a couple months and we'll try to plan dinner around her dates so she can join us next time.
As we were chatting, she asked how long we'd been doing this. She was under the impression that we all still got together to plan the next reunion, and that we were having business meetings. We explained that after our reunion we missed our monthly gatherings, so we started a once a month dinner date. She asked how long we'd been doing this, and one of the guys said, "Over a year now." I was surprised. I hadn't thought about it, but he was right. Time flies when you're having fun, and apparently it flies faster when you get to be our ages. We must all be enjoying it though, because we scheduled next month's before we hugged and parted ways.
Oh, and one of our classmates celebrated his Birthday in Florida yesterday, so he'd sent a message to one of the gals asking if we could Facetime him when we all got to the restaurant. She got him on the phone, handed it around, and each of us wished him a Happy Birthday. I actually think we just may have made his day. Fun stuff.
I'm going to stay indoors today - except to let the girls out when they need to. I'm just going to sit and stitch or make another wee spool animal as I'll have a long day tomorrow. I'll tell you about that later. I also have to make some dog treats because somebody has a Birthday here on Saturday. You'll have to wait until then to find out who. hee hee
Looks like a fun time.
ReplyDeleteGlad you all can still get together.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteIt was hard to go out into the cold. But always worth it when I can enjoy time with friends.
xoxo
Donna
Such fun to facetime with a friend so he can be part of your dinner. Glad that you're still getting together and enjoying your time.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteI know he really enjoyed it. He's in assisted living in Florida. A doctor who had to retire after a stoke at an early age. His wife passed away two years ago, so we were especially happy to brighten his day. We do like our "early bird special" mealtimes. Just like the old folk (acknowledging the young people would call us old, but we sure think young), we like getting back home by 5 or 6 pm. In for the night, and no driving in the dark. sigh
xoxo
Donna
Sherry of createology: Your group get togethers are a true testament to the era of good friends and continuing comaraderie. Happy Stitching dear.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteHard to believe that we've known each other for at least 55 years, and in many cases not just since high school, but also grade school. We really like seeing each other and catching up. They're all true blessings. Thank you, my friend.
xoxo
Donna