Friends To Enjoy

Maggie came by with daughter Pat to say hello and join us for fish tacos at Panchos.

Kathy is waiting patiently for her first fish tacos.   I've been bragging about them for some time now and she wanted to try one.   

Kathy and her cousin Judy who came all the way from Colorado to join in the fun.

Judy, what a smile, lights up the whole place.

My friend Helen enjoyed her first taste of the fish tacos I have been bragging about. 

Here we are, two old friends.   I must say I should have waited to have my hair cut.  It takes a good three weeks for it to grow out and look right, but for two 'at the end' of the octogenarian stage, I'd say we look pretty good.    My chicken enchiladas were very tasty and Helen enjoyed the fish tacos but I am betting she wouldn't order them again.

There should be a picture of my daughter Patricia as she looked lovely and seem to enjoy being out and about with the ladies.   We had forgotten that the ladies were not used to our weather as they came from Nevada where it has been running high nineties and here we have them sitting outside on the patio where it was far from a hot summer evening.   Judy was freezing.  Pat offered to go out to the car for a blanket but she reneged on that one.   I think they finally realized why I was touting sweaters and jackets.    We forget that our coastal cool fog is a gift we are used to.  Usually we sit inside the restaurant but not this time and singing "Blue Lady" got a laugh or two.     We all enjoyed our dinners and the conversation flows when we get together.    We all had tales to tell about camping which sent out gales of laughter and I think the other diners would have liked to join in.    Before we got to the restaurant the younger ladies dropped Helen and me at the casino where we found a poker machine for Helen and a Keno machine for me.   Helen lucked out and won her money back and a little more. I paid my dues and 'almost' got a five spot.    They picked us up and we drove back to the house for a rest before going out to dinner.    It was a special day and a fun one.

So today, Monday, the start of a new week.    Last I heard Hurricane Irene was a 'tropical storm' and no longer a big threat.  It had passed and it had done all of the damage it could.    We spent a week living with the monster and now we will be hearing all about the aftermath.   I hope and pray that everyone will regroup and life will return to normal.   I will be waiting to hear from you so send an e mail as soon as you can.   Take good care of YOU as friends are one of the most important 'assets' in life.   Hugs to all.