Here’s the plan Stan … As it turns out, a good buddy will be leaving our neighborhood too soon. As we mourn her leaving, on the other hand, we are happy for her and know this is the best thing that could happen to her. Thanks to two fantastic daughters who love Vicky with all their hearts, they’ve decided it’s time for Mom to move closer to one of them. That would be Megan, who lives in Lake Charles. It’s not too far from all her friends in Crystal Beach, so we’re positive with the move. Besides, it will be good for her to be closer to family. Her frequent trips to Virginia Beach will not cease, for there’s 3 granddaughters there who love their Grandmother dearly.
Plus, did I mention, there’s a casino in Lake Charles … I’m saving my pennies to go jump on a blackjack table, but most of all to visit our good friend, Vicky. Sherry said I can drive. She knows me too well, I’m not the “passenger type,” gotta be behind the wheel. Daughters Megan and Alison have already purchased a cute little bungalow for Mom right across the street from Megan. Oh, just to mention, Megan and partner have a couple of kiddos Grandma can spoil.
We had a sort of going away for Vicky at our house Sunday night, a couple of good friends from the neighborhood. A rousing game of Mexican Train. Of course, Vicky won the pot! Did I mention we play a penny a point. We didn’t make it the whole 12 rounds, but Vicky managed to get away with a bit of change from all. Totally predicted!
Not sure if you all got to venture out last weekend to the Eagles Trade Days? You know me, I don’t miss a reason to shop and this was the best Trade Days I’ve seen! I’ll have to admit, walking from the parking lot, I told my husband, stay near me, this won’t take long …
Well, needless to say, I found Elinor, her pralines are to die for! She had her daughter, Sarah, working with her, what a lovely young lady! Elinor introduced me to her chutney – What? I had never had chutney. Elinor makes a delicious concoction. It’s with figs and all kinds of spices. I forget where she said she gets her figs, but – “Elinor, ”I have a huge fig tree, you’re welcome to pick as soon as they begin appearing.” She serves the chutney on a cracker with a dallop of cream cheese, fantastic! Oh, and the pralines, sitting in the fridge for the taking, every chance I get!
Also at Trade Days, I found a few of my vendors, From Bolivar with Love and of course Dori Stipel. And as usual, I found another vendor I will invite to the Crab Festival.
Bravo Eagles and Trade Days! You topped off my Saturday!
