08-27-22 An Eventful Day
I was up and at it, getting chores done, so I could be ready for my guest and be ready for the day ahead. The sky broke open and poured buckets. I decided to have some fun and threw out the water soluble Hello Fresh packaging. It really dissolved, kudos to the rain! It did beat down my Hollyhocks though and I had to cut a bunch of them off.
The first event of the day was lunch with Christi and Erin and the Fenwick and Baker. We had a two hour visit which filled my love tank. These women are so easy to be with and I just love them. We had a good time and managed not to gossip, just to share our stories and have a good meal and good conversations.
As we were settling up my guest messaged that she was at my place so I came back to meet her and check her in. Jo-Anne is heading from Calgary to the Ashram in Crawford. If animals rally know, she is as good of a person as she comes across. Missy, who doesn’t go near anyone rubbed around her legs within 5 minutes!
Next stop was the park to drop off the money and then head to Bill’s retirement party. I was so happy to see the faces there and catch up with someone who I was once very close to. I lost Patti in the divorce so it has been decades since I’ve had a chance to talk with her. We spent a great deal of time filling in the gist of her life. I was so glad to catch up and see her daughter’s art. I think Bill liked the gift I gave him.
I headed down to Rotary Park next, in time to do the announcements with Maureen. It was especially fun tonight. I arrived in time to hear Dave Prinn and his daughter Drew play my favourite song, U2 I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For. After our announcements the Voodoo Rhythm Kings played the night away. They had everyone up dancing and I hung in the beer garden with Kory, my nephew who was pleasantly surprised he enjoyed the band. he was impressed that our last PeakFest we had 5 Alarm Funk play. I think he was expecting mediocre as he enjoys the Calgary music scene. Ashlée, Rae and Roger showed up to join us for a beer and then my neighbour Tracey showed up with her friends Cheryl and Lorene. It was a lovely evening and nice to have a bit of a break.
What a full and wonderful day!!
It is odd to ponder that the man I was first married to at only 19 (he was 26) is now retired. So strange to think what my life would be like if we had stayed together. I truly believe things are exactly the way they should be. We have all led the lives that allowed us to thrive. He and Deanne have been together 32 years or so now and I am very happy for them. I am also happy for all of us that we have become good friends over time.
triumphgal 