THE PEAR ?..... more on that later...but for now, summer is coming to an end. The fact that I am writing about this in the first days of fall is a sign that time passes more quickly once we pass 60 ! Turn around and it will be the new year-YIKES ! At a time when I wish to savor each day, the 24 hours of a day seem to pass in the blink of an eye; so I am stopping to remember the last days of summer-fondly.
There were days with family and then days with friends-how fortunate to be able to have these special times. I have actually got the order right this time-a photo gallery follows this blog (MIGHT HAVE TO CLICK OLDER POST TO ACCESS) with wonderful memories of times with "first neighborhood" friends Beth, Barbara & Amy (we spent many happy days in Gladstonbury backyards with the children), girlfriends Nan, Darlene and Betty in the mountains, a great weekend with friends at the Forsyth Men's Member Guest, a beach week with Linda & Travis (once again proving you don't have to be an expert to enjoy a challenge-witnessed by my bridge play and hula hoop expertise) and then there was another great mountain trip to visit Ann & John at Grandfather where once again I confirmed that not playing great golf did not spoil a good time. The anniversary celebration for brother Gerald & Sandra finished the month of August and then there was the anniversary celebration with Duncan on September 7th-remembering the brief courtship and marveling at how the 37 years have passed so quickly yet with so many great memories.
Now to the pear-not the food group but the shape. Yes, dear friends (most specifically the ladies who can relate) as I look in the mirror it is a desperate image of fruit that looks back at me. I am undaunted and determined ! A first for me-I joined a gym and for almost three weeks have been devoted to weights and Zumba. I figured if I announced my intentions it would be hard to quit-I will prevail. You will be my conscience because "muffins" (as in tops) are even more daunting than the pear! Will keep you posted...until next time..........
There were days with family and then days with friends-how fortunate to be able to have these special times. I have actually got the order right this time-a photo gallery follows this blog (MIGHT HAVE TO CLICK OLDER POST TO ACCESS) with wonderful memories of times with "first neighborhood" friends Beth, Barbara & Amy (we spent many happy days in Gladstonbury backyards with the children), girlfriends Nan, Darlene and Betty in the mountains, a great weekend with friends at the Forsyth Men's Member Guest, a beach week with Linda & Travis (once again proving you don't have to be an expert to enjoy a challenge-witnessed by my bridge play and hula hoop expertise) and then there was another great mountain trip to visit Ann & John at Grandfather where once again I confirmed that not playing great golf did not spoil a good time. The anniversary celebration for brother Gerald & Sandra finished the month of August and then there was the anniversary celebration with Duncan on September 7th-remembering the brief courtship and marveling at how the 37 years have passed so quickly yet with so many great memories.
Now to the pear-not the food group but the shape. Yes, dear friends (most specifically the ladies who can relate) as I look in the mirror it is a desperate image of fruit that looks back at me. I am undaunted and determined ! A first for me-I joined a gym and for almost three weeks have been devoted to weights and Zumba. I figured if I announced my intentions it would be hard to quit-I will prevail. You will be my conscience because "muffins" (as in tops) are even more daunting than the pear! Will keep you posted...until next time..........
