A WEEKEND WITH THE GIRLS

Wow, my three girlfriends from Florida drove up to see me! It was great. On Saturday, they arrived at the Four Season's Hotel in downtown Atlanta where I met them about 4:30 p.m. I pulled my car into "Valet" parking and was greeted by several lovely people who kindly said "welcome to the Four Season's" all the way to the elevator! They even had to ring Mrs. Lu's room to be sure I could have a card to the room. Like I was someone that might not be allowed. Once I got past that checkpoint, I went on up to the 17th floor to find them all wore out from the long drive.

We chatted and decided dinner was next on the agenda. We walked a few blocks to check out a few restaurants and found that a bar like pub was suitable and cheaper and ate there. We enjoyed the food and had a few beers. Terri shocked us all by blowing her nose on the dinner napkin. We laughed at that one and told her we would never let her live that one down.

We walked back to the room and after deciding it was a bit too early to call it a night, found out where the nearest CVS was and took another walk (MUCH farther) to find it. Praying most of the way that we wouldn't get mugged. Kim had to get makeup cause her suitcase got left behind that had it in. We laughed cause she had only one outfit to wear. She didn't smell too bad by the time the weekend was over. Fortunately she did have clean underwear to change into.

Beth was keeping a close eye on the clocks for us as she is a very time oriented person. When Beth's ready to go, you best be ready. We love that aspect about her. She keeps us focused. Both her and I came to downtown Atlanta and managed to clean out our purses while staying at the Four Seasons Hotel. Now that is time management at it's best!

On Sunday morning after "bagels" (Wisconsin pronounced) and coffee we headed off to Blairsville. I gave them the grand tour of 260 Knox Leila and we relaxed a bit. Then off to Tuckers to show them the consignment shop where my sister and I sell our wears. We hit Zaxby's Chicken for lunch first and Terri was able to stock up on paper napkins for those nose blowing adventures.

After Tuckers, I drove them to meet Diane and Richard and to see Nick who was working at their house on some welding. We stayed briefly and drove on home. After signing the guest book and taking photo ops on the front porch, they left to go back to the hotel.

It was truly a blessing for me. My plate has been so full lately and having them come made me feel loved. I NEEDED to have their visit. As soon as Terri sends me the pictures via e-mail, I will post them. My camera wasn't working.