16 April 2010
They’re here! Larry and Denise arrived yesterday evening and have settled themselves into the Mouse Suite. I’m pleased to report that my cleaning and organizing efforts this spring have paid off in spades, for somehow they managed to fit all three of their giant suitcases as well as the hard-sided case for the swords and hats, all into that room … and still they seem to have room to turn around, and I can even access my desk. Woo hoo!
Not wanting a complicated, far-away meal, we all went to No Frills last night, for food, beer and trivia. Larry kicked our butts at the trivia … I think we need a re-match!
Today, was their day to spend entirely with Allyson, so they left early this morning to head to Dallas. I know they intend to shop restaurant supply stores and the Dallas Farmer’s Market, before digging into the project of making a huge fancy dinner for some of Ally’s friends … Only the fact that it’s Friday and we have to be at faire are keeping me from Larry’s Chicken Oscar!
I got all the alterations I’d promised folks done, today … and assembled a few of the embroidered stomacher sets for the booth. Shipments arrived, errands got done, and we headed out to faire early enough to justify a stop at NFG for food on the way. It was that or Whataburger, and we both voted for food with beer!
We got all the way to faire before I realized I’d left my phone charger at home … and my phone was dead. After some crazy machinations, I finally made contact with Allyson who promised to reach her dad and have him bring what I needed to faire tomorrow. Then, I realized I’d also forgotten a bag containing important things like my toothbrush! Grrrr. Once again, Larry and Denise to the rescue! Good thing we have a back-up plan … that’s not true most weekends, so I’ve simply got to get my act together a little better! I need a checklist!
I snapped this photo of one of the blooming irises in front of our house on the way out to faire tonight. I noticed one bloom yesterday for the first time (I hadn’t left the house during daylight in a long time!) and today there are half a dozen! I vowed then, to take a photo … so here it is.
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