My sister, Bonnie, arrived a day later than planned, but safe and sound last Thursday. As luck would have it, she had trouble getting into the driveway because Carlos the Yard Guy had his truck and trailer parked there. I love Carlos. A great guy who works very hard at his yard care business. A pillar of integrity and good humor. I called on Thursday morning and left a message: "Carlos, I think I have to start having the grass cut. Can't wait any longer. Give me a call at your convenience." Within 15 minutes I got a call back saying he was on his way to another job but could stop by and "knock it out." And that he did. His crew and his machines were unloaded, and three hard working guys tackled my nearly acre of land. There were mowers and weed whackers going nuts for about 40 minutes. In the end we determined a monthly price which means that I will never have to worry about the grass again this season. I won't have to call. Carlos will just keep checking in and when the grass needs cutting he'll do it. I love Carlos!
So Bonnie had to come in the other end of the circle drive (SOOO glad I had that drive cut in when I first bought the house). Within a half hour of her arrival she and I met Sandy at the Afton Mountain Winery. Because it was "Thursday at Three" which is our weekly event. Tomorrow is Thursday. At 3:00 Sandy and I will be there again.
Besides drinking wine, Bonnie and I ate the delicious sausage/kale/bean soup I had made. She loved it as much as I do so we had to make some more. Sandy and Bill were leaving town for the Easter weekend so we were able to avail ourselves of using their house to watch the Masters Golf Tournament, surrounded by all of Sandy's kitties. The tournament was spectacular. Texted with Casey through the whole thing. Thanks to Sandy for the use of her television for this event.
Bonnie and I ate at some of my favorite restaurants. My number one pick is the Green Leaf in Waynesboro where we went for Easter Sunday brunch featuring Steve on the jazz guitar. It's my regular place, so I guess that means I also have a "Sunday at Noon" event each week.
We shopped at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Bonnie came bearing multiple coupons, all of which they let us use. We bought two bookcases, one for my den and one for the bedroom. Assembly was required and assemble we did on the smaller one. It sits next to my piano and will store my piano music and choral scores.
After she left yesterday and I went up to DC for choir and came back, I assembled the bigger one today.
They look great and allow me much needed storage. This one will hold books and the bins will have photo albums. These were inexpensive, easy to assemble, and look great in the rooms. Thanks to Bonnie for the housewarming gift!
We had book club up on Humpback Mountain on Monday night, so I had Bonnie read the selection: The Dive From Clausen's Pier by Ann Packer. This kept her busy while I was working out at my gym across the street. Book Club was really fun and the book was universally enjoyed. . .maybe a first for this group.
So all in all a great week with my sis. Except for the whole not having a bed thing, and she obliged by bringing her own inflatable bed. We discovered that 988 sq. feet is plenty of space for two people. We each had our own room and own bath. The porch was a great extra space for reading. Bonnie enjoyed sitting on my deck in the sunshine. We hung out a load of laundry. Weather was great.
I'm all practiced up and ready for all comers! The mountains of Virginia await you all! Don't take too long getting here!
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