We had an exceptional visit today with Cop Car and her Hunky Husband, Bogie's parents, and WichiDude's in-laws.
Cop Car called on Friday when they made it into the Chicago area, and we agreed that we would meet at one of our favorite restaurants for brunch. I gave them directions, and we discussed how much time they were likely to need, and we rang off. What we didn't think to do was to describe ourselves so that we would be able to recognize each other in a busy waiting area!
It didn't matter. I called HH's phone to see if I could catch them, and as I was turning around, here was Cop Car, ready to give me a hug, should I be the right person. We had a lovely meal, chatting and getting to know each other. I was told that I was unkind to walk her past two tables of dessert on the way back to our table. *G* After the meal, Cop Car rode home with us, and HH took our map, so he could join us later.
Not only did she bring me two red bud trees, but she graciously allowed me to show her just about every quilt in the house! That takes patience, and we swapped stories as I put out quilt after quilt. She's seen the almost-completed top that I talked about at the end of January. I'm working on the borders now, so it should be ready to be quilted soon.
Cop Car brought us gifts, among them a jar of Bogie's salsa. I was teasing about that at Bogie's blog, but we're glad to have it. We bird watched, and she tried to hear our chickadee's song, so that she could tell us what kind it was, but the birds were quiet just then.
We chatted away the afternoon, and then went to dinner at an Italian place. I have to be reminded now and then to let others have a chance to talk, so it was a good thing that dinner tasted great. Thanks for dinner, Cop Car and HH! We called it a night just about the time I started complaining about the political debates. They needed to find their way back to the motel for an early start in the morning.
Guys, I had a lovely time. You helped me stretch my birthday celebration over several days, and I really enjoyed your visit. We'll have to make a serious effort to head out your way so we can visit again.
Comments (10)
Ah - wonderful!
It's good to meet up with blogpeople isn't it?
Posted by Blue Witch | October 11, 2004 5:11 AM
Posted on October 11, 2004 05:11
Yes! I've met hordes of people I've chatted with, and I'd love to have the chance to meet some of my blog friends. I hope to make it to England and Scotland to visit some of my friends from my chatting days, and maybe we can make it coincide with a blogmeet. It would take some of that notorious PLANNING, but we might be able to pull it off.
If we make it....I hope you'll invite me to see what you've created at the Coven.
Posted by Buffy | October 11, 2004 12:52 PM
Posted on October 11, 2004 12:52
Open invite Buffy, you'd be more than welcome, anytime, just let me know :)
Posted by Blue Witch | October 11, 2004 3:05 PM
Posted on October 11, 2004 15:05
WONDERFUL!!! I'll hold you to it, as long as you realize you're welcome here under the same terms. *S* Come in mid to late May, though, when the gardens are at their best.
Posted by Buffy | October 11, 2004 4:13 PM
Posted on October 11, 2004 16:13
Glad the folks made it there okay and you had a good time!
Also glad Cop Car shared the salsa with you (I'll make it up to her).
Posted by bogie | October 12, 2004 4:12 AM
Posted on October 12, 2004 04:12
Bogie, I was teasing when I begged for a jar of your salsa. She must have been reading blogs on your Dad's computer when things were slow early in the morning, and saw what I'd said.
Thanks for making sure they have a jar of it!
Posted by Buffy | October 12, 2004 10:28 AM
Posted on October 12, 2004 10:28
Actually, I had not read (haven't, still, as a matter of fact) the blogs. It was just that I was sure that Bogie would want me to share the salsa with you. She's very generous that way. And you and your family, dear Buffy, are hospitality personified. More gracious people do not walk the earth! Thank you, again, for such an enjoyable day and I'm sure that you'll make it out this way in the future.
P.S. My throat was sore (from all of the talking) the next day. Was yours?
Posted by Cop Car | October 12, 2004 8:35 PM
Posted on October 12, 2004 20:35
You're making me blush with your generous words! I know we'll love the salsa, and it will be fun to have it, knowing that a friend made it.
Oddly, my throat felt better the next day, as my allergies eased. You'd have thought I'd have laryngitis after all the talking! It's not often that I get the chance to pull out all my quilts. Thanks for being such a GREAT audience!
Posted by Buffy | October 12, 2004 9:06 PM
Posted on October 12, 2004 21:06
...bit worried about all this talk of gardening, quilts - shirley the idea of a blogmeet is to get totally hammered...hmmm, maybe that's why I'm never re-invited :^)...
(buffy if you get to bw's place try to nick a jar of honey for me please)
Posted by billy | October 13, 2004 8:18 AM
Posted on October 13, 2004 08:18
Nuh huh, billy.....ya gotta come nick yer own! As for the quilts....if you don't open that door, I'll keep mum. I can't promise about the gardening though....and food, gawddddd, food! It's all I ever think about these days!
Billy....when I make it to Ingerland, I expect you to take the week off and squire me around, so I'll bring my headache medicine and we'll do the blogmeets up properly!
Posted by Buffy | October 13, 2004 9:00 AM
Posted on October 13, 2004 09:00