Yeah....I bet you thought I was going to talk about my exercise class. Heck, NO!
On Sunday, I got waaaay too much exercise visiting the Antiques Market with my oldest sister. She was here about 6:45 in the morning. I'm guessing, because I was still getting ready at that point. I came running out of the bedroom at 7:00 to find her chatting with Mother, waiting on me. Luckily, she wasn't bothered by the short wait.
She drove, and we took off for the Market. We made such good time that we were there about 15 minutes early, but they let us in anyway. It was nippy to start. I bought hot apple cider for both of us to sip, and gave her my gloves to use until the sun warmed up a bit. The day turned out to be glorious, and we shopped so well and long that we had to make two trips back to the car to leave packages and layers of clothing that were no longer needed.
I bought TWO quilts. One will be a gift, and the other is for me. I found a depression era quilt that is a variation of the Boston Commons. I have to look up the variation name. This one is square rather than rectangular, and other than a little sun fading in the corner, it's in good shape.
I found a medium sized wooden bowl that appealed to me. I found sets of crochetted and embroidered pillowcases to give as gifts, and to use on my own bed. I found a bone china cup and saucer, and tea napkins to give as a Christmas present, and a delicate cup and saucer for myself.
Mostly, I just enjoyed spending the day with my sister. We're both busy women, and it's not easy to make the time to go off and do things together. Luckily for me, she doesn't take being busy as an adequate excuse for not doing fun things, so when I mentioned the Market's last session for the year, she wrote it into her calendar.
What pleases me the most is that we are going to be together again this coming weekend, along with my youngest sister. It should be a great weekend! I plan to window shop, to point out all the great places to eat, and fight to get a word in edgewise!
And THIS time.....I plan to take my Ibuprophen with me! *G*
Comments (3)
Is the green coming through? As in envy? To have sisters must be fabulous! I believe that I told you that I married HH for his two sisters (and that he married me for my two brothers)? You and your sisters are so fortunate. It's wonderful that you get to enjoy one another's company.
Posted by Cop Car | October 26, 2004 10:02 AM
Posted on October 26, 2004 10:02
PS My last comment made me seem ungrateful for my four sisters-in-law (HH's two sisters and wives of my two brothers). Each of them has added immeasurably to the pleasures of my life.
Posted by Cop Car | October 26, 2004 10:06 AM
Posted on October 26, 2004 10:06
No no nooooo....I understood! I have four sibling who seem to be among the busiest people in the world. I don't get to see them as much as I'd like. All four are interesting people.
My oldest sister is leading the way in showing us how to age not only gracefully, but with zest for life, and I'm delighted that we have the chance to be together occasionally. For three of us to be together other than on a holiday is very rare, and I'm really looking forward to it.
It's a wise person who values their sisters (or sisters-in law)!
Posted by Buffy | October 26, 2004 12:40 PM
Posted on October 26, 2004 12:40