I am a member of a wonderful exercise class. We meet three mornings a week for a bit more than 45 minutes of exercise and 30 minutes or so of chatter. Occasionally, on Monday mornings, we go to McDonald's after class for the free coffee, and once a month we go to breakfast to celebrate all the birthdays that occurred that month.
For a number of years, four or more by now, the class has come to our house to have a pot luck brunch in May. We always hope that our gardens will be at their peak, and that they will provide eye-candy for our visitors as they drive up to the house. (Pictures WILL be forthcoming. Be patient. I'm a work in progress.)
I have had the most wonderful week getting ready for their visit. I use this as an excuse to get my Spring cleaning done, and to get the gardens in shape. I've spent four to six hours a day in the gardens, and they were absolutely gorgeous on Wednesday. The colors blended together well, and the accent plants were in bloom. Unfortunately, today we have had exceptionally high winds, and high temperatures, so I'm not sure what the gardens will look like tomorrow. We're also supposed to have thunderstorms tonight.
I spent today running errands, and making baked ziti and cooking brisket for homemade barbecue. I've washed most of the glass ( hurricanes, candle holders, an antique footed cut-glass candy dish, vases, and the Waterford that Dear Husband gave me for Christmas.) Tonight, I'll iron napkins and tablecloths as I watch TV. Tomorrow, we'll do the final cleaning, set the tables and deadhead in the gardens, and it will be SHOWTIME!
I know that sounds odd to say that this was a great week, but I'm very proud of all the work I've done in the gardens. I really hope that they still look good tomorrow, but no matter what, I'll have a good time with my friends.
Don'tcha just love friends who like to go out to eat??? *G*