Jill arrived on time at the Tampa airport and we whisked her away to our little home tucked in our little town. She and hit the road as soon as she was settled in and headed for Dunedin where we shopped away the day. Our first stop was at Q's on one of the side streets and, for locals, if you have not been to Q's, it is such a wonderful place. I found a great bracelet with lovely strands of beads tied with vintage ribbon and Jill found the perfect purse for her dress up night outfit. We also found these lovely sun glasses for Jill and this charming sun hat for me...stunning, right?
Around 1 ish we hit the wharf and Bon Appetite which site out over the water with a view of Caladese Island (spelling?). The food was fresh and tasty and the view to die for. The service was slow but I think maybe our wait person just had too many tables. After a side trip to Ruban Rouge (how can anyone come to visit here and not got to RR is beyond me) where we picked up the latest papers and some cool things that Maria (LOVE Maria)found for us.
On home to a wonderful panzanella salad and steak with boursin merlot sauce fixed by our personal chef, E. This was followed by Blackbottom Pecan Cheesecake pie...lo cal of course...lol.
Had great news waiting too when I got home via an email from Memory Makers magazine requesting one of my layouts for the "Life without Kids" Gallery in the Sept/Oct. 08 issue. Kip took the picture and will be given full photo credit too. I filled out all the forms and did all the required lists and, after Kip signs the release, will get this in the mail to the magazine before we leave for Anna Maria Island for lunch with Janet and then on to Ft. Myers for an evening with Barb, G-a, Susie, and Jayne.
Watch this spot for updates to the next adventure of the wild women!
4 comments:
Yes you and Jill are "stunning" for sure in those glasses and that hat! Sounds like you are already having a great time without the rest of us but we will just have to try to play catch up! Congratulations on the publication!
Pam
Way to go, Jules! Can't wait to see you published again. You girls have fun, and have a drink on me. Miss you. :)
Wooohooo! on the publication news. Awesome! And Pam is right, you all are having too much fun without others present. Am wishing I could join you. Have a blast and travel safe today.
xoxo
CONGRATS!!! Can I get your autograph now cause it is just a matter of time before you are seriously famous!
Have a great time on the cruise. I will live through the stories.
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