AH, FRIENDS

Probably the two people on this earth who have known me the longest are Mary and Byron.  Tom and Byron were friends for some time when I was admitted to the group.

It was college; Tom and I started dating; he introduced me to his friend, and then I met his friend's wife.  Any complimentary word you can think of, pertains to Mary.  Talented, sweet, knowledgeable, etc.  I could go on and on. Her personality was the opposite of mine - she was quiet, unassuming, only talked to answer questions, a lot like Tom.  Byron on the other hand was outgoing, bubbly, always ready to talk about anything. We seemed to fit together - Tom and Mary - quiet; Byron and me - not so much. 

This weekend "the relative I can't mention" said he wanted to go to Tallahassee to see some friends.  Mary and Byron live close to his friends so I asked if I could tag along.  The last time I was at their home, same location, was about a year ago.  It was pitch black dark and I had a hard time finding it as my Garmin didn't work well in that area.  

Mock tried our GPS on our phone to see where I was and it indicated I was in the middle of the woods with only dirt roads around.  He asked if I was camping out.  [Anyone who knows me knows that I would only camp out at the Grand Floridian at Disney.  Mock thought he was being funny. (HA)]

Dropped off with Mary and Byron and yes, Lucky their golden.  It is always so great to see them.  They know me and still love me; Now that is a friend.  We talked and talked.  Memories.  Byron cooked the most delicious dinner.  I have always loved his cooking.  Mary is no slouch at cooking but Byron puts such "flair" in his presentations and he explains how each  item is prepared; there's always a Byron twist on each item.  Baked chicken, field peas, baked potatoes, candied carrots, salad, AND a dessert to die for - angel food cake, pudding, whipped cream and strawberries.  I think it is called a trifle, but it was a type of parfait in layers and WOW, so good.  And the cappuccino, oh my goodness were they delicious too.

They have been on Weight Watchers for some time and lost a "ton of weight." Mary is probably the smallest she has ever been, or at least since I've known her.  They both look good and if they eat like they fed me, it's all good.  I also had breakfast with my son's friends.  It has been a long time since I've seen them.  And, then we had to come home.

I can hardly move today.  It seems when I try to do activities for a whole day, it wears me out for the next day or two.  So, Ween and I are holding down the couch and bed today.  She is playing "Saran Wrap" and if I move she jumps up to go with me.  Ever have anyone watch you go to the bathroom?