a brief encounter

 a story without a photo..

Dinner at one of our favorite spots, The British Pantry

It has never been this busy on a Saturday night

No hurry, waiting for our entrees

The table closest to us had a family of three children
A baby, a son about 5 and daughter about 7
Dad was playing a word game
He would describe something and then the family
tried to guess... animal?  food?

It was played with "indoor voices"

And no cell phones to be seen

It was about a 25 minute wait and during that time a little gal about 3 years old came past, heading to the  ladies room.  And she came by again, by herself.   One more time and returned with a roll of toilet paper.  Her mother came by and returned it.

I found it hard not to "consider" the difference and had to pause by the table and tell the family, I had noticed their good manners.   They smiled and said thank you.

And that was a highlight of the evening
Along with great shepherds pie

I live an exciting life

it happens once a year

 

And I was ready, 

Thanks to my friends, Anna and Sofia

Each bag with a gospel story paper and several pieces of candy, tied with a silver cord.

The first doorbell... 5:25
it was a group

Next doorbell  6:00

And then a steady flow of little ( and some not so little  ) mostly cute visitors 

By 7:55 the last of the 166 bags were gone

We put a sign on the door

No more treats

But many paused to view .....

Pictures from previous years on the door and front window.  Over 100 for next year, so drop by and see them  (it is on a Saturday next year)

Yes, it was raining..

and  this couple has to be a favorite 

I live an exciting life 

just for you Tammy....

  because it just happened and I might forget

but how can I forget a night at the Swiss Club

a Raclette night

Two Swiss buddies

Yes, on the left, his dad is Swiss
on the right, his Mom

Siblings getting ready...

Showing how it is done

but the little trays underneath hold the wonderful cheese

Mr & Mrs in Swiss apparel

Game time
and the winner?

What happens at the Swiss Club, stays at the Swiss Club 

Anyone interested in Swiss apparel?
just say the word
sweatshirts, kitchen towels, aprons, mugs and much more. 

Next time I will snap more pictures, but still a good memory 

I live an exciting life 

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not just another wedding

 what is a wedding without the bride and groom

               (they come  later with permission )

A church..

Pretty pews 

Rings and bearers of rings 

Music and musicians 

   

Espresso in  classy glasses

And more beverages

A band that plays on and on 

Table placement  

Shoes for dancing, maybe

and for tired feet   

Roses, and more roses 

Menus and magic 

Pillows of deliciousness  

Gelato with many toppings
and/or
Chocolate dipped shortbread

Picture booth 

Powder room sparkle 

A little hide and seek 

and dancing and dancing

and

And the band played on...til the dawns early light.....  

                 but we missed out.... sparklers for the get-a-way 

I live an exciting life 

Veteran's Day

 and much more 

A family man..   youngest son extended his hand to another young veteran. Good manners 

A good neighbor

then, Dad invited this young vet to join his family

Being a good American, a good father and a good neighbor is daily !!  Not just once a year.

Thankful to live at a time when we honor those you have helped to protect America, our great nation.... God Bless America

photo posted with permission

I live an exciting life

A brief encounter

 

We were in the lobby at our hotel chatting with John,  turns out he was going to Uber to a local restaurant.   We invited him to join us

And he did

This is John 

During our time together we learned a few things about this gentleman

First and most important,  he loves Jesus.

He is a physician, in the area for a convention

Memories he shared, of God's protection and beyond 

He was flying his own Cessna, to an airport near New York.   He was half way there when he felt some jerking... the gas level showed almost empty.    He had asked his crew to "fill er up", but apparently that did not happen.   He called the airport and they directed him to a closer airport.   However, that was still 20 miles away.   He opened his mouth in prayer and for the next miles, no jerking, no sputtering... just a smooth ride until landing.   He continued in thankful prayers.

Another flight experience, on a trip to Paris ( no, not in his Cessna )   A call was made for a doctor.  A passenger was in labor.   John is an orthopedic surgeon, but the only doctor on board.   Soon a little fella was crying and the passengers cheered.    The parents named this little fella, John, and every year on his birthday, they send him a bottle of expensive Bubbly 

One more adventure,  this time on a safari.   The jeep came close to a very unhappy gorilla   He had a broken arm.   While John admitted he was not a vet, he tackled the job and made one gorilla very happy.  For the rest of the trip, that gorilla  would not leave his side.

Such stories bring encouragement to our hearts, and thanks to the great Physician.

I live an exciting life 

 

wedding bells

 

Mostly pictures...

Beautiful venue 

Beautiful fall colors 

Officiant and my girl ♥

And now.....

And here comes the beautiful bride 

We were table number 12 

Family,  in no particular order....

 

      After dark, the candles lit the way for the bride and groom make their getaway 

And they lived happily ever after ♥

I live an exciting life 

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