The Good Old Days.....B'day Boy

Nothing like a birthday celebrating a special guy who has been married for mucho years to my BFFFF since we were little girls.  Actually, our grandmothers were best friends when they were little girls so we definitely have a history.  Party was at our old hangout from high school days, James Coney Island in H'town.  The dogs were not exactly like they use to be, at least we all agreed our tummies remembered differently, but the DJ was cool, the cupcakes divine and a good time was had by all.  And if my BFFFF sees this pic she will probably kill me - not very graceful but hey, a JCHD (James Coney Hot Dog) is just what it is!  And the Fritos are a Texas gal's favorite snack'ems.  Happy B'day Marv.  Hope it is the best ever with many more to come.  ( note the sheer pleasure on BFFF's face.)

It's Saturday, 11/26 - Shop your Local Small Business Day

Being a good citizen, post shopping celebration "Support your local small business".  Off I go to downtown Montgomery and one of my favs, DI's Treasure Chest.  A really cute little gift shop with a great selection of stuff.  Very reasonably priced plus she keeps my favorite Circle E Candles in Santa Fe fragrance.  Smells like the piney woods and a fresh clean smell.  Plus it does not smell like fresh baked cookies or flowers.  Her kitty was on duty and I rubbed his tummy.  Montgomery is a treasure of cute shops, antique and otherwise and several very nice tea rooms.   Always fun to go down and pick up a gift or such and visit with the local neighbors.

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all.....

May your table be blessed with family, friends, good health and great food.  Thank you to all my readers - near and far, new and long standing, I am grateful.
C.

YUM! Delish!

YUM!  New guys in town and what a great place.  Really cute decor, nice big t.v's, comfy couch to relax and the very best choices of yogurt and mixes.  I had (gasp) dark chocolate mixed with pumpkin pie (of course, it's the holidays) and a dash of white chocolate.  My bff Shari had a little of this and a little of that, looked like a rainbow and then she topped it with cheesecake bites.  Prices were reasonable and the "team" was very nice.    Needless to say, I will definitely return.  Already dreaming of my next choice.  Stop by and say welcome to the neighborhood. Located   next to Chase Bank and Subway on 3083.  Have a great weekend.  :-)

One picture is worth.....

$1,779.50 -  of course it would not make up for all the losses thru the years, but hey, it was alot of fun listening to the machine make all that noise!  My gambling/travel buddies from the Wellness Group at CRMC and I took a 4 night, 5 day trip to Laughlin, NV .  The hotel was great, nice people, good food, great gaming and some fun shops.  No need to leave the premise at all.  My buds in the pic did go with me on a ride down the mighty Colorado, all that water made me miss what use to be our neighborhood lake until the drought.  My room looked out on the Colorado River and the beautiful mountain range.  I had the best Laughlin had to offer. Would/will definitely take that journey again.  :-)

11/11/11 -

11/11/11 - World War I ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.  November 11 became known as Armistice Day holiday the following year.  In 1954 President Dwight Eisenhower signed legislation changing the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day to honor veterans of all wars. Bring out your flags and fly them to honor all those veterans who paid the supreme price and are still serving.    It's the least we can do - and of course continue to support all of our troops until they return home. 

   

Garden Girls November Luncheon

Next 2 last luncheon for Garden Girls 2011.  We were lucky to have one of our favorite Master
Gardeners, Henry Daniels, speak.  He brought along another Master Gardener, Danielle Dawson, who added comments and suggestions to the program also.  His presentation about growing Herbs or "erbs" was enjoyable and definitely gave us some ideas on how to grow the perfect Herb Garden.  He also gave good info from a recent meeting he attended with Dr. Sadler and the problems being faced at this time by not only April Sound but all of the Lake Conroe area in regard  the water/drought situation we are experiencing. 

My good news is that one of the new ladies attending has offered to take my co-chair computer position in the new year.  It has been a very fun and satisfying time being a chair for Garden Girls but I've over-obligated myself with CRMC and Lynn graciously agreed to take my place. I'll still be active but without the responsibilities.  Thanx Lynn.  I know you will do well and bring much to the table.  HAPPY Gardening to all. 

Guess who is coming to the Woodlands?

TRADER JOE'S......I am soooo excited!  I love Trader Joe's.  The location will be in Woodlands Crossing Shopping Center, southeast corner of Woodlands Parkway and Kuykendahl Rd.  Projected opening, spring 2012.  Hey, that is just around the corner.  I will not mind the drive (about 25 minutes) and will make it a weekly destination.  Hip Hip Hooray!  Finally!!!!

November is on a roll -

Lunch bunch at a local Mexican Restaurant.  One gal pal missing but did not stop us from having a great day.  Food was yummy, lots of it (Yikes) and reasonable.  We meet the first Wednesday of each month and always enjoy getting together.  3 of us are volunteers on Monday so we have become good friends.  Weather due to change tonight and be very cold tomorrow.  Bringing out the sweaters tonight.  Yum!  Such a nice change. 

Carolyn's Believe it or Not!

• Can you believe this?  I was shopping at Wal-Mart today and as I passed the optical department, I saw this special sale on lens cleaners.  It was such a surprise that I had to not only purchase a container but take a picture.  No tax either.  What a deal!  I doubt that I have ever purchased anything for .02 cents.  :-)