5/24/2015

Weekly Update 5/24/2015

My friend, Sylvia, lost her battle with the progressive aging of her beloved dog, Basquie, this week. I tried really hard to be a good friend, but I'm sure I failed. What do you offer to someone in such pain? Basquie was 14 years old, and was more child than pet. I went over on Monday to say a final farewell to her, and then I joined with other of Sylvia and Charles friends on Wednesday to try to offer comfort.

Sylvia & Basquie in happier times

 

On Tuesday, I was getting ready to go to the pool when I got a call from DH. There was a group of 50 tourists coming through in the morning, and two docents called in sick. Dottie asked me if there was any chance I could fill in RIGHT NOW. So I got dressed and went. It was chaotic, because in addition to the regular tours, we had this large group. I didn’t get to follow my “normal” route, and have to view the rooms out-of-order (you know how upsetting that can be for me) and I'm afraid that I forget to tell some things because I'm trying to adjust to the different route. But I did ok, and I'm sure it was better than telling a bus load of people who had paid for the visit that none would be available.

Leaks are coming through my ceiling again. This is getting frustrating. Apparently, the air conditioning unit upstairs hasn't been replaced, or repaired. I don't know ho much longer this is going to go on, but I'm really tired of it. I've now involved Lanier, the Management company for Mercer Point, in trying to get this resolved, as I don't seem to be able to get the problem resolved myself.

Thursday morning, Donna arrived back in Savannah. She's going to be here for a bout a month while she leaves the sale of her house in Maine in the hands of her realtor. It's really great to have her back. I was supposed to pick her up at the Amtrak Station at 6:30, but there was a delay. That worked out well because it was easier for me to find the station when it wasn't dark outside - I'm not very familiar with west side Savannah. I still had to get up pretty early (for me) to meet her, so I took a nice nap in the afternoon. In the evening, the Telfair Museums had their annual meeting. While the budget and election of trustees was of no interest to me, I was very interested in hearing the speaker - Teya Ryan, President and CEO of GPB (Georgia Public Broadcasting, my favorite tv channel). She spoke about “telling our stories”, and how important it has always been through all history for individuals to be able to publicize who we are and why we're important. It began with cave drawings, and continues today through facebook. It was an amazing, and very thought-provoking, talk.

Friday, after my normal DH afternoon, I met a few good friends at 17 Hundred and 90. It seems as if the Ladies Dining Out group has been inactive, and I miss seeing some of those friends. So, I emailed to everyone and invited them to meet me at the bar. When I was there a few weeks ago for the Derby Day luncheon, the wonderful chef had included a baked brie with peach and blueberry chutney. I asked if they could do the same for me on Friday. It was terrific and everyone loved it. So, not only did we have a chance to get caught up on what everyone is doing, but we also enjoyed a wonderful treat! Thanks, Jim! 

toast & brie (for you Marcia)

 

In many gift shops around Savannah, they sell wax bowls that have wonderful scents. Last December I bought one that had a pine scent, and it was so wonderful to walk into my condo after being out and be greeted by an amazing smell of a Christmas Tree. I found one at DH this week that is scented with lilac. This time of year, I miss the Lilac Festival and the grand purple flowers that bloom in Rochester in May. So, I bought this bowl and now have the aroma of Highland Park right here in my condo in Savannah! 

Spring decor chez Wilma