6/14/2015

Weekly Update 6/14/2015

Monday started as not much fun. One of the front headlight bulbs on my car had blown, and I needed to replace it. Because they have to remove the entire front end of the car to get at the bulb, it cost me $184 to change a light bulb! I knew it was going to be expensive, so I asked that they change all the bulbs while they were there so I won't have to do this again in another 3 months when the other one blows. Man! But I also spent some time at the pool. I was there in the morning to enjoy the sunshine and swim a little. And a friend who lives in the condo that I just haven't been able to meet up with in while, The Other Donna, called and wanted to get together. Four of us met at the pool in the evening, and yakked until after dark. That was very nice, sitting on a warm evening, with the solar tea lights around the perogla, with a couple of drinks, and laughing with with friends.

I was back at the pool Tuesday to meet with the Donna and Connie for a swim and a light lunch. Connie is the organizer of the Lunch Bunch, and our next get together is a boat ride to Daufuskie Island next week. We talked a lot about that and had a good time.

The first of the summer series of lectures at The Learning Center began on Wednesday. It was an interesting talk about the Tudors and early England, and how that set in motion the separation of church and state we have in America today. I also went to a talk about the current art exhibit at the Jepson on Thursday. The art is a multi-media show of Art in the 90s. I don't get it! I'm glad I went to the explanation, because, although I have a little better understanding, it's still above my head. Give me a Rembrandt or Van Gogh.

Wednesday evening, Donna invited me to go to a new restaurant in Savannah, Pacci. On Wednesdays, they have a “supper club” that serves a fixed menu family style at large tables. We enjoyed watermelon salad, boar stew (better than it sounds), and chocolate crespelle. And wine pairings. It was so nice, we wanted to go back to Pacci's bar on Friday after DH for a drink, but a storm came up just as I was leaving the museum, and sitting in the courtyard at Pacci didn't seem to be desirable. Instead, we went to 17 Hundred 90. So, what else is new?

nice smile, Wilma.  somebody's had enough wine

Saturday, I had a blank calendar, which is unusual for a weekend. So I decided to make one more trip to try to find the perfect outfit for the graduation party that's coming up next month. What I found was - there is no such thing as the perfect outfit. I was looking for something that would make me look like a size 8, would be a color that I think I look good in (black, navy blue, something plain and dark), and wouldn't cost me an arm and a leg. Not gonna happen. After I got terrifically discouraged from searching every store in the mall, I decided on a pair of white crop pants and a dark blue top. Not perfect, but at least the search is over. I still think I may just show up in my boxer shorts and a tank top, like I wear everywhere in Savannah.

Sunday, I met Kay for a short walk in Forsyth Park. It was really hot, even as early as 10 am. I sweat so much, poor Kay must have thought I was having a heart attack! I probably smelled pretty bad, too. And then, I had to give a tour at BC in the afternoon. The temps were close to 100º, the sandgnats were out in full force, and it was quite unpleasant. But the tour was large, so I did the best I could. And, although Donna wanted me to come to the pool after that to relax in the cool water, I just wanted to stay inside my cool condo. I'm very glad my a/c didn't pick today to die.

Since it was such a slow week, and not many photos, I'll add this one of my front door. If you didn't know better, you'd almost think a real American patriot lives here.