4-19 Through 4-22, Thursday Through Sunday

Uniformly good weather through the weekend. We were busy entertaining a friend visiting from Chesapeake. She was down to attend another friend’s 60th birthday party. Got the carpets cleaned on Thursday. The cleaner mentioned that there was a lot of cat hair in the carpet. “Why” I asked him, “do you think you are cleaning our carpet?”

On Friday Betty Anne arrived and we attended our friend’s party. Supposed to start at 8 but Freida didn’t show up until after 9. Already we were approaching my bedtime. We didn’t leave until 11:30 — way past both our bedtimes. Betty Anne is a night owl and was just getting started as Marian and I were pooping out. So much for the social fast lane for us.

Before we went to the party we had dinner at a local restaurant.  The weather was so nice we sat outside.

Betty Anne and Marian pose for my phone camera as they peruse the menu.

On Saturday after our walk Betty Anne and Marian went shopping. In between stores they stopped at Betty Anne’s favorite fast-food restaurant.

Krystal has not yet invaded Betty Anne’s hometown.  She has to satisfy her pent-up demand when she comes here.

Movie We Saw

On Saturday night we saw In The Land of Women.

Written and directed by Laurence Kasdan’s son, this movie attempts to deliver big ideas about relationships between men and women but cannot rise above the perspective of the young and confused male lead.  The director does not seem to know any more about relationships than a typical 25 year-old.  So while the scenery is pretty and Meg Ryan’s house appears to be decorated in colors that compliment her eyes. But the dialogue reaches for meaning but never rises above platitudes and obvious truths.  Too bad.

On Sunday we had brunch at a great urban restaurant. Kathy joined us for lunch.

My, don’t I look old compared to my fellow diners!  After this we spent a little time in Fernandina Beach.

No, we are not riding the carriage.  Nice place to visit when there aren’t 10,000 tourists trying to find something to do and the temperature isn’t 93.  Then Betty Anne was back on the plane heading back home.