After the heat wave, then three days of rain, yesterday dawned with blue skies and white fluffy clouds and temps in the mid-eighties. All in all, a perfect day for a visit with my best friend! Laural and her husband, Craig, took the train north from Manhattan. We picked them up at the station. First stop: our cottage. It was so important to me to be able to share it with Laural. The gardens looked beautiful (though now that I look closely, they need weeding!) and Laural loved the cottage, both inside and outside.
(Taken in the early morning light.)
Then we talked and talked and talked and went to lunch at a Thai restaurant and showed them around a neighboring town, with a quick drive up into the mountains for a view of the Hudson Valley.
And then we talked some more and it soon became time to take them back to the station.
Perfect day with beautiful friends. I’m very grateful.
Here we are. Friends of almost 52 years. Unbelievable.
The butterfly bush is right outside our den window, and as I sat on the sofa with Don late in the day, I could see at least two butterflies circling and landing on the blossoms. Beautiful.
Don’s in the city today, signing a contract with his commercial agent. I’m taking it easy. All that cleaning and mowing and weed chomping tired me out. It’s a slow morning here at the cottage.
I may not answer yesterday’s comments, if that’s okay with you? But I’ll definitely respond to today’s.
Happy Thursday.
Doris says
Sounds like a perfect day filled with good memories!
Claudia says
It was wonderful, Doris.
Linda @ A La Carte says
I am so glad you had such a special day with your best friend! I do love the butterfly bush. We have had butterflies at the Zinnia’s this week!
hugs,
Linda
Claudia says
My zinnias have yet to bloom but that will be sometime this month, Linda!
Francine says
Hi Claudia! What a nice picture of you and your friend! I can tell you both enjoyed your visit!! There’s nothing like a day with an old friend to make us feel really good!! I am sure your friends enjoyed visiting your cottage and town!! Enjoy your day today!
Claudia says
I think they did. We sure loved having them here!
Shanna says
I’m glad your visit went well. Love the cute photo of you two.
p.s. First morning glory bloom today, but it looks as though others are very far in the future.
Claudia says
Well, at least you can see one beautiful morning glory, Shanna! Take a picture of it!
Janie F. says
I’m so glad your friend was able to visit and see your home and gardens. My best friend is my cousin Rita who is about 8 years younger than me. We text or talk almost everyday. She makes me think, makes me laugh and pushes me when I need it. I wish my husband had a friend that close to him. I think we all need someone to talk to and share things with. I’m glad you have Laural.
Claudia says
We do need that, Janie!
Vera says
Glad your day was so wonderful Claudia! Enjoy today and relax.
Claudia says
I will, Vera. Thank you!
Donnamae says
Sounds like an absolutely perfect day with a great friend! Lots of memories were shared I’m sure….as well as new ones made! Enjoy your day of rest! ;)
Claudia says
I will, Donnamae. Thank you!
Melanie says
Glad you had such a wonderful time with your best friend. :-)
Claudia says
We’ve been through a lot together and I really love her, Melanie.
Betsy says
What a wonderful day for you Claudia. They’re nothing like old friends. They know everything about you and love you anyway!
Blessings, Betsy
Claudia says
They sure do, Betsy! Thank you!
Judy Clark says
Great to have a special day with a special friend!!
Judy
Claudia says
It sure is, Judy!
Wendy T says
Rest relax reflect today after such a wonderful yesterday. Aren’t long-time friends the best, Claudia? So much doesn’t need to be said, few back stories need to be told…just continue to weave through the thread that connects the two of you.
Claudia says
Exactly. Laural and I can pick up after a few months of no contact (we’re both pretty busy) and it’s as if no time has elapsed at all!
Nancy Blue Moon says
I’m so glad that your day went well including the weather…What a great best friends picture!
Claudia says
I sure love it, Nancy!
Susan says
How wonderful to be able to spend time with an old and dear friend. I envy your rain and lower temps. It is miserable here. No rain and very high temps every day with no end in sight. My garden looks miserable, yours is gorgeous!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Claudia says
You’re where we were a couple of weeks ago. No rain in weeks and temps in the high nineties! It sure is nice to get a break, if only for a couple of days!
Chris K in Wisconsin says
So glad that you had such a wonderful day! And it is nice to have the day after to just think about it and process it all, don’t you think??
Still SO HOT here. Really getting tired of it, for sure. But there are flowers to look at instead of ice and snow…. so it is still much better than winter. Enjoy your day today!!
Claudia says
It is. It isn’t that hot here today, Chris, and it looks like we’ll stay in the eighties for the next five days. Huzzah! But even if it gets hot, no snow is a good thing.
Janet in Rochester says
What’s this?? Not answering yesterday’s comments?? SHOCKING! How dare you take a day off to visit with friends – instead of tending to OUR needs! Especially when we don’t pay one penny to take advantage of your skills. Why, I am SO deeply offended….. sputter – sputter – sputter!
Seriously, glad you had such a lovely visit with your old friends, Claudia. Hope you’re making plans for a longer visit soon. And enjoy the rest of your day…. 🌞
Claudia says
I know: very, very selfish of me!
Thanks so much, Janet!
Trudy says
Best friends are the best! I have had my best friend 43 years. Through happy times and bad we have been there for each other. We live 1 1/2 hours apart, but talk at least once everyday, sometimes more. She is an extension of me.
Your gardens look beautiful. I do love seeing them.
Claudia says
Thank you so much, Trudy!
Lily says
Beautiful photos of both your garden and your friendship!
Claudia says
Thank you, Lily!
Nancy in PA says
That’s such a cute picture of two happy friends.
Claudia says
Thank you, Nancy!
Vicki says
So nice reading everyone’s comments today and knowing that you had a fantastic visit with your dear friend. These are the moments to cherish!
Claudia says
They are, indeed, Vicki. Thank you!
Sydney says
Lovely picture! Wonderful moments to share!
Claudia says
Thank you, Sydney!