Well, we're safely home.
Here's a recap of the day for you:
A pair of "hitchhikers" that came home with us. I've missed having African Violets that actually bloom (since mine are still recovering from their January surgery), so I decided I'd bring one home as a souvenir. So Mom and I stopped at Donaroma's yesterday, but I couldn't choose only one, so . . . um . . . two of them followed me home. Now I just need to get them some prettier pots than the plastic ones they came in . . . good thing I still have two more days off!
My socks while on the ferry this morning. We caught (as usual) an earlier ferry than we had tickets for, and ended up on the delivery boat--the one you have to back onto--so there was plenty of light to knit with. Once we finished our breakfasts. First thing this morning, Mom and I drove to Edgartown to get our food from Espresso Love and ate that on the ferry. You'll have to excuse the vastly-streaky windshield. Pollen, you know. So MANY things in bloom! But you'll be pleased to know I cleaned it when I stopped to fill up the gas tank.
As usual, we stopped at Olde Mistick Village for a stretch-the-legs break (very important, especially for the furry one of us). Chappy was happy to add a couple more admirers to his list. If he had an autograph book for fans, it would be full by now!
A peek at the earrings I bought. I couldn't entirely resist the temptation to buy jewelry, but since none of these was too expensive (not less than $25 but not more than $40 or so), I indulged.
And look--pretty notecards! A set of Cara's latest, that was waiting for me when I got home, and a set from Stephen Huneck that I brought home with me.
Okay, I'm not QUITE as wiped out as Chappy was last night, but after covering 300 or so miles today, followed by unpacking, doing laundry, giving Chappy a bath . . . I'm a little tired. So . . . good night, all!
Good night! I'm glad you, your mom, and Chappy had another wonderful getaway at MV.
Posted by: Chris | May 16, 2007 at 08:12 PM
Glad you're home safe and sound. Thanks for the ride-along via daily pictures. I love the Sea Glass earrings!
Posted by: Meg in North AL | May 16, 2007 at 09:21 PM
welcome home! i think my favorites are the hammered ones and the sea glass ones. of course, the hammered ones remind me of fishing lures my dad used as a child, lol.
i can't grow indoor plants. i kill them off, for some odd reason
Posted by: minnie | May 16, 2007 at 10:28 PM
Love the earrings! I put my AVs in AV pots I get from Lowe's and Home Depot, that have 2 pieces, with unglazed insides and water reservoirs.
Posted by: Paula | May 17, 2007 at 09:59 AM
Welocme home! Lovely african violets and great earrings. I especially like the sea glass ones.
Posted by: Kim | May 17, 2007 at 10:48 AM
I love Stephen Huneck! We go to his 'dog parties' all the time!
Posted by: Heather | May 17, 2007 at 11:27 AM
Nice earrings - love the sea glass ones...sorry about Veronica Mars....
Posted by: Cindy | May 17, 2007 at 04:27 PM
Love the new acquisitions!
Posted by: JessaLu | May 18, 2007 at 10:28 AM