Howdy folks. Greetings from the good ole US of A. It's still here and just as good as ever.
We had a really good journey to Manchester - quickest yet, maybe something to do with it being Sunday morning and then an excellent flight as the 'plane was half empty and we had 6 seats between the 2 of us. We managed a long sleep and arrived feeling fresh as a daisy - no stiffness or aches and pains. We made it out of the airport in 45 minutes from the opening of the 'plane door and driving off in the hire car.
It's hot and steamy here in Florida - this is the earliest we've been in the fall and it's great to be back in the sun. Too hot to be outside for long so you really appreciate the aircon.
Yesterday was Labor Day - so a public holiday - Marilee had most of the day off and we went to lunch at Marlyn and Bills. It was so good to catch up with everyone - Ed and Lois, and Ed were there too and we all tucked into the most delicious dinner of roast chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweetcorn, beans, coleslaw and scrummy gravy. Add on top Marlyn's home cooked yeast rolls with butter (yum), followed by coconut cake and America's version of a trifle and we couldn't move afterwards. I had a sleep while everyone else got the intsruments out and played bluegrass. Marilee's sister, Tina, joined us in the evening after a two hour drive and she stayed overnight. We had a great time, chatting and playing and singing bluegrass. It was a really enjoyable day. Thank you everyone for your really warm welcome and hospitality.
Today, we went to - guess where - Walmart. I had left my navy blue lightweight jacket in the UK so I went to get a replacement and ended up buying two - one navy and one black. Like the equation ?- Terry wasn't too pleased. Tough I thought. Tina shopped for curtains and accessories for her revamped house which is nearing completion and then we had coffee and a doughnut at Dunkin' Donuts. - Nice.
Feel as though we've never been away!! Still got to get my American head on as I'm still speaking English and you get some funny looks when you use English expressions.
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