and all my rowdy friends have settled down...NOT

I started this entry about 5 days ago and am having trouble with Internet connection. So, I am going to post what I have here and will finish the party pictures and update our settling in our "winter home" after I get my Internet connection straightened out.

OK...no more secrets to be kept; I can finally blog without the worry of ruining the surprise!

Emmy arrived right after lunch on Friday with yet another excuse for me not to start dieting! My most favorite candy in the Universe....SEES! Fortunately, after twisting Salt's arm he is helping me get rid of it!

It was so much fun just sitting out in the sun exchanging travel adventures. Emmy is not on line yet (she did just purchase her first computer, so it won't be long) so she had not followed us on our trek across the country. She just returned from 3 weeks in Africa so consequently had some marvelous stories!

Around 4:00 we went over to David and Shirley Taylor's for an awesome Prime Rib dinner. David and Shirley are hosting the birthday (90th) party tomorrow evening for David's dad, Chester. As many of us arrived early, they decided to do a pre party, party. If this is the warm up, we can't wait til the real deal! It is a treat for us because we are able to visit with many of our great friends all of whom spend summers on the island. We had not anticipated seeing anyone until we returned home in May.

Jim and Ellen Adamson (Fisherville, VA) were in attendance and were celebrating their 10th anniversary. Happy Anniversary Jim and Ellen....you guys are the greatest friends! We love you!

Check out the food....is it any wonder I am fighting the eternal battle of the bulge(s).

SURPRISE! This was one of the few surprise parties that actually turned out to be a surprise!

Chester was overwhelmed! Guests traveled from at least 8 different states to honor him.