Turning 43 wasn't so bad. In fact, it was great! This has been the best birthday ever.......or at least, in a very long time.
My girlfriend and I left very early Friday morning for the Coast. What should have only taken about an hour in a half, took more like three hours, but......we had fun. Thank you, Madge in the grocery store for giving me the wrong directions and causing me to drive about 40 extra miles. I am almost positive I asked her twice if I turn right on the highway.......which she confirmed. I know I did. We needed to go left. Thanks again, Madge!
Lunch was great. Smoked salmon and albacore with fresh oyesters.........anything from the sea works great for me! Yum!
Then? Head inland to the wineries! Yes, Heaven on Earth. I always wanted to retire in them there vines. We stumbled upon an old winery owned by an elderly Italian family. His wine was great. I bought a bottle from him and he wrote Happy Birthday in Italian on it. How sweet is that?
The only part of the trip that wasn't great was coming home. TRAFFIC!!!!!!! Friday, Holiday, traffic. It was so peaceful on the coast and through the vineyards..........then, back to reality and traffic.
Sweetie and my boys took me out to dinner. That was fun. We were all kinda laughing at the bozo attempting to sing and play his guitar. I have no problem with men who sing a song that was originally done by a female....no problem. But? Do you have to sing like a woman? Really? Just sing, in your own voice, style and a few keys lower. Thank God he quickly took a break and allowed everyone to eat in peace.
After dinner, Sweetie and I went out and listened to a band. And? I have my ring. He chose a very pretty ruby for me but didn't purchase it until I saw it. I could care a less about surprises. And, I am glad he didn't buy it because even though it was very tasteful, pretty and not "showy", it was gold and I look awful in gold. Thank God, the jeweler confirmed that as well. So? What did I get? A very tasteful.....not showy, solitaire pearl (my REAL birthstone) set in white gold with a few diamonds around it. I really love it. I think he's a little disappointed because I know he was very proud of the ring he chose for me and it really was nice.........but it was set in yellow gold.
Now, we are all going to my parents to celebrate my birthday...again..... and their 45th anniversary. Yes, I was their second anniversary present. They probably wished they would have kept the receipt for a refund.
Ciao,
Angie
2 comments:
I am late apparently nevertheless: best B-day wishes to you! And I know the type of ring you got and they are usually very beautiful. Would you photograph it? Pleeeez.
I really wish I could post it........I need to sit down and figure out HOW to post pictures. I am technologically challenged! I tried posting a picture of my neighbor's cat recently and that didn't work. One of these days. Thank you for the Happy B-day. If I can remember correctly, don't you have one coming up as well?
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