December 09, 2006
Southern Hospitality
I've never felt more welcome. Honestly. Nothing against anywhere else I've been, but there is nothing on earth like how I've been treated since I landed here in the land of Ark.
I got off of the plane and found my way to the terminal. I spot this very pretty lady in pink just grinning like the cat that ate the canary. I think I may have hurt her when I hugged her, I hope not. Anyway, of course the plane was late and all I could say was how sorry I was to make them wait.
As we round the corner I see DH and the Collective. Precious. Absolutely precious. And yes, DH was too but I don't think I would actually say that to his face.
Dashing Sir Rowland came up and gave me a big hug, all the while telling me how happy he was that I came to visit and how he loved me. How sweet is that? Pink Ninja was playin' shy - at first. Trust me, she is now sharing lots of hugs and kisses. And smiles. Ohhhhh that is one sweet little princess.
We got to the house and had a chance to hang out and chat. Like I said, it's so surreal. I talk to her for hours a day. But to talk face to face is just....different. Good. But different.
Last night her DH sent us out for dinner. It was incredible. I had the grouper with horseradish and seasoned bread crumbs. Holy Shit. I warned the waiter (who was a doll baby btw) that it had better be damned good grouper. I'm from Florida, I know good grouper. He promised I would love it. He was right.
We each had a drink and talked and talked and talked. The view of the river was breath taking and the conversation was fantastic. Finished up our evening out with a tour of the city and decided it was time to head home.
A tall margarita, the company of a entertaining, intelligent gentleman and well, it was just so good we didn't want it to end. We're all sitting aound the living room, AW and I with laptops out, telling stories and well, just enjoying the company.
And that was just the first evening. Holy Cow. This morning lots of hugs and kisses for Dash Sir Rowland and Pink Ninja, coffee - with creamer - and a fabulous breakfast and we're just about ready to start today's adventure. We girls are off to Hot Springs.
We're takin' this show on the road. Should be real interesting.
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