Hi folks,
Now where did I leave off? Oh yeah, I was on my way to Maryland to visit That Woman Monaco or something like that. The run up there was fine until I got up into the DC area with morning rush hour beginning. The two days of snow before left the roads wet and salty which of course made a mess of the windshield and the sides of the truck turn white. After a nerve wracking tour on the freeways through the area I made the exit to the rural drive to Meanica's. This part of the drive was more to my liking. Following directions I managed to find the remote abode of my prey. I lost the element of surprise due to having to text here to asks where to park after trying to get stuck in the snow of her driveway. You would think she would have shoveled out a place for such and honored guest as myself. But no she comes out and directs me to park right back where I'd almost gotten stuck.
I had arrived. Not waiting I began off loading some of these hugs I'd been carrying around for just that purpose.
Grabbing my pharmacy and laptop I was shown inside to greet the better half of the homestead inhabitants, Ann. More hugs were dispensed and I was shown to "My Room"
So started 3 days and nights of good natured banter, serious conversation, homemade breakfasts, dinners out. Some tears were shed but there was far more of that great banter, getting to know one another better and fun of good friends. I went with her to a doctor's appointment. One of the evenings I started a video skype session with Liz and was then relegated to observer status as the conversation was taken over by Ann, What's her name and Liz with questions and answers about GCS surgery and effect on spouses and what not that I had not input for. The conversation was fruitful and enjoyable for all. I got up on the morning of my third day there with an intention of continuing on but with absolutely no idea as to where I was going next. I began trying to contact prospects when Mianie asked if I wanted to meet a couple of her local friends for dinner if they were obliging. I postpone leaving for another night which gave my prospects time to reply.
Before we needed to leave to meet with MarciElizabeth (yes from Susan's) and Zelda (not from Susan's) I got answers from Rachel, p (Patti), and the Devyln. Tentative scheduling were made with allowances for the using Laurie no plans requirements. So off we went to rendezvous with Zelda and Marci at Ruby Tuesday. The food was okay but far out done by the company and conversations. I chalked two more new meetings #28 and #29 duly notch in my steering wheel later. Having occupied the booth long enough to receive looks from the restaurant personal who were wondering when they would finally be rid of us, we retired to Muano's SUV for more conversation. After about another hours parting hugs were given and M and I headed back to the homestead.
The next morning I got up early enough to say goodbye to Meowny before she left for her facial torture session because I would be gone before she returned in 3-4 hours. I sat at the table in my VS satin PJs updating you all on my adventures so they'd be up to date before I hit the road again. In the meantime Ann wakes and joins me at the table. We then went into the kitchen where she started a pot of coffee and we proceeded to prepare some breakfast. Back at the table armed with coffee and food we continued our conversation behind that woman's back. Ann and I had a very good conversation the details of which are not relevant to this report though both of us hard tears at one point in our talk. Ann did here best to impress upon me that I affect everyone I meet and leave a part of myself with them and they do on me. She used this thought to impress upon my that doing something to end my difficulties may solve my problems by it will affect and hurt each person I have left a part of myself with. I should consider this if I ever have those difficult thoughts again. Thank you Ann for that insight. I will try to remember it.
Well this conversation lasted long enough for what's her name to return home and catch me still at the table no further ready to depart than when she left. I got myself into gear and showered and got dressed and finished re-stuffing my things back into my soft-sided trunk. Ready I made the first trip to reload my truck and returned for the goodbye with Ann and thanking them for allowing me to visit. I then dragged my trunk to the truck with Muanie following. Trucked all ready to go we said goodbye and I climbed into the truck hours later than I intended and headed to visit with my next victim in Philadelphia, Rachel. I had a wonderful time visiting them.
Hugs,
Laurie
