Fun Friday!

Well, it is finally Friday and what a week it was. Among the things I had going on, last Friday I had taken a scheduled day off from work. Originally, my friend Deb and I were going to attend the first day of the "Celtic Classic" as she had never been there before, but since it only started at 4:00pm and she had to work early Saturday morning, we decided to have a girl's movie day instead. We spent much of the afternoon at her house watching the DVD, "Unfaithful" starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane ... 💓

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJkHQiL0gUM&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1eFUOyqVsSIIJlgN8-CRBLggKOy4IFs46ttrK2HRIjuMeprEaxOd1hwhs

Her cat, Jack, decided to join us!

We also purchased tickets for this year's Witches Masquerade Ball ...

Witches Masquerade Ball

. Reading Pagans and Witches at Crowne Plaza Reading

It will be held on Saturday, November 2nd once again at The Crowne Plaza. My friend Deb and I are going as Flappers - this is my costume plus I just bought long black gloves to go along with it. The rhinestone choker actually belonged to my grandmother. :)

BTW, this is my new "used" car. Another Honda Civic. Unfortunately, I had to take a personal car loan out for it so another $3,900 and it is mine.😔

One of my co-workers is also a caterer and she takes weekly orders for homemade dinners and baked goodies - this week the desert was Pumpkin Chocolate Chip bread ... DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!

Miss Ginger is growing up fast - getting bigger and she is still just as sweet. Next month I have to call the vet and make an appointment to have her spay. 😽

Butterscotch and Merlin having dinner.

"Butters" and Ginger just chillin' on the sofa.

Have a great Friday everyone!

Throwback Thursday

Happy Throwback Thursday everyone! Just thought I would share a few pics from last year's Witches Masquerade Ball at The Crowne Plaza ...

Have a great day!

Wordless Wednesday

New happenings!

Good morning and Happy Sunday, my dear friends! My deepest apologies as it has been quite a while since I have had any spare time to post here - lots of things have been happening the past few weeks. My mother fell and fractured her right elbow, I had a car accident and had to buy another used car, among other things. Anyway, my mom had surgery last week and is now home and recovering with the help of the visiting nurses, the physical therapists, her wonderful next door neighbor of many years, and my good friend Deb who we are fortunate enough to have to help get my mom back and forth to her doctor appointments when I have to work. Hopefully, she will be back to driving soon - she can't wait, of course.

There have been some Fall events going on around here in Reading, PA. The Ridgewood Winery has open houses with wine tasting, food, and bands for good entertainment - very enjoyable ...

A pic taken at one of the winery's events which was taken by one of their employees for their website with my friends Dave and Deb.

This was taken while having dinner at The Station at Reinholds Inn with Chef Craig from Brooklyn, NY - talk about a New York accent! It is no wonder his nickname is "Brooklyn" ...  LOL!!

These pics were taken last weekend while out with Deb her grandson J.J. at the annual fall Pumpkin Fest at The Oley Dairy ...

Feeding the critters ...

A fun kid's Hay Ride ...

Also, we attended the Annual Fall Festival in West Reading, PA. This photo was taken in the lovely garden behind "Curious on the Avenue" ...

Last week was my 18th Wedding anniversary and as we do every single year, we attended the Annual "Celtic Classic" held in Bethlehem, PA ...

The Bagpipe competition which features bands from all over the country ... New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, etc. 

Enjoying the events - and they have much to offer every year! ...

Anyhow, I promise to be back later tonight to visit all of your blogs to see what everyone has been up to! Have a great day!

This 'n' That

Good day everyone and happy Wednesday! A couple of new things happening here lately. First off, we took in a kitten that was left homeless along with her brother by their mama cat. Her name is Ginger and she is an orange female - we are told that they are rather rare as most orange cats are usually male. She is a snuggle bug and such a little love ...

Ginger with her brother Dice. Dice has a new home with a friend of mine.

Ginger is getting very comfortable with us in her new surroundings.

She loves people!

I found this food magazine the other day while grocery shopping - thought I would try some of these recipes when I ever get the time  to cook again ...

Last weekend was my friend Deb's birthday. We had lunch at Flanagan's Pub and sat on the outside deck since the weather was so nice ...

She did not want a birthday cake, so I baked her these brownies instead ...

Deb, her hubby Dave, and me.

Have a good day, my friends!

Mom's 80th Birthday lunch

Greetings all! I hope everyone is doing well! On one of the very few Saturday's that I did not have to mandatory work, I took my mom out to her favorite place to eat for her 80th birthday lunch - Olive Garden ...

Her food of choice - spaghetti and meatballs, a house salad and we both shared a slice of lemon cream cake! YUMMY!