Friday, March 2, 2012

I'm baaackkk!

Wow, that was a fun trip, although short in some ways and long in others.  For those who didn't know, hubby and I flew to So. Cal to visit my mom and also enjoy a mini-reunion of folks who grew up with me and attended my same high school.  As much as I hate to admit, next year will be the official 50th year passed since that memorable day of graduation, and I think the one thing we all shared in common at our luncheon was the fact that none of us can believe we're sixty-six-years old.

The long part of the trip came when I had a "panic" attack and decided I didn't want to fly home.  Instead, we kept our rental car and drove.  I could have been home in five hours, instead I elected a thirty-six hour trip because I'm a big ol' wuss.  :)  The plane trip to California was bumpy, uncomfortable, and seemed endless, and I think the worst thing for me is the confinement that makes my claustrophobia surface.  I'm so lucky I have an understanding and patient husband.  The good news is I now have a credit I can apply to another trip...perhaps Kelly can go visit his mom.  :)

It's always fun to compare wrinkles with my female classmates, so here's a few photos to attest to the fact that I have some to share:

The female classmates

All classmates who came, including two brave guys




Me signing books for my friends.  Looks like I was thirsty!
It's always nice to travel, but even nicer to come home.  I loved spending time with my friends, and now it's their turn to come to Tennessee.  I came away with an invite to Mexico and Alaska and I might get brave enough to take my hostesss' up on their offers.

We also had a wonderful visit with my mother, brother and his wife and a scrumptious dinner at Northwood's Inn. Also got to see my friend, Leta, grandmother to Ryan Sheckler.  I gave her a book, hoping he might hold one and take a picture.  A few years back, I featured a picture of him that she'd sent me, and to this day, that page continues to be the one that gets the most views.  Hey...everyone...I'm sort of Ryan's aunt.  *lol*  Stay tune for a Ryan feature again.
 
 I couldn't believe how much the price of food and gas are in California.  I might shed one of those chins you see in the picture above if I stayed there long enough.  *lol*


5 comments:

  1. So glad you have a reunion with your family, Ginger. Great photos; I don't blame you for not flying. Not fond of it either.

    Good writeup.

    Joan

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  2. that should be 'had'. My grammar's not that bad.
    Happy you're back safe and sound.

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  3. That was a fun read. What's up with all the soda? LOL! Glad you made it back safe and sound.

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  4. My first flight -ever- was last September. From England to San Francisco via Frankfurt. I was worried I wouldn't like it. But 20 seconds into the connecting flight to Frankfurt I thought: "Wow! This is GREAT!"

    I left the UK at 9.30am and got to California at 4pm the same day. After flying over night. I think. It was nearly a polar flight, we went over Iceland and Greenland, then over Canada and down the wEst Coast.

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  5. WELCOME BACK BETH. IT LOOKED LIKE A GOOD TIME!

    LINDA B

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