You know that old saying ~
Make new friends but keep the old,
one is silver and the other gold.
I don't have many real friends. I'm definitely not a "people person". I don't make friends easily. Being burned and thrown under the bus at a young age made me wary of trusting people. I also realized early on that many people want you to be their friend because they think you can do and/or give them something. The great philosopher, Snoopy, said, "I love mankind. It's people I can't stand." I've considered this jewel of wisdom my lifetime motto. There are however, exceptions to every rule. As a young 'teen, I met someone who became a real, honest-to-goodness 24K gold friend.
Although we hadn't been in touch on a regular basis for many years, when we reconnected, it was as though we'd seen each other the week before. I consider myself very fortunate to have a friend like this. I hope that each of you has someone(s) in your life that is as special as my golden friend.
She recently gifted me a trip to her home in Pennsylvania. It was fun and relaxing because she (and her family) is fun, laid back, hysterical and she just - let's me be. I love her for this and so many other things.
Enjoy some pictures I took while there. I was tickled pink to see "real" trees, hills, mountains and an actual Flea Market. One where people were cleaning out their barns and attics. Awesome!
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Gorgeous view, right? Roll over the picture to see where I was. Can you believe it!?! This place was built on a hill, the parking lot overlooked this amazing vista.
Now THIS is a backyard!
I was going to walk in the woods but there was a bear with cubs roaming around. I figured it was not a good idea.
Can you believe it? A CHRISTMAS TREE farm!!!
Who knew they actually grew 'em like pumpkins and corn?
Driving down a hill!
I forgot how narrow the roads are and how twisty, too. Two lane roads where I live are a thing long past.
Wildflowers in the parking lot of WalMart!
This was the most beautiful WalMart I'd ever seen. And even better, it was damn near empty! No waiting for a cashier.
This is a Yeti or Sasquatch sculpture in her
garden. She LOVES Yeti's. I have no idea why but it's one of the things that makes me adore her!
