We got In Quite a Pickle

The fun never stops with this group. Started the day with Mah Jongg. Then I had to sneak out and say I needed to go to the needlepoint store so I could get cupcakes to celebrate Suzanne’s birthday. I did go to the needlepoint store, which was lovely. I parked next to a Bentley so I had to be careful not to touch it when I got out.

Since I was going out I was also sent on errands to fill the car up with gas, stop by the grocery and also buy outdoor pickle balls. Thank goodness there was a tennis shop next to the bakery and the tennis guy had pickle stuff. When I told the owner of the store I felt sacrilegious for buying Pickle balls in a tennis shop. He said it was no problem, but when I responded that it was very “ecumenical” of him, he said, “Did someone get a word a day calendar?”

I have gotten used to living in a university town where everyone uses big words and does not bat an eyelash. This is the land of outdoor activities and fancy cars.

So to keep up with the state residents we played pickle ball this afternoon. It was my first time playing. Jamie was our coach. She told me that the scoring was the hardest part, but it was by far the easiest thing for me. I am quick to pick up rules of games, but that never means I am good at sports.

Surprisingly I did quite well, if only I could figure out exactly where the end of the paddle was. Jamie did great instructing us and it was by far the highlight of our day. Lynn is going to be very surprised if she ever read this.

After pickle, more mah jongg. Then we had to prep for dinner as Janet’s youngest daughter Izzy and her boyfriend Luke were coming over for dinner. We had a great time with them and they were good sports about spending time with four old ladies.

We went right back to mah jongg after dinner and did not want to talk about how sad we are this trip is coming to an end. We are already planning our next reunion. I am going to have to practice my pickle.