While my hubs was busy at his Bar-be-que competition this weekend I fully intended to catch up on the work I missed with medical hi-jinks earlier in the week. The bad news was I just flat out wasn't up to working with my hands as my wrist and arm are still healing from the medical tests. The good news? I can drive with my left hand so I decided a little field trip or two were in order.
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| These ruffled lilac tulips are calling my name. So unique. |
First stop? Brent & Becky's Bulbs in Gloucester, Virginia was hosting an Art in the Garden show on their lovely grounds. Not surprisingly the flowers were insanely beautiful and the artists work matched! I had fun chatting with the artists and learning about their work. My favorite booth was Connie Powell's.
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| Connie Powell and wonderful work |
Her work was very soulful with lots of subtle layers. I bought a lovely piece for a friend's birthday (unless I decide to keep it for myself!) and I am hoping that Connie might teach me her secrets of nose drawing some day.
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| you can follow Connie @connie.supthinpowell on Facebook & Instagram |
I got home in town to see my neighbor grandson and his new bride posing for photos after their wedding before they headed out for their reception. After Friday's horrendous rain it was so wonderful to see that blue sky above the wedding tent!
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| Congrats to the young couple! |
Sunday dawned and Bob & I decided to take a trip over to Yorktown and watch our pal Tony and his pirate crew invade Yorktown. There was a whole Pirate festival going on today. The people and the dog watching were fantastic, as you could quite imagine.
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| I love the contrast of the pirate ship against the behemoth Coleman Bridge. |
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| Our man Tony let Bob come aboard. |
It was such a lovely day outside that we wanted to grab a bite for lunch while we were out. Umi Sushi is a "hiding in plain sight" tiny restaurant right on the Yorktown Riverwalk. Not exactly pirate fare but very tasty, especially when we nabbed the last outdoor patio table.
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| Umi Sushi Lunch special. Love that Spicy Tuna Roll |
One of the joys of being self employed is that you have a flexible schedule. Of course there is an old joke that self employed folks are the only silly folk that quit forty hours a week jobs with a boss so that they can be their own boss and then work 24/7. Now that spring is here we are making a conscious effort to get out and learn more about our area. Here's to new adventure! And healing so I can get back to work...
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| Dionysus was hiding in the ladies room in one of the local restaurants. The surprises keep on coming! |
