My Mom's Blog by Thoroughly Modern Millie

Sunday, July 20, 2008

A FLORIDA DAY - PART 2
For those of you who read, A Florida Day - Part 1 and thought that was a big day, "you ain't heard nothing yet."

The first part of the day started at 10:00 am, I didn't get home until 4:00 pm. That would have been enough of a day for me but sometimes things happen and you just have no choice but to go along with the situation.

Two of my Florida friends were visiting from down south and the only time we could get together was the same day that I was attending the Wellness Day.

The plan was that eight of us would meet for dinner at 6:00 pm and then go to one couple's home for dessert. That was a little tight for me but I really wanted to get together with this group. My thought was, ok, I'll spend a little time with them and leave after dessert.

Big 40 - S5isBday40 by Daniel Y. Go, on Flickr CC BY-NC-SA

The host and hostess were a very gracious couple. One couple was celebrating their anniversay and an other person was observing a birthday SO the hostess brought out a beautiful cake she had baked for these celebrations. She set a lovely table and had all kinds of goodies. I thought to myself, "I'm so glad I was able to be with these wonderful people and enjoy the evening."

Now, I'm thinking "it would be a good time to leave since I had an early morning appointment." (cataract surgery) The trouble was I did not have my own wheels!!

I Win by Kevin Labianco, on Flickr CC BY-NC-ND

Next thing I know someone says, "why don't we play 3 -14 (card game) like we do when we're in Florida!!!" What's a girl to do!!! The game ended at midnight, I didn't get home until 1:00 pm.

With all that said, I'm glad I shared that time with my friends and I was still able to make my appointment the next morning. If there's a will, there's a way.

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Comments:

See? Sometimes you don't think you can do something until you're put in the position of not being able to say no. Seems you lead an exciting life, Millie!

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kenju : 10:42 PM

You are a smart lady. The time spent with these good friends is time you may never have a chance to use again with all of them. So to enjoy it and still make your commitment had to have made it worth the loss of sleep.

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Anonymous : 11:46 PM

You go girl! What a great day!

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DoniLynn : 1:57 AM

I would have stayed too. Who knows when the next time that much fun would come around?

# posted by

gigi : 7:27 AM

Excellent! I hope I am still going out to Chinatown at 2 a.m. when I am in my 70s and 80s.

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Rhea : 10:11 AM

I'm sure glad I found your site via my daughter Gigi Griffis (www.gigigriffis.blogsdpot.com) who found you some months ago - From her Blog:
"This is Millie. (The photo of you in your wedding dress)
I found Millie several months ago
and have been a lurker to her site.
She is one busy 82 year old who's bloggin.
She's the cutest thing.
She made the ABC News!
Go here to learn more about her.
She's a mess, in a good way."

I needed you just at this moment in time and there you are.

You've only been in this world a few years longer than I -- just a little over a decade -- which means nothing at our age, but your energy level is still sailing along at as rapid clip.

In browsing thru your magnificent (for any age) blog, I find we agree in so many areas, you know the saying about great minds....
It's either that or our age and the marvelous wonders we've beheld in our lifetime.

As some would say here in Florida - "You go Girul - You Win The Prize!!!" Keep up the good work and thanks for the great blog.

jan crenshaw
Palatka Florida -
26 miles south west of St. Augustine
jbcrenshaw @bellsouth.net

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Anonymous : 11:01 AM

It sounds like a perfect day to me. My days are much less busy, but then I AM younger than you are and must conserve my strength.

# posted by

Tabor : 1:27 PM

Typical media personality, burning her candle at both ends and someone elses too !

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Anonymous : 1:56 PM

kenju
You know what? There is another good reason for blogging. Looking back on some of my blogging posts, I guess I do lead an exciting life!

There are many days that are quiet but I don't write about those. ;-)

momma and gigi
You are absolutely right, things can change in a minute so I did the right thing and had a special time with special friends.

rhea
I didn't know that China Town restaurants are open until 2:00 am. Maybe I'll see you there!!

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millie garfield : 8:37 PM

millie -hope the surgery went well.

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Anonymous : 11:50 PM

Two of my Florida friends were visiting from down south and the only time we could get together was the same day that I was attending the Well
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ness Day

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Anonymous : 6:34 AM

I'll tell you something! It was smart of you to spend the evening at your friends' instead of staying at home and worry about the surgery ;)
And it sounds that it was well worth it, too!

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Anonymous : 11:14 AM

Sounds like a perfect day to me.
Maybe in another blog you could explain the card game 3-14?
I've never heard of that one.
I do like a good card game with friends.

Bear((( )))

# posted by

Bear Naked : 2:15 PM

Millie.....do you give lessions? If you do I really could use a few.
My life is not half as exciting as yours. What is your SECRET?????
Lisa (iauntiel@aol.com)

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Anonymous : 8:49 PM

HOo did your surgery go? I have had this operation on both eyes and it went famously.
Here's hoping you are havinb an easy time recuperating

# posted by

Chancy : 1:33 AM

Lisa

You ask a big question -" Secret of leading an exciting life"

That requires a big answer. I just might make a post about it.

I'll alert you when I put it up.

# posted by

millie garfield : 8:02 PM

'Secrets of an exciting life' sounds more like a book than a blog post, Millie. What about it?

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Anonymous : 12:50 PM

Millie, thank you for your blog. You're an encouragement to me. At your age, you're a lot more active than I am, and I'm half your age. I found your blog recently and I added you to my list of favorite blogs. You remind me that we should be living our lives and having fun, no matter what age we are!

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