Hoping this finds my sister bloggers doing well on this windy Sunday afternoon. Yep, we've got a little wind howling around here and a tad cool but I am enjoying a lazy afternoon. My Sunday lunch crowd (my family) have left for the day so I am kicked back. Sunday menu today consisted of: Chicken and dressing Giblet gravy Italian green beans with ham Mac & Cheese Homemade chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and chocolate ganache. Yep, they are little spoiled at Nana's house. I am not a huge fan of cakes with icing but it must have been good as one of the grands had two slices. These gals and I have been friends for more years than I remember and since we've all retired within a few months apart in retirement and age (dating back to 4th grade in school) we try to get together once every 4-6 weeks. We always do something extra for our birthdays but was a tad late celebrating mine this year together due to other appointments that was a must. We always have a gr...
Well, when I say it's been cold in Florida then it's been cold! Mercy. I don't do extreme cold nor heat. Think I need to move to the Bahamas's or Hawaii! LOL!
Speaking of cold Marty and I went to the mountains for a little getaway and of course our favorite place to go is Blueridge, Ga. However, temps never got above freezing. We actually had 6 degree temps a few times. BRR........ We normally go mid to late February but this year for a late Celebration of ringing the bell Marty wanted to go in January. No planning for months, no wondering what we would do from day to day but simply a getaway to rest, relax and refresh our spirits. WHICH WE DID JUST THAT.
The cabin was still decorated with Christmas and that I truly loved as I love all things Christmas.
We had a wonderful lunch at 19 North in Dahlonega. As we sat there we looked out the window at the snow flurries. By the time we left and got to our vehicle it was snowing. Us Floridians are not used to such.
However, there's NO PLACE LIKE HOME and NO PEOPLE like your family!
The damage done outside our home will be taken care of but the memories we made will last a lifetime.
I will close with this last paragraph. I read this and it touched my heart so much. We do make a difference! We do have PURPOSE!
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Oh, I'm so happy you were able to get away to the mountains, and that you got to enjoy some real snow and winter for a few days! I know it had to be very cold there, but oh! So beautiful! Looks like you had a picture perfect place to stay too! Glad you made it back home safely, but sorry to hear about the ice /wind damage to your trees. I know it's hard to see our trees go. But better than your house, right? So thankful all is well. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am SO happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam. To be honest, after the tornado we suffered from I dislike trees anywhere near my home! I am afraid I still have several that need to go!
DeleteCindy, you're making the wintertime look fun, relaxing, and jolly! Enjoy any and all warm hours you can find, friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda.
DeleteHi Cindy, I am glad you had a nice get away. We heard about the snow in Florida. I wish we would get some snow where I live. But then it would be crazy. People can't even drive in the rain! Well, heavy rain as we are getting smaller amounts now. Enjoy the week and so glad to see you post again!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan. Our area got mostly ice but oh the grands had so much fun making little icemen as they called it. However just one hour away from my home they got lots of snow. Marty and I were in snow all week in the mountains and I can honestly say, it's pretty to look at but sure would not want to deal with that daily. LOL!
DeleteIt has been cold outside. I hope you’re doing well. Love to you.
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DeleteIt sure sounds like a wonderful place to go and relax. That cabin is so nice I especially liked the touches of red here and there. January is almost done so we can all look forward to nicer weather. Have a great week💖💖💖💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteI hope that you get some good weather too GM.
DeleteCindy, I know you love going to the mountains, and I am happy that you enjoyed! You look great and the snow was beautiful. Take care, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam.
DeleteGlad you enjoyed your cozy winter getaway!
ReplyDeleteI like snow...as long as I don't have to shovel it, or drive in it!
It sure was pretty.
DeleteSuch a nice getaway Cindy! It's been really cold in Alabama, I've been home by the fire for a week...it even snowed at our beach house on the Gulf Coast, we got 7 inches!! So crazy!
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WOW! Jenna that is a lot of snow on the Gulf Coast.
DeleteWhat a wonderful getaway that you and Marty had, Cindy! The cabin was just darling and all the spots you visited sounded like everything I would love to visit. I’m sorry about your trees, but happy that no damage was done to your home. Blessings and love to you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteWe are thankful no damage to our home for sure.
DeleteYou did, indeed, have a Hallmark vacation in that get-a-way to Georgia! Such a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the last paragraph about small kindnesses that God sees. He knows our heart even if others don't.
It's so good to see you out and about and looking wonderful!!!
Thank you Barbara.
DeleteLooks like you traded Florida snow for some Georgia snow! Strange winter this year for northern Florida to get snow. I was fascinated seeing videos of Pensacola in blizzard conditions. I'm glad that you were able to experience it. It look like a pro in the photos!
ReplyDeleteIn our neck of the woods it appears we have more ice than snow but boy Pensacola sure got some. Thanks Melanie for stopping by.
DeleteCindy,
ReplyDeleteso happy that you two got away together in celebration of you ringing the bell...I am elated that you got to ring that bell..Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words on the passing of my dear friend...She is the 4th person that i lost in just 9 months...Don't know how much more I can handle at this point...
Take care!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble
Have surely prayed for you friend.
DeleteI love following your yearly getaway to the beautiful mountains. That cabin is so dreamy, even more so in the snow. I love all of the places to curl up by the fires! So cozy! It looks like you and Marty had a wonderful time. Getting out for some day trips and meals sounded perfect. I'm glad you didn't have too much damage from the crazy storms!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather Lou.
DeleteSo pleased you enjoyed your getaway, I certainly enjoyed seeing your photographs.
ReplyDeleteHere in the UK we've also experienced storms...
Pleased to read you didn't have too much damage from yours.
Take care, my good wishes.
All the best Jan
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Thank you Jan.
DeleteSo good to catch up with you Cindy, such an enjoyable post. Thanks for your kind words regarding my sweet Daddy.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Glad you stopped by. Prayers with you.
DeleteI was sure I'd left a comment here the other day, but blogger does play up sometimes!!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see this post and photographs.
Sending my good wishes.
All the best Jan
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Oh Jan it is probably me! LOL! I do not get on lap top daily. Thank you for stopping by.
DeleteI was sure I'd left a comment here the other day, but blogger does play up sometimes!!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see this post and photographs.
Sending my good wishes.
All the best Jan