Home From A Lovely Get Together
@BelleStarr (61102)
United States
August 5, 2018 4:24pm CST
One of my online friends whose has turned into a very close real-life friend was coming up from Virginia to New York state this weekend and arranged with us to meet in Danbury, Connecticut. We booked a room in the same hotel and then drive there yesterday afternoon.
They had a much longer ride then we did so didn't arrive until 2.5 hours after we did. We met in the lobby for a good chat and then went off the sleep. We met for breakfast this morning. We then went off to do some shopping at Stew Leonards a store that we both enjoy.
At about noontime, we headed back to a restaurant that we love for a good visit. She was with her husband and 3 children and I was with Al. We weren't really hungry but it is such a fun place we look forward to meeting there. We have done it twice in the past.
We spent about an hour and a half and then they had to be off for the family business that they had come up here for to begin with and we headed home. It was a brief visit but we maximized our time together and are looking forward to the next time we meet. I am considering a Virginia vacation this fall and of course, that would mean some time together.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Aug 18
We stop every year on our way back from Florida to visit so it is one reason I love the drive.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Aug 18
@DianneN I know exactly how you feel, my daughter and her family lived with us after they sold their house while they were looking for a new one and it broke my heart when all my little boys moved back out!! I hate an empty house.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
6 Aug 18
@BelleStarr That's reason enough to drive.
Our son and his bride have basically moved all their belongings out of our house. He stopped by twice today to get a huge mirror and odds and ends. They still need to collect their artwork, coats, and a few other things. I must admit I am so sorry they have moved out. We loved having them with us. Their house is magnificent inside as well as out. What a beautiful piece of property they have and such lovely landscaping. He had the locksmith change the 6 locks and made us keys for his place, but needs to give us the alarm code when he decides which company to go with. His head is spinning! So much to do and so little time. His business is booming right now and he's now a partner, so has lots of work.
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@Juliaacv (51453)
• Canada
6 Aug 18
It sounds like a really nice visit and get-away.
Nicer then our weekend get-away, we worked out in that terrible heat, at our son's place.
But......the payoff was in the email that they replied after I sent them pictures of how great their backyard looks. I miss them and can't wait until they're back home again.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Aug 18
I bet you do, I missed my daughter last week when she spent the week at the beach.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Aug 18
@Juliaacv I would be counting the minutes.
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@Juliaacv (51453)
• Canada
6 Aug 18
@BelleStarr I think that we mother very much alike. They fly in in 4 more days.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
7 Aug 18
Thank you, yes even though we talk on the phone several times a week, it is always better to get together in person.
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@LadyDuck (471969)
• Switzerland
7 Aug 18
@BelleStarr Sitting around a table and chatting in person is so much better.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
7 Aug 18
I am so sorry about that, will you be able to go to Spain later in the year or are your travel days over? I do worry about that with Al and the Parkinson's it is inevitable that it will get worse.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
7 Aug 18
@BelleStarr I'm not sure Isabelle. On his good days he talks of perhaps going on a cruise or back to Spain, but then he feels rough and I know we're not going anywhere. Who knows - he may improve enough, but I doubt it.
We had a few days away on the coast here a couple of weeks ago and he was fine, but we were only an hour from home. Going abroad would be a different matter.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Aug 18
I think so, we enjoy each other's company and I love her husband and children, I am their spare grandma I tell them!!
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
6 Aug 18
its look a great time with friends. its always amazing that meet friends in real life whom we made online because we mostly not think that it would be possible as most of from other country but as you mention as from your country so its still fat place but good to see spend time together. have a nice day.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
7 Aug 18
I have actually met a few online friends who are from other countries, I met an online friend in Frankfurt, in London, in Bath England and in Vancouver.
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@birjudanak (14320)
• India
8 Aug 18
@BelleStarr you mean they are from other country and you met in face to face?
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
8 Aug 18
That sounds like a fun time. Very neat. Virginia has some beautiful areas.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
8 Aug 18
I love the area where she lives, so many fun things to see and do.
@allknowing (137553)
• India
6 Aug 18
Of the online virtual contacts I have just one that visited me from the UK a few years ago. She came with her friend and spent a couple of days with us. I took here round to places that she had already suggested. We keep in touch via email and FB.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Aug 18
That certainly is very cool. I am glad you actually got to meet.
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@xFiacre (13120)
• Ireland
5 Aug 18
@bellestarr that kind of friendship is great. I met up with a friend this week who I only see about once a year for an hour. We catch up on family news then leave - no opportunity to disagree!!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
5 Aug 18
Yes it has been a wonderful surprise to me and a delight. You never do know where your next lifetime friend will come from.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Aug 18
Yes I especially love to vacation in the fall when the leaves are in full color.
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@Courtlynn (67081)
• United States
19 Aug 18
So glad you were able to hang out with your friend for a bit.
That next vacation sounds like a good idea.
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Aug 18
The whole world has changed, who would have ever thought we would find our friends on a computer lol
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
6 Aug 18
It was and I got to do a little grocery shopping in a fun way.
