Weekend in PA

The ride out to PA was leisurely and we ended up driving through rain again, but it tapered off and the weekend weather was fine, if humid. Cousin Charlie came with us this trip, which worked out very well.

On Friday, Queenee, Uncle Ed and I went to see cousin Regina's exhibit at the Darlington Arts Center. What a nice arts center - some young children were singing while we were there, and there are many different classes offered. It was worth the drive, Regina has some beautiful work up — drawings, watercolors and linoprints. Uncle Ed bought two watercolors and a drawing, and has a request in for three linoprints! We spent about 45 minutes at the DAC, then had a long drive home. DB arrived early evening and since we were all tired, we got a good night's sleep.

Saturday DB and I went to Lambertville. I was looking forward to going to Phoenix Books, a used bookstore I used to frequent, and was delighted to find them still in business. Klein's Art Supplies was no longer there, having been replaced by a music store and coffee shop. Oh well. Poor DB was stuck in the bookstore while I drooled over the art books, and I managed to escape with only about ten books. Believe me, I could have bought a lot more.

From Lambertville, we went to New Hope to see if Sharon might be home. Nobody was there but Ringo. Poor Molly was sick, so Sharon was with Laura and Erica had gone home. I'll try to get together with them in a couple months. I sure hope Molly is feeling better.

Finally we went to Uncle Max and Aunt Flo's, where Shirley and her family had gathered for a bit of bbq and conversation. Keith and Dawn have a mastiff!! I had a good talk with Jeanette and Shirley, at long last! Poor Shirley is always so busy and I haven't seen Jeanette since M&F's 50th anniversary party, back in 1991 or 1992. It just doesn't seem possible. I really need to make a better effort to stay in touch with folks (and that includes YOU, dear Anhaga), I have become a terrible correspondent.

Sunday morning Charlie came early to spend some time talking with Uncle Ed. Sometime in the wee early morning, Andrew had arrived. I'm sure he and DB were asleep about five minutes after we left! We got back from PA at about 4:30pm yesterday, having made great time coming home. It was another fun weekend in PA and I am reminded how much I miss living down there. Oh well. At least we can visit.