Mark picked up a sandwich to share from the "South of Broadway" food truck. It was called a ChimiChurri burger (seasoned beef patty with pickled slaw, secret sauce, lettuce and tomatoes). Very tasty and glad we shared.
We walked down to our neighbor's, Kathy and Dennis (different Dennis from above) who were having an open house selling Kathy's baked good and canning. She is the official "baker and canner" in the park and her goodies are well sought after. We bought a pumpkin cake roll, banana nut bread and pickled beets.
Left at 2 for North Port and visit/overnight stay with Allie and Owen. Always enjoy our time together and had so much fun, laughing, catching up and then to Valenti's Italian in Venice for wonderful dinner made especially more fun with Lois, our waitress who was quite a character. Along with excellent food, we tried some "new" beverages and dessert (tiramisu, spumoni, and limoncello). Fun fun evening! More yakking after we got back and then enjoyed a good night's sleep!
Allie enjoying her first sip of a lemon drop martini!
Awesome Italian fare with awesome friends
My dad passed away 8 years ago today.....miss him sooo much!
Sweet kiddos in NC
Maeve is so cuddly in jacket we gave her for Christmas
Saturday - spectacular day - not a cloud in the sky and low 70's. Leisurely morning of just sitting around with our coffee/tea, gabbing, catching up on our social media stuff, etc. Allie made a delicious breakfast casserole and fresh fruit for breakfast and then we girls were off to the Venice Art Fair downtown. Left the guys at home - definitely where they wanted to be and good thing as it was sooo crowded. We meandered thru the massive crowds and enjoyed many many tents selling all kinds of beautiful items - very high quality. We strolled down Venice Avenue - lots of people shopping, eating outdoors, etc.
Shopping in Venice
Drove back to North Port and after a short rest, we 4 were off to Englewood and late lunch at Farlow's. Oh my....this place was excellent (Allie and Owen have eaten here several times). Highly recommend.
Farlow's 👍👍
The 4 of us
Our chauffeur, Allie drove us back to their home, we said our good byes....such a fun time with these dear friends. We will see them next month when they come to Fort Myers.
Bye bye Allie and Owen....big thanks for your great hospitality!
Tonight at Lake James
Congratulations to Davis who has been accepted to North Carolina State University (NCSU) - his Mama's alma mater.
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