Thursday - February 6

 A very big day with my friends and we are all tired, but happy shoppers!    I picked Sue and Brenda up at 8:20 and we were off to meet Connie at Sweet Bean Cafe for delicious breakfast (a real favorite - 1st time for Brenda).   Their grilled cinnamon bread is thee best!

Breakfast at Sweet Bean

Sue, Connie, Pat, Brenda

  We then headed to Victoria in Bonita Springs for some serious shopping of her beautiful painted clothing and non-painted.    As usual this was a zoo with women, women everywhere.    This shop is only open Wed-Thurs-Fri from 10-3 but the lines to check out or use the dressing rooms are crazy long.    Been going here several years and it just never changes - women flock to this place from everywhere - it has quite a reputation,    And each lady is given a piece of cake with her purchase 

(today's options were lemon or chocolate coconut pecan).

Sue got the prize for being the biggest spender.....but we all enjoyed some retail therapy.

Outside colorful and fun Victoria's

Sue, Connie, Brenda, Pat

Next stop was at Jennifer's a ladies boutique, but no purchases made here.    Then to Shell Point to see where Connie and Steve live and visit with Steve before Connie took us on a tour of some of their facilities (Tribby Art Center and Wellness Center).   Shell Point is over 700 acres,

Sue visiting with this guy and his little dog

My shopping friends and pretty pink hibiscus

outside the Tribby Art Center

Last stop was Rib City for yummy ribs and sides.    Connie and Steve had never been - we all enjoyed our dinners.   Bye bye to Connie and Steve (one more day with Connie tomorrow) and then I took the girls home.    I got home at 7:40.   Glad Mark played euchre at our clubhouse tonight.

I think he's been enjoying some "down" and "quiet" time while I've been out and about with the girls this week!   Nighty night!