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I have been remiss...and fallen behind in my reports about the progress of the Blackhawk Hotel. Because Deborah missed our big cousins party -- I thought the least I could do was take her down there for dinner on the Friday night during her last visit...
Did I tell you how they found this hidden skylight during the restoration? Sadly, there was no glass left -- but they hired artisans to create the new glass. It is the centerpiece of the main lobby...
Still decorated for Christmas, Deb and I were horsing around on the grand staircase in the new lobby...
I always have to do one of my goofy in-the-mirror shots...
AND -- here we are, enjoying a really great dinner. This is dessert!! A banana bread pudding...
OH, YEAH -- it was awesome!!Deb was in Iowa to babysit for her teenage grandchildren (Austin & Lexi) so her son and his wife could take a vacation.
It was great to have her back in the hood for awhile...we enjoyed our dinner at the Blackhawk. Hey -- I REALLY DID -- because Deborah insisted on paying!!
Deb has always been a generous, thoughtful person. She enjoyed her time with the kids -- and when they were in school, she was running two embroidery machines at all times. Near as I can tell, she gives away everything she makes.
THANKS AGAIN, Deb. Next time -- it's my treat! (I'll take her to Riefe's -- a great local joint with $2.99 daily specials)...
P.S. take a good look at Deborah's recycled wool vest...more tomorrow...
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