So, last week's adventure was something very special. I was meeting up with Deanna (from Beaver Dam) and Rhonda (from Chicagoland)...We triangulated our three locations -- and ended up meeting in Rockford, Illinois. It was less than two hours for all of us.
Rockford was a new destination for us -- so I Googled it and picked a thrift store location for us to meet at. That way -- if somebody is late, the others have an interesting activity that is FREE...
There's a store in Rockford called Sharestuff Upscale Thrift Store. It is actually two different buildings...one chock full of clothes...the second, packed with furniture and household goods. SO MUCH FUN, EH??
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| Rhonda found this snazzy summer jacket -- that JUST HAPPENED TO PERFECTLY MATCH the skirt she was wearing!! |
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| This was a HUGE, well organized thrift store. I bought two fabulous Hawaiian shirts (for Elliott), and several pairs of pants (for Warren), and a shockingly perfect pair of corduroy pants (for me -- more about that later)...My whole bill was $14... |
BUT -- of course -- THE MAIN EVENT was lunch!! And we had some VERY interesting restaurant choices. Because Mary wasn't able to join us (it would've been a 12 hour drive for her)...we decided to eat at a place called THE NORWEGIAN in her honor. Apparently, there is a large Scandanavian population in Rockford -- because there's also a place called the Swedish Inn...
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| Thanks to Covid, The Norwegian installed these semi-permanent outdoor booth cabanas (complete with ceiling fans, and heat lamps)... |
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| I didn't realize Deanna hasn't been inside a restaurant since MARCH...so, it was great to have the outdoor option...This is a pic of the three of us -- and I'm holding a book with Mary's headshot...(thanks, Marion -- more about this book later)... |
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| Rhonda brought the new needle packaging... |
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| Deanna brought the NEW NZP quilting rulers |
WE HAD SUCH A GREAT TIME...
Rhonda and I have been meeting up pretty regularly this summer -- but Deanna REALLY NEEDED A BREAK. She just came off the first virtual Great Wisconsin Quilt Show (which happened last week). They had a wonderful attendance...and it's interesting to discuss how this whole thing is going to work...going forward.
Anyway -- when it comes to TAKING A BREAK -- I am damn near an expert!!
Remember, people -- PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT..!!
That's great they had good attendance at the show. After doing my part to help make our virtual county fair successful, I am now working on how to do the 4-H kids fashion show virtually for Sew Expo. My experience with our county fair has given me some great guidelines.
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