Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Waiting and lunching

 




I patiently waited in my little car as this strange railroad vehicle closed the crossing for quite a while. And before my road's light changed to green, another one of these came across the crossing. 


I'd just had lunch with my friend at "Fresh" one of our favorite restaurants. It is known for wood fired pizza, but we usually each get one of their yummy salads.

The view sitting on that veranda isn't all that great of the parking lot, but at least we are sitting outside!

From the menu...

We commented that Black Mountain has at least two small breweries now...this one across the street being one of the latest.

I inadvertently captured the mailman, who pushes a cart along for deliveries...

Inside the restaurant are some outstanding pieces of pottery on display, made by the owner.

In case you think I'm eating lunch out every other day, I guess I may do it 3 times a week now. It's almost the only contact I have with some friends...and we always eat outside. A few female friends are married, so we do things together like day trips, which their husbands might not want to do. A few friends work jobs, so my visits with them are scheduled on their days off. Fortunately I've got a lot of retired and creative friends who make their own schedules!

Today's quote:

If we stop long enough to gaze at what is laid out before us, to let the mystery of beauty and the wonder of the seasons sit deeply in our soul, our hearts cannot help but burst forth in thanksgiving and gratitude to life itself.

DEBORAH ADELE

9 comments:

  1. You've found a way to live your life that works for you.

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  2. ...it looks like they are doing track maintenance. Fresh is always a good thing.

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  3. I think it's wonderful that you get to safely have lunch with your friends there. Making the best of these crazy times.

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  4. Lucky you! You have quite a selection of nice lunch places.

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  5. There's nothing better than sharing a part of your day with friends and being outside. I bet the pizza is good at Fresh.

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  6. Firing pizza and pottery is an interesting combo. It would be an interesting place to visit.

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  7. Track maintenance also came to mind for me.

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  8. Wood fired pizza is so good! I'm glad that the weather is still good for you to eat outside and enjoy your friendships. We have been getting cool nights in the 50d but the daytime is till in the 70s and 80s. Colorado always has avery hot mid day sun, even in winter!

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