Steve and Glo's Adventures: MY BFF !!!

MY OCTOBER TREAT!

What a treat for me to have Ellen visit for a few days in October! We packed a lot into a very short five days! When she arrived on Wednesday, we drove her to Vermont and New Hampshire to view the changing leaves and the mountains, both sights never seen in Florida! Because she flew in to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut and then we took her to Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts...she was in four states in one day! :-)

On Thursday we toured the Smith & Wesson Plant to be amazed at how a cylinder of metal becomes a gun! Thanks to Barbara, Gerry & Elaine for arranging that. She and her husband, Lee both own guns and visit the range often, so it was fun to watch and hear her excitement as we visited each section of this incredible plant. Then Barbara, Ellen & I headed off for a super lunch at Atkins Farmer's Market (another sight not frequently seen in FL) and then onto the flagship Yankee Candle Store. It is an amazing place to visit...affectionally known as the "Mothership". That night we fellowshipped at our Family Night at church and she became familiar with many of the people I have told her about for the past year.

On Friday we headed out to Barbara's warm home and enjoyed her incredible hospitality then on to Sturbridge to eat at a great little cafe called "Soup To Nuts"...great food with mega atmosphere. So cute. We hit every Primitive Country Shop we could find and enjoyed the quaint little towns along the way. That evening we were joined by the Hand's & Lavallee's at The Steaming Tender (old train depot) for a wonderful meal...again packed in a unique atmosphere. Such fun!

Saturday we enjoyed the incredible views at the lake house (homestead to Barbara's parents) and spent some quality "sister time" with 26 ladies of CIA, as I led a one day ladies retreat from 10 until 4PM. Fun, food and fellowship at it's best! We finished up our full day at a local steak house and retired very FULL...physically and spiritually!

Sunday was our normal full worship day with two services. I am so glad that she was able to enjoy the ladies that have won my heart in MA. She headed back to Jax early Monday AM and I hated to see her go...but will hold tight to the memories we enjoyed while she was here!! Thankful!!!