Wednesday, August 31, 2016


This is the current scene outside my front door, rain, rain and more rain.   It is almost 10 in the morning and the street lights are on. Of course we would have a tropical depression that is turning into a tropical storm later today right as I am getting ready to drive to North Carolina tomorrow.  Ah well, this is Florida and we do rain and storms without blinking an eye.   I fear that this storm and the one currently looking at the east coast of North Carolina are in cahoots to make my weekend away a real mess.  I am okay with all of that, I plan a nice rainy drive listening to audio books.  I plan to sit on my behind and knit once I arrive.  I plan on talking to my friend, eating out and visiting a wonderful yarn store in downtown Franklin, NC.  Rain you can come all you want, I've got this, there is no way you are going to dampen my trip.  You might get me a bit wet but I am going to have a great time with or without you!

Have a wonderful weekend my friends.  I am working like crazy today and tomorrow morning then heading out on my trip.  If you live in the US, enjoy your Labor Day. 
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40 comments:

  1. KarenAugust 31, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    Have a safe drive and a wonderful time away, Meredith. I took a weekend away last week and came back so refreshed. It does the soul good. xo

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  2. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 31, 2016 at 11:56 AM

    Be safe and enjoy your trip! Lots of rain but no frowns!!!

    hugs,
    Linda

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  3. AnonymousAugust 31, 2016 at 12:29 PM

    Safe travels ................a good book, a cup of tea, knitting and friends. It doesn't get much better than that.

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  4. JoAugust 31, 2016 at 1:16 PM

    Your plans sound wonderful, have a fabulous time, rain or no rain.

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  5. BetsyAugust 31, 2016 at 1:53 PM

    Please drive safely my dear friend. Your rain look lovely to me. We need it SOOOOO bad up here in the northwest. The prediction is for some to fall on Friday and cooler weather to! Yippee! Your weekend plans sound absolutely perfect. Knitting, friends and a yarn shop. Hurray! You deserve a wonderful break. Have fun!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  6. BridgetAugust 31, 2016 at 2:31 PM

    Hope your getting there and back is uneventful, and that you have a wonderful time!

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  7. VeraAugust 31, 2016 at 3:08 PM

    Enjoy your time away Meredith and safe travels! Can't wait to see what you get at the yarn store....

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  8. eclectichomelifeAugust 31, 2016 at 4:35 PM

    Sorry it's raining but do have a good time away x

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  9. CJAugust 31, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    What a beautiful view, despite the rain. I hope you have a safe drive. I don't mind the rain at all, it makes it all the more cosy inside. I hope you have a lovely time with your friend. Eating out and visiting a yarn store sounds wonderful. Enjoy! CJ xx

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  10. Blondie's JournalAugust 31, 2016 at 5:37 PM

    Now that's the way to be positive---love it!

    Be safe and have fun!

    Jane

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  11. busybusybeejayAugust 31, 2016 at 6:02 PM

    have a great time .You need this time.Enjoy.Enjoy.Enjoy.Barbarax

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  12. Mac n' JanetAugust 31, 2016 at 6:56 PM

    Be safe on your drive, I'll be thinking of you. It's rainy here too with more to come.

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  13. elnsAugust 31, 2016 at 7:19 PM

    The rain sounds delicious to me. But be safe and have a wonderful trip! Here's to a fabulous weekend for everyone.

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  14. Judy S.August 31, 2016 at 7:41 PM

    Safe travels. Have a great weekend!

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  15. Judy S.August 31, 2016 at 7:42 PM

    Hmm, my post vaporized itself, so I'll try again. Safe Travels, Mere. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  16. RoseAugust 31, 2016 at 8:21 PM

    Thought about popping down to meet you but it's an 8 hour drive, so nope. Have a relaxing and restful trip. ❤️

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  17. AraigneeAugust 31, 2016 at 8:48 PM

    We just got the update that IT is heading our way for the weekend. I couldn't be happier to have some rain and cooler temps on the way.
    Safe travels!

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  18. Teresa KasnerAugust 31, 2016 at 9:58 PM

    I know you'll do fine in the rain. Gracie and I went up the gorge to have lunch and swim today and it started to rain.. but it's been so dry that I loved seeing it fall. Please drive careful and let us know when you arrive safely there.. and when you get back home again. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  19. NanceAugust 31, 2016 at 11:53 PM

    I'll make you a deal--send that lovely rain up to NEO! How we need it. I'll trade you my unfinished knitting project--win/win.

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  20. Jo@awholeplotofloveSeptember 1, 2016 at 2:20 AM

    Have a safe trip and enjoy your knitting x

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  21. ChristinaSeptember 1, 2016 at 3:51 AM

    Your view is like something I'd hope to see on holidays. It is beautiful even with the lashing rain. Have a lovely weekend. x

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  22. lindaSeptember 1, 2016 at 4:44 AM

    Ignore the rain Meredith, you are going to have a fabulous time, Have fun!! (thats an order) :) xxx

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  23. JanetSeptember 1, 2016 at 5:47 AM

    Have a lovely weekend. Your plans sound wonderful. I hope you have a safe and uneventful journey.

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  24. busybusybeejaySeptember 1, 2016 at 11:55 AM

    Take care and have lots of "me" time.You have earned it.Barbarax

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  25. Acorn to OakSeptember 1, 2016 at 1:12 PM

    Ahhhh....rain....such a wonderful thought! If only we could get some here. I don't even remember the last time it rained here. Maybe....April?! I think we've only had about 7" of it in the past year. :-( Enjoy the rainy drive (I love driving in the rain), stay safe, and have a wonderful weekend! :-)

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  26. kathyinozarksSeptember 1, 2016 at 1:43 PM

    Stay safe my friend-and enjoy your time away from home-you deserve it!!

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  27. AnnieOBTextilesSeptember 1, 2016 at 5:31 PM

    Have a safe journey Meredith and a wonderful weekend with your friend.

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  28. Gracie SaylorSeptember 1, 2016 at 6:44 PM

    May you enjoy safe travel and all the fun activities you listed, Meredith, and I hope you and yours enjoy Labor Day as well. xxxxxx

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  29. kathy bSeptember 1, 2016 at 7:46 PM

    Be careful Mere! Enjoy it . Knit , laugh, and get AWAY

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  30. ToniSeptember 1, 2016 at 10:30 PM

    Have a wonderful weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  31. lindaSeptember 2, 2016 at 2:54 AM

    Just seen the news today, that looks like one heck of a storm Meredith, be safe!! xxx

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  32. LilbitbritSeptember 2, 2016 at 12:44 PM

    All the fun things that rain cannot put a damper on. Have a safe journey and a wonderful weekend. Re-charge and enjoy.

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  33. MelanieSeptember 2, 2016 at 10:43 PM

    Safe travels! Glad you'll get some time to knit, talk to your friend, and eat out. Hopefully, you will get some good sleep, too!

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  34. UnknownSeptember 3, 2016 at 2:48 PM

    Have a great time. I wish I was going with you. You don't know how much. Enjoy yourself,
    Eileen

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  35. BabajezaSeptember 4, 2016 at 5:49 AM

    Enjoy your trip! :-)

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  36. Jennifer HaysSeptember 4, 2016 at 2:12 PM

    Hi Meredith, I'm just catching up with your posts. I'm sorry I didn't do it sooner and see that you were having a hard time. Hugs to you, my friend. I hope you're feeling a little better now. I have to admit that I've had some similar feelings of hitting a wall lately too. I've been so busy since school started and I think I've been getting to a point of feeling a little hopeless and alone too. For me, it has to do with my very difficult family, and it's nothing new but lately it's just very bad and I now know for sure it's not likely to improve. So I just try to be as thankful as I can for my own life and the family I've made, because that's what matters most. I can't change anyone else, but I can change my reactions to them. I tell myself this a lot and it generally works, but there are hard days too. I hope you have a wonderful trip! Be careful in that rain. You are going to have a great time. Take care and enjoy yourself!

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  37. WillowSeptember 5, 2016 at 1:10 AM

    Rain or no rain, I'm sure you are enjoying your weekend away. Knit, drink coffee and etc, watch rain. Repeat.
    Love that woven scarf in the last post! You inspire me!

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  38. UnknownSeptember 5, 2016 at 3:12 PM

    I know I'm late commenting on this, but I hope your trip was ok and that you had fun! :)

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  39. SummerSeptember 5, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    I hope you got to enjoy all those lovely plans you had ♥

    summerdaisycottage.blogspot.com

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  40. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresSeptember 6, 2016 at 3:54 PM

    I hope you got to where you were going and had a fabulously rejuvenating time.

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