Yesterday was book club at Nell R.'s house. All of the Bookmarkers were there except for Mable (who doesn't do rainy weather) and Peggy. All three Ramey sisters were present, a rare occurrence these days.
I won the door prize (shown at right). I was tickled pink, since I do so love all things autumn.
Mary Anne M. brought us all bookmarks from Turkey. She regaled us with tales of her recent trip to Greece and Turkey and made us want to go.
Before the meeting began, we sampled the goodies on Nell's table, the star of which was a scrumptious Applesauce Fruit Cake with Caramel Frosting, made by Nell's husband Bill. She also served us some sparkling blackberry wine, which I have to get me some of right away.
Nell had chosen My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult, and it drew a lively discussion. If you've read it, you know that the subject matter is pretty controversial and emotional. We all agreed that it was an excellent choice. Betty W. kept wanting to discuss our October book, The Road by Cormac McCarthy. She apparently had some serious problems with this read, the least of which not being a shopping cart. Next month, Betty. Hold that thought.
After book club, Vann and I went to Costa's Barbecue for an early dinner (or was it a late lunch?). I had a barbecue pork salad, thinking that would be a healthy and low-calorie choice after succumbing to the delights of Nell's refreshments. But when I got home and looked it up, I discovered that it's a points gobbler on the Weight Watcher's list. Oh well. It was delicious anyway.
We finished our feast and hurried over to the theatre to see the new movie, "3:10 to Yuma," (which actually was showing at 4:45). We both love Westerns, and this one didn't disappoint us. It was horribly, graphically violent, with constant loud gunshots and one especially disturbing and noisy murder involving a dinner fork. But the acting was excellent, and we enjoyed this movie in spite of some glaring editing problems. Russell Crow is just amazing as the mean, nasty, horrible (but charming) bad guy, Ben Wade. And Christian Bale is pretty good too.
It was a lovely Friday. But today, I have to get back to work on the Thanksgiving banner. The rain has gone, the sun is out, and it's a beautiful early autumn day here in central Alabama. Y'all have a good Saturday--hear?
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On 09/15/2007, Nicole said ...
Hello! I stumbled across your lovely blog from another...and I just can't seem to remember which one. LOL! I wanted to stop by and leave a note for ya'! I enjoy reading your blog you have a way with words. I especially liked the one with Winter. What a hoot your aunt is.:-) My in laws live in Kimberly AL. Lovely state! Have a great weekend! Nicole TX
On 09/15/2007, mom2fur said ...
Sounds like you had a great time! LOL, I thought the 'Turkey' on the bookmark referred to a Thanksgiving Turkey! Duh!
On 09/15/2007, Sister Cage said ...
Before I forget again, let me tell you how much I like your blog's "new look." Now it's even better.
On 09/17/2007, nita from red tin heart said ...
Awesome basket! xo nita
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