I intended to take photos of the group in the airport, showing Charlotte and Sander with Lise and Magda. The check-in was so quick that we simply had a round of goodbyes before the couple got in line for the security check. We three ladies went on to have frozen custard, which we named “Culver’s Consolation Custard.” Lise had us pose to show our deep sorrow that dear friends had flown to New York. She sent them this photo before they boarded.
Lise then caught Magda and me sharing a warm hug, making our sadness appear to be fleeting. For the record, we did truly miss the others and would loved for them to stay longer.
When we got home, Lise had to start working immediately. Magda and I chatted on the front porch for a long time. When we were getting chilly, we moved inside. Because she was quiet in the room with Lise, I didn’t realize Magda started the jigsaw puzzle. She’s a very quick worker, because she already had most of the edge pieces in place. I took this photo to send to Linda, the fairy godmother of jigsaw puzzles. For years Linda has chosen photos from my blog and had them made into a puzzle. Knowing how much Lise enjoys Magda, Linda included two shots of her with Lise. We were all thrilled with this. I predict that the puzzle will be done in jig time.
We wanted a quick meal in the evening, so we got out the fixings for rice paper wraps that Charlotte had prepared days earlier. In the photo, Lise is dipping the wrap in water, using the new holder she brought me from Denmark. I was amazed at how quickly the girls whipped that meal together. It’s because they are both organized and used to working together.
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What a fun send-off for two of the visitors, and yet still a wee bit more fun for the two remaining!
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Yes, the fun has been extended.
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You still have one visitor so that’s good.
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It’s wonderful not all the visitors left at once.
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Interesting meal. Wish I was there to learn!
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It was good to hear that some of your visitors got off safely. I loved both pictures of you and your visitors at Culver’s! Enjoy the rest of your visit!
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Thank you.
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Well, I see some Academy-award winning tears and sad faces here. 🙂 I hope Charlotte and Sander get to take in the sights and sounds of New York, maybe the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and a skate around Rockefeller Center as well? Perhaps Magda will finish the puzzle before Thanksgiving Day, so you can admire your family members and close family friend Magda as you say a special Thanksgiving blessing for those gathered alongside you. Thank you for sending me the picture Anne and seeing it here as well – it feels good to know how much you and your family enjoy and value this annual keepsake.
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Magda finished the puzzle! I’ll post photos eventually.
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She worked that quickly!
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I should have timed Magda. It was marvelous that she worked it, because Lise had to work and couldn’t visit with her as they had planned.
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That’s rough that Lise had that big project. Hopefully she was done in time to celebrate Thanksgiving.
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The project is on-going, but it will be over in a few more days.
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That’s good – more time to spend on enjoyable things together.
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