The morning came......and the clouds began to drift in as we did a few things around the house. The 1st Lady fixed a few items to take in a "picnic basket" to Vance Vineyards this afternoon......and before we knew it, our guests arrived from the Edwardsville, IL area: Laura and Andrew Gipson. Andrew had been a student of mine, my drum major his last two years in HS, and over the years he became a really, really wonderful friend. Sooooo, it was great to have them here to enjoy the afternoon at the winery here in F'town.
We picked up the Hanner's and drove around the corner from their home to the newly opened Vance Vineyards.........a really lovely place!!! Today's "special" was the group of musicians who were to perform: "SAXY JAZZ"..........the group being run by a former band director from Jackson, MO and a good friend of mine: Pat Schwent. Well.........their performance brought out a lot of people from around the area and of which, were friends and former students of mine.
They wine, the great snacks, the wonderful friends, and the fantastic music all made the afternoon slip by sooooo quickly.........it was a really splendid afternoon!!!!!! Can't think when we have had such a fun time........and I HIGHLY recommend Vance Vineyards to any and all of you if you are, or will be, in the Fredericktown area. (I'm not an employee of the Vineyards...haha)
By 6:30, we left and went to the Hanner Home where we had some coffee with Bailey's Irish Cream......and then a bit later, Chef Sue put together a light Italian supper with pasta and her own tomato sauce, along with Garlic Bread......and some more wine. Later, before we departed we assisted her in making some French Crepes......which we filled with Nutella chocolate and topped with her wonderful homemade whipped cream. YUM...YUM!!!!!! You can never leave the Hanner Home without having gained 5 pounds!!!!!!!! She is such a wonderful gourmet cook and does it sooooo easily!!!!
And so, with Andrew and Laura remaining overnight with us, we sat and visited upon arriving back at our stick and brick for a couple of hours. With each one of them being a band director, we never have the time to coordinate our schedules to find a free moment or two to get together and visit........sad, but so true. Soooo, it has be delightful to have the afternoon and evening with them to catch up on each other's lives!!!!!! GREAT HAVING YOU TWO WITH US!!!!!
And sooooo, another great day has come and gone. My compliments to Robin Vance and his new winery.......it is a wonderful addition to our community!!!!! How lucky Fredericktown is to have such a splendid new business here!!
LIFE IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!......And, I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!!!
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