OMG.....I haven't written anything since Thursday.......sooo sorry!!! Yesterday....well, it went by in a flash! First we were planning to take care of things in the yard and around the house, and then a bit later we decided to go down to see Mike and spend some the afternoon with him. Sooooo, we didn't return to the stick/brick until about 9:30 last night....and by that time, my brain was totally downloaded and turning into mush.
This morning......well, we had to scurry around to get things ready, including ourselves so we could leave the stick/brick by 9:45am. We were going today with the 1st Lady's sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, to the city to tour the Schlafly Brewery....and we were all going to ride a local small bus that groups can charter for small little jaunts like this.
Soooo, we got out to the "meeting place"....and there were 16 of us making the trip up to St Louis for the day. Before we were out of the driveway and onto the highway, the drinks were flowing from the coolers......Bloody Mary's were the drink of the morning......and then some progressed to a bottle or two of beer. Yep.....it was a bunch of about-to-be-drunk old farts riding in a small bus....like an airplane parking lot shuttle.....on their way to tour a beer making facility!!
We picked up the last couple in Farmington.....and by 11:45 AM, we were in Webster Groves, or at least that area of the city.....and pulling into the parking area. OMG....the place was packed with people as a large portion of the parking area was being used by a Winter Farmer's Market.....which we didn't get to visit.....our tour was to be at 12 noon.
We had a super young man as a guide....so personable and full of knowledge...and if he didn't know the answer to a question, he certainly was up front and honest about telling us he didn't know that answer!! At the end of the tour.....we then went into the bar....and sampled many different kinds of their products.....BEER. I am NOT a beer drinker....however, I did find a couple that I believe I would enjoy drinking.......surprised the hell out of me!!!
Then....we gravitated to the dining room.....which had a table reserved for all of us....a long table for the 16 old farts!!!! More beer arrived.....and then we ordered...and a wonderful surprise......this food was VERY good!!!!!!!!! Following the late lunch....several people had desserts....and OMG,...OMG....what incredible desserts they served!!!! WHEW!!!! Just marvelous!!!
Soooooo, if you are ever looking for a place to have a great little lunch at reasonable prices, followed by an amazing dessert.....go to Schlafly's Brewery....on Southwest Avenue. You won't be sorry!!!!
Back into the little bus we tumbled.....laughing and joking and being a bit obnoxious, but such great fun!!!! And then the ride home proved to be just as fun.....we played Travel Trivia.....and, of course....the guys beat the ladies!!!!!
All in all.......a wonderful day. I believe this is the best sorority outing with spouses that I have attended.....ever. Such fun.....and, as always with a bunch of old farts.....we are all old enough to have a great time and not give a shit about what others think......the beauty of being OLD!!!!
And sooooo, as always.......
LIFE IS JUST INCREDIBLY GREAT!!!!!!......And, I hope it is for all of you, also!!!!(Get out there and have fun.....Life is tooooo short not to do so!!)
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