Lucky 13 for Valentines

Southern Mini They came, they talked, they ate, they went home. It was my Valentines Tea instead of Christmas but couldn't have been much more of a bitter and blustery day. The fire in the fire place felt nice.
I didn't have as diverse a guest list as usual and Tom reminded me I do see these Thrift ladies quite often especially this Sale week. However put them in a different setting and sit them beside someone not of their own choosing. We had an art showing of Mrs Baxter's paintings she has done for me 23 years ago. One of me approaching Tom for a peck on the cheek, one of the strawberries blossoms in the mountains and one of the corral by the Nichi Valley that I had her do for Dad. It was a nice time [and the Cracker Jack popcorn was a hit too].