Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and peace to all. Yes it is that time of year again. A time when we reflect on our lives, our families and our friendships. (and share secrets..hehe) I am sharing. lol Yes,when one year comes to a close and another one begins. It was just a spontaneous decision for Judy and I to take one trip across the great country USA. Since then we bonded, shared old friends, shared new ones, shared families, shared laughter, shared tears, shared stories and became friends beyond any expectations one would ever have. One friendship I wont trade. We have been asked by so many people why we get along when we seem so different. That's what makes it great. We have a lot of the sames interests but yes we are different. Differences that are complimentary. Sometimes something that is difficult for the other ...and the friend has your back. For example:Recently we had an invitation to Judy's friends Peter and Dennis' Christmas party. I met Peter and Dennis this summer and let me tell you they are fun guys. They are the proud parents of Annabelle the dog. Annabelle came to my house for a picnic with Judy once while she was babysitting so Peter and Dennis could take a trip. After enjoying a lovely dinner, it was time to go outside for some "fresh air". We had taken off our shoes in the foyer and it was dark. While we were putting on our shoes I hear Judy, baby talking to Annabelle, asking the little "sweet pea" if she wanted to go outside with us. "Yes, sweet pea, you can come." Meanwhile I look over into the living room and Annabelle is sitting on Dennis' lap. I was like, Jude...who you talking to?" She says Annabelle. I said OK??? She said "what?" I said...looks like my shoe to me, just sayin. lol. (laughed till we could not breathe) Now you might ask, how can someone mistake a black shoe for a little black dog? It reminded me of driving at night with Judy.
Yes I am the midnight rider. One of our complimentary differences. Judy does not like driving at night nor should she. Driving at night with Judy is an adventure in itself. YES IT IS. As I reflect on our trip to Dallas, I recall driving through Tennessee and Arkansas at night. While I take my driving seriously, Night vision to Judy is a 70's experience if you know what I mean. Here are some examples. On the left side of us we see a bright lit area. Judy says, wow, look at that ...must be a stadium or something. I look over and see a nuclear power plant. LOL. Oh boy. It is gonna be a long ride.
Later she says to me Oh...what is that. Oh, beautiful, she says...its a carnival. Look at that. What it actually is, is a shopping mall. JC Penny, Filenes, Ruby Tuesday, the works. lol. What a ride. No cotton candy there. As we continue to drive up ahead.....what is that, the sunset? the moon? Wow Jules we need to get a picture of that. That is gorgeous. HUH? Its not a sunset, its not the moon...Its a fire! Smoldering terrain. No sun or moon I ever saw had smoke. Yup, she sees puffs of smoke where there is no smoke and no smoke where there is. LOL
After a few hours driving, we are getting a little hungry. Judy looks outside her side of the window and says, whats that up ahead. Looks like a good place to get a cheeseburger or something. I am thinking, how do I break it to her. The fast food, golden arches, neon lit cheeseburger joint was actually an adult entertainment club. I say...Judy? I am sure they have top choice beef there but I really don't think they put cheese onat. LOL. (see pics below)
Yes driving with Judy is quite the experience. I began to have my own problem driving at night for the very fact I could not see from laughing so hard my eyes were tearing. The next time Judy said, Jules, "whats that up ahead?"...my only response was "Judy? it could be whatever you want it to be." Enjoy your Holidays everyone, we have plenty of adventures planned for next year so stay tuned and thanks for reading.
