Happy times and Sad times

If you have followed me for long you have seen these two ladies in pictures with me. We went to Dimillo's which is a floating restaurant in Portland to celebrate the holiday season. It was Happy times because we were together again but it was Sad times because as you may realize one is missing. She passed this fall as I have mentioned before. We talked of her much like you would talk about someone who couldn't make a get together. No one mentioned it was our first get together without her but we all thought about it. So we laughed because Brenda would have been disappointed in us if we didn't but still there was a sadness. A little Asti Spumanti helped gloss over the sadness. Of course we all had seafood. How silly not to when you are on the water. I took 1/2 mine home for supper (Frutta di Mare pasta). Wishing you all happy times with family and friends and urging you to be aware that we never know when someone we love could be gone. (PS OMG that sweater makes me look like a small mountain.)

[Richard Sayer]

I'm glad the glue which has held your friendship together all these years has not been weakened by Brenda's passing. It's good to remember happy times together but healthy too to move on. This is a nice memento of happy friendships... and I thought you were looking a bit trimmer!

[Jasper]

Your commentary is very eloquent.

[Taffy]

This is quite a poignant post.
Thank you, Joan, for the birthday wishes on Junko's picture of me!

[Emilie Cartoun]

Lovely, Joan, and so sorry for your loss.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Special people are never really gone completely when dear friends remember them and keep their stories alive. I'm glad you still got together and enjoyed your meal even though you missed her. As you said, she would have wanted it that way.

[Dawn]

A lovely photo , sad , but what wonderful memories to remember

[Call me Joe]

Well, hello lovely ladies,looks like a happy time & I'm sure your dear friend's having fun-up in heaven too:)

[Margo Sayer]

I think you look well and much more relaxed than your atavar. Howzabout a change of selfie for 2017?

[Joyce]

Lovely that you can share her memory and be happy.I'm sure it is what she would wish for you.

[Denise Wood]

I know exactly how you feel - but you must continue on with the lovely memories you all shared :)

[Merrelyn]

A lovely commentary, Joan. It's great to able to share your memories :)

[Candace]

I am happy to see the smiles of friendship!

[bkb in the city]

Very nice group shot. Sounds like a very nice time together despite missing your friend

[Tanja R]

Sorry for your lost.

[Henk-Jan]

Thanks for sharing the story. Still a nice photo of the three of you

[Dyan Stevens]

Nice shot of you and the water and boats behind you.

[Milanie]

Nice shot of a special friendship - a wonderful reminder with your story for all - and glad you enjoyed the luncheon together.

[LittleQueenie]

SO true about spending time with loved ones while you can be together - thank you for the reminder

[Stephanie]

So sorry for the loss of your friend Brenda, it is true what you say Joan, I never thought this year that I wouldn't have 2 of my fur babies with me for Christmas... still can't believe it.. It's nice that you still got together with your other friends though and what a nice capture of the moment.