4/24 Wakies, Wakies, Eggs 'n Bakies! A true country breakfast was savored this past Friday morning. Tim fixed a delicious scrambled egg skillet concoction with sausage and veggies. We brewed a pot of "caramel drizzle" coffee and perched outside on the porch. The sights and sounds were amazing! To my left was this beautiful explosion of fuchsia color and the buzz of big bumbly bumble-bees buzzing all around it.
The neighborhood rooster let out his familiar "cock-a-doodley-doo" several times and a resident woodpecker began her own drumming concert in precise rhythm. The outside temperature was crisp, the food and drink were piping hot, the sun shone delicately through the newly budded trees around the house. Most of all my heart was content and I was grateful to be able to relax with my wonderful breakfast companion.
After breakfast I received my first lesson of "Guitar Hero" from Tim. Bottom line... i suck. I got boo-ed off several times, but did start to get the hang of it before I zombied out at the screen. I want to try the drums...
Next was a visit to the Asheville River Arts District and to one of my all-time favorite restaurants,
12 Bones Smokehouse. The home of "Tender Racks and Sweet Butts!" We picked up Tim's Son, Tyler, a little early from school and he joined us for a late lunch. His request was BBQ beans.
To give the full "tourist effect," I made Tim pose by the French Broad river with me. He is very patient with my shutterbug tendencies. LOL.
We enjoyed every morsel of our collard greens, jalapeno cheese grits, mac 'n cheese, sweet cornbread, BBQ beans, pulled pork and 6 mouthwatering ribs with a dry rub. OMG! we thoroughly over ate... and it was worth every bit of feeling too full!
Plus, as if we hadn't eaten enough today, we still had 8:00 pm reservations with two other couples at Ichiban, a Hibachi restaurant in Biltmore Village! (it was very good too by the way)
4/25 Saturday afternoon were now off to Charlotte and the Time Warner Cable Arena to see Fleetwood Mac in concert. Tim won the tickets on the radio over a month ago! The sunroof was opened and we headed out on the highway.
The concert was amazing! What a show they put on! Can you believe though that one beer was $8.50? And that was just for Bud Light! (we paid it anyways - what's a concert with out a cold one... or two?)
4/26 Sunday we headed back towards Greenville, South Carolina where my flight was to depart that evening. Already dreading the impending departure we decided to venture into the Haywood Mall and happened upon "
Amanzi Tea" a Gourmet Loose Leaf Tea Store. This was clearly a new experience for Tim. I think after trying all the samples (and then making him try all the samples) we decided to begin to wean off of coffee and replace it with yummy teas instead. Yes, i did just say I was beginning to limit my coffee and caffeine intake. I was told I needed intervention! ;)
Ultimately, I ordered a hot Roobios Tea -"Zulu Chai" and Tim selected a White Tea - "Frosted Peach." It was heavenly! Guess its time to order some tea...
Lastly, before heading to the airport we grabbed an early dinner at Copper River Grill. We ordered a BBQ Stone Fired Pizza and Salad. YUM! What a fun restaurant! We highly recommend the honey drizzled croissants. If you tear them apart the calories fall out on the plate. True Story - haha.
Well, heading back to Florida was inevitable. But, despite my sadness for the weekend ending, I did get to see such a beautiful sunset from the wing of the plane... plus the moon was also coming up in the sky. The woman next to me thought it funny that I was taking pictures out the window. I had such a great time and can't wait for my next adventure to share with you...
As the lyrics of the band Semisonic's "Closing Time" song goes...
"...every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."
Have a great week! Thanks for reading my diary ;)
Hugs, ArtyGirl
PS. Thanks mama bird and nana for letting me out of my cage and taking care of E. xoxoxo!
