Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Surprise!!

                                                      My birthday was Jan. 6th.

My daughter, Susan, called from New York to say she was flying down to Richmond to help me celebrate. I was to choose where I wanted to eat, stay and what to do.

Daughter Shirley and I drove to the airport to pick her up. But, then we didn't head to downtown Richmond!!

                                       Shirley headed WEST.... and drove and drove.

      We got to Charlottesville... still driving... over Afton Mt. , through Waynesboro and on.


Where are these girls taking me?

                     We come to an overlook and stop to take in the view. It is Windy! and Cold!


               We are in the mountains and it is getting what my Mother called "Dusky Dark".

   We have passed lots of farms, barns, a couple wide places in the road, but no towns to speak of.


 The road is winding and narrow. 


We climb up and up and then there before us is this huge building on the side of a mountain. The sign says "Homestead Resort".


My golly gumdrops!! What a surprise. I loved it.

More of this adventure to come.
Stay tuned.

Linking to Thankful Thursday and Little Things
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17 comments:

  1. MichelleJanuary 9, 2019 at 9:09 AM

    What a wonderful surprise! Looking forward to hearing more about this adventure!

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  2. mamasmercantileJanuary 9, 2019 at 10:22 AM

    A great adventure indeed. Belated Birthday wishes.

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  3. MarciaJanuary 9, 2019 at 11:06 AM

    Happy birthday. Your daughters know how to pull off a big surprise! Did they treat you to a spa event too?

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  4. MaryJanuary 9, 2019 at 11:25 AM

    What a fabulous surprise - the Homestead is awesome I know - but never had the luck to stay there. Belated happy birthday dear Latane - and you all look so beautiful xxx

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  5. Lowcarb team memberJanuary 9, 2019 at 5:54 PM

    Belated Happy Birthday Wishes.
    What a wonderful surprise, I enjoyed seeing your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  6. LindaJanuary 9, 2019 at 10:54 PM

    I can't wait to hear all about it!!!

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  7. Beatrice P. BoydJanuary 10, 2019 at 6:43 AM

    Belated Happy 🎂 Birthday, Latane, and what a fabulous start to your new year with this getaway adventure to Hit Springs, VA. The selfie pic of you and your daughters was wonderful and I hope your resort stay was fabulous. We will all be looking forward to more details in future posts😊

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  8. Jenn JilksJanuary 10, 2019 at 6:51 AM

    Well, happy birthday!
    You are living the life!

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  9. LeaJanuary 10, 2019 at 8:30 AM

    How wonderful! Happy birthday!
    Eagerly waiting to hear more of your adventure!

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  10. TomJanuary 10, 2019 at 9:47 AM

    ...aren't surprises fun?

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  11. ~Lavender Dreamer~January 10, 2019 at 12:54 PM

    My goodness! What a huge place to be tucked up there! LOVE the pretty smiles of you and the girls! Happy Birthday sweet friend! What an adventure. Can't wait to hear more! Sweet hugs, Diane

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  12. MichelleJanuary 10, 2019 at 12:57 PM

    Thanks for linking up today.

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  13. KBJanuary 10, 2019 at 9:22 PM

    That's a wonderful surprise

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  14. aspiritofsimplicityJanuary 11, 2019 at 5:19 AM

    Wow! What a wonderful surprise! Your daughters look so much like you!

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  15. SusannahJanuary 12, 2019 at 3:10 AM

    I'm so glad you had a wonderful birthday and a surprise added to it!!!!!Your children are very thoughtful and respectful of you Latane. Enjoy and Know that we all care about you!

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  16. VeeJanuary 12, 2019 at 9:14 AM

    Those girls know how to do a thing! ♥️ What a wonderful surprise! Happy Belated Birthday🎈

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  17. A Colorful WorldJanuary 16, 2019 at 6:24 PM

    Wow! Loved seeing these pictures of your surprise!

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