Downtown Bikers at Lexington, VA Sidewalk Sale April 30, 2016
This weekend was chock full of fun opportunities in and around little old/ historic Lexington (Virginia that is). It was a great place to escape reality, see, meet and watch people, and participate in exciting adventures.
Three of my pals and I decided to participate in the 83rd Historic Garden Week, a “County Roads and Vines” Lexington House and Garden Tour. Wow! That sounded so interesting because it covered homes from the 1800’s and gardens that would surely inspire us to get busy on our own properties this spring. And finally we would enjoy a fitting ending to the day at the Rockbridge Vineyard for wine tasting!
But, morning brought clouds and drizzle with a 60% chance of heavy rain. Adding Dor’s bad foot to the foreboding weather with the danger of slipping on wet grass in a historic garden’s uneven terrain, we cancelled original plans in favor of lunch. Then maybe we would take a walk around town, weather permitting.
Did I mention that some small towns offer more than the mundane?
There was a sidewalk sale in Lexington! And after a chatty lunch at the Sheridan Livery Inn we four wandered around with umbrellas in tow and began to catch some local excitement. I was trying to ignore my stupid foot (with “plantar fasciitis”) which would not be ignored.
My friends in the lead checking out sidewalk sale.
Finally there was an art show at Hopkins’ Green where two of us sat down and gazed upon artful displays while the other two retrieved the car. My foot was grateful for the respite.
Today was for luxuriating at home, enjoying icing the complaining foot, stretching, and resting.
But yesterday was a grand day with great friends experiencing wonderful events all in one small American town in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Virginia Views 
Good friends made for good times even if the weather and foot did not cooperate.
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You are so right Ellen! And thank you. 🙂
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I love these what I call ” Mooching ” sort of days Dora Never mind the rain because those are the sort of days you need cheering up and this was just the time, also to have a meal out. I love it. Thanks for sharing. PS Its raining here today !! so I may just go for a ” Mooch”
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Lexington is such a quaint town. Thanks for sharing your day with us, Dor.
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Sounds like fun.
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Sorry the weather canceled your plans. I do recall our delicious lunch at the Livery! Hope your foot is better soon – mine seems to be improved. I think those HARD inserts from the podiatrist have helped!
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I love it – never heard the term “mooching” used in that way. We have always associated it with allowing someone else to pay the bill. 🙂
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You are right again Jill. Lexington is a delightful little town, especially when there are gala events all at the same time. 🙂
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It was a happy kind of day in spite of the weather and Ms. Gimpy here. Good thing friends have patience.
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Oh, I am so glad your foot is improving Dianna. The inserts did not work for me so today I got a brace to wear watching t.v. and maybe to sleep. It feels good and I have high hopes it will do the trick. If not – the finaly option is to get shots. 😦
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Fun friends are worth it.
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So glad you got out anyway with friends. Sidewalk sales are always fun. Better to be on the safe side stick to even ground with that ailing foot. A good lunch always helps!
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Yo are right Coastal Crone… it was good to get away with friends and to ignore the ailing foot, at least for a day. 🙂
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Its amazing how different sayings vary in other countries.
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Sounds like fun! Sorry your foot is still giving you trouble.
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