A New Friend & A Dose of Downton

Hello dear friends.  It is snowing like crazy here and I don't even care.  Why do I not care?  Because I made a new friend yesterday.  

I told you that my buddy Dude winters in Naples, Florida.  Yeah, I know, I feel sorry for her, too.  She just recently wrote a post about the Farmer's Market.  Well, she knows a few ladies from her hometown who are also fortunate enough to spend time spend in Naples.  One of the ladies that she met not only lives near me, but also reads my blog.  Small world!  Anne was kind enough to write me a note and we met for lunch.  

Three hours later, as the kitchen staff was about to throw us out, we left on our own free will.  It was amazing how much we had in common - from schooling to friends.  It was a positively delightful afternoon and I look forward to many more.

Blogging has brought wonderful people and opportunities into my life and for that, I am eternally grateful.

  
If you are a Downton fan, did you watch the finale yet?  No one I know except Vicki watched it on Sunday night.  If you have not watched it yet and plan to, STOP HERE!  Sorry, I don't mean to shout, but I don't want to spoil anything for you.

  

I thought that it was the best finale yet.  So many loose ends were tied up.  

I adore these two characters.  I am so happy that Julian Fellowes wrote romantic story lines for both of them.  So unexpected!

Well, most of the loose ends were tied up.  Not sure I am entirely clear on what exactly happened with this situation, but I am glad to put the Mr. Green story line behind us.  I thought it went on way too long.

Very happy that Lord Grantham finally figured out the parentage of Marigold.  I can't help but chuckle that Mary is the only family member in the dark on this subject.  A side note - I think Marigold is the cutest name.

Mary... will you pleeeeeeeze be nicer to Edith next season?  

I really warmed up to Rose during the season.  At first I thought she was an empty-headed seat filler at the dinner table, but I have changed my mind.  I love Atticus too!  It looks like they are not going to be in the show too much next season, if at all, because they are off to America. 

TOM, DON'T LEAVE ME!!  I'm hoping one of my favorite characters changes his mind about America, and decides to stay at the Abbey.  But Tom, if you do come to America, you can stay with us.

I did not see this one coming, but I am delighted that it happened.  Such a sweet scene.  

And here's a little Downton scoop.  Guess who is expected to visit the set next week to watch the filming of Season 6?

Maybe she can teach Mary to be nicer to her sister.


And I leave you with this picture that one of my favorite readers, Gina, snapped while in California.

Yup, that's my ex crying on Randy Gerber's shoulder. 



Hope you make a new friend today!