sounds as though they're having a great time

cath

I want a bonding weekend like that!!!!!!

kav

Ending with just below 5,000 words, here is the final post. Thank you all for your kind words!




As everyone roasted their hot dogs over the crackling fire, Lucy sighed loudly, and said, "Thank you for coming, Sue, Tara. It wouldn't have been the same without you."

Tara smiled, glancing to the moon that hung over the water. "Well thank you for getting - and paying for this place, Luce. I had a blast."

Sue gave a sad smile as she said, "I can't believe it's already almost over."

Lucy pulled the hot dog from the stick and placed it on the bun that was sitting on her lap. "I know, me neither. But, I think we should do this once a year - at least."

Tara quickly nodded in agreement. "Or maybe once a week."

"I definately think this should be our girls retreat," Sue said, spinning the stick that held her hot dog over the fire. "What do you say, ladies?"

Tara held out her hand. "I'm in."

Sue's hand quickly rested on hers. "Me too."

Lucy smiled as she placed her hand on top of Sue's. "Same here."








I'm sorry it is short and a bit choppy but the end called. And also, the recipe that follows is for Blueberry Oatmeal muffins.


* Blueberry-Oatmeal Muffins
1 c. plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 c. oatmeal
1/3 to 1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 egg
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 c. blueberries
Combine dry ingredients in large bowl. Combine egg, milk and oil in another bowl. Add liquid mixture to dry ingredients. Stir until moistened. Add 1 cup blueberries into muffin batter. Spoon into greased muffin pan(s). Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from pans immediately.

Makes 1 dozen muffins.




Thank you all for your comments!

A very cute and simple ending...to a very cute and simple story! I love it!

Great story Tracy! I wish I had a girl's retreat like that...it looked like so much fun.

Thanks for the new recipe too...I think I'll have to try that soon.

cute ending to a lovely story

cath

that was a lovely ending must try the recipe too
Lin

I know I'll be right there with them next year!!!

Great story, Tracy!! Thanks for sharing!!!

Joy

I've been having a craving for blueberry muffins for a while now and you've only just fueled that with that delicious recipe. I think I need to go out and get one of those instant mixes and make some. I know it's not like from scratch, but desperate times call for desperate messures!

Wonderful girl's-weekend-out. It sounds so beautiful and something they needed. It got them away from the hassles of work and allowed them to have some girls-only time, something I'm sure they haven't had for a while.

So good!!! I loved it! - Like I said before, girls weekends are the best!!!!!

Em

Loved it, Tracy. Thanks for sharing.

Ornella

Ok Tracy...I'm finally catching up.

Glad Tara finally told the girls. Now, see, Tara. They already suspected, and were so happy for you;so, you had nothing to fear. And good for you, cutting out the sugar!

Now, you had me laughing at the thought of Jack and Bobby giving Myles "husband lessons"! I can just picture that...snobby Myles, turning up his nose on any advice they give him, especially Bobby! Myles really is still a know-it-all and, I think, would scoff at that!

Excellent writing, Tracy. The description of the seashore, with all those seagulls, opening up this post was wonderful; and then, Tara's description of the beach sounds for Sue...I was very touched by Tara's observations.

And Lucy making the muffins for her friends. What a wonderful relationship between them you are portraying. Now, I love Blueberry muffins and Blueberry-Oat sounds delicious. Are/have you posted the recipe?

I'm going to show my ignorance here...what is bdw? Ref Irene's post on p 4

Another wonderful post showing the loving friendship the girls have for each other, and how they share treating each other to luxury! That's what relationships are all about. Badmitton...I haven't played that in years. I always loved it; but, I never heard of triangle badmitton. Hmmm, I'll have to look into that as a Christmas gift for my grandkids.

Another great post and loved the phrase, Magical Matchmaking Dust! That was so Lucy! I'm with everyone else...I could sure use a bonding weekend like that!

The ending may have been simple, Tracy; but, it was perfect. The girls coming together and pledging to continue their weekend retreat on a regular basis. A chance to escape the rigors of life and pamper each other. Wonderful story!

And I just happen to have some blueberries in the fridge that I need to use up. I'm going to make your muffins for my dad tomorrow.

Thanks again for sharing your great talent with us Tracy!

Lynn

Lovely ending to a lovely weekend!

Thank you.

Haha I have a feeling that it is like by the way (btw) only by da way (bdw) kind of a thing



Well as far as I know, Triangle Badminton is not a real game. I just thought it would work for the three. But, if you would like to give it a try, or let your grandkids give it a whirl, I'd love to hear the results




Thank you so much for reading and commenting to you all! This story probably wouldn't have been half as interesting without your wonderful encouragement! Thank you!

Tracy I loved this little girls get away. It makes me want to go on one! The friendship, caring and fun, as well as sharing special moments of their lives I loved how visual your writing was, oh and especially that moment with Tara describing the sounds for Sue. I agree, how like Sue to rejoice in her ability to see, rather than dwell on her not being able to hear. Great short story!

Tracy, this was a lovely story!
Wonderful descriptive writing!
I loved the girls weekend retreat and how you portrayed their wonderful friendship!
And the recipe sounds wonderful! I'm gonna have to try that soon!
Thanks so much for sharing!

Tracy

so sweet. glad they had a good girl's retreat. aww tara is pregnant again, sue is pregnant and lucy is getting closer to myles. love batmitton...playing with 3 ppl would be interesting. we usually did teams of 2. wonder what the guys would say to having this girl's retreat every weekend....they'd probably miss their girl too much.

That was so sweet.



Hope ~