Saturday, July 16, 2016

That would be some picnic...

...with a stuffed picnic basket this big!  Can you imagine the number of girls we could feed?

My wife and I were traveling in Ohio a few years back (like 2012), and came across this roadside attraction in Newark, Ohio...a huge office building in the shape of a seven-story-high wicker basket.  It was the headquarters for a company many of you may recognize - Longaberger Baskets.   You'll go a long time before you find something quite this unique...well, except maybe the car...a 1990 Buick Reatta. 

What a Longaberger basket!

Unfortunately, it was the weekend and we were unable to get inside.  But it really is a one-of-a-kind attraction, quite visible from the state road through Newark.  Bet they get a lot of "nosey visitors!"

 Segue to the present:

Since I'm wearing sandals most of the time now, it was imperative that I get a pedicure.  That way I can show off my toes without being embarrassed.

I went back to the new salon, and was treated fine...as usual.  When they seated me in the pedi chair, I was the only one there.  But in rather short order, three other women appeared.  The first one who arrived, was seated right next to me.  We began doing girl talk immediately.  Lots of topics...from shaving our legs to our health, and everything in between.  It was fun!  I could talk forever with a seat-mate who conversed that  well!

The other two ladies came in a bit later.  They were not as talkative.  But none of them seemingly thought I was anything but what I appeared to be...a woman in shorts and a blouse, getting her toes pampered and painted.   It was so affirming to be referred to as "she" when she talked to the other ladies...I could really like this to happen all the time!

Since I was wearing sandals which kept all my toes away from touching leather, the tech put them on me and then added the toe separators before painting my nails.  Because my sandals were already on, once she finished the painting, she gave them a few minutes to dry while I sat at the pedi chair, and then she sent me on my way without any time under the drying table.  That worked well.  I'll have to try wearing them again next time.

My wife is visiting her sister in mid-America, thus I will take this time to tear apart Mother's stored clothes (and mine) to find a pair of pants for Mom, and check all my skirt outfits to be sure everything fits.  Keep your fingers crossed...

Hugs,

Mandy

4 comments:

  1. i just came across your blog. Thanks for sharing you stories. You are an inspiration to us all.

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    1. Thanks, hon! It's always good to hear!

      I'm so glad you stopped by...and hope you return often!

      Mandy

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  2. You are almost a fixture in the mani/pedi chair. I recall my first time with a pedicure with color. I went from the salon to Jiffy Lube for an oil change. It was somewhat chilly outside but thee I was sitting in the waiting room while the car was serviced wearing flip flop sandals sporting nicely colored coral brown toenails.
    Pat

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    1. You also tend to visit the salon a bit...don't you just love the pampering? It's so relaxing. I hope to get my fingers done tomorrow...just not sure about the timing yet.

      Mandy

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