A dear young friend of my family's is getting married next Friday! She has been waiting for the right man for quite a while now, and we are so happy for her.
She invited us to her wedding---trouble is, she lives hundreds of miles away from us, in Tennessee. And gas prices are up.
No problem! We love Tennessee, and all our dear friends who live there. They are exited to host us. And as to money, we have been saving up to visit them for months, and we have enough! So the wedding provides the perfect occasion for our visit. *bounces*

We are leaving in the family twelve-passenger van at about 5:00 AM on Monday , then getting back sometime on Saturday. I likely will not have access to a computer during that time, so I shall be absent from here. But, it's all for a good cause, don't you agree? Bye!

Ooh! How exciting, Aemi! That's amazing. Have a great time and bring us some wedding cake back.

That is for a good cause. Have fun on your trip!

I will! I think I'll even enjoy the 16 hour drive! (Good time to do some writing, don't you think?)

Have a fun trip!

* chuckles * We are taking our puppy to the vet to be vaccinated on Monday.

Hm, I hope he's not wiggly?

She is sort of squirmy. Her name is Tessa. She's a border collie. I love border collies.

Have fun, Aemi! Although, why do I need to tell you that? Weddings are always fun! Bring me back some cake too, please?

Funny, Emma; we're taking our puppy to the vet for her shots on Monday too!

Bye, Aemi!

I don't suppose you'll be anywhere near my part of TN? *hopeful*
*remembers she's going to be gone all that week too*
*slinks off mumbling* One of these days I'll meet an HWer. One of these days...

Have fun! We'll miss you!

Aaaaand I'm back.
I had a good time, yes. The icy spring water was delicious, and those Tennessee hills are a wonderful workout---our "leisurely" hikes made my legs burn.
The wedding was so wonderful. The groom was so romantically nervous, the bride absolutely radiant. The decorations were simple, and tasteful, and the wedding cake was sooo good. And, yes, I managed to secure some cake for y'all. Here ya go!
I love white cake with thick, creamy icing.
We all felt the visit was much too short. We tried to cram lots of fun in there, but with all the wedding preparations going on, and the long drives, I felt like we did not get to say all we wanted to say, do all we wanted to do...but isn't that how it is with any long-distance friendship?
I was quite sad to leave, but after sleeping restlessly as we drove through the night, I am tired and very glad to be home. Sweet home.

P.S. My 16 hour drive prediction was off. The drive was only about 13 hours.
We ate breakfast at about 5:30 this morning, at McDonalds.

Have fun Aemi! We'll all miss you!

Huh?
Namor, were you skimming again? I'm back now! So, you don't have to miss me.

Welcome back, Aemi! *Showers blue glitter* I'm glad you had a lovely time, it's nice to have you back. *Hugs*

Welcome back, Aemi! I'm glad you had a good time.

I just looked at the top post!
Welcome back!

Welcome back, Aemi! Glad you enjoyed the wedding.

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Thanks, everybody. It's nice to be loved.