And Then There Was Dessert ~ A Blogger Meet Up!

Last night I had the privilege again of meeting two of my very favorite people for the third time since we became blogging buds. Ferd and Gail met me at an undisclosed the Queen ain't gonna tell ya location for wine, live music and hors d'oeuvres at a lovely European bistro downtown Bloggingham metropolis.

My foot waited patiently while the infamous bloggers drove through storm and rain in the dark of night amid terrible lightning and thunder.
(actually I went to the ladies room 12 times and checked my makeup while tapping my foot. Can you feel the drama? )
WHO would keep a Queen waiting?

Don't tell them I said that.

Soon it was hugs and smile time with non-stop catching up to do.
We toasted Gail's new blog, blossoming and continuing friendships...hiccup...and a few other things that got lost in my fuzzy wine was so good brain somewhere between toast one and toast four.
But it was good. Of that I'm sure.

I'd like to thank them for a wonderful evening of live music and fabulous cuisine. Black Pepper Grilled Salmon with honey- lime butter sauce, crème fraîche mashed potatoes and French green beans

(alas, I opted not to bring the camera in) I know. You can't believe that, can you?
Neither could they.

and for dessert the Profiteroles seen above with vanilla ice cream and
lots of hot chocolate sauce - sooooo yummy

I apologize for the quality of my cellphone pictures (they're truly awful) but it's all I have!
It was raining but the ambiance was cozy and warm inside. You get the picture. Don't you? Please tell me you do or just lie cause I don't think they'll let me just wander around in there and snap photos should I return with a blogging camera.

Princess Gail looked ADORABLE in a put-together stylish kind of savvy chic all her own and the handsome Ferd was ever the gentleman throughout and perfect host.

We talked blogging and more blogging, kids, photography, our careers, houses, music, family, dating rules, rule breakers, deal breakers, piano lessons (yes Gail!) birdwatching, traveling, new beginnings, romance in my life (Gail had sage advice for me let-me-tell- you the woman should write a book), marriage in theirs (ahh...they are so sweet together) and even some of you were discussed. Were your ears burning? They should have been..but only in the kindest of ways.

It was a wonderful night and I absolutely loved the relaxing atmosphere. Eclectic and modern ~
Elegant ~ perfect!

And then it was time to say goodnight and descend the scary spiral staircase for the short trip back to the castle. I snapped while I tipsied tiptoed down the curves. No I did not trip but it was close. I know what you're thinking.

Such a great evening! I so enjoyed it.

What sweet things blogging has brought to my life.

I think there might be a pastry left for you. Help yourself!