Ahhhhhh...school's out and I am off on a much belated trip to Ashland, Oregon with my sister tomorrow. As my birthday gift to her this past May I bought tickets to The Taming of the Shrew. She has never been to Ashland before and I have been wanting to take her ever since I went the first time. I'm excited to see how she likes it. First, we will be stopping on our way out of town to have tea at Ruthie B's. I really miss visiting there when it was in the quaint old house with the "white room" upstairs and the garden outside, but I adore Ruthie B's. The whole idea of mixing antiques and the aromas of tea and scones.....why it's perfect. For me, it will be a silent tribute to our mom who passed away in January. She loved tea and had it every single day for as far back as I can remember. I wish she could be there with us. My spirit will be sad and missing her while smiling at our sister-time.
We are staying in the Bard's Inn (Best Western, I think) right across the street from everything in Ashland. The last couple of times I visited I stayed in the Plaza Inn and Suites on Ashland Creek. That's my favorite place to go. They are famous for their late night pbj's and chocolate chip cookies till midnight. It was fun to come back to the hotel after a performance, change into pj's and head down for a little midnight snack. I hope our stay at the Bard's is at least decent.
Well, since she has no idea what letterboxing is about I thought I would drag her along on a few hunts for boxes. I think I will also do a little check on my box in Lithia Park as well. I thought it would be a good one for her to hunt for a little fun too. I am even bringing carving supplies so she can carve her own stamp if she wants. I think she will become addicted just like me. It would be a great thing to share with her and a way to spend some good quality time together too.
I suppose I should get to bed at some point soon. Just gotta repack the letterboxing bag one more time to make double sure I got everything I could possibly need.
