The unexpected is often the best. This evening Pat came from the Carriage House with a full complement of appetizers. Cheese, pate and crackers. It was a lovely surprise. Normally we do not serve food before dinner, except nuts. I called Wendy and Claussen who just arrived this afternoon to join us on the deck for wine and appetizers. The evening was lovely so we enjoyed hearing all about P.E.I. while we wined and snacked on the delicious food. They left and we prepared a simple but delicious dinner of steak and new potatoes from the garden.
Mal had set the table which included a dessert spoon. Pat asked him if he knew something that she did not know because we were having no dessert. He responded by saying "you just never know what will turn up". Dinner was over by 8:30 and we four were still sitting at the table discussing the fine meal when a knock came at the door. It was Mary McD. bringing the rest of an apple cake that she served at dinner for Walt's cousin Marsh. We devoured the cake along with ice cream while Walt and Mary chatted with us. Such perfect timing. It made Mal look like a genius, preparing us for dessert. The timing was perfect and totally unplanned.
The spontaneous life is wonderful.
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