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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Animal Wednesday....sort of

Hello All!  Many of you know that this past weekend, I flew South to "La-La Land" to meet a dear friend. We had a wild and whirlwind two days....and soon, there will be many photos to share. Pictured above is the most gorgeous "Lab Bag" from Marja (whom some of you know).  Marja gave this to Marianne who brought it all the way from Holland for me. I miss my Chocolate Lab, Bofie, so much (he lives in NY with my Ex) and now, I will always have Bofie with me. Hence, my "Animal" Wednesday post!  A-ha-ha!

I cried when I opened the package......  and then, I promptly switched purses so I could wear it!  THANK YOU, Marja, mein Zuster!

I had to include one photo of Marianne and Moi.....  just one....for now.  Marianne had a LONG way to fly home - and is currently just a bit under the weather.  But we will share the many, many photos we took with you all soon!

As those of you who have met another "Blogging Family Member" in person know...it is a wonderful, special little "miracle"....  you meet - and you are both totally at ease... like you have known each other for years!  What can I say about Marianne that you all don't already know!  Lovely, charming, funny, and oh-so wise.  She is a treasure!

Please notice we are BOTH wearing lilac!  This is what we wore the first day when we met - and we didn't plan it!  Also notice I am "tan"!  Completely fake - as the sun "hates' me....but I wanted a "California Glow"!  Marianne's tan is completely real - she has that wonderful skin that turns golden under the sun!

I must dash....back to the Opera and another rehearsal....  but, the "Continuing Adventures of Marianne, Robin (and one other "mysterious" lady) in La-La-Land" will be continued soon!

HAW!

Love,

♥ Robin ♥

19 comments:

  1. haha, two of the four wine sisters!! You look so good together in your lilac outfits1

    Love the lab bag from Marja. How sweet is that? Like Marianne, she's very generous.

    Can't wait to see more photos!

    xoxo
    Love,
    BS♥

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  2. Next year.....4 Wine Sisters - to be sure!
    You were with us every day....wait till you see the other photos.... the Raven ones are funny!

    MUWAH!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  3. The bag is just so cool. What a gift! And you both look wonderful in the photo. Such a lovely visit. Does so much for the heart and spirit.

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  4. So good for you 2 that you had a wonderful time,every second was well deserved ;))And for sure 2012 is our year the "Dragon"year ;)))4 Winesisters drinking dragonwine,LOL.
    xxxMar and Big wet one from Mr.B(he has a date with a Monacoprincess next week)

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  5. Hi dear
    Survived today .........
    Will tell you all about it.
    Oh Robin it was so much fun and indeed magical!!!
    I really hope and think we will all meet next year.
    I posted the animal pictures today, not the best ones but we save them for last.

    Have fun at the opera dear
    HAW!
    ♥♥♥
    >M<

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  6. I just read Marianne's post and what a special time you both had. Miracle indeed! I love the bag from Marj, what a doll to make it for you.
    Looking forward to more pix.

    HAW

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  7. oh this is the best post ever - I just love the bag and love seeing you both together - you are two beautiful ladies. can't wait to see the rest of the pictures!

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  8. Sound like you had a lovely time, and the handbag is the BEST! (I tend to use truckers wallets so I don't wander off and leave important things....imagine that! LOL!!!)
    Here's to more good times, lilac clothing, and fancy purses!

    XXOO~~
    Anne

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  9. Hi Robin! That purse is adorable. I bet people comment on the cute labs everywhere you go (a good icebreaker!:). You look like two peas in a pod, sitting there in your lilac shirts. Two gorgeous and sweet ladies out on the town. I wanna be there - boo hoo hoo! haha! I'm glad you had a good time together. Batteries recharged and into the breach! :)) xox Pam

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  10. Lo..... yes, it was wonderful to spend time with *M*! Next year, my dear BS!!!!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  11. Suki, it really was relaxing and fun.....Marianne is exactly as she is on her blog.... I am still recovering from laughing so much!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  12. Mar.... I can't think of anything better than for 4 Wein-Schwestern to meet and celebrate with "Dragon Wine"!

    Ooh-la-la...Monsieur B "dating" a "Prinzessin".... romance is in the air!

    Love to you and a Big Wet One to Mr. B!

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  13. Marianne..... feel better today.... I miss you!

    Say hi to der Wunderkind! Kuss Sjimmie and Koekie and Droppie and Spook........

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  14. Hi Teri... it was fabulous! We had hoped Marianne would be routed to SF...but when she said LA....it was just as good! (And the weather was better as SF was raining! Not that would have stopped us from having fun!)

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  15. Hi Mim.... it would have been fun if you had been there too! I have not laughed so much all year!!! Meeting "Blog Friends" is extraordinary!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  16. Oh Anne, your "Trucker Bag" comment made me laugh out loud!!!!

    I have always been a handbag/shoe lover....but I have nothing like the Lab Bag!!!

    Hugs,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  17. Pameee.... you got it right - we were two girls about town! You would have been a perfect addition! And yes....batteries WERE recharged!

    Wait to you see Marianne's next post and see who else came along with us! A-ha-ha!

    Love,

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  18. what fun!!!!

    i loved everything about this except the four wine sisters because there is a fifth whine (sic) sister not mentioned plus even another one, two or three.

    :)
    kj

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  19. Oh, I wish I'd been there...I can't even begin to imagine the laughter and camaraderie! You both look beautiful! And what a lovely bag you received.

    So glad you had fun, sorry I'm late posting, dear Robin...xo

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