
This was my present to him, created with memories.

by Mary Hurlburt
The ATC's (Artist Trading Cards) were made by CL, left; HM, center; and MA, right.
After unpacking, it was time to scout out a place for dinner. We took a walk and after considering our options decided on "The Melting Pot", a fondue restaurant. We started with the cheddar cheese fondue made at the table with beer, garlic, cheddar and swiss cheese and served with a variety of bread andveggies, and apples. We then enjoyed a salad after which indulged in batter dipped teriaki sirloin, shrimp, and veggies. At this point, we decided that we would have to go back the next night for dessert.
MA is deep in thought selecting the words for her spoon poem.
Our spoons were colored with alchol inks and then the words were glued on with gel medium. Both sides of the spoons were then coated with gel medium.
HM's poem in progress.
MA spent so much time instructing and helping CL and me that she didn't have much time to work on her own book so there are no pictures to show.
And we had reservations for dessert at the Melting Pot
After our indulgence, we returned to our hotel in time to watch Saturday Night Live with guest host Betty White.
The next morning we displayed our finished creations.
And then packed up our supplies.
Then it was off to Starbucks for coffee and a walk around the city.
Window seats at Starbucks in the lobbly of the Biltmore Hotel.
The Federal Reserve building which has been converted to a restaurant. http://www.federalreserveri.com/
With strong wind gusts, it was too cold to do much walking, so after a short time we went back to our hotel, loaded the car, and headed back home.
We all had a wonderful weekend and are looking forward to our 2nd Annual Wellness Weekend next year!!