Bobcat Treasure....Amarillo Style

Today couldn't have been a more beautiful day! The weather was absolutely perfect--the kind that if you live in the Texas Panhandle you learn to treasure. After days of wind of the worst sort, it was calm with only a slight chill in the air. Truthfully, it was a day that normally would have sent Jim speeding to the golf course. But this was not to be a normal day. We had been invited to the home of our CHS classmate, Pat Davenport Shapiro, for brunch with Jennifer before she made the trek to Albuquerque on her way home to Las Vegas after visiting her Clarendon daughter and with Raenell in Childress. We had not really seen either Pat or Jennifer in more years than Jim or I can remember. As you all know we have recently established a great relationship with Jennifer on this blogspot, and it feels as if we have been seeing her quite often. However, we had totally lost contact with Pat, so it was a big surprise to learn through Jennifer that Pat lives in Amarillo and most surprisingly her home is located less than a mile from our house. Actually, her house shares an alley with my older brother. Once again the world feels much smaller!

I was a bit nervous before we arrived, thinking what if we didn't have any thing to talk about! However, from the moment we stepped in the door, I was totally at ease and conversation flowed freely for two hours. Of course, we had many things to talk about and if any of you had burning ears today, you know why!! We reminisced about the old days, caught up on lost classmates, and even explored possible locations for a 45th or 50th year reunion for the class of 1963. (viva Las Vegas) Most of all we relished the opportunity to spend time with Pat and Jennifer, to see them face to face. Pat had prepared a great meal for us and we loved getting to tour her wonderful home. Pat and her husband, Alan, have 3 grown children between the two of them. Pat shared pictures of her two handsome sons along with their wives and the three grandchildren which are a source of pride and joy to Pat. However, I have to say that I absolutely fell in love with the 2 little fur balls, Pixie and Scruffy, that allow Pat and Alan to live with them. Cute does not begin to describe them and they are extremely well behaved and love to have company. They were quite happy to pose for a picture with my Jim and Pat.

The visit came to an end when Jennifer could no longer delay her trip on to Albuquerque. We hated to see her go knowing that she had such a long drive ahead of her before she would finally get home to Las Vegas and Yahn who was unable to make the trip. We were really sorry that we didn't get to meet him, but hopefully we will have that pleasure another time.

Jim left to get to the golf course, not even complaining that he was late getting there. We both had a great time thanks to the hospitality of Pat, Pixie, and Scruffy, and Jennifer's quick wit and wonderful stories. Jennifer has already called to let us know that she arrived safely in Albuquerque so we

will look forward to seeing her back on the blog soon.


Today really was a treasure, and it is my pleasure to share it with each of you.