A great day in Long Island

We left Pennsylvania at 3 a.m. and arrived at our destination by 10 a.m. No problems with traffic at George Washington Bridge/Throgs Neck Bridge. Thank goodness. Barry did all the driving while Tim slept most of the way. As for me, I managed to cat nap often.

Our first stop was to get Dunkin Donuts. Checked into the hotel and then went to our favorite restaurant and enjoyed salad pizza. The best! Worth a 7 hr. trip. Took Tim to his friend's house where he will be staying overnight. Aren't we good parents to take him such a long trip for a sleepover. The boys were so excited. Told them to enjoy roaming the old neighborhood and showing Tim off. Will pick him up in the morning. It was so great seeing Toni, Alec, Barbara and Enrico. Tim may be going back for a visit this summer for a longer time.

We then went to see our neighbors, Pat and Stacey and their 2 children. They did a huge extension on their home and it's absolutely gorgeous. While there, another neighbor came to see us, Lorraine. Geez, everyone looks the same. Great seeing everyone.

Came back to hotel room by 3 p.m. and I rested for couple of hours. Barry had intended to but couldn't fall asleep. Said my snoring was too loud. Am sure he'll sleep good tonight. A long drive for him.

Met Vinnie and his wife Darlene for dinner. He was Barry's boss in Long Island who we've continued to keep in touch with. Had another great meal. Afterwards we went to White Castle (burger joint) to get some belly whoppers to take home. Also picked up some shrimp and pork fried rice at local Chinese restaurant. Am hoping to also bring back a couple of NY pizzas. Good food here but the traffic sucks. Miss my country roads.

As you can see, the hotel room has internet wireless connection. Took us awhile to get it connected but Barry never gives up.

His dr. appt. is 9 a.m. Monday. We hope to leave LI by noon tomorrow. And as I leave here I can once again say "I did everything I came to do, no regrets". Saw many good friends and was able to hug each and every one of them. A great day!