Happy Holidays!

Adieu, Azaleas.....Well Hello, Rose

The azalea blooms are almost gone, but I'm not sad.  The roses have begun to appear.

We have only a few roses at The Villa.  Like these...

...and these that E. planted last year at his back door.

But our walk around Golf Circle has lots of roses.  Overlooking the tennis courts at the Ansley Golf Club across the street...

...along the fence at the bend in the road...

...and a lovely surprise down a little alley.

Do you think the neighbors will mind if I borrow their hammock?

Prickly Pear

Lunch out with friends at a favorite place in nearby Midtown...

It's perfect weather for lunch al fresco at the Prickly Pear Taqueria (and Tequila Bar).

I don't have to look at the menu.  "Two Baja Fish Tacos, please."  (What can I say?  I'm a creature of habit.)

In a flash, they arrive.  They may not look like much, but they are divine -- blackened tilapia, sauteed spinach, grilled pineapple, and a mango salsa.

The "girls" and I catch up about upcoming graduations, weddings, and romantic intrigues over iced tea and water (not the famous Prickly Pear margaritas, not this time).  I'm sure the rest of the sidewalk crowd around us is doing the same...

We promise to meet again soon.  Same time, next month, at the Prickly Pear.  Want to join us?

The Villa Landscape Committee Report

The Villa Landscape Committee met recently about outdoor watering.  Georgia still has "even - odd" street address rules in effect.  

The Committee reached consensus, then adjourned to inspect the grounds.  

"Let's plant liriope here." 

"No.  I think we should plant it over there."

Molly looks at the camera.  She is tired of all the talking.  She is ready to chase squirrels.

Blah blah blah blah.  How much more can they talk?

Molly picks up a scent.  Could it be a squirrel?

Nothing.  But Molly remains alert.

Thank you, Molly.  All of us at The Villa can rest easier, knowing that you are on guard.

 

May Day

Mysterious signs appear in our neighborhood again.

Somehow, I don't think this is what they have in mind...

...or this...

...but I will be watching and waiting, just in case.


A few hours later.....


PS. Just received this information by email:

Ansley Park Civic Association E-News

May Day

Sunday, May 2, 4-6 p.m.

Join us in McClatchey Park on Sunday, May 2nd from 4 to 6 p.m. for some dancing around the Maypole for the May Day Celebration! We'll have face painting, sack races, tug-of-war, prizes, bracelet making, three-legged races and other activities enjoyed by the children of the neighborhood. Ice cream and fun are provided by the Ansley Park Civic Association.



Well, why didn't they just say that in the first place?

Ice cream!!

Neither Rain, nor Tornadoes...

What wonderful weather for a yard sale! 

Last weekend, I mean. 

This Saturday, the actual date of the Ansley Park Yard Sale, the weather outside was frightful, but with some last minute maneuvers, The Villa's lobby was delightful as the yard sale became an indoor event--at least, for us.

After the pre-dawn rain, and before the late morning downpours, a few brave souls set up shop in front of the building.

Some brought pots of lavender...

...and others contributed hardware scavenged from the building's basement.

Eventually, even these brave souls fled to the lobby to escape the coming danger...

...and found that brave yard sale shoppers continued to come...

Old friends stopped by to say hello (Ray M., this is you), and we found surprise customers among our own neighbors at The Villa.

(Who knew that K. had those beautiful shoes and purses, or that E. had those silver picture frames, or that S. had the beautiful copper bowl? )

In the end, we were wet and tired, but had a little more money for the Beautification Fund, a little more room at home, and a lot of fun.

Not a bad way to spend a Saturday, after all!

Ansley Park Neighborhood Yard Sale

Come to the Ansley Park Yard Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday morning (April 24)!

The Villa is # 31 on this Map.

See you there!