We have some catching up to do, apparently.
For New Year's I flew out to see Sonny Boy and his girlfriend in Virginia. It was the first time I had seen them since they moved. I loved seeing them and their new home.
Since Sonny Boy and Girlfriend do not allow their pictures on this blog, I had to stand in.
Too much Betty in one post?
Oh yes.
I got to visit VT, home of the Hokies!
My friend Steve lives in West Virginia, but came down to see me.
We met in college about 34 years ago and have kept in touch over the years.
He is a sweetie indeed.
Betty and field at VT. It is a beautiful campus!
OH! OH! OH! We got to go to Mt. Airy, North Carolina, home of Andy Griffith and the town Mayberry of the "Andy Griffith Show" was based on.
I am sort of a freak about the show, owning every episode and knowing far too much about each and every one. I had SO much fun going to the museum and the town!
Sonny Boy and his girlfriend were very patient as I took in all the sights and participated in racy activities like the one above.
I couldn't think of a better place to start this exciting new year.
Seeing my beloveds in their new home, exploring this part of the US, and visiting Mt. Airy?
It all made Betty greet the new year with a smile.
Hope your New Year was just as good.
44 comments:
One can never ever ever have too much Betty in one post! Hoorah!!! I have absolutely no idea who Andy Griffith is but he sounds like a fun guy! Yay!
Happy New Year gorgeous Betty!! Glad you spent it with your nearest and dearest! Take care
x
Oh it's great to see your smile! It's also great to see that even though you live in sunny CA you were able to find a nice, fashionable winter coat ;o)
Morning BB!!
Oh Virginia Tech is in one of my favorite mountain cities...I'm so jealous but it looks like you enjoyed it enough for both of us.
LOL we have friends we visited each August. They live about 40 minutes from Mt. Airy/Mayberry. Were were there in August of 2011. What a quaint little town. I bet it was pretty during Dec. We had a ball sitting on main street watching the world go by and lo and behold we was Barney's patrol car cruising too. Evidently they have tours of the city using that car.
AS per usual those were GREAT pictures of our beautiful BB.
I LOVE YOUR SMILE.
Hugs Madi and Mom
Love to see you smiling! Looks like you had a great time
Oh my, you were so close to visiting me! Well, a lot closer than California, anyway. Sounds like the perfect New Year's getaway.
I adore your bright pink gloves.
You know the best part? To see our pally Betty smiling so much! :)
Good idea to go see Sonny Boy!
That is so cool, Betty.
Betty overload! Haha! Just kidding, my dear -- love seeing your smiling face.
I'm a big Andy fan (Fandy?) == so loved seeing you in Barney's motorcycle sidecar. :)
Glad you got to see your son! I've been to Mt. Airy many years ago. Tiny town.
These are great pictures, Betty. It's great to see your smiling face. I'd like to visit Mayberry too; I was addicted to that show (and Opie).
xoRobyn
I had forgotten all about that side car. Here's to a better year.
Now that is a neat trip--and great to see you smiling.
I would enjoy poking around Mayberry. Glad you brought some warm clothes too.
Smiles look good on you Betty! Mayberry...my hometown...I still watch the show everyday...never get enough of that down home show! Thanks for allowing us to tag along through your photos! Have a great day! Hugs
That sure looks like a grand old time and I am so glad you had fun!
I love the old Andy Griffith shows, too, and continue to watch them whenever I can find an episode on television. I'm glad your new year got off to such a good start. Your big smiles in this post make the day brighter for everyone.
I'm so glad you had a good time!! I used to watch the Andy Griffith show faithfully. Loved Aunt Bea!
Looks like a fun trip! Glad you got to see you son. Enjoyed your photos!
Mayberry! Well, golly! Did you keep a bullet in your pocket? Glad to see you having a good time.
Oh Betty, I'm so glad you got to see Sonny Boy, but I kind of wish I'd known you were in Mt. Airy. I live only a half hour away and it would have been so great to meet you. Maybe next trip.
I'm from West Virginia, and we call their football team the Chokies. Not the Hokies. :-D
Don't they have a beautiful campus, though?
All that stone.
Glad you got to go visit, Betty. You're looking good, girl!
Too much Betty? Nonsense. I wasn't aware though that children of bloggers had a choice as to whether or not they are to appear on ones blog. Please don't tell mine they have options :)
Glad you started 2012 off right
How nice that you got to visit your son and his gal! It sounds like you had a fun trip. I love the "Andy Griffith" show. You can't go wrong watching old episodes of that. :)
I've heard VaTech is a beautiful campus. It looks like fun and I would have enjoyed 'Mayberry' too.
No such thing as too much Betty!
Mine wasn't nearly as exciting as yours! Looks like you actually had some fun!!!
NEVER TOO MUCH BETTY!
I've been catching up on your posts but haven't had much time to comment. I'm so glad you had a visit with your son and have gotten off to a good start to the New Year.
BETTY!!! You were practically in my BACKYARD and you didn't let me know! I would have so met you in Mt. Airy! Or even Virginia.
Oh well, I'm glad you got to see your son and visit! Mt. Airy is fun, isn't it?
i LOVED seeing you!!!! I don't think I ever remember seeing you in ANY of your posts from before! forgive me for being gone for so long! I'm trying to catch up! i do hope you're doing well! you look great!!!! =) xoxo
I am so happy you got to take the trip and spend time with your son and gf. Your smile does seem to say you might have had some fun!!!! haha. Keep it up in 2012. Hugs BB.
I love VA Tech! My aunt used to teach there and my brothers and I loved going up there for football games. I'm so glad you made the trip. Just a bit further south and you could have visited me! I'm glad your birthday went well. I thought about you all through the holidays. I can't believe you had to go divorce related meetings on your birthday though. Bad timing. Hugs to you Betty!
You are such a HOOT ...
and there will never be too much
Betty..
During my trip to the mountains,
we drove over to Mt.Airy.. had not been there in almost 40 years..
a usual vacation stop over when I was
a young thing living at home and forced to go on family visits to my
grandmother... she lived in Mt. Airy.
small world isn't it.
That was a great new year trip! Glad that you had a wonderful time!
You look relaxed and happy, yes, you do! A great way to start the new year. And I too love bright gloves. It makes it easier to find my hands. LOL
Wonderful Mayberry faire!! Sounds like a blast! Love the pics!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Happy, HAPPY New Year Betty! I see nothing but blue skies headed your way!
What fun, and I know it's probably inappropriate to say so, but you and Steve look good together.
Getting to see them in their new digs and spend some time with them must have warmed your heart indeed. You look great in the photos.
All Betty all the time! No, not too much at all. You look happy and refreshed in the photos and I am very happy to see you smiling.
Have a lovely weekend.
Nothing like visiting the kids to get a smile on my face and from the pictures...yours!
Looks like a fantastic way to start the New Year!
Hugs~
What a great trip! I love VA and NC! Great that you've kept in touch with old friends too.
got a good giggle at your in the motorcycle pic.Sounds real fun
I'm a Follower of yours, but I must have lost track of you for a while there. I'm so sorry that you have had to go through all of this over the past 4 months! Just keep pedaling...
There can never be too much Betty! It looks like you had a great trip! More to come, I'm sure!
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