Monday morning we were off early to meet Carl, Gene and their wives at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. We were pleasantly surprised at what a wonderful collection we got to see. It was so interesting...everyone enjoyed it immensely! We spent 5 hours there including a lunch break and didn't begin to see the whole collection. They are the only museum in the US devoted solely to music and they have over 10,000 items. The displays are arranged by continents and countries and the earphones allow visitors to listen to the music as they view the videos and actual instruments used. A very worthwhile day! Carl & Judy followed us home and we joined our usual group of friends at the Hub for burgers on Monday night. No cards tonight as we were bushed!
Tuesday morning I made it to the pool and aside from bridge in the afternoon, I had a quiet day and evening. We did go to the mall as Gary needed another pair of walking shoes. Wednesday I was up at 5:30 and out the door by 7 a.m. I went to church and from there to my doctor's appointment for my pinkie. Unfortunately, the outcome was less than I had hoped. It still hurts, is crooked and likely will have to stay this way. At least after 10 weeks of wearing various splints, I am no longer needing to protect it any more.
I stopped and grocery shopped on my way home. In the afternoon I played bridge with the Wednesday group...both days I had terrible cards! Gene & Beth arrived about 5 and shortly after that Carl, Judy, Judy's sister Carol and her friend came. We had reservations at Rancho de Tia Rosa in Mesa. It was a great choice as we got to sit outside in a beautiful courtyard in a room all to ourselves. The Mexican food was wonderful! Everyone was pleased with the restaurant choice. We headed right to bed when we got home. Gene & Beth stayed with us.
Friday we were up early as we were meeting Carl & Judy at the Biosphere2 north of Tuscon for a tour of that facility. It was quite a grueling tour...lots of stairs, walking, standing and I got a little claustrophobic from being closed in at the end of the tour. It was interesting, but I was glad when it was over! We got home in time for me to take the sisters-in-law to Santan Village for a little shopping. We all went to Organ Stop Pizza for dinner that night. It too was a hit as Gene & Carl had never seen it and we stayed to hear a complete program of organ music. When we got home, we played some rummy with Gene & Beth before calling it a day!
Friday morning Gene & Beth left and Carl & Judy were also leaving for Denver. This will be a day of cleaning, shopping and re-grouping for Easter weekend.
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