GNO April 18-19, 2026 “Went With The Breeze” Part 1. Our Southern Belle Themed party was set for Saturday April 18, but one of our Belles “Flora-Dora” got just plumb bumfuzzled and marked the wrong day on her little ol' social calendar! We had to start without her on Saturday but then stretched the fun gathering out to include her Sunday April 19 arrival. Here are some of the setting shots of The Veranda and our impromptu dining menu for the evening.
Ready for tea service tomorrow.
The Buffet table awaits.
The Southern Veranda is in bloom.
Sweet magnolias.
The banquet table.
One on the inside too in case of inclement weather.
Glasses ready for sweet tea service or champagne.
The two Belles, Mandella-Bella and Bahira-Dira waited patiently for the next train in the morning to deliver our wayward sister, Flora-Dora.
We served southern pizza and saved the fancy food for Flora-Dora’s arrival tomorrow..
It’s always a party no matter who’s there and what’s on the table!
…and we got the warm company of this very fine gentleman to keep us entertained for our informal pizza repast.
He had to catch a train in the morning and would not be joining all the ladies tomorrow. It's a cryin' shame! We'll miss you sugar.
GNO April 19, 2026 “Went With The Breeze” Part 2: Ladies In The Sunday Garden.
Our missing lady has arrived! The Party is complete! On to photos in the Garden!! With such a gorgeous outfit, it was worth the wait!
Beautiful Trio! "Together at Last!"
We are always pleased as punch to pose for photos. They asked which one we liked better.
Lordy mercy, we're just flattered to pieces...but YOU choose!
Sassy Bahira...
Coy Bahira.
Patient Fara'Asha.
Come hither Fara-Asha.
Curious Fara'Asha.
Playful Fara'Asha.
Welcoming Mandella.
Pensive Mandella.
Joyful Mandella.
Serenity on The Green! It is a lovely day to be thankful for!
We are bonded in Friendship and Love!
Don’t you wish you were here?? Come on down and join us soon! We’re here….
Nambahlicious GNO Part 3 of “Went With The Breeze”. Good Eats and Good Times.
Since our gentleman caller left us, we had to take turns with the camera. This is the indoor business portion of the GNO.
Reading of The Nambah News (summary of last GNO).
…with some Gulf of Mexico/Texas shrimp cocktail to stave off hunger…
Still Life with Shrimp….
Official stamping of the Temporal passports…
I think it’s a butterfly…
Here goes…
Done! We love our imaginary travels and adventures!
"Cheers, y'all! Here’s to sweet tea and sunshine!"
"Down the hatch, sugar!"
We conscripted Flora-Dora to set out the buffet. Serving in a hoop skirt is very challenging!!!
…Ta Da!!….dive in!! Get it while it's hot Honey Pie."
Salad & dressing. Peas with butter. Creamed baby spuds.
Rainbow carrots from the garden…
Fresh shucked green peas with butter.
Diablo Chicken for Flora-Dora and Bahira-Dira.
Sauerkraut with bacon…
Creamed Cauliflower…
And Special Order for Mandella-Bella: one pork tenderloin- no chicken allowed!
"Dig in y’all!!"
"Hurry hurry….I’m hungry."
Homemade Parasol Apple Pie by Mandella-Bella!! The best pie maker this side of the Mississippi!!!
….with fresh brewed coffee in my new coffee brewer! Thank you Fara’Asha and Mandella!! No more FOREVER waiting for my one cup brewer!!!
You’re welcome, Bahira!! We love you!
Another ending to a successful GNO!
Thank you kindly for coming.
It just wouldn't have been the same without you.
"Don't be a stranger! Y'all come back, ya hear?"
Southern Belle Bahira-Dira: "I do declare! My curtsy is just so lady-like."
Southern Belle Mandella-Bella: "Great day in the morning! The sun is just a blistering!"
Southern Belle Flora-Dora: "Heavens to Betsy! I can just reach on up and touch the sky!"
See ya'all next time.