White Rock East Garden & Artisans Tour, last year pictures

Today's pictures are a mishmash of last year's tour, this year's tour and my fabulous bowling ball that should be on every tour, but is not asked. An oversight I'm sure. Maybe if I weld a special stand for it? Welding brings out the best in everyone, even bowling balls.

Don't you love Mary's stacked pots that make a stand for her garden sculpture? I told myself I was stealing that idea and here it is a year later and I haven't made myself a stacked pot stand.

The fountain picture is a sneak preview of a wonderful garden on this year's tour. Yes, a teaser. You really really don't want to miss this year's tour as that fountain proves.

Saw Lola today. Told her she's doing the commentary on the garden tour preview night video. Her response? "I'll dress better!" Gotta love her. Once again a solid year has gone by and have we progressed with Lola starring in "The Barbaree Beat"? Nooooooooooo But this might be our year. Hey maybe if my bowling ball sneaks in this year's video and future videos, it could be our mascot and get us on Oprah!

The Actual Boy Babe Birthday

Sunday's Boy Babe Birthday Party at Bobbi and Lola's was lovely. They had chicken wings and lets and everyone brought other treats. The girls made Sweet Tea for me. I only have it at their house and Carol's. Nector of the Gods. Glo will try some, but usually has to add water. Exploring in their house is great. They showed us the new downstairs bathroom - think Hollywood. Bobbi's grandmother sold butter and eggs to buy a beautiful mirror Bobbi's hung over the pedastal sink. Great tile, colors, nooks and fixtures. We need to get this bathroom in a magazine, with me in a great Greta Garbo lookalike gown and hair/makeup. I do put on aires, we will dress up Bobbi and Lola, too. BARBAREE BEAT EPISODE.

Checked out the back yard. Bobbi's finished her tile carpet. I should have gotten you a picture. She's agreed to be on the garden tour next year. This year would be great, so imagine giving the back yard another year.

But wait, it's Vince's birthday with all his Babes celebrating him. So here he is.

BARBAREE BEAT

Last night the Barbaree Babes including new Babe, Vince, came over to view the White Rock East Garden & Artisan's Tour video the boys made during the preview tour.  Though I got my camera, we were laughing and eating so much I didn't get pictures until they left.  

The boys cooked a fabulous "snack event" and then we sat around the TV while the Lola, our star, did her thing with the neighbors.  Mitch is going to edit later.  Marty insisted most of Lola's off the cuff comments must remain and she's right.  Lola's a natural.  The neighbors were great and we laughed until we cried.  I suggest we rename the Barbaree Babes the "Fun and Laughter".   

Vince said the birdhouse thief continues to steal.  I hope someone who reads this (since I know thieves can't read) tells you if we ever find out who you are know you will have the wrath of the entire Barbaree Babe group.  You think you're stealthy - stealing Vince's birdhouses, wait until you deal with us.  Again, SHAME on you.

I'm going to get on the internet and find an upcoming cat show.  Somehow we've got to get behind the scenes so Lola can interview the cat owners.  This girl is a natural born interview star.  Mitch said he can get a clipping of the video on this blog soon.  Stay tuned, you won't want to miss this.  

Here's Logan, Bob, Randall and Mitch after everyone left.  The boys stayed for the BlackJack walk.  BlackJack may have had the best time.  Everyone gave him a bite of the video crew's gourmet delights.  Today BlackJack spent most of the day asleep under Bob's drawing table trying to recoup from company last night.

Oh, and to the person in Lake Mary, Florida, who reads this blog - I know you're learning to shoot a gun.  We may need you for the birdhouse thief, be ready, be stealthy, when you get the call.