Saturday, November 13, 2021
Montpelier, VT (USA)
Sadly, I had to attend a funeral of my friend, Liz, in Montpelier today. I left my condo at around 0930 and drove into Vermont. On the way, I stopped at the Upper Valley Aquatic Center to pick up my free visitor pass. Then drove north on I-89 - the drive was mostly uneventful except for one point where a turkey flew across the road in front of me and I had to brake. Got off the Interstate at Montpelier and soon located St. Augustine Catholic Church so I could attend the funeral. Had to park a long way from the church but the rain stopped long enough to stay dry... Jennifer, Karen and Amy recognized me from far away and I was able to hang out with them while we waited for the service to begin (1100). After the Funeral Mass, we drove a short distance to the Capital Plaza Hotel and had a reception for family and friends in one of the Ballrooms. I met Jennifer's husband (Rich) and several of Liz's family members. The food was good, the photos and memories we all shared were precious and the time was spent recalling Liz. We left the event at around 1500 and I drove back to Lebanon (talking to Mollie and my dad on the phone). Went to Mass at Sacred Heart and stayed afterwards for Italian Night, enjoying lots of good food and fellowship. Didn't leave until almost 2000! On the way home, the raindrops were HUGE and the temps were dropping - winter is coming...