A Little QOV, a Little Travel....

 My husband and I had an anniversary... and! I was invited to a Military reunion to award a few Quilts - and so!! we did what any good couple would do - turned it into a vacation!! Oh ya!! 

And! Since I was driving thru the state - we had some QOV recipients that weren't allowed to head to group presentations - so I decided... I would drop in on them!!

It was really fun, and it was really cool to map something out and have it all work!

First off - we went to an assisted nursing home - we weren't sure they would let us in with the mask requirements - but I told the staff at the desk what I wanted to do - and they said - let me bring him down.... and down this amazing 101 year old WWII veteran came. I fell in love.

He said - well if you have three hours I have a story or two I could tell. 

I said - lets start with your favorite story - and an hour later... they kicked us out haha!!

Quilt made by Connie

What an amazing gentleman!!

Next we headed off to a Vietnam Vet's location. He was Ah!! Mazing!! His wife even set up a table with all of his Memories and I tell you what - I listened to every story he was willing to tell! 

Quilt made by Cindi

And then!! We headed to the hotel to unpack and clean up a bit... we had to *dress more formal* - you may laugh at that - I am a jeans and T shirt kinda girl and sometimes I think dressing up is a black T shirt.....

This reunion was SO SO cool!! There were members who had been on the ship in the 50's up to the current years - so cool! and so many stories - and SO proud to be a part of it.

We awarded to two deserving gentlemen that night.  ( and I forgot to take photos, but my dear sweet husband who can never leave me... got one rather quickly)

QOV on left made by Me
QOV on Right made by Vickie

I always enjoy learning about different aspects of our Military - It's always fun to learn their language, and this group was no different... It was the Coast Guard and the Navy. A whole new aspect of where and how our Military keeps us safe, and makes our country strong.

And because we were already on the road... we made a little side trip 

To the Abbey Winery ! We did a wine Tasting and a little Snacking... they had meat, cheese and fruit - it was so fun!! They make an Apple Wine - and it has just a kick on cinnamon at the end - and I think it would be awesome with Apple Pie - but... we didn't bring pie. So I had to take a bottle home with me to see if I was right... 

I will tell you when my apples are ready to be made into a pie!

And that was Day 1 ;-)