Exactly when we began corresponding, I really can’t say.
Our friendship began because we’re both bloggers. Her name is Pam, and she writes her cat, Sam, writes a daily blog, One Spoiled Cat. I don’t recall whether I saw her link on another blog first or if she saw mine, but somehow we began e-mailing each other. This has been going on for several months.
Finally, last Sunday, we met in person.
Motor Man and I drove to northern Virginia and met Pam and her husband, Dave, at Strasburg Antique Emporium. The four of us enjoyed browsing the mall, and… a few purchases were made. Then we drove a short distance for lunch at The Hotel Strasburg.
The hotel dates to 1902, and was built as a hospital. I’m partial to old buildings, so it was a treat to have lunch here, at Dave & Pam’s suggestion. This is one section of the dining room. Beautiful.
After lunch, a member of the staff took a photo of the four of us. Obviously I didn’t get the memo to smile instead of talk. (This is why you should always ask your photographer to take more than one shot.)
Motor Man and I had a wonderful time. I could tell from Pam’s e-mails that she’s special. Meeting her in person just proved what I already knew.
“How rare and wonderful is that flash of a moment when we realize we have discovered a friend.” ~William E. Rothschild
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Awww…what a wonderful day. Hello, Pam and Dave.
My comments never seem to post to your blog…wonder what’s up with that.
Glad you and Pam could finally meet.
Such a wonderful opportunity – I am so glad you got to do that. I, too, am looking forward to meeting some of my blogging friends in the not-to-distant future…and seeing you again, Dianna!
Great quote! Perfect place! Wonderful new people…Just puts a smile on all of our faces!
How nice to meet a fellow blogger – sounds as if you had a great day.
I really like the hotel it looks very quaint.
This is what is best about blogging–thank you for sharing 🙂
A lovely time — a perfect quote!
We had such fun in Strasburg! It was a real treat to meet someone with whom I enjoyed emailing so much. I knew you’d be just as sweet and adorable in person as you have been since I’ve been reading your blog and exchanging emails with you. You and Motor Man were so sweet to come up our way for a “play date” !!!! Big Hugs to you from us………it was a wonderful day.
Pam (and Sam of course!)
Very very cool! I just love blogger meet ups! Glad you all had a fun day. I see Pam has a purchase, unless that is a purse. You all look terrific, nice to see you 🙂 Sweet quote. I wondered where you were this morning Dianna.
So fun that you could meet in person! And such a lovely hotel to have lunch. Looks like a perfect day.
motor man and motor mouth… 🙂
What a special moment! What a neat place to meet – smiles all around 🙂
MJ
Exploring and meeting new friends is a plus!
heartwarming story – you all look very nice
Looks like a great time was had by all!! Don’t know too much about Strasburg .. will have to do a little research .. I know Sam’s looking forward to Sundae’s next post !
So glad you finally met. And what a nice place to meet. What did you buy this time? HA!
How very cool! And what a lovely hotel/restaurant.
How fun! Looks like a wonderful outing and great place to have lunch!
What a wonderful treat…meeting a good friend and enjoying the day together in such a lovely place! If lunch was as good as the fellowship and surroundings, I’d say you spent a mighty fine day!!
What a great opportunity! Glad you enjoyed your time 🙂
what a beautiful entry!! i liked texwisgirl’s comment!!
You can never have to many friends. So glad you all had a chance to get together. I love old buidings too and how lovely that hotel was.
Just my cup of tea.
this was ust wonderful!!
I also met Pam a few months ago (just online, I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting her in person…YET!) and have learned that she is one SPECIAL woman. Her kindness is so obvious in her emails and she is brilliant and talented to boot (as you are!)
What a fun time that had to have been! You are both beautiful and I would have loved to have tagged along on your special day!
Ugh! make that, that was “just” wonderful!!
Having keyboard issues!
Sounds like a wonderful visit. What a lovely dining room! Love that old building, too.
I am so glad you sent out the updated link. I’m wondering if my post today went through. Regardless, it’s wonderful that you got to meet a blogging buddy. I feel certain that one day we’ll cross paths too.
How fun that you met a blog friend! I’ve been so anxious to meet a few people around here in real life. Love the hotel you went to – looks so charming! Cheers to making a new friend 🙂
How very nice, and it gave us a chance to put a face with one who comments on your blog.
Awesome!!!
Hope you guys are still up for a road trip to meet more new “friends”!
😉
~d.
How wonderful that you were able to meet Pam (and at such an amazing historic site!) I just met Mary from Faith Fabric and Photos who was here visiting her sister, and enjoyed that very much, also!
How nice! I read a number of blogs and feel like I have some new “virtual” friends. We should all arrange to meet! ~ Sheila
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