The number varies according to what's going on in our lives: travel, illness, surgery, death of a loved one. As we get older, stuff happens.
The core of this group is made up of retired teachers who all worked with Tom at Des Moines Elementary. They adopted me when I retired. They have been going to breakfast on Fridays for many years, long before most of them retired.
Today was a special day because it marked the return of our friend Jeanne, who has been in fragile health. Today she was feeling up to it and her son Brad was able to bring her.
That's the lovely Jeanne in the center, with her handsome son at her side.
What a nice tradition.. Glad to,see you doing so well... Hug
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun tradition! You're looking really good, Linda. So happy you seem to be all recovered from your surgery!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great way to keep the relationship going. I meet with 6 of the old boys once a year for lunch.
ReplyDeleteThere is something about retired teachers and getting together for breakfast or lunch. A fine tradition.
ReplyDeleteNice to have such a tradition. And to have a talented waitperson to take care of you as well. Glad you hear that Jeanne is better enough to be attending again. As well as you! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are looking great! That is such a lovely tradition and so nice that you and Tom are able to stay in touch with friends in such a way. Keeping in touch is so important, especially as we age, I think.
ReplyDeleteI love that the son joined the group for his mom. What a treasured gift of time.
ReplyDeleteThere's another thing about teachers besides eating out together. Many have a similar dress code. My kids can spot teachers out and about just by that.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you became a part of the treasured group and enjoy your times together.
A great thing to do ... and glad to hear you're back at full strength.
ReplyDeleteGood to see you enjoying yourself, Linda. You look great!
ReplyDeleteThere are four of us who meet for b-fast a couple of times a year. We all taught in a Baltimore County Middle School back in the 80s. These friendships are precious, aren't they?
A fine gathering and great tradition. Pretty cool the son brought his mom!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to keep in touch with so many former coworkers! In my fantasies about retirement, I wonder if I'll miss being with the kids and the rhythm of the school year. It seems like you keep so busy that you don't have time to miss it!
ReplyDeleteLovely tradition. Everyone looks cheerful.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun tradition!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice tradition. I wish I would have done something like that. Well sometimes. LOL
ReplyDeleteLove the "Watching Tom work".
Bob does most of the work here although I am out helping and I am not laid up like you are. We have been pruning the apple trees. 18 of them. Bob mostly as I am the pointer---this one--that on.
MB
Looks like a fun time. You do so much and always look happy! I admire you!
ReplyDeleteThis made me miss the breakfast club of retired teachers from the school where my husband taught and where he was principal. They meet once a month. We have not gone to any breakfasts with them since we moved. It is about a 50 minute drive one way for us to go. After reading this, I'm inspired to get up early and make the drive soon so we can see our dear friends and colleagues. These friendships are priceless.
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