Rollin’ around.
While visiting Iowa last week, I resided with my Gma in her studio apartment at a retirement home.
My roommie.
I not only found myself without Internet access along with shitty phone service and an overabundance of daytime TV, I also found myself without a vehicle among miles and miles of cornfields.
Nope, still not heaven. Just Iowa.
Although we love one another, being cooped up in 400 square feet with someone for days can lead one to be a tad irritated edgy claustrophobic.
We decided that venturing a few blocks to the town square shouldn’t be too big of a feat. And while Gma is perfectly capable of walking, traipsing up and down streets isn’t her strong suit at 91, so we borrowed a vehicle from her buddy.
Motorized by CBXB.
We were a traffic stopping duo, as cars had to wait for minutes while I popped wheelies to get Gma up and over a curb to the restaurant where we intended to be ladies who lunch.
Selfies cause gridlock when you take them in the middle of the road.
Bricks aren’t kind to wheelchairs. Or their drivers. Photo – Wikipedia
After scooping the loop down Main Street a time or two, Gma announced that she was thirsty and I kicked into a gear so high I think I left a trail of smoke knowing a cold bottle of wine awaited our arrival.
Happy hour awaits!
We decided it was best to sit out on the porch and watch everyone else (while we also talked about them) drive by in actual vehicles as we sipped (well, she swigged, I gulped) our evening vino.
Busy bodies on a balcony deck.
Who needs a rental car when you can wheel it around town?
That’s just how we roll.
CBXB
You can wheel me around when I need it, just sayin’
I would be more than happy to wheel you around. I’ll even be sure there’s a wine holder up front for you and one in back for me! Bedazzled, of course.
def!
Best. Title. Ever.
And maybe best window selfie too!
Ha! I mastered the window selfie after my afternoon out with Gma…only one of the thousand I took turned out!
Corn fields of DREAMS!!
You got that right sister!!
Awesome!
The grape does not fall far from the vine, CBXB. This looks like a rocking afternoon, especially when you had to get sweet Gma over the curb! God bless you for stopping traffic for a selfie. Iowa needs more of that, I believe. Two beauties taking their own damn time!
Traffic would never move if I relocated to my Gma’s retirement home because we’d be in the street every day taking selfies!
I know she was as happy and content as you were, it looks like you both had a great time! I’m thinking it makes a better blog title than a song, too.
I think you’re right about the blog title vs. song title!
We both had a fab time cruising around the square. I’d have wheeled her all the way to Nashville if I knew the roads were in better condition!
Anybody know where I can find some corn? LOL. Awesome ladies day out. Brick pedestrian walkways? Seriously? Someone needs a talking to. Hardcore trip hazard. Especially if there is a pub nearby. LOL. Looks like You and Gma had an awesome day.
Gma had a fab day…and my overall stay was too. The brick walkways are obviously a nightmare for us ladies who roll BUT the good news is there’s a pub across the street from Gma’s pad, so not too much energy has to be exerted to get there. 🙂
OOh, is that ice in your wine? Nice!
Just keepin’ it classy friend!
So sweet, cherish your Gma! You are blessed to still have one!
I love that my Gma has been around for so long and I do love spending time with her. Already planning my next trip! 🙂
Looks like your grandma had lots of fun with you. Who wouldn’t?!!! 😀
I got the fun gene from Gma! 🙂
Glad to see your butt is still looking good in blue jeans!
Oh you know it! I didn’t want to embarrass Gma, so I refrained from putting a wine bottle there.
Haha. Like my new Stevie?
Hysterical!
What an endearing post! You ladies look so happy on a bright and sunny day out. A wonderful one that reminds me to appreciate my loved ones more and spend quality time with them 🙂 – Lena
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Why thank you Lena! It’s always good to have a reminder here and there of appreciating our loved ones more. Happy to help out – and Gma and I were happy to be together on that bright and sunny day. Cheers!
Very cool that you hang with grandma like that!
She’s pretty damn hip for a 91-year-old lady, which makes it all the more fun to hang with her. 🙂
I wish I had a grandma like that. One can tell that you are family 🙂
My Gma certainly passed down the fun gene. I always feel fortunate when I get to spend time with her, as she always makes me laugh!
You really love your Gma, and wasn’t it great to take together a glass of wine, these will be wonderful remembers to her when you leave and also to you, viva the vibe and communication between young and old beautiful lady 🙂 !
Gma and I have always had a fun relationship – she tells it like it is and takes no prisoners! And sharing wine together isn’t all that bad, either!
No not bad at all :)………………….have a very lovely evening !
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