Invite to Dinner with One that I Adore
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
United States
August 19, 2017 6:32am CST
My great-nephew has been reaching out to me lately on Facebook. It seems he has seen life through different eyes. Haven't been really close to him, although I have adored him since he was a child. He distanced himself, not because he chose, but because life is just that way sometimes.
He invited my husband, granddaughter, and I to join him and his wife for dinner. I didn't get back to him in a timely fashion, so he messaged my husband. They connected quickly. Each loves shooting bow and my husband is bringing his with him tonight. My nephew and hubby will be testing their skills together. Hopefully my nephew's wife and I will connect and find something to talk about while they are playing. This will will be my first time meeting her. But, it is known by many that I have the gift of gab, so I know I'll find plenty to talk about.
They have peach trees and berry bushes on their property. My nephew said I can pick as much as I would like. I envision myself doing some canning and baking soon. I'll freeze the berries. Not sure you can freeze peaches. Maybe make some jam too.
I look forward to seeing my nephew again and reconnecting with him, and meeting his wife.
Have you lost contact with people from your past and reconnected with them? If they don't reach out to you, would you reach out to them?
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
25 Aug 17
Aw. I'm glad you can reconnect, and meet his wife. Hope it was a good time.
Yes, i have. With two cousins, over the last 2-3 years. My mom bascially raised them so we were close as kids. But then things happened as teens and it all went down hill. Then off and on talking, then down again, now talking and see one another off and on.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
26 Aug 17
Many my relatives live in other states and we don't see each other often. Thankfully we have Facebook to keep connected.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
26 Aug 17
@Courtlynn we wrote to each other before that, but not often enough.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
26 Aug 17
@ElusiveButterfly thats good! Yes facebook is great for that.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Aug 17
I am not sure where I put my canning jars. I do have jelly jars though and hope to make some preserves.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
22 Aug 17
@bluesa I have yet to find the time needed to devote to this task. Hoping tonight after work I can at least get it started. I plan on cooking the peaches outside on the grill so I do not overheat the house. The temperature is supposed to be 90 degrees F today.
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@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Aug 17
@ElusiveButterfly , oh, that would be delicious! I hope you get to make a few jars! :)
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
19 Aug 17
I have a cousin who was really my best friend. She's two years older than me and she became a nun. When I was pregnant with my son, I suddenly thought of him, and then my phone notification made a sound. It was a message from her! I was so surprised but so happy. Then after ages of not seeing each other, she came in my son's baptism.
These days, she calls me when she needs legal advice. You might wonder why might a nun need some legal advice? 
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Aug 17
I guess everyone needs legal advice now and then. My sister is my BFF. Love her to pieces. She keeps me grounded.
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
20 Aug 17
@ElusiveButterfly Maybe but we don't expect nuns to be in a legal battle.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
19 Aug 17
I hope you have a wonderful time with them! I haven't reconnected with anyone lately, I'm more at a place in life where I just want to be with my own family for now.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Aug 17
When my children were young we pretty much kept to ourselves. Aside from family get togethers, we stayed close to home.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
21 Aug 17
@ElusiveButterfly Yeah, that's how we are too.
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
19 Aug 17
I have not been in contact recently with people I do not see from a lot of time. You can freeze peaches, cut them in quarters, toss the cut peaches in a large bowl with lemon juice while cutting so they do not get dark. Place the cut peaches on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer, so they freeze more quickly. Once frozen, store in containers in the freezer.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Aug 17
I have to go pick up some lemon juice and freezer bags today. My afternoon will be busy!
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
23 Aug 17
@LadyDuck oh I love carrot cake. Haven't made one in a long time.
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
20 Aug 17
@ElusiveButterfly I have made jams using ripe figs that I had in the refrigerator. Now a carrot cake is in the oven.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
19 Aug 17
I'm sure you'll have a great time visiting with your nephew and his wife. Maybe Little Miss will enjoy helping pick the berries
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Aug 17
We had a wonderful time. Little Miss ate more berries than she put in the bucket, as is typical for any child! She also ate quite a few peaches. They are clearly her favorite fruit.
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@Marilynda1225 (79769)
• United States
20 Aug 17
@ElusiveButterfly she sounds so adorable 
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
19 Aug 17
Yes, you can freeze peaches. I have done so in the past. It sounds like a good evening out. I have had times when I was a little reluctant to meet and greet, and done it anyway and had a great time. Like with my husband's cousin and wife.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Aug 17
Do the peaches get mushy? I am also going to try my hand at preserves.
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
19 Aug 17
Oh so nice Elusive..have a good time.
No not doing anything with family myself.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Aug 17
We had a wonderful time. I spent most of the time chasing Little Miss about though.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Aug 17
We had a good time together. My nephew helped us pick berries and was having fun watching Little Miss run all over the backyard.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
19 Aug 17
I have connected with people from my past. Sometimes the timing is right and we can cRry on....other times....too much time has past and there is no real connection. I hope things go well for you.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Aug 17
I try to remain connected with family and friends. But, like you said, sometimes there is no longer any common ground to keep the connection.
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
20 Aug 17
We had a great time. He and my husband bonded and are making plans to go hunting together.
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