Weekend

Saturday

Saturday morning got my hair cut and breakfast.

Later I went to the House in the Horseshoe historical site near Sanford. They were having a revolutionary life exhibit which included blacksmithing, plantation and camp life and the periodic demonstration of a muzzle loading cannon fire.


This evening, JN and I went into town to listen to some bands that were playing in the downtown park and to eat. The weather was perfect to be outside and to listen for a while.

First we ducked into Local Joe’s Tavern for a drink. JN had a gin and tonic; Kahlua sour for me. Here’s to you dad.



Dinner was at the Bella restaurant in Sanford. A truly excellent restaurant. Bella has been around for about 5 years and done very well as an Italian place. The chef bought the restaurant last winter and has moved the menu towards more American fusion. As explained to me, they now serve what used to be the various specials. The menu selection is just right. A variety, but limited enough so the chef can concentrate on really well prepared offerings.

Well thought out wine list. The best part, almost every selection is available by the glass.

This restaurant would be a find anywhere – and especially surprising to have such a great place in Sanford. Bella would easily be one of the finer places in Raleigh.

Our waitress told us that business has been non-stop and that for the past couple of years, they have not had the usual seasonal slowdowns but have been full almost every night. A successful and welcome place to dine.

Case in point – the earliest we could get reservations was for 8 PM (remember – this is Sanford).

Here’s the menu.

After a leisurely dinner, it’s now 10:15 and we’ve just gotten home.

Sunday

Sunday, so far, has been a lazy day around the house.

Purchased some fluorescent light bulbs, stopped by the grocery store this morning. Did a little yard work this afternoon and now I’m doing laundry and tidying up the house a bit.

But – not really working at all. I’m taking the very slow and easy approach to chores today.