Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Lelia and Kelley in Dallas!



So, I was trying to think of what to post about my visit with Lelia and Kelley last Friday. It has been difficult to pick and choose what I wanted to include in my story of meeting both of these ladies who I felt like I know, but I don't really know. My husband likened it to a blind date, like from an internet dating service. :) He makes me laugh!

On Friday, I had to work a bit longer than I wanted to, but I did make it to downtown Dallas around 3:30 and found both Lelia and Kelley kicked back in the West End district, at a local Mexican restaurant. We made the normal and expected "Just seeing you for the first time" conversations when Lelia started closing her eyes. Uh-oh. I have seen that look before...head ache coming on. She took Advil. Lots. We decided to get out and do a bit of shopping, maybe some fresh air.

It did help.

Yes, we looked at Western Wear, and yes, Kelley was frightened by a rattling noise in an envelope. (rattlesnake eggs, of course) We dreamed about cowboy (GIRL) boots that were custom made, and yes, I tried on a purple leather jacket with fringe. (See Lelia's blog.)

Then we went back to the hotel...to freshen up for dinner. Nearly three hours later, okay, maybe two - after naps, long conversations, and changing clothes a few times, we made our way back into the night life to find somewhere to eat.

Now, I have to say that we drove in circles for a long time. And took many, many wrong turns. The GPS lady (what did we name her? Marsha?) was telling us to go to a spa, that my car did NOT want to go to. Finally, we drove by a place called Nick and Sam's Grill when Kelley said with authority, "Let's eat here." So, I pulled in, parked, and we went in to get on the waiting list. Standing shoulder to shoulder in a space that comfortably held 5 people, we were crammed next to about 10 others. There was a nice looking man shoulder to shoulder to me (literally, touching) when Lelia leaned over to me and asked, "Is that Emmitt Smith?" I looked over and looked back at Lelia and said, "Yes." She said, "Really???" I looked again, "Well, maybe not, but it looks like him." She was insistant. "Is it Emmitt Smith?" So, I tapped him and asked, "Are you Emmitt?" He said, "Yes." I immediately began to talk to his wife, Pat, hugging and laughing (she graduated High School in the area where I used to live) while Lelia and Emmitt took this lovely picture.


And then we all three went outside, gushing and calling our husbands to tell them who we just ran into.

We were seated about 30 minutes later, yes, at the table right next to Emmitt and his wife. And we proceeded to enjoy one of the most fun and wonderful meals ever. We let our great waiter, Nick, select our meals for us. He did a great job. We were treated like queens by all of the staff. And when Emmitt and his wife left, they chatted with us like we were old friends.


A night to remember, for sure!

You can read more about it by going to Lelia's blog. She wrote a great article. Go check it out!

9 comments:

Carol said...

Sounds like a total blast. I have a nephew who lives outside Dallas in Allen I think it is.

Maybe some day I'll make it out there.

Love,
Carol

Anonymous said...

What fun Liz--I am "coveting" your time together...I have met such wonderful bloggers...I can't imagine actually ever seeing them face to face....except in Heaven!!!

Have a blessed day!

Kim

Cindy said...

I'm trying real hard to not be jealous of your girls' day and night out! How fun.

Paula V said...

Loved this. I commented more in depth at Lelia's as you've seen. But, this was such a wonderful experience for you all and I appreciate you both sharing it with us.

TeriAnnElizabeth said...

I'm coveting too...ohhhhhhhhh....

At least I learned that coveting means more than just "wish I was there and did that"...more like..I'm plotting to get your stuff.

I want to come to Dallas and meet you and go to your church and I would settle for meeting Matt Chandler and telling him that I love his preaching and thank him for calling the Pharisees punks in one of his sermons!! LOL

Liz....waaaa...that is a whiney cry! I wish I lived near you guys!

Love you,
Teri

Mary Ann said...

I had no idea who ES was until I saw him on Dancing with the Stars. He was so fabulous on that.

Laura said...

Liz,

I am green with envy! What a great girls getaway! And...Emmitt Smith too!!! I'm with Teri--whiny cry!

It brought a smile to my face to see you three foxy ladies enjoying a day out. Glad Lelias' headache got better and you all had fun.

Love you, lady!

The Dementia Nurse said...

I saw you Wild Women over at Lelia's place - she was right, Texas probably never will be the same. I'm so thrilled you guys had such a time of refreshing and that you shared it with the rest of us. Thanks, I needed that!

Lelia Chealey said...

Oh....I wanna come back! That was such a fun night. So glad we got to know each other in person. You are awesome!!
love you,
lelia