HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A 3rd WHEEL? /A FEW DEALS...

In the coupledom world, most people consider that odd person who hangs around as the unwanted 3rd wheel who can't get a date, but that's not always the case.

When I was young, I had a boss who was also a friend, and even though she was married, whenever they needed to take a quick day trip from Baltimore to New York to visit her daughter, I got the call.  It was always an adventure because her hubby drove like a madman. (lol)  I don't know how in the world he never got a speeding ticket.

Another couple I had  tons of fun with were *James and *Mark who scooped me up for trips to Washington DC and Rehoboth Beach, DE all the time. Back in the day, we club hopped until the wee hours of the morning, then often dragged ourselves to all these really cool restaurants.  My outfits consisted of mini skirts and red or black high heeled shoes with bows.  According to James those were my "hooker" outfits. (lol)  

Once I visited Rehoboth Beach on a Friday, and started feeling very sick.  So sick that I turned down a Wendy's cheeseburger because my throat was killing me.  By the time we arrived at James' house, I had itchy spots all over my face.  Can you believe that I had the chicken pox?! What in the world?  I thought adults didn't get that, particularly if you got them as a kid.  Needless to say, Mark didn't come over that weekend. *heh*   Despite feeling and looking horrible, James was the best friend ever.  He made me laugh so much and tried to feed me, but eventually, I started feeling too bad and had to leave.

I've never been in a situation where it's been uncomfortable, unless you count the times I was with my son and one of his girlfriends.

Today, there's no clubbing going on, and the high heels with bows were borrowed and never returned, but I'm still the person who gets an invite for quick trips. I think it's mostly because I'm the designated talker to keep them awake while they drive.  
*James and Mark are not their real names, but the real people know about this post. (lol)

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SPARKLING PEACH MELBA COCKTAIL

Divide 1 Container Fresh Raspberries among  champagne flutes.  Combine 1 1/2 Cups Mango, Blood Orange and PassionFruit infused vodka, and 1 cup Peach Nectar. Divide among the flutes.Top with the Sparkling Wine of your choice.  

Garnish with lemon or lime slices and additional raspberries if you like.  If you want your drinks a little sweeter, roll your lemon slices in sugar.

"Sure, a door has been closed, but who says you can't repaint it, and call it a new door?" - RO