Classmates

Thurs. February 24. We got up early to make our 12:50 tee time at Finley Golf Course, University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, several hours east of Asheville. There we met area residents and former high school classmates, Bruce Runberg and Doug Boggie. Undeterred by rain we all managed many fine shots over the beautiful 18 holes re-designed by Pete Dye, now one of the top 10 college courses in the nation. (Scores still don’t matter!)

How to top that? Try pre-dinner canapés with classmates and spouses at the Runberg’s historic, tastefully decorated home, followed by dinner at a French bistro-style restaurant called The Kitchen. Mussels Provencal were delicious. Then back to the Runberg’s for more conversation, the sharing of family photos, reminiscing made rich by our common thread, Bloomington, Minnesota. What a day!

Friday, February 25. Since we didn’t have to hustle this morning we took a 2.5 mile round trip walk from the University Inn to Southern Seasons. Words cannot adequately describe the scope of this 28,000 square foot, specialty store. Take a virtual tour. Then we packed up and headed for the ocean.

Next up: Manteo, NC and the Outer Banks!