My partner in crime from the GC Readathon website, Sandra, came for a couple days of taping at 3ABN this week. Although we had met at 3ABN once before, this time we actually knew each other, and it was fun to hang out a bit and get better acquainted. Her friend Kendol also came, who has played the piano to accompany her on previous occasions as well, and it was great to get to know him.

The first evening Sandra and Kendol were here, the three of us went for a walk at West Frankfort Lake. There was a beautiful sunset, which made a great backdrop for photos.

West Frankfort Lake Sunset

Sandra and Me

We were swarmed by mosquitos!

All day Monday Sandra taped music. I got in a few photos; but most of these were taken by someone else (courtesy of Sandra).

Sandra singing

A beautiful smile

Having fun

Sandra and Kendol

Kendol and Mary, 3ABN's receptionist ... awww, they match!

On Tuesday Sandra was interviewed for a taped 3ABN Today program. I’m not sure when this will air.

Later that day we had lunch together at the Manna Restaurant here in Thompsonville. The restaurant was serving pizza (huge slices!), as well as a cold vegetable pizza-like thing that was really, really good. We had a great meal. After lunch we met briefly to discuss plans for the GC Readathon website. You can see a preview of the redesign I am working on here:

The rest of the day went all too quickly, and we didn’t see much of each other until the end. It just so happened that I caught Sandra as she was loading up her car to leave, having missed her call to let me know that she was heading out. It was sad to say goodbye, but great to have some time with a new and dear friend.