A Happy Hour

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It’s been a little over a year since I bought The Bungalow and, nearly as long, since I joined The Bryan. But, this afternoon was my first time to join the fun of a happy hour on the grounds of the museum.

My plan was to meet my friend, Marlee, here and check out Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market, which only recently moved to this location on Thursday nights, and request a complimentary glass of wine (for museum members), sit and relax, listen to the music of the band and, perhaps, make a few new friends.

All worked out as planned, and we had a truly lovely time!

The weather was perfect - not too warm or humid. There was a slight breeze in the air. It could not have been more idyllic.

The well-heeled crowd was perfect too. All were museum fans and supporters - and very friendly! We talked to several people we didn’t previously know and learned a lot about their island experiences.

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I was surprised to run into a Facebook friend from Houston. Jeff, like me, is a part-time resident of Galveston. It was only recently that he acquired his raised bungalow on the East End. It was fun to chat with him about our mutual efforts to improve and decorate our properties. Like me, he plans to share his bungalow with vacation renters during the summer months.

While I was there, I walked into the museum’s gift shop, positioned in a cute little building of its own, right near the outdoor courtyard. A visit here is always a treat for the eyes. The buyer for the shop does a great job and, always, I see things I want to pick up and take home. Tonight was no exception. I ended up purchasing a colorful runner for the dining room table in The Bungalow, as well as a book on the history of Galveston.

At the same time, I left plenty of other unique and interesting hings in the gift shop to consider for another time!