At times it does not work out the way you planned it to be...
But in a good mood we set the nose of our car Southbound on September 3, 1997.
At home, ready for our short trip with end destination Fort Lauderdale, Florida...
Wearing a hat with my Hermès silk shawl around it.
Escada jeans and top...
Our wood garden visible behind me.
We woould be driving in our Mazda Millenia S, from December 19, 1994.
We did our Outlet shopping and in Ellenton at the Escada Outlet I was surprised to find still so many strawberry items; 75% off now.
One night at a Best Western in that area and next day we drove to Sawgrass Mills Outlets via I-75.
At Last Call by Neiman Marcus I found the Chanel pumps from $ 535.00 for $ 149.00 that were too small for me when we saw them in May; now in my size!
Pieter bought a Nokia cell phone...
Then to the Budget Inn for the night.
On Friday morning, September 5, we had to leave, too bad as at 13:00 there would be a program on TV about Princess Diana...
Around 14:00 we checked in at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale, just before the weather became really bad due to hurricane Erika being on its way from Puerto Rico.
Pieter had to go back to the car and got wet...
Closing the double insulated curtains, I tried on my Outlet scores...
My Chanel thongs, a previous score from Last Call by Neiman Marcus.
Loved these Escada strawberry pieces when I saw them in the big catalog.
So what else to do ,when it is raging outside, but making photos...
My watch from Singapore airport taxfree
We did visit Matthew & Sandra Keysers (my sister–in–law's Uncle & Aunt) and back to our Hyatt Regency Pier 66 where we enjoyed a great dinner with a bottle of wine.
Our luxury two free nights!
Saturday, September 6, we did watch the funeral of Princess Diana at 4:40 while the storm raged outside.
Now we also got to know WHY we had double curtains in our room; for blocking out the noise of the raging wind and rain.
We had a perfect room with balcony also around the corner but no way we could step outside...
You can view a short video of the dramatic clouds upon our arrival: Princess Diana's Funeral Day and our stay at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ←click link.
We could not swim so we went to Bal Harbour and it still was stormy with heavy rain.
We drove in our own Mazda Millenia to Bal Harbour, not in this Hyatt Regency limo...!
Pieter got a pair of nice Charles Jourdan shoes and we enjoyed an ice cream.
Already had my Escada strawberry shorts and sweater, with matching purse.
Also found my most favorite ever La Perla bathing suite at the Aventura Mall and they would mail the matching pareo skirt.
Seen in above photo, ONLY photo I have of it (click link below to know WHY...). Pareo skirt is next to my feet.
We went to bed in time and next day we drove home in one stretch the 565 mile or 909 kilometer.
Those were the days when we both were driving and traffic was not that bad!
Related link:
Our First Stay in Fort Lauderdale, Florida | previous post by me
{What Type of Feet do YOU have?} | previous post by me where I show the La Perla bathing suit...
WOW! You look like an A-list celebrity, Mariette! And Pieter looks dapper!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings!
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteThank you and I still got all those clothes as I've never changed in size, neither did Pieter.
Hugs,
Mariette
Sei sempre elegante.Buona giornata.
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteGrazie mille e buon pomeriggio a voi.
Abbracci,
Mariette
What a wonderful holiday you had. Great souvenir. Thank you Mariette.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteAside from the terrible weather, it was a wonderful time had together!
Hugs,
Mariette
Me gustán esos modelos con qué vistes y la buena figura con lo que los luces. La pamela resulta muy embellecedora.
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Querida Antónia,
Delete¡Muchas gracias!
Abrazos,
Mariette
You could have been a model, Mariette. I love that strawberry outfit, though I suspect only someone as slender as you could have carried that off. :-)
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteThank you for your compliment.
At fashion school I did model on the runway and also showed my self–made bridal gown. But that was it... Still have all those outfits as I've never outgrown my size 34 (4).
Hugs,
Mariette
I was a size 4...........when I was 4 years old perhaps, hahah! You look awesome in those lovely clothes and swimsuit Mariette - and Pieter so dapper. Like you, I loved Escada back in the day - we had a small outlet right here in town and I bought many gorgeous pieces there when I was still working.
ReplyDeleteHurricane season is here again, hoping we don't have problem during tonight's flight across the pond - one is lurking somewhere in the Atlantic! We are packed almost and will be heading to the airport late afternoon. How are you doing? Thanks for staying in touch and sending info on the current happenings. Please keep me updated - I'll have my laptop as well as iPhone.
Fingers crossed we'll stay well and can make it back as planned - if not I don't want to think about it right now!!!!
Hugs from us both XX
Dearest Mary,
DeleteHahah, knowing that you are quite tall but from that one photo of you on the boat to England, you looked rather slim yourself!
Sure hoping that you don't encounter the same fate as I did. I'm fine, no symptoms but still I'm in jail... Got my appointment for obtaining that letter from a healthcare provider at the VaccinationCenter in Nijmegen, one hour from where I am. That is on the 11th day, can't be sooner so I try to rest up and work on my immune system so things look great and then fly home on the next day.
Oh my those hurricanes can cause so much trouble on land and on or above the ocean.
Wishing you and Bob a smooth flight across the Atlantic and ENJOY hour home country.
Hugs,
Mariette and Pieter from home 💞 He has worked SO hard, just got his video from the progress and I'm IMPRESSED
Lovely memories. It’s awesome how much you photographed, now later it’s great to remember what everything has been done and where it has been.
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes, those a very special memories to look back on now.
Pieter loves seeing it large on his iPad so he can relive it.
Hugs,
Mariette
Old times to be remembered with a beautiful smile
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Coisas de Feltro
Dearest Christina,
DeleteYes, a historical day on Princess Diana's funeral and for us forever fond memories.
Hugs,
Mariette
I agree with the person who said you could have been a model. I too like to bargain shop. Nice that you are still in perfect shape. That strawberry dress was so pretty!
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteWhen I'm tanned I still love to wear that with a jacket over it, a white jeans jacket with strawberry cuffs and collar.
Thank you very much for your compliment! I'm lucky for having the genes I have, never changed in size.
Hugs,
Mariette
o ja, das habe ich auch beim Betrachten der schönen Fotos gedacht: Mariette sieht aus wie ein Model!toll! Du kannst alles tragen und das Erdbeer-Outfit ist so cooooool 😍
ReplyDeleteDu bist in den Niederlanden, sorry ich war schon ein paar Posts nicht mehr hier😘 Covid Positiv ist ja gar nicht schön und ja, wirklich der arme Pieter.
Wünsche Dir alles Gute und dass es bald wieder gen USA geht.
Herzliche Grüße von Traudi.♥
Liebe Traudi,
DeleteDanke für diese Wörter!
Ich mag Erdbeeren so gerne und das darf man sehen...😏
Bin ganz gut dran, überhaupt keine Symptome!
Wir Beide sehen da nach aus wieder zusammen Heim zu sein.
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
👍😘🍓😍🙋♀️
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DeleteOh, liebe MAriette, das habe ich erst jetzt nachgelesen ... ich hoffe, es geht Euch beiden gut und ihr könnt bald wieder nach Hause! Paßt gut auf Euch auf, und alles Liebe!
Delete♥️ Allerliebste Grüße , Claudia ♥️
Liebe Claudia,
DeleteEs geht uns Beide ganz gut, leider sind wir getrennt worden laut blöde Regeln.
Pieter ist ganz alleine in Georgia...
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
You and Pieter are such a dashing couple.
ReplyDeleteDearest Debbie,
DeleteThank you very much!
Hugs,
Mariette and Pieter
Beautiful photos of a long-ago trip, and what great recollection you have of events at the time. The stawberry clothes are gorgeous, and I bet you kept them for ages. We all seem to remember the death of Diana, and watching the funeral. It was the night of our elder son's 21st birthday, and while the party went on at our house, I was sneaking into another room and watching the funeral procession as it happened. It was such a shock to the world.
ReplyDeleteDearest Patricia,
DeleteYes, our trip got planned ahead but surely Princess Diana's death was not planned!
A tragic thing and indeed a shock to the world.
She was such a fighter for charities and was the patron of The Leprosy Mission England and Wales. We visited the very same hospital in Jakarta where Princess Diana went.
https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2013/12/like-princess-diana-i-also-tried-to.html
The entire world mourned...
So you have a very special reason for never forgetting that day. We kept a diary at that time, otherwise we would not be able to remember it all.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWOW, was für schöne Bilder von Dir und Pieter!
Hab noch einen schönen und freundlichen Wochenteiler!
♥️ Allerliebste Grüße , Claudia ♥️
Liebe Claudia,
DeleteDanke und es sind wirklich tolle Erinnerungen.
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette