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Party At The Ranch! Virtual Girls Night Out

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We weren't sure if we were able to make it this Summer but it came around, we were able to return to one of my favorite places to be, Black Butte Ranch in Central Oregon.  First stop:  The deck ~

Ann Again and again Party At The Ranch! Virtual Girls Night Out
Rob on the deck


You take a deep breath and look at these:

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Ponderosa Pines

Surrounded by mountains and desert, rivers and streams, it's pretty darn glorious.  More pictures to come!  (The Wi-Fi is so-o-o-o slow here.  But it reminds me to slow down myself ;-> )  Let's get going with our weekly Virtual Girls Night Out and have fun!

For our weekly Friday night blog hopping party all you need to make this party complete is to grab a beverage of your choice (cocktail recipe below for inspiration) and your fuzzy slippers!  I started this blog party in 2008 and bloggers have been virtually partying ever since.  All You Do To participate In The Virtual GNO:  Link up your blog below and visit your fellow party guests - say "Happy VGNO!!!"  Share the blog game/meme on your site to play along.  And, enter the Great Summer Giveaway right... over...HERE.

Time For Some Tunes!

Lorde "Royals"


 This song will creep into your head so... look out! ;->


 Time For A Cocktail!
Ann Again and again Friday Night Party -- Virtual GNO

Summer Berry Fizz
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons berry-flavored liqueur or brandy
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (optional) 
  • 3 cups chilled club soda
  • 1 raspberry or strawberry sorbet
Directions:
Stir together 3 tablespoons liqueur or brandy and 1/2 teaspoon vinegar, if using, in each of 4 tall glasses. Stir in 3/4 cup club soda and top with 1/2 cup sorbet.
How interesting, balsamic vinegar.  Cheers!

 Well, no game tonight.  Not yet anyway.  I'm on vacation so let's see if a little hike will get my "game creating" juices flowing.  Happy Virtual GNO!

To participate In The Virtual GNO:  Link up your blog below and visit your fellow party guests - say "Happy VGNO!!!"  Share the blog game/meme on your site to play along. Remember to visit those that have shared their blog links.  We share a common bond in that this party sounded like fun, so don't be shy!  Your first connection is right there! :->   Happy Virtual Girls Night Out blog friends!  I hope you had fun.

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