Lunch at Paula's

Lunch at Paula’s : 

Lunch at Paula’s The recent adventure of the Harrietts

It began with…. : 

It began with…. An idea to visit Mama Lou…the second Harriett. Harriett Currie…the third Harriett, asked Harriett Robinson…the fourth Harriett, if she would like to go visit Mama Lou. Harriett Robinson responded with excitement about traveling from Missouri to South Carolina to see Mama Lou!

The Planning… : 

The Planning… There was packing and talking about what to do. Paula was a favorite of Harriett IV and she wanted to go and see her. Papa John suggested that Savannah was not far..a mere 3 hours + by car. So began the planning and talking of how this could be done with all the Harrietts….

Who is Paula? : 

Who is Paula? Paula Deen is a cook that has a television show. Harriett IV loves her show. She is an attractive southern lady who has a very interesting story of how she raised her boys as a single Mom. She found a husband later in life. She punctuates her cooking with butter and her conversation with lots of southernisms. She has a restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. Her restaurant is called Lady and Sons.

Finally, the day came to begin the journey..November 12, 2009 : 

Finally, the day came to begin the journey..November 12, 2009 Harriett III and Harriett IV got on the plane and went to South Carolina. It had been raining in Lancaster, but it stopped when the Harrietts got together. They went off happily from the airport to dine at Cracker Barrel…giggling about their coming adventure.

HARRIETT I : 

HARRIETT I When the two younger Harriett’s arrived at Mama Lou’s she gave them a small framed picture of Harriett Lou Drennan the first Harriett. As a group they decided that she needed to be a part of the trip so Harriett IV put the picture in her purse for the adventure.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13 : 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13

Friday Morning : 

Friday Morning We woke up early to a nice breakfast of toast, cereal and coffee. Oh and you can’t forget the Hazelnut Coffee Mate. Harriett II claims that creamer makes the coffee. Then we hit the road, 3 bags, 3 Harriett’s, and a picture of the 1st Harriett. Harriett III had map quest directions to Savannah but Harriett II made a few of her own corrections to the directions out of Lancaster.

Lizards Thicket : 

Lizards Thicket On the way, Harriett II recommended that we stop in Columbia for a nice southern cooked meal at Lizard’s Thicket which is a restaurant chain based in Columbia, S.C. Their regular lunch menu includes a meat, 3 vegetables and rolls. None of us could finish our entire meal!

SAVANNAH : 

SAVANNAH By the time we got to the Talmidge bridge of Savannah Mama Lou and Harriett IV were both well rested from naps. At the end of the bridge we were in Savannah and our map quest directions had ended. We explored from the car windows for a bit before finding our hotel.

MULBERRY INN : 

MULBERRY INN We checked in at the Mulberry Inn at 4pm right when tea time began. We sat in a beautiful living room area where we relaxed and enjoyed hot tea, a pianist, and historical books about Savannah.

Saturday November 14 : 

Saturday November 14

BREAKFAST : 

BREAKFAST Harriett III and Mama Lou had breakfast early in the Mulberry breakfast room. Mama Lou joyfully ordered eggs benedict. After breakfast Harriett III went to make reservations for Paula Deen’s restaurant. Mama Lou enjoyed a telephone visit with Daisy. While Harriett IV slept in and saved her appetite for lunch.

Carriage Ride in Savannah : 

Carriage Ride in Savannah The 4 Harriett’s (Harriett Drennan still in the purse) climbed into a horse drawn carriage and learned about the historical sights of Savannah. The driver was very entertaining as he wove stories of the families who had lived in the historical homes. We were done with the tour with 15 minutes before our reservations and a two block walk to Paula’s.

Lady and Sons : 

Lady and Sons We got to Lady and Sons and were seated immediately. Mama Lou ordered the crab cakes (which were excellent). Harriett III had Lobster Bisque and Harriett IV had a huge salad, still saving room for the dessert.

Key Lime Pie : 

Key Lime Pie For dessert we ordered a gigantic slice of key lime pie to share. The crust consisted of slivered almonds and, of course, butter! We agreed the pie was worth the entire trip to Savannah.

Slide 17: 

After our enormous lunch we packed into the car and drove back to Lancaster. Again, Mama Lou and Harriett IV napped while Harriett III drove the entire way, no one was awake to monitor her speed.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 : 

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 On Sunday morning we went to church at Shiloh A.R.P. Church. We got there in time for Sunday School and church. The pastor was our Sunday School teacher and the preacher. Mama Lou enjoyed introducing the Harrietts to everyone. (“I would like you to meet Harriett and Harriett”)

Mexican Lunch : 

Mexican Lunch After church we had a delicious lunch at Los Mariachis. Jimmy, KT, and Molly joined us. Everyone in the family loves Mexican food!

THE HARRIETTS : 

THE HARRIETTS

HARRIETT I : 

HARRIETT I Harriett Lou Drennan was born in 1857, married W.D. Robinson in 1879 and died in February of 1919. When Mama Lou was born on July 2, 1919, her grandfather declared that she would be named Harriett Lou after his late wife…the Harrietts were born!

HARRIETT II : 

HARRIETT II Harriett II aka Mama Lou is the matriarch of the Whitesides clan of six children. She was born in Lancaster, S.C. (July 2, 1919) and lived in Mexico, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Now at 90 she lives in her birth town of Lancaster, South Carolina. She is an amazing lady and loved by all.

HARRIETT III : 

HARRIETT III Harriett Currie Navarre was the third child of the Whitesides family. She is the mother of five beautiful children and proud to be the mom of yet, another, Harriett. She and Harriett IV live in Kansas City, Missouri. She enjoyed planning and making arrangements for this gathering of the Harrietts

HARRIETT IV : 

HARRIETT IV Harriett IV enjoyed spending her 23rd birthday with 4 generations of women who share her name. It was a treat to take an adventure and learn more about the lives of her great- great- grandmother, grandmother, and mother.