This is from my little garden.   I had a total of two tomato plants.    They are so yummy!

Hello again blogging world.   I've been as busy as a one eyed cat watching 49 rat holes!   :-)   I just finished crocheting this fabulous afghan, Peppermint Throw.   It is interlocking crochet.  Such a treat to finish.   Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather as I am here in TN. today.  

Just checking In.....

Hello to the blogging world!    I have been away for so long.   It all seems new to me now to even post a photo.   Did Facebook take over?   I'm afraid so.   But I was wondering if I had any friends left in the blogging world.   If you would happen to see this....leave a comment.   The photo is a swinging bridge in Bluff City,  TN.   (my home town)

WHEN I'M AN OLD LADY.......

When I'm an old lady,  I'll live with each kid,

And bring so much happiness...just as they did.

I want to pay back all the joy they've provided.

Returning each deed.   Oh, they'll be so excited.

(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

I'll write on the wall with reds, whites and blues;

And I'll bounce on the furniture....wearing my shoes.
I'll drink from the carton and then leave it out;
I'll stuff all the toilets and oh, how they'll shout;
When I'm an old lady and live with each kid)

When they're on the phone and just out of reach,
I'll get into things like sugar and bleach.
Oh, they'll snap their fingers and then shake their heads.
(When I;m an old lady and live with my kids)

When they cook dinner and call me to eat,
I'll not eat my green beans, salad or meat;
I'll gag on my orka, spill milk on the table,
And when they get angry....I'll run, if I'm able.
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

I'll sit close to the TV, through the channels I'll click,
I'll cross both eyes just to see if they stick.
I'll take off my socks and throw one away,
And play in the mud 'till the end of the day.
(When I'm an old lady and live with my kids)

And later in bed, I'll lay back and sigh;
I'll thank God in prayer and then close my eyes.
My kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping;
And say with a groan,
"She's so sweet when she's sleeping."

ON THE LIGHTER SIDE.......

A man was having so much sickness and he had gone to doctor after doctor.  None were able to find anything wrong with him. So finally he went to a doctor and the doctor asked him, "so you have good BM" and the man replied, "yes, every morning at 8:20 I have to go , no matter where I am....  at 8:20 I have to go to the bathroom.  well the doctor said he couldn't find anything wrong, but he would give him a shot of penicillin.  There were three little germs hiding in the man and when they heard the word , it scared them to death.  One little germ said, "I'm going up here and hide behind the heart."   The second little germ said, 'I'm going to hide behind the liver," and the third little germ said, " you all stick around if you want to,  I am taking that 8:20 out of here."

JUST SO YOU WILL KNOW........

DOG TIRED.......

A few weeks ago an older tired-looking dog wandered into my yard.  I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of.  He calmly came over to me.  I gave him a few pats on the head....he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall and curled up in the corner and fell asleep..  An hour later he went to the door and I let him out.  The next day he was back,  greeted me in my yard, walked inside and returned to the spot in the hall and again slept for about an hour.  This continued off and on for about two weeks Curious, I pinned a note to his collar,  "I would like to find out who is the owner of this wonderful dog is and to ask you if you are aware that almost every afternoon your dog comes to my house for a nap."

   The next day he arrived for his nap with a different note pinned to his collar.  "He lives in a home with 6 children....2 under the age of 3.  He's trying to catch up on his sleep.   Can I come with him tomorrow?"

MY FUTURE......

  What does the future hold?  Much of the past, for history has a way of repeating itself.  We handled the past and we can do even better in the future, for hindsight can give us little foresight, not specifically, but generally.
  The best thing about the future is that it comes upon us by degrees, a day at a time.  We can manage that much. 
  Whatever it holds, my future is mine;  be it fair weather, let me bask in the sun;  if it be storms, let me bend with the wind.
   The future belongs to those who can make adjustments and who are willing to work with God as partners for a better life.

BILTMORE HOUSE .....ASHEVILLE, NC....MY TRIP

In 1895 George Vanderbilt created Biltmore as an escape from everyday life for his family and friends.  Today his descendents invite you to enjoy the Vanderbilt legancy on this 8.000 acre estate.   It is amazing.  It's really hard to imagine how anyone in 1895 had that much money.  If you ever get a chance you should visit Biltmore.  You won't be sorry. It is decorated for Christmas now and one room had a live Fraizer fir Christmas tree that was 35 feet tall.  The ceiling in that room was 70 feet.   You can Google it to learn more. No cameras were allowed on the inside, but I snapped a few on the outside.   As always, click to enlarge picture.

BILTMORE HOUSE...in ASHEVILLE NC

I'm going there tomorrow.  Will post pictures later.

A DAY TRIP TO ROANOKE. VA

This Trip was with Slater also.  Twenty Four people enjoyed the day having lunch at Hotel Roanoke  and then the afternoown at the civic center for an  arts and craft show. The food was delicious and so many arts and crafts from all over the place.  Thanks Roanoke!

A Painting of Hotel Roanoke.

A view of the front of the hotel

A Catholic Church... This was beautiful.

In the lobby.

Wells Fargo Bank..

SORRY..... I'VE BEEN AWAY!!!!!

One of the places I've been is Mt. Airy NC to their Fall Autumn Leaves Festival.   

Barney...

Goob....

And sweet little Opie's cany store.

Their famous Pork Chop Sandwich at Snappy"s

Barbeque on the street.

On the street...

My Shoes.....In the next day or two, I'll tell you where else I have been....STAY TUNED!!!!

MORNING GLORIES IN MY YARD.....

Beth...these make me think of you!   Most morning glory flowers unravel into full bloom in the early morning.  Thus getting their name.  The flowers usually start to fade a few hours before the "petals" start showing visable curling.  They prefer full sun throughout the day.  Some morning glories are night blooming flowers.  I imagine they are called "night glories" or maybe "moon glories".  Some people don't like them because of their fast growing and twining habit.  On the other hand,   other people like them because they are excellent vines for creating summer shade on building walls when trellised, thus keeping the building cooler and reducing heating and cooling costs.  I like them for their beauty and they make me think of my Mother.  She always planted a few seed in the spring around the porch when we were small.  What are your feelings on this viney flower?

A NEW POST....FINALLY!!!!! MY FAIR ITEMS.....

 Crocheted Baby Hat and Booties.  Blue Ribbon

Knitted Scarf...Red Ribbon ..Second

Socks, Knitted..White Ribbon..Third

Quilt Square...Red Ribbon...Second

Knitted Rainbow Scarf.  Red..SecondPurple knitted socks.    no ribbon

Pink Baby Poncho  Blue Ribbon

Baby Afghan...with his nickname in the center. Red

Full View....

For Nico....The fair was down this year.  Not near as many entries in the craft dept.   I didn't have as many items to enter this time. I had nine items and got eight ribbons. 

MY BUDDIES ON THE SWINGING BRIDGE......

Lisa came home to spend the day with me this past Monday.  Of course that is Ryan and Lucas and they have a cousin staying at their house for a month.  She lives in El Salvador.  The month is almost up.  She has been a joy to have around. All of them hate to see her go home.  Altho she isn't used to the farm life, she adapted really well.  Not counting the fact she has been stung twice.  One time by a red wasp.  Her name is Andrea.  This swinging bridge is about two miles below my house.

M FLOODED YARD.....THIS MORNING

It rained three inches in about 30 minutes.   That's the "biggest" river I have seen in a long time.  It happens only when it rains hard and you know how long that has been. (Click twice to enlarge.)

This is my next door neighbor's yard.

And my poor cucumbers....first the wind and now a flood.

This looks like a boat out there but it's my satelite dish disassembled.

My other neighbor's yard

This is where it came into my yard from Silver Grove Road.

God knew we needed a rain and He sent us a good one.Thank you Lord!