Monday, March 19, 2012

A meeting of lots of blacksmiths

This past Saturday, we attended the Blacksmith Association of Missouri meeting in Cedar Ridge, Missouri.  It was a beautiful, warm day in the country.


Here, our host Bonita, prepares hors d'oeuvres  on a cheese covered anvil. 


There were some very neat buildings on the property.



 Bonita plays with a 9 week old puppy. 


Apparently this little guy didn't like the crock as much as I did.


Inside the bunk house was this neat old trunk. I remember my mother buying me Poll-Parrot shoes. The blacksmith worked for International Shoe Company when we were first married. This was one of their products.

Thanks to our host Bonita and Hank for a wonderful time!
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5 comments:

  1. Karen thisoldhouse2.comMarch 20, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    I've never heard of Poll Parrot shoes!.. now I have to google...

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  2. jerilandersMarch 20, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    I vaguely remember Poll shoes, but Buster Browns were definitely a big deal.

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  3. gingerbread stalkerMarch 20, 2012 at 7:50 AM

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  4. DeannaMarch 20, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Sounds like a lot of fun. Why oh why do puppies feel the need to mark everything... I'm with you about lovin' that crock.

    We were shod in Poll Parrot's too.

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  5. Flat Creek FarmMarch 21, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    I think I would have been in 'puppy heaven' at this BAM meeting. I love that doggie showing his appreciation on the crock! Used to wear poll parrots myself ;) We even had a shoe store in Paris.. there began my lifelong love of shoes!! -T

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