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It's deer season

I know I've been a little slack in posting. You see I've been at deer camp every evening. The women go for the "food".

Hanging out inside our cozy little cabin with a fire going, has me slacking in the picture taking department. But I can tell you Friday night's menu was Ham and beans, fried potatoes with onions, and cornbread.  Saturday, Dan the man, did his killer BBQ ribs.  Along with them we had coleslaw, Lutz's fried potato chips (made fresh locally), and strawberry cheesecake. 

Sunday as the cold set in it was homemade potato soup and my iron skillet pineapple upside cake. Monday, since it was a day off for me, I did the cooking at home and hauled it all down there. It was Pork tacos, slow cooked all day in the crock pot. Along with those I made pinto beans and spanish rice. Monday night we were served turnip kraut cooked with polish sausage and potatoes. 

Now you see why us women go for the "food"!

 Some days are tiring at deer camp. 

 Here he's wide awake and staying out of the strong winds to hunt from inside the barn.

Just a few years ago there were no phones or I Pods at deer camp. This night there were seven iPhone/ipods clicking away.  I was even able to connect to the internet with my new iPod using a "hot spot".

After playing on the iphone, someone gave Lizzie an iPad.  With big eyes, she said "that's a big one". Away she played.

 There is some quality  time too.

 Of course there have been some deer harvested. Here Pat shows off his big one, an eight pointer. 

Only to be out done by big brother, here the blacksmith shows off his 10 pointer. 

Hopefully soon the son and 2 grand sons will have some to show off too. Good luck guys!

My new old Trip Around the World Quilt

I have been waiting for a sunny day to photograph my quilt.  Today it was about half way there and I couldn't wait any longer to show you my new old quilt. Remember  I told you about it here.

The top is vintage feed sack fabric. It is hand quilted, repeat hand quilted. To think I only paid $45 for this gem!

Thanks to Nancy for bidding on it for me, and delivering it to me last weekend. 

Imagine my surprise when I brought it home and found this label on it! You know me.  I immediately went to Google and typed in the quilters name. I found that she had passed away in  spring of 2010. I also found this on her obitituary: "Anyone who ever ate at her table will remember her hot rolls, noodles, hominy, and pies. She was a master of the needle and the crochet hook. Many have keepsakes of her doilies, afghans, and quilts." 

My kind of lady. Not only did she like to quilt, but she liked hominy, noodles, and pies, as I do too!

I am so please to be able to add this quilt to my stash. 

P.S. I received this picture from my friend Mara. It was at her auction that I bought this quilt. Dorothy the cow is the model.

Election Day

Today we voted. 

It was then bread making time. We even enjoyed a warm piece with butter. Yes Paula Dean, real butter!

While we are enjoying our fire . . . 

 . . . I am quilting.

Life is good. 

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The last days of our vacation in Eureka Springs

On the second night in Eureka Springs we bought tickets from our camp host to see the Pine Mountain Theater. It was a nice show.  A little too electrified for us. However when the hammer dulcimer came out I was pleased. It is one of my most favorite instruments. 

Their "current day Village People" rendition of Y.M.C.A. turned into A.A.R.P.  It was too funny!

The third night we went to see the "other music show" in town. It was a big disappointment. It was way too loud, no banjo, no hammer dulcimer, no free popcorn, and way too much slap stick comedy in goofy costumes. 

On Wednesday,we drove to Blue Springs Heritage Center. Due to the extreme drought this summer, water levels were down. Admission price was reduced due to the on going construction there.  

The flowers were at the end of their season, but there were still various colors showing. 

Notice all the Boston ferns?

This is believed to be the oldest inhabited area in Arkansas and sets above the springs.

This is Beaver Lake where the levels were also extremely low. One gate opened as we were viewing. However it stayed open just a very few minutes. 

This is White river below the dam.

We celebrated the blacksmith's first Social Security check at Local Flavor Restaurant.  

I had the avocado, cheddar, and caramelized onion sandwich on honey wheat bread. It was delicious!!!

Speaking of food, sorry SIL Rusty  (he hates food pics). We stopped at Lambert's Cafe on our way home. Fried okra was served on paper towels while we waited for our lunch. 

I ordered fried chicken livers. I know some of you are grossed out now! 

Lambert's are known for their thrown hot dinner rolls. They are served with honey or sorghum!  So good!

We passed this sweet lady heading out of Springfield, Missouri. She gave us thumbs up when she passed us! Her license plate was Nonny 7. It always makes my day when we see another Casita going down the road.

It was a great trip with beautiful weather and a nice way to get some R & R.

Happy 35th Birthday SON!

 

It's hard to believe that 35 years ago today I gave birth to this 8 pound bundle of joy. What a joy after 7 years of marriage. (And hard to believe I was that skinny too!)

Seem he always liked a sip of something more than milk.

 I just threw this picture in because I love it!

So on your birthday today son, have a sip of your favorite liquor today!

And have a Happy 35th Birthday, Love you!