When my grandson was little we would go out side and sing ♪ It's a Beautiful Day in Clara, PA ♪ as loud as we could. Fun times for sure. Once our kids had left the nest we were lucky to get grandchildren to fill the void Now 2 of the 3 grands that live close have spread their wings and soon the 3rd will be taking flight. Hard to believe we have reached chapter in our life but it's here, like it or not. We try to keep busy and so far are doing a good job of it. Every summer the garden gets bigger which keeps us very busy in between the rain storms. The chickens, horses and wild animals are the entertainment, the quiet beauty of the valley gives us the rest we need either setting on the porch or by a bonfire. Yes times have changed.
Dick had is morning visit with the McCleaft boys for coffee this morning. Tough time for them, their dad passed away 2 weeks ago. They worked every day at the garage with their dad, it's going to be tough but Ed raised some good guys.
Once breakfast was over went to the Amish stores. That 2# rolled butter can't be beat! I need bread flour, sugar canning jar lids and what ever else looks good. The sign was up for their home grown strawberries. Very beautiful deep red berries this year. Every family has their own specialty store. Grocery, leather shop, furniture, greenhouse, trusses and feed store. We go to a couple of the stores once a month. Then we stop at the Corner Cafe in Ulysses, great home cooked food with a very nice salad bar and the homemade pies and desserts are delicious!
This afternoon was lawn mowing. The rain this week as made the grass grow, unfortunately so much rain the back lawn had puddles in it and is still mushy! Speaking of back lawn, I saw a snake back there! Lucky I was on my lawn mower and not on crutches, that would have been a nightmare. If that's not bad enough Dick saw 2 in the back lawn first thing in the mornings. He said they are out in the sun to get warm! He has started carrying a large stick to the barn just in case he sees them again. He did kill one the next day. Two down two to go. I have no idea what is up with seeing so many but this is not a good thing for me.
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| There is breakfast, salt rising bread topped with blueberry rhubarb sauce! |
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| Twice a year Dick has his favorite fresh fruit treats. Strawberries with fresh cream and next month peaches & cream. |
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