A Rambling Day

It was one of those days the points of interest were miles apart.  Going through Coneville and Oswayo we took a left onto Smoker's Road.  Like the Carpenter's song from 1960 something it felt like we were "On Top of the World"  and definitely "looking down on creation".  Very few houses and Smoker's big farm along the top of the ridge.  It is a long ridge and as Dick said, you can see why the tornado touched down and did so much damage.  This was 8-10 years ago.  Their house was completely destroyed but the family escaped injuries.  We could still see how the trees had been twisted and broken in a wide swath.  It is beautiful up there and they have a new farm house to enjoy their view.  I was all excited to see they are raising Oreo Cattle.  I have never seen baby Oreos and there they were!  They were all laying down but still  looked so little and cute.  Almost as cute as a Holstein.  Guess I'm fond of them because that is what our dairy farm raised.  Although the leaves are gone and the corn has turned brown along with the tall grass it is still a beautiful time to take a ride and explore back roads.

This is where the "awe how beautiful" took over.
♡The very top♡

Little Oreos,  nice cattle well rounded and clean.
Although the picture is hard to see the babies you
 can click on it to enlarge for a better look.

Once we went through Genesee we made another left turn on a dirt road, this one we had never been on.  For about 10 miles it was enjoyment of  nice views, just a few camps and at the end we came upon a beautiful big farm.  It was huge and so well kept.  Back to civilization and on to the Amish for hand rolled butter, chicken and horse feed.  From there we headed to Belmont and Angelica.  In Angelica we went to the Sweet Shoppe for a cup of Jamaican Me Crazy coffee.  Yes, I was in JMC Heaven, what a nice surprise.  The sweets looked amazing but I refrained and watched the hub eat a great big frosted cinnamon roll.  Tall skinny guy, just does not seem right!  We had an interesting conversation with the owner.  How nice,  she sat and talked like we had known each other forever.  For some reason in the conversation I mentioned Cook'n by the Creek , she raised her eyebrows and said....I read your blog and would love to try your chili sauce.  Small, small world!  Now I have another excuse to visit Angelica ♡  There is a great restaurant called the "Black-Eyed Susan"  my gal friends and I went to in Angelica.  Darn good with fresh homemade everything.  So good the gals and I have decided to take the "men" over.  How about that for an excuse to get back?  They even have live music that adds to the relaxed meal.  My new friend from the Sweet Shoppe told us they also own the Black-Eyed Susan Acoustic Cafe.  That's why it is successful, good people with a talent for knowing what is good and what the area needs. http://www.black-eyed-Susan.com/  The Black-Eyed Susan is also on face book, check it out and never a doubt it is an awesome, relaxing time, to enjoy their specialties.  Tracy (my very special Canadian friend) and I had lunch last Tuesday at the Black-Eyed Susan while the guys were hunting.  They have buy one, get one free for appetizers or dessert every Tuesday.  We did the dessert, of course!  The pumpkin cheesecake is by far the best pumpkin dessert ever.  So smooth, light, great flavor and I will say refreshing because it was not overtaken with too much sugar.  Pretty sure if it's still on the menu it will be my pick next visit.

The asparagus beds are finally weeded, stalks cut back and already for a winter of rest.  It was a perfect day to work in the garden.   After we finished it was just too nice to go inside so off we went on a walk with the dogs.  Quincy the young juvenile (his behavior is getting better)  and "ol'Clara" (12 yrs old)  love their walks.  Clara gives it her best for quite a while.  Today we wore them both out, that doesn't happen often but while we were gardening they had a rabbit on the run.   I love hearing a dog run a rabbit.  The rabbit always wins with these two.

Today is eat what is left,  boiled dinner or chili and buttermilk cornbread.  With my favorite saying....if ya don't like it, go to the neighbors.  So far he hasn't but there is always a first time so be on the watch Amber.