Mistletoe

Today is our last day of beautiful NC.  Departure time is 7 am tomorrow which means the alarm will sound off at 5:30!  It will take 2 cups of coffee to get the body and mind in gear for a 12 hour trip.  We trade off driving every 2-3 hours, that makes the trip much easier.  When we switch we try to pick a stop that allows for a 10 minute walk.  Malls are great for this but the rule is no looking, no shopping, just keep moving.  It really does refresh us until the next stop.  Williamsport Wegmans is the final stretch and we do buy a few groceries for home and something to eat at the deli.  Williamsport is the beginning of the beautiful  Pennsylvania hills and valley views.  We feel like we are home from this point on.

I have done very little cooking the last couple days.   I did fix Connor's birthday breakfast yesterday.  Tonight it was out for a Mexican supper, plus friends meeting us there.  One thing for sure we have met some great people down here.  They have remained true friends for years,  Joe and LuAnn, Phil and Marla.  We always look forward to visiting with them.

Under the Mistletoe.

http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/m/mistle40.html

Just in case you are interested in learning about Mistletoe the website above is very informative.  I was surprised to read about it and the medicinal facts it tells.  The only thing I know about Mistletoe is we would buy it around  Christmas to hold over someone we wanted to kiss.  That is way back in high school of course.  I Can't remember what we paid for a little sprig but not more than a dollar if that much.  It was a big deal for sure!

The picture above is a tree growing in our son's pasture.  Mistletoe grows in a lot of trees in NC, at least this area.  It must be similar to the way Spanish Moss grows to trees in the deep south.  It fascinated me when I was told it was Mistletoe and thought I would "Pass it On".

Next blog will be inspired by beautiful Clara, PA and Cook'n by the Creek.