Weekend Reflections

Wednesday morning a best friend of ours was going to Richmond to do last minute shopping so I decided to hitch a ride across the mountain. Any chance I get to go and see my 8 year old granddaughter, Eloise, even if for just overnight, I go for it!

After I went with her mom to get her from school, she went directly to the computer to do her special math homework. There were also two “ economics” papers she had to do...amazing! She LOVES her math assignments via the computer. The program is “Kirie.” My, how school has changed! She’s doing the typical 3rd grade math...times tables and division...and playing the recorder/song flute. I can remember doing all of these in 3rd grade... which now seems like the dark ages it was so long ago.

After she finished her homework, her pal, Georgia, stopped by to play and eat dinner. We adore Georgia and feel like she and Eloise are growing up way too fast. Eloise wanted a little tree for her bedroom so Mom went out after school and got her this one. She was ecstatic. This morning we all got up, had breakfast, went with Eloise and her mom to take her to school, and then my friend and I left for home.

When we got to the little town of Stuart’s Draft, the decision was made to stop at the Amish cheese shop. As we pulled into the parking lot, this sign company was there putting up a BIG new sign on the side of the building. Their truck looked huge in that little slot.

It was not until we were walking out the door that I looked around and saw the reflection of the truck, the cones, and all the cars in the window. I immediately pulled out the trusty old iPhone 4 (I refuse to upgrade because I am one of those lucky ones who has unlimited data, but if I update, I lose it!) How many times have I said...if you’ll just take the time to look around yourself, you will be surprised at what you might see. I never seem to be disappointed.

This post is definitely linked up with James’s Weekend Reflections.

This Bud’s for ME!

There was NO way I was going to pass up this sign. But, the Jefferson had it all wrong...This bud’s for ME!

Different races but the the same basic outfit..except for the hats.
Bud is a man of habit, and he’s always smiling when he’s going to a race.

My post is linked with Lesley’s Signs2.

I’d Rather Be in England

I am what you call a British Wanabe...a Displaced Anglophile.  All the years I took students to England, Ireland, Scotland, and Paris, I was collecting these dear woolen ornaments. When they married and left the roost, I gave my three children all of their annual ornaments we had collected through the years. Then I created my own new tree...my Memory United Kingdom Tree. I do have a Scotsman and a shamrock though you cannot see them...and there is one from the Eiffel Tower. These ornaments are my treasures! The big paper star hangs there in the corner all year round, but I was afraid to take it down...nervous I would never get it back up there. So, the tree has one BIG star on the top!!!

The Orb and the Crown are at the top in the place of honor.

 Left Side

Right Side

More Goodies

My Dining Room

These are the table runners I was making for my Christmas presents. I kept 2. 

Another Table Runner

A YoYo banner I made for the window.

Not only do I love The United Kingdom, I LOVE RED!

This post is linked with:

 Rednesday over at Brown Gingham Creations

Ruby Tuesday Too

A Stream-Friendly Farm

Have any of you have Blogger do this to you. I posted the post with everything AOK, but after reading a comment and publishing it I lost that posting and Blogger took me back to an earlier draft. Now I am having to go back and figure out what I said. What a pain in the neck. It is also messing up all my typing and putting words not where I placed them.

Many of the farms around us have little signs on them stating that they are Land Trusts, but I have never seen one like this. The farm is located outside of Staunton, Virginia.

I took this picture from right to center. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky, but there was still a wee bit of left over snow on the ground.

This is the center shot with the driveway up to the barn showing off the beautiful old unpainted wooden fences.

This is the view off to the right. To me it is so pretty with the fencing, shadows. the small building, and the beautiful sky peeking through the barren trees. It is a beautiful farm.

This post is linked with:

Our World Tuesday
Rurality Blog Hop

Friday Fences

Skywatch Friday

Scenic Weekends

Shadow Shot Sunday 2

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Inspired Sunday

Fayetteville Baptist Church ~ Fayetteville, West Virginia

Looking on the church’s site, I learned it was “constituted" September 16,1854, with 22 charter members. The present building was built in 1971. This bell was made at the McShane Bell Foundry in Baltimore, Maryland and the date on it says 1899. The foundry is still in existence, and when you go to their site you can see pictures of their gorgeous bells...and the site chimes for you. 

This post is linked with Inspired Sunday.

The White Picket Fence

This post is linked with:
Skywatch Friday
Friday Fences
Weekend Reflections
Scenic Weekends
Shadow Shot Sunday 2

Tattle Rules

Yesterday when I went to help my friend who is the librarian at a local elementary school, I saw this hilarious sign on her wall. It brought back so many memories from years past, and I had a great laugh. 

Pretty clever if you ask me!

 This post is linked with Lesley’s Signs2.http://signs2.blogspot.com

Canary in the Cave Run

Canary in the Cave 25K + Trail Run ~ Fayetteville, WV

(The Run Was Approximately 18 Miles)

Bud fired off this picture to let me know he was closing in on the finish...

I thought...

"Buddy....I am tired of waiting....where are you? You went me a photo of the "one more mile to go” sign ages ago, but you’re still NOT here..."

Buddy Crossing the Finish Line 

In all races someone comes in FIRST and then someone has the memorable honor of coming in LAST. Well, that was my Buddy. They cut it off after him so all the remaining runners behind were disqualified. He would make LOTS better time if he would leave that darn iPhone in his pocket instead of stopping all along the way to take pictures. He had a great time. The WV sponsored runs are so nice, and we love the people sponsoring them. 

This post is linked with Lesley’s Signs2.