A Hurricane Named Sandy

Like every  one else we have been watching this Hurricane unfold.  We have one Granddaughter and her mother there.   I've spoken to them a couple of times and they seem calm and still had electricity so that was good.   We are hoping the conditions stay as good as they are for them and they come through this unhurt.

The track of this Hurricane also brought back a memory of a trip I took with Kim to Long Island many years ago.   I was so excited when she said we could see the Statue of Liberty.   This statue was one thing I really, really, I MEAN REALLY, wanted to see.  

Kim stopped somewhere on the Jersey Shore and let me take my first look at this beautiful lady. Even if it was her back I was thrilled.

Then Kim informed me we HAD to get through the city because it was time for offices to close and all those people would be headed home.   We had no idea what we were getting into.   The trip through New York City was practically a whole book in itself.

But...to give it to you in a nutshel we were very low on gas and in a VERY bad neighborhood when Kim informed me of this.   Well, having grown up in a small country town in Illinois I wasn't about to stop in the area we were driving through.   I told her we COULD NOT stop here. 

We finally got to an area that seemed a little safer and she pulled over to get gas.   I just thought I saw that same gas station on the T.V.  

Fainting Goat Festival

This morning I went to Lewisburg to run some errands and go to the "Fainting Goat Festival"

I really wanted to see the crafts but I did see some goats and watched a couple be judged.   I'm really an expert now on what makes a good goat so if you want me to tell you about yours, just call me.

 

I bought a birthday gift for Jordan that I better not show here.   Don't think she reads my blog but don't want to take a chance.   Bought some honey and a basket of apples.

Saw some dresses like we make at church for Africa.   These were basically the same style and had a price tag of $20.  I wouldn't have the nerve to ask that for mine I make.  BUT...to each his own.

FALL

Fall promises to be beautiful around us.   We have a maple tree in our back yard that is being painted a little each day. 

We drove to Alabama on Monday and the drive is getting really pretty.  

Most of you know that Spring is my time of year but for over six years we have been volunteering in Louisiana this time of year and missed all the colors Tennessee offers.  I have to admit it's nice to be home now and enjoy the Fall.   We will be here this week-end for the Fainting Goat Festival in Lewisburg.   I'm even looking forward to seeing all the neighbor kids in their Halloween costumes.

The weather has definitely moved from summer to Fall.   Nights are chilly but the days are sunny and beautiful.  

This summer was HOT, and DRY, and the days seemed kind of long.    Right now it seems summer was a long time ago.   I have to admit I miss the early morning walks and hearing the birds but I'm going to enjoy this time of year in spite of myself.