Another early morning, but very bright and beautiful. Low clouds/fog hanging over the mountains while I drove to Stahlstown. Once in a while it cleared and there were beautiful views.
I got my table set up, and connected with Marilee. She was trying to direct the Chestnut Ridge Historical Society – their banner was crooked. They did get it straightened out. I snapped some photos of the colorful craft tents, the old farm engines, the huge (old) bell that hung in the church where it was first decided to have a Flax Festival. Also, the display of the 100th anniversary festival clearly shows Fields of Blue! Bottom center… Also a picture of a stem of flax, as well as the demonstration area – spinning wheels – ready to get started. It was a very nice day.
Talked to a lot of people who were really interested in Letters to Mary. Sold 3 books, plus 4 Fields of Blue and 2 coloring books. It was definitely worth spending the day. Even got a coupon for lunch on the festival. Since I had bought a bowl of soup for breakfast at 11am, I wasn’t needing lunch. I got a Diet Pepsi and a funnel cake about 3:30pm. That will get me through the day.
Ron’s brother Paul (and wife Cheryl) stopped by to ‘visit’ and we talked for a while. I also spent some time talking to Shirley from the Ligonier Library (research). I’m hoping she calls me one of these days to do a workshop. The main stage had three different groups – but my favorite was Cathi Rhodes and Eric Harris, who are Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash. I could clearly hear all the songs from where I was sitting. The next group was a Civil War group, and that – of course – fit right in to Letters to Mary.
I got home and organized my totes for next Friday. Gen stopped on her way to Youngwood to see her sons (who are staying with friends) to drop off food from the picnic she attended today. She and Rainy will be back later this evening.
Another quote from the book – March 20. What do you remember as your favorite time of year? Why? “Summertime – because we could be outside. Even if we did have extra yard and garden work it was always a fun time. Also, we went to visit our grandparents and aunts & uncles in the nice weather.” Gee, Mom! That’s my favorite season, too! But I know as time went on your preferred fall. I still choose Summer!
On this day in 1789 the first loan was made to pay salaries of the president and congress; in 1793 George Washington laid the cornerstone of the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC. In 1964 the Addams Family premiered; in 1965 both Get Smart and I Dream of Jeannie premiered. Ruth Bader Ginsburg died in 2020 at age 87. In 1940 Frankie Avalon was born. And my friend Marilee Pletcher (Flax Festival Committee) had a birthday today. She spent the day chasing everything around to make sure everything came together properly! Happy birthday, Marilee – take time next week to celebrate and enjoy!
Dad really loved that!
TOMORROW September 19th is:
I’m not good at talking like a pirate and I neither AM or HAVE a wife! I’d go with the butterscotch pudding but I don’t have time. So I’ll just teach my little class at Sunday School, go to a going-away party for friends, and visit with Gen in the evening. Enjoy your day! God bless….
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