TODAY was the original due date for baby Cameron’s arrival! We’re so glad that he’s here and surrounded by love.
Before I left the house this morning I treated my drains with the anti-root chemicals. It’s supposed to be done every 6 or 8 months and I know I did it back in the winter. It’s not hard to do and doesn’t take long so I’m not sure why I kept putting it off. I do know you aren’t supposed to use the drains (aka water) for 5 or more hours after the treatment, so that’s tricky. I usually do it before bedtime, but I am always up several time during the night so that’s not ideal either. But I realized I would be gone until mid or late afternoon so today was the perfect solution. So the job is done until sometime next year.
I picked Teresa and Gigi up at 9am and we made great time. We pulled into Donna’s store at 3 minutes after 10am. It’s the first time I had been there since she opened the new addition, and it’s a lovely space! She has so many beautiful items and displays. Since Gigi couldn’t be in this store location, I went in first and looked around and got some cheese for me and for Noah/Autmn.
The bonus was that Colleen (Skunk Hollow Cousin) was working to help out for the Fall Festival Weekend! She wasn’t at the bonfire so it was great to catch up with her. She asked about Autmn and Cameron and we had a nice chat. I loved the store and all the new merchandise and it was hard not to spend more time (and money!) browsing and buying.
I gave Teresa a turn to go in and look around while I stayed outside with Gigi. From there we drove over to the Bulk Food Store, and I was able to get my slab chocolate and even some baking mini-M&M’s, which are hard to find around here. An Amish buggy pulled in beside us, and Gigi went a little crazy barking at the horse. A little girl climbed out of the buggy and she was in her bare feet. It was 54* outside! She didn’t seem to mind.
I tucked my purchases in the cooler and we headed on into town. I found a parking space next to the post office (centrally located) and we walked all through town looking at the booths and stores. The Primitive Peddler was handing out free popcorn, which sent that delicious aroma all through the store. Of course I had to have some.
From there we walked up past some houses that had tables displayed with yard sale items, collectors items (like saws and road signs and window shutters), up to the pottery shop. There were a few new stores, including one that sold apple dumplings with ice cream. Tempting, but we passed it up.
We walked down to the stores on Main Street, including the Farmhouse Finery. They had some interesting wreaths, including one that said ‘Dead and Breakfast – stop in and stay forever’. Hmmm. I am always drawn to the Smicksburg Inn, which looks quaint and inviting. There were a lot of tables selling pumpkins and Indian corn and squash, as well as just about every kind of baked good you could think of. It was hard to resist all that.
There was live music on the porch at Smicksburg Furniture, and we waved and clapped as we walked inside. This store had wooden Peanuts characters that were very appealing to me! When we walked back down toward the car we went through the museum, which is only open on occasion. They had local honey (and she said it was REALLY local!) so I bought a jar. I am hoping that if I am faithful to use it with my daily tea it may help with my allergies.
We saw the piano that Aunt Joan donated to the museum, and a few other interesting displays. There was a sewing machine, but mine is nicer! (Thanks, Dave’s mom!!!) There was a young girl walking around taking pictures; she just LOVED all the old furniture and fixtures and the way the rooms were set up. She said she really wanted to live in an old fashioned house! She was probably about 10 years old.
My favorite shop these days is THE SHOP in SMICKSBURG. I got a little wooden tree and snowman, and also a dishcloth. Gen bought me one like it one year for Christmas and I really like it. I’ve never seen them anywhere else. So I splurged and bought one (very inexpensive). Teresa bought two hand-made baskets that were very unique. We stood and watched the artisan weaving one on the spot. She sent me pictures of where she put them in her house.
While I was in THAT store I ran into (not literally!) Karen V (Skunk Hollow Cousin). She wasn’t at the bonfire either, so now I felt like we had come full circle! We stood and chatted for a bit; she’s been having some medical tests and has some challenges ahead of her. Hoping she gets some answers and treatments – sending prayers on her behalf.
When we finished there we circled back around to Donna’s store and Teresa and I each got a hot dog with sauerkraut. Hers are just the best! We sat and ate, then headed towards home (not HOME) but took a detour down Sinktown Road. Brings back so many memories! Allen and Bonnie were outside getting read to mow their ‘leaves’, so we stopped and talked to them for a bit. Josh was raking leaves in his yard so we waved on the way past.
Eric was on the roof of his mom’s trailer doing some repairs. We pulled over to say hi to him, and entreated him NOT to fall off the roof! We continued down (and up) Sinktown Road and wove around back to Plumville and headed out Route 85 to Home Station.
It was so nice to spend the day with Teresa (thanks for sharing your day with me!), to see the Skunk Hollow cousins, and take a drive down past the cabin. Spending time with friends and family, walking around Smicksburg on this lovely fall day, having snacks and food and browsing and enjoying so many wonderful things – it made my heart smile!
We were about half way home when Gen called. She was driving from Walworth (where she used to live) where she attended a wedding, back to Albany. She has movers scheduled for first thing Monday morning to settle her into her new home about 2 miles from Chris’s family. I’m so excited for her and this great new adventure, and that she can settle into her ‘nest’ and be content and surrounded by everything that makes her heart happy.
When I got home I sent Autmn a txt to see how she managed the day with just her and Cameron. Noah had to go back to work today. She said everything was good, and Cameron did good, but he was peeing on everyone and everything no matter what he was wearing. I think we should get him a wet suit!
The only thing left to do tonight is review my Sunday School lesson for tomorrow (God loves us even when we don’t do the right thing), and balance my checkbook. It was a great day, and I am so blessed by those who make my life so full and rich and happy.
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TOMORROW October 8th is:
American Touch Tag Day; National Fluffernutter Day; National Pierogi Day; National Clergy Appreciation Day; National Hero Day; International Off Road Day.
Make sure you let your minister/preacher/pastor/priest/clergy know how much you appreciate them. They don’t have an easy job! God bless…
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