A little before 7am on Friday morning I got this picture txt from Gen – they got the first snow of the season in New York!
I have the Hallmark Movie WINDOW WONDERLAND on in the background. It’s for sure one of the funniest movies and one of my favorites. I’m really trying hard to stay away. Friday morning I was wide awake at 5:45 and could not get back to sleep. I thought I would fall asleep quickly and soundly Friday night – but the last time I actually looked it was after 2am Saturday morning and I was still wide awake. Eventually I fell asleep but was awake before the alarm. — UPDATE – it took me so long to get organized I am now watching JOURNEY BACK TO CHRISTMAS. Another time-travel favorite!
Watched this one…
So – back to the beginning. Friday I did laundry and ironing and packed the car after my chiropractor appointment. Kelly called when I was checking my list and making trips to the car, so we chatted until I had to leave. I picked up Kathy, and we headed out about 1:45pm. Made 2 stops in Blairsville then on to Dilltown and the Dillweed Bed and Breakfast. Colleen ended up not being able to come due to a family obligation. We missed you, Colleen! Holly did not spend the night but she did stay really late so we all enjoyed visiting.
Back: Kathy, Me, Beth, Holly, Karen V Front: Gwen, Colleen, Gail, Karen O.
About 7pm Beth and Holly drove up to Griffith’s Tavern and picked up a pizza. We had so much food – mostly desserts – but some fruit and cheese and crackers and chips as well. Two of the other girls slipped off to bed when Holly left and the rest of us stayed up talking until about 1:00am! Like we can maintain alertness at that hour at our ages! I know – speak for myself!
Me, Beth and Gwen
Karen V, Gail, Kathy, Karen O, Holly
Beth and I listening to Gwen explaining….something!
Holly and I
Kathy and Karen O.
Gail and Kathy
Fireplace in the parlor.
While all nine of us were still there, we had a little ‘meeting’ about the Christmas event. We picked a time, a menu, and chose food items to bring. Once we get confirmation from Colleen we will move forward!
Kath and I (who shared a room but had our own beds) found a little Lady Bug on the lamp shade. I guess that’s traditionally good luck! (The room pictures are from the Dillweed’s website) I had the double bed.
Parsley room
Our Lady Bug guest
Karen O had the Sage room.
Gail had the Rosemary Room
Connie had the Thyme room
Karen V, Beth, and Gwen shared the Garden suite.
Kyra made a wonderful breakfast – as usual! Besides juice, hot tea and coffee, we had fresh fruit, Scottish Eggs (Look them up – yummy!), Rosemary potatoes, and orange scones with orange glaze. Wow. It was very good but we were all so full! I left Kyra and Corey a big piece of Oreo Ice cream for later – there was a lot left. It was 37*, rainy, windy and foggy when we left at about 10:30am. We couldn’t hang out because they were getting the Dillweed dressed for Christmas and too cold to sit outside! So we got home a little before noon. It was a wonderful visit – lots of laughs, conversations, munching, sharing, questions, and fun. And I did read my BLANKETS story before everyone went their own way. Love those girls!
Scottish Egg
Dining room
Stairs to the second floor – bedrooms
Front porch.
I remembered as I was pulling in the driveway at home that there was an Estate Sale in Youngwood. I put my suitcase in the house and the ice cream in the freezer then headed down. There was SO MUCH STUFF! Most of it was pretty high priced, but very much vintage and interesting! There wasn’t really anything I needed or even wanted. The house was bigger than it looked and FULL of everything from kitchen gadgets to motorcycles! They have a lot on their hands.
This weekend is the Remembrance Day event in Gettysburg. It would be super cool to be there – but very crowded, I’m sure! And not the best weather.
Flags in front of the Peace Monument in Gettysburg Battlefield
Luminaries
Remembrance Day Parade
Quote of the Day:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW November 15th is:
National Clean out your Refrigerator Day; National Spicy Hermit Cookie Day; National Bundt Day; American Recycles Day; National Raisin Bran Cereal Day; I Love to Write Day; National Camp T-Shirt Day; National Drummer Day; Pack your Mom’s Lunch Day.
My fridge is running on empty right now! I DO love to write. Kelly does a LOT of camp T-shirts. Jesse and Isaac will celebrate Drummer day. I would pack my mom’s lunch if I could! God bless….
On this day in History:
Scripture:
Cool Photo:
President A Lincoln at the Remembrance Day Parade in Gettysburg.
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