Today is my ‘other’ son’s birthday – Dave Bath. The other half of B&B Windows! Dave and Nate have been best friends since 3rd grade! Best and happiest of days, Dave – have a great year! Love you!
My two sons – Nate and Dave!
I got a phone call from Kathy this morning at 6:35am – and I knew it couldn’t be good! Paul had a repeat of his health issue that landed him in the hospital last November. She wanted to let me know that 1) prayers are requested! and 2) she couldn’t come with us today to Washington PA for our Bradford House outing. I felt bad for both of them, as they had a weekend full of church events that they would have to miss, as well. Kath emailed me at about 3:45pm to fill me in. The doctor was evaluating Paul’s condition and what options were available to prevent future issues. Still waiting on that decision. Sounds like he will be in the hospital for a bit, so please keep Paul and family in your prayers.
Kathy and Paul
Corliss and I chatted and opted to follow through with our original plans. I trusted that if Kathy needed any help she would let me know immediately. So we left to meet Kelly and had no problem finding the Bradford House. Even though it was right in the middle of town (Main Street) it was a beautiful setting and well presented. We arrived exactly when they opened, and were able to go through the house, gardens, and kitchen in about an hour and a half. Bradford was a very controversial man, wanted for his participation in the Whiskey Rebellion and his part in pushing against the tax collectors for the whiskey. He escaped to Louisiana and settled peacefully there, but President Washington did not grant him a pardon. However, John Adams eventually did.
Wall mural
See? Without Kathy the first thing we did was get thrown in jail!!! Don’t we look like desperados?
Another mural
Bradford House
Parlor – green is a sign of wealth.
This is to keep wine cool.
Dining room – anything that has ‘doors’ is counted as a room and houses were taxed on the number of rooms. Bradford didn’t care – he installed these cupboard with doors anyway!
Beautiful staircase.
Woman’s parlor – they did weaving and sewing and clothing.
Dress and waistcoat.
Doll display, and knitting.
Flax wheel – I know a bit about that!
Working with flax.
Children’s bedroom – two to a bed!
They slept in the cradle until they wouldn’t fit.
Marbles in a flax pouch.
Master bed
Dresser in master bedroom – you can see how tall it was compared to Kelly!
I love those floors!
Dolls displaying period clothing.
NOW – outside!
Guide to contents of herb gardens. (The other side of the tiles gave details)
It was a safe-water well in its time.
Kitchen
Where meals were all prepared.
Colonial ‘microwave’ – food was placed in there and sat next to the flames to cook faster.
Dry sink and dough trays
Candles
Across the street was a museum dedicated to the Whiskey Rebellion – and there was a depth to it in addition to the imposed tax. It was interesting to read the stories and see the examples and artifacts. Very worthwhile morning – and we did have a lot of fun.
Window of Whiskey Rebellion Museum
Typical tavern setting.
Controversial tax….
Still – and how to make whiskey.
The docents were fun, very informed and friendly. Great morning.
Very informed and fun docents! Dave – but I didn’t catch the other name.
From there we drove over to have lunch at Chick Fil-A. I loved the flowers on the table. We took a quick stop at Gabe’s (across the street) then headed home. The three of us really enjoyed our day, be we REALLY missed having Kathy with us!
Flowers at Chick Fil-A — ignore the ketchup!!
Not sure if I will do anything else this evening. Tomorrow (as Scarlett O’Hara would say) is another day!
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
We are so busy giving our children what we never had that we forget to give them what we did have. James Dobson
This quote is in honor and memory of Dr. James Dobson, a man of great faith. My kids grew up on his creativity and teachings – And I raised them on his scripture based ministry. He will be sadly missed… He passed away yesterday at age 89.
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW August 23rd is:
Find your Inner Nerd Day; National Cuban Sandwich Day; National Sponge Cake Day; National Ride the Wind Day; Cheap Flight Day.
I think my ‘nerd’ is more exposed… and that will do it! God bless…
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