I left the house about 9:45am – heading to Latrobe, then Laughlintown. I didn’t eat breakfast as I had my eye (and stomach) focused on the Pie Shoppe! My first stop was Lapp’s Family Market – where I got 3 pound of milk chocolate and a pound of white chocolate. That will probably last me through Christmas. I only have plans for the popcorn (for Kelly) for vacation, and Chocolate Covered Oreos closer to the holiday.
The trouble came when I lit Darlington. The road went down to one lane before Idlewild, and combined with Ft. Ligonier Days (which I forgot was this weekend) – and the morning parade! – traffic was backed up at least 3 miles. I was thankful that I didn’t have other obligations today and could just inch along at whatever pace.
3 miles….
Finally got through Ligonier and it was easy from there out. I popped into the antique mall and got the black star box I wanted for my Flower Letters.
Next stop was the Country Cupboard, where I purchased a tiny bar of soup. It was just perfect on my wash stand with the bowl and pitcher!
Wash stand
Autumn Garden soap.
Then the Pie Shoppe and breakfast! I got a cinnamon roll and sat in the car and ate it – I had my hot tea in a Yeti so I just sat and ate and read! It was a nice break.
Breakfast!
Scary cookie — I did NOT buy that!!! 🙂
Heading back toward home was still tricky. The parade was just over and there were floats and stragglers and cars everywhere. I sat through 3 lights in front of Fort Ligonier – but did get to see horses and a wagon go past. Once I got through that it was actually smooth back to Latrobe.
Fort Ligonier
Horses and wagon
Rather that going straight through to Greensburg Walmart I popped into the Latrobe store. I needed 4 or 5 items of groceries. I even found a box of Aluminum Foil that is ‘fun foil’ – imprinted with fireworks… It was on clearance. Can’t wait to check THAT out!
Since I ate a late breakfast, I just grabbed a few pretzels when I got home. First I put the groceries away, then prepped the star box and treated it with Lemmon Oil on a soft cloth. Looks great and will be perfect for the letters.
Star box.
I printed out a sign for the tree in my front yard that says NO TURNING – hoping everyone gets the message.
Since I was outside anyway, I got a trash bag and covered up the pot hole spot. It’s supposed to rain and I don’t want the tar to stay soft and get soggy. We’ll see if it works.
Then I spent about an hour cleaning up the dead stalks that line the bottom of the driveway.
Side
Bottom
So now I’m posting and that will be it – except for emails! Nate sent me pictures of what they did for Cameron’s birthday – they are going over to celebrate tonight. He’ll love it!
Jen had her hand at decorating.
With some help from her friend Kirsten
Grrrrr!
QUOTE of the DAY:
Make that tea or Diet Pepsi and you’ve got it!
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 11th is:
If you’re talking about the song – It’s My Party gets my vote. Coming out of WHERE? Pizza but no sausage. And it’s always great to spread joy! Tell your pastor/minister that you appreciate him/her tomorrow. God bless….
On this Day in History:
Do it!
Scripture:
Cool Photo:
Photo took by and posted by my friend Carolyn Holland. Ligonier PA
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