Stepping Back in Time

A while back several of my Legacy club friends and I went to Ethridge, TN for the day.

 (ok, maybe I shouldn't be talking about my friends at the same time I am posting a hog picture)

We wanted to see what wares they were selling, see where they live, 

and enjoy some wonderful homemade goodies.  

We saw handmade baskets, furniture, canned fruits 

and vegetables of most every description.  

Little toys and trinkets carved out of wood.

We saw lots of windmills, barns, plain homes, and people contented with their simpler lifestyle.

Many clotheslines were hung with dark and blue pants and dresses.

The only bright colors on this clothesline were from bandanas.

How'd you like to have to get around town in this buggy?  

When walking around the properties we had to make sure we didn't step in any "exhaust".

All in all it was a wonderful day.  

We talked and laughed on the drive.

We ate a wonderful lunch at a local meat-and-3 restaurant called the Red Rooster Cafe.

We came home with our treasures - mostly fresh-baked goodies and breads.

We talked about what it would be like to live this lifestyle.  We decided while it would be fun for a short time, we really do like our appliances, cars, and computers.  

It wasn't for us but I can see how this uncomplicated and unhurried life - 

separated from the hustle and bustle of the modern world - 

could be a very serene and balanced way to live.

Boredom +Ebay = Not Good!

After Christmas I had some minor foot surgery.  Nothing to write home about, just enough surgery to keep me down with my foot propped up for a couple of weeks.  This was dangerous.  You see, I spent my time playing around on Ebay.  I searched for my grandmother's china, which I inherited after her death, and found lots of it.  I have always loved it but never had enough of it to really be able to use it.  That is the situation no longer!  I found several sellers who I have to believe didn't know what they had!  I managed to aquire 8 more place settings, extra salad plates, service pieces - all for a small fraction of what Replacements, Ltd. wanted! 

It is really pretty and feminine.  I can imagine Allison's Juniorette club over for a tea.  I can imagine having a girlfriend's lunch and using this pretty china.  It would set a beautiful Easter table.  I just can't wait to use it! 

I can't afford to have any more surgery.  With all of the co-pays and the Ebays it is way too expensive.  :)