Multi-Post kind of day ~ This is the third

We seem drawn to the RV Parks where contractors stay. When there is a job site in the area; in this case a new airport going up in Hollister, MO; the contractors working the site usually live in an RV park near by. Its a great sign. Typically they offer monthly rates which are competitive and the amenities are just what we are looking for. IE.; there is propane available on site, there are laundry facilities on site and there is an available WiFi connection. Some people might not understand, but if I see a truck like this in an RV park its a great sign! ;-)



I was snap happy today. Can you tell? ha ha ha Sure sign of spring: ==>












Several times this past week, especially when its been warm during the day, I hear the frog song through our window as the sun goes down. Today I caught one catching a little sunshine between the clouds.














On and on today ....... I babble ;-)

Multi-Post kind of day ~ this is the second

I would love to tell you about our adventures yesterday.After our trip to New Hope Baptist to pick up our Angel Food groceries for the month we felt inspired to continue our day "out and about".We decided there were several things we would like to do so we headed South to Harrison, Arkansas and made the rounds to see if our targets were open. Its surprising how many places of business are closed on Saturday here.

Our primary targets were thrift stores or flea markets. We had walked through one last week that was great but a little too much like an antique shop. We found several thrift shops around town, the best right on the downtown courthouse square. One of them is exactly the type of place where I could sell my hand made goods and I took a flyer from her about renting booth space there. They had created a few dozen booths out of barn board in a standard retail store on the square. I love it. I found the mother load of yarn at one little shop called Deb's Bugs, I think. These spools are at least 'pounders' if not bigger. The yarn is rather fine but very soft. Will make fantastic shawls with multiple strands or lots of baby sweaters in a single strand. The entire lot of yarn was less than $19. The bears will join my collection; the only collection I kept when we transitioned to the RV, and cost me a total of $3.50! The big one probably weighs over a pound too. ;-)

Our lunch stop was at The Catfish Wharf. I could eat there often. The atmosphere, service and music were fantastic and the food surprising. The music was great; instrumental Blue Grass which is one of my favorites. The appetizers are set, no matter which meal you order. While you wait for your meal you are treated with pinto beans, hot and tasty, hush puppies hot from the cooker and pickled green tomatoes. The pickled tomatoes were so unique we had to buy some to bring home. We grabbed a jar for Dad too because I think its something he will really enjoy and might try to duplicate.

We went looking for the Humane Society but didn't find it where Google mapped it. Might try again another day. I love to simply sit with the animals and give them some extra attention. Those who work there are likely kept busy cleaning, feeding and walking the animals and don't have much time just to love them. We decided to walk through a little pet shop we found and I was so excited to see them handling a couple lizards. I love lizards! I got to handle them too and walked out the door giggled like a little girl.

Bubba wanted to stroll through a Pawn Shop and introduce me to the treasures they can sometimes offer but we couldn't find one open. We'll try again on that one too.

While walking around the Courthouse Square and exploring the shops we ended up in a boot store. The white haired gentleman who met us at the door turned out to be quite an interesting character. While I strolled the isles searching for the perfect pair of boots James Harness entertained Bubba. He is a story teller, puzzle maker and artist. Lining the top of the shelves of boots, all the way around the store, were paintings created by Mr. Harness. Most were wildlife, ranch animals and Southwestern in style. He's very talented!! He gave us a post card which is a reproduction of a mural he painted in a local steak house. The mural measures 5 feet tall and over 16 feet long and is a Southwestern landscape with wild horses; simply gorgeous!

All in all we had one FABULOUS day. We shopped till we dropped, found several affordable treasures and enjoyed some fantastic experiences and food.

More later .....

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LOVE MUCH

Multi-Post kind of day ~ this is the first

This morning we heard a bird singing his heart out that sounded as if he were inside the coach. Bubba looked out the door and found this cute little Wren giving it his all.

Less than a month later

I'm not positive about the time frame but I believe that less than 30 days ago this was a tent camping area. The guys building Theresa's new home have had to work between some snow, ice and rain storms. Its amazing to me how quickly her new home is going up. I sure hope they get the siding on before we head North so I can get a completed picture of it. She chose natural log siding and I think it will be gorgeous. Theresa is Cecilia's Mom who moved up from Florida to live near family. Her new home is being built here on Rene & Cecilia's property. Its a beautiful thing!

More later .....

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LIVE WELL
LAUGH OFTEN
LOVE MUCH

Wax on Wax off ............ errr Paint the fence .......

White primer
Tan paintRene & Nick teamed up to get the Pavilion siding painted today.

Just in time to dry in the sun before the thunderstorms tonight.

I had forgotten how much I enjoy a spring thunderstorm. This evening it rolled in quickly. First the dark blue skyline, then the bolts of lightening both horizontal and vertical. The rain didn't come right away, instead it simply flashed and boomed for over an hour. I sat on the sofa with Mijo staring out the window as if in a spell. Had I stepped out the door when it started sprinkling I could have involved the 5th sense; as it was I took in the sights, smells, touch of the breezes and the sound of the booming thunder.

Springtime is such a glorious thing. The last couple days it has been warm enough to walk Mijo without a jacket in the morning and I've gotten lost in the bird song and the cool breezes. There are tiny purple flowers blooming around the property and tufts of very green grasses and weeds poking through. The trees are attempting to bud, praying it won't freeze again.

More later ......

PRAY OFTEN
LIVE WELL
LAUGH OFTEN
LOVE MUCH

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is Mom's birthday. I called her this morning and we must have chatted for the better part of an hour and could have gone on all day. It took me too long to figure out that my Mom is my best friend. I know I can't get back the years when I was oblivious but I fully intend to make sure I appreciate her every day for the rest of our lives.

My mother is an amazing woman. She's intelligent, sensitive, complex, caring, curious and funny. I am consistently surprised and impressed by her. She has her weaknesses, as we all do, but they are less evident in her than in most people I know. She is beautiful and creative too, though would never believe it or recognize it in herself.

Happy Birthday Mom! May God smile down upon you today and every day. May he give me the strength to show you as much love as you show me and to be more like you where I am not.

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