MERRY CHRISTMAS

And

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Eclipse - Awesome

The state of Oregon was crazy for the eclipse. My little town was in the totality! Thank goodness folks went to larger venues. I had a camping trip planned for over a year not realizing it was eclipse time. So I came home yesterday, worrying a little bit about traffic. Most folk were at there destination so trip home was a piece of cake!

This morning I got set up on my back patio. Coffee made, snacks prepared and approved glasses out. What a awesome event! Total darkness interrupted by neighbor fireworks! At least you could see them. The one thing that surprised me was how cool and the temp. dropped. Yes, I got a blanket out!

Duncan seemed unimpressed!  I'm still sitting out just enjoying the day!

June

LAZY

I'm being lazy! I'm sitting right there in the chair under the shade of the umbrella! I have all sorts of project to do, yard work and even grocery shopping. But here I sit.

This is the view from my chair. This pictures seems to hide  some of the needed work. So I say I can't see it so it must have gone away.

The little Humming Bird is busy this morning. They sure don't seem to be brother by me! I shall continue my sitting but wishing everyone a great day!      June

DREAY DAYS

Oh Mr. Sunshine please come visit and stay!!  We've been having a wet 2017 - so far! We do get a day here and there but, I'm so ready for a solid week of sun! I've been working in the yard and you know just taking a walk around and looking at all the blooms I can't complain too long. 

 How about I take you on a little picture walk.

 

 

Roses are in bloom along with a little more!

 Peonies!

Clematis

Veggie Garden is planted and protected. I learned my lesson last year with the chickens! Yes, picket fence to protect the veggies! 

I use my windmill as the poles for my pole beans.  They will climb all the way up to the top.

This will end my short tour of the yard for today.  Even the sun popped out for a second !

ALOHA!

Camping season has started!! It is so fun to be with my camping friends, so much laughter!
I'm sharing a few pics from this past weekend Hawaiian camp out!

Waiting for our dinner, luau style!  Our hostess with the mostess fixed everything!!

Getting a hula lesson while we wait.  Oh yes, Hawaiian attire a must!

We are all stuff and the only activity is sitting and visiting, a favorite!

The gang!! Can't wait till the next camp out! Who know what we will be dressed in!

Enjoy!

Happy Memorial Day Week!

Better Late Then Never

I've been off to Texas again but can't seem to get a blog written.  I've been home for two weeks with great intentions but I'm the greatest procrastinator!

I like several have a bucket list of things to do and places to see.  So, I've crossed one item off that list! I've wanted to go to Antique Fair at Round Top, TX. Off the list but added wanting to go back to the list!!

Round Top is huge for a little town on 92 people.  I swear it was 20 miles long and also included the town of Warrenton. Simply put, way too many things to see for our two days there.  I think you need the whole week  plus! It was over whelming so I really didn't buy much but the experience was well worth it. One highlight was a visit to the Junk Gypsies store and grounds.I came home with a couple of T shirts, a bottle of Miranda Lambert wine, and of course the Junk Gypsy Book signed by Jolie plus a picture!

She was so nice and just wondering and visiting in their store.

After two full days looking at Junk we were off to Fredricksburg, TX.  Looking on the map and also using a GPS the quickest way was through Austin. Our decision was to avoid all that traffic. So off we went on the back roads.  I can now say I saw some pretty parts of TX.  And the blue bonnets were blooming!

Fredricksburg has turned into vineyard heaven.  Evey where we looked there was another vineyard and tasting room.  It is sure good business for tour buses. My favorite was Fat Ass Vineyard and Ranch!  Had to buy a shirt and a small tast.

Do you think it could be the name that caught my attention? With leaving town I spot a sign and made my friend turn around.  Have any of you heard of Magnolia Pearl??

A unique designer that caught my attention over 10 years ago.  I could not wear her style but have always found it so fun.  Maybe it is the wild child inside me!


Of course what would be a trip to TX be without stopping in Waco?

I so love the TV show Fixer Upper along with thousands others. We went on a Tuesday and it was a great day, the crowds were minimal.  Only had to wait in line for 5 minutes for a cupcake.  Almost unheard of!! A totally fun day at Magnolia Silo's!

What would TX be without a great steak and my favorite restaurant Mesquite Pit! Plus I found a new drink called Beerita!

 I think I had more booze this trip them I've had in 2 years.

I have to thank my friend Judy for a wonderful 2 weeks!! We did more sight seeing and laughing that needs to last me until my next trip.  I did miss our pool time but sure had fun!

Guess what I came home too?  Back home in Oregon they had an unusual wind store and my tree decided it wanted to come down.

It could have been a lot worse.  It only damaged the roof over the porch! As one friend said, I have more sunlight and less leaves to rake!! Oh so true!

Enjoy June