Why would anyone come all the way from Washington State to Amesbury, MA just to attend some local church fairs, and drive 2600 miles to boot? That was the question of the day and the answer soon became apparent.
Breakfast was early this morning as we were all eager to get going, Earla and Rosemary to the fairs - me to see what all the hoopla was about.
We parked the car and started our trek with the first church on the map. I soon learned that, at each fair, raffle tickets are sold. You receive a sheet of tickets - or more sheets if you wish. There is a huge table of items with containers next to them for tickets. If you would like to have a particular item, you put one or more tickets in the container. When the fair is over, there is a drawing for each item. We walked from fair to fair. It seemed that, at each fair, the items became more desirable. There were baskets with food or wine or kitchen items or bath items, toys, books, home furnishings, etc. etc. I was amazed. Also at each fair, there were a number of hand made items, baked goods and simply sale items. By the time we'd walked from church to church to church, I was exhausted, but I also understood why someone would come from Washington State and drive 2600 miles to boot just for these fairs. There were indeed fairs galore and they were so much fun. Now, we are waiting for all of the phone calls telling us of all the items we won in the drawings,.
After the fairs, we drove out to Cider Hill Farms (aka Cider Mill Farms?), had donuts and hot cider and came home.
We spent the afternoon Scrabbling and reading.
Dinner was served and it was spectacular. We had rack of lamb and it was done to perfection. In addition, we had a wonderful spinach pomegranate salad and cranberry beans. What a wonderful meal. We had picked up some cookies at one of the bake sales so nibbled on them before and after dinner.
More Scrabbling took place and, soon, we are ready for bed.
Church tomorrow and, maybe, a little packing --- sorting and organizing at least.
Thanks for the call. Well, it seems you folks didn't win anything at the fairs you went to today but it must have been fun.
ReplyDeleteNice picture of Earla, Rosemary and Wadi and the rushing water picture looks a little cold. I think it is going to be cold here tonight, not a lot of cloud cover, clouds on the perimeter when I got the mail around 5:20pm--it was semi dark by then. I have had the temp set at 70 in the house and it just kicked on--again.
Rack of lamb meal sounds yummy,homemade cookies with a game or two of scrabble must have made your evening.
It has been a day of not doing much and I must get the linens back on the bed.
As Earla has said from time to time, she knows Rose Mary has heard the same lessons and Gospel as Earla on each Sunday, so I will think of you 2 and realize as you worship, we will be hearing the same scripture. Take care. Goodnight and traveling mercies. love, Betty
Bergel,
ReplyDeleteI miss you :) I have been following along without much to say *gasp* I am at home with a tummy bug (not the swine flu to Chance's dismay). I sent Johnny the link to your blog, but he does not read mine--so I wonder if he will read yours :)
I wanted to tell you how much your card meant. THANK YOU!! To know you were thinking of me while on vacation--Bergel it meant so much.
Love, hugs and blessings,
Christine