Wow, what a start to another N. C. morning. The temp was 60 degree's and a coolness in the air. Nancy and I got an early start around 7 Am as we knew we were having guests for supper. We got a load of laundry in while we did our quiet time and checked for deer damage(there was none). We decided it was time for buckwheat pancakes, smoked turkey bacon and eggs. We had a couple of banana's that needed eating, Nancy blended one into the batter along with the fresh berries we had picked earlier. Let me say from the moment I took the first bite this was a keeper and she agreed. Next time you do cakes try blending a ripe banana into the batter. YUMMMM.
I then helped clean up after breakfast and hung the laundry outside on the clothesline while Nancy made a casserole(mixed veggies) for supper. We then took a hike up the mountain and speed walked the 2/3 of mile road that runs along the back of our property. We did about 2 1/4 miles all together as we weren't sure we would get another walk today. It was a great work out with the first steep hill and then with the combined smaller upgrades. By the time we got back to the cabin we were wet with sweat.
I then cut 3 heads of lettuce(romaine and bibb) and cleaned them. The lettuce this year has been the best ever and for being so late in the season. I then peeled about 30 peaches we had picked from Ray's trees on Friday. Boy are they small but tasty and Nancy made a delicious pie for dessert. I then chopped a fresh head of cabbage for cole slaw we would eat with our fried bass for supper. While Nancy mixed the cole slaw I sliced potato's for oven tatter's for supper as well. We let them soak in a bowl of water so they wouldn't brown. While Nancy finished with the slaw and pie I vacuumed the down stairs; I work for food!!!
Well we were about ready for Joe and Helen as they like to eat early. They arrived shortly after 4 PM and Nancy had the bass really for the hot oil. I fried the bass(the 8 we caught on Sat.) outside on the grill. We had a great meal and it tasted so good and we ate tooo much so we had to wait about an hour to cut the fresh peach pie. So we walked down to Jodi and Gerald's as we heard Gary(carpenter) sawing. He was working late as it was already 6: 30. We gave Joe and Helen the grand tour. They were impressed especially with Gary's trim work.
We headed back and had our pie out on the side deck just before the skies darkened and a few thunder booms sounded off in the distant. Our guests left shortly and a strong wind came up blowing a light rain. A loud crack and flash of lightening sent Nancy to close the windows and doors as we received a "frog swallower". Yea ,did we need this rain and its been raining steady for about an hour. Thank You Lord.
Well Helen brought us a couple of jars of fresh canned pickled beets(she made) and Joe brought some green peppers from his garden. Thank You both. The fresh bass was superb and its hard to decide which is better; the rainbow trout or large mouth bass. Well, Later missing our kids and grand girls, Ava and Annsley.
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