Saturday was a hint of Fall, Goofed Around and a Dinner at Joe's

Saturday morning was the first day of fall(according to Nancy) as we found several colored leaves on our first hike(and only) of the day. We did the touristy thing and slept in, had scrambled eggs with salsa in a peta pocket and fresh cantaloupe. That even sounds touristy to me. After our quiet time(giving thanks and lifting up those we know and love and those who are in need) we walked the lay of the land. Checking on recently planted grass seed, veggie seeds(mustard greens are up(country for sprouting) after only 3 days) and looking for deer damage. Even though most of the garden is done for they still get in at night and cause havoc(city for tearing up) with whats left. The deer were digging up Odell's spuds(pawning the ground) and eating them. That was before we dug them on Friday. Oh by the way I have a correction on Odell's age. I believe I had him in the 80's; well he's in his late 70's, sorry Odell. I figured with all his wisdom he just had to be older.

Nancy and I strolled around the mountain visiting with folks, picking up leaves and just taking our time breathing the fresh clean(never before breathed) air. Wow was it ever good for the innards. We came back and nibbled for lunch(1PM) as we had been invited to our dear friend Joe's house for dinner around 4 PM. After lunch we took off again on the golf cart this time. We rode out to the hard top(country for paved road) and picked up the mail then took off for the mountain top. On the way we visited with several; Nancy and Mike from Winston was planting mums, another couple(Jetta and Joe's sister) from Tennessee are staying at their place with Zeke(dog) while the Browning's are in Ohio. We made our way back down and ran into Slide(Audine coming back from getting a haircut) on her way in from Independence.

We came back to the cabin and I watched a little U.S.Open Tennis(close to pickleball) and Nancy sat on the deck in the sun and read. Wasn't long before we headed over to pick up our mountain mother, Helen and headed to her older brother, Joe's place. Well, Joe had the table set in fine china, and all the fixin's(country for the food was on the table) ready to set down and eat. There was steak, baked spuds, corn on the cob, salad, rolls and beets(Helen canned). And on top of that a fresh baked(in the oven before dawn) lemon pound cake. Of course we had to walk the land( or better rolled around the land as we were stuffed) before coming back for dessert. Thanks Joe for all the fine eatin'(country for delicious).

By the time we left Joe's evening shadows were getting long and my eye lids were starting to sink like the sun. I inquired of Joe's after that sumptuous meal the availability of a bed for evening ( I was taking this touristy attitude to the extreme). We picked a bag full of "HOT" peppers and green peppers( at a buck a piece in Wal-Mart) Joe would have been in high cotton(country for doing alright) as he must have 15 plants or more and just loaded with peppers. What a green thumb he has when it comes to gardening and I'm learning from him.

We visited with Helen until nearly dark(so much for another walk as we needed one ). She loaded us up with some of her beautiful home canned goodie's. There was fresh pear preserves from her tree(first time it ever produced fruit), grape jelly(her grapes she grew),pickled stuffed peppers(Joe grew) with cabbage, pickled beets(Odell grew) and tomato juice. Wow these were beautiful and you know what went into(country for contents)of each jar. No wonder old timers(country for people who lived off the land and not some grocery store) lived so long and with few ailments. I didn't read on the label stuff I never heard of or couldn't pronounce the name of stuff I never heard of. Thanks Helen.

Well it was time to head back and we made it just before the deer started jumping out in the road in front of you. I watched a little Miami vs Florida College football. We had a great day and just wish our kids and grand kids could have shared it with us. Thanks to all who make our life interesting and enjoyable. Later, we spoke with Amy as they were in a lay over in Dallas after leaving Colorado enroute to Tampa around 8:45 PM. They were due in to Tampa around midnight and thanks for John(neighbor and friend) for picking them up at the airport. We are excited for Bob(and family) for his second service at Element this morning in Tampa at 10 AM.