Most little girls have dreams. While other girls played with barbie dolls and paper dolls, I played with sweet little baby dolls. My dream was to become a wife and Mother. I got married to the man of my dreams who is now my best friend July of 1976. June the 6th, 1979, my other dream came true at 8:27 A.M. after staying up all night in the hospital.
Happy birthday Carrie.
Thank you for making my fulfilling my dreams. I could not ask for a better big sister for the other three who came along in the next five years. I remember the first time that you looked into my eyes and I fell in love. I wondered why the hospital would allow me to take this precious one home when I was so clueless. I know that I made mistakes, but I loved you and did my best.. I loved to dress you up and take you up town just to show you off to every one. I loved to talk to you and play with you and watch you grow. I still love you and I admire the wife, mother, friend and business woman that you have become.
Have a wonderful day!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Kentucky history lesson
Kentucky, the land of blue grass, rolling hills; farm country, horse country and like every state, a rich history that makes our country great.
One of our greatest treasures are our seniors. We need to honor them and listen to them for their wisdom and knowledge of our history.
We met a 92 year old lady. She was delightful and my role model. My goal is to still be selling stuff when I am 90 and talking to all the people that I meet along the way. We bought stuff from her with stories of who they came from and where she got them.
She told us a story about the school right down the road called Sinking Springs.
Her grand mother and Aunt went to the school there. One year they had a knew male teacher who was a very good teacher and had no discipline problems in his class. When ever a certain man would ride up, he would dismiss class and all of the kids got to go home early.
When he left, they found a letter stuck in the beams of the old building. That was when they realized that their teacher, Hiram Hudson had changed his name.
His real name was Frank and his brother's name was Jessie and they had a very different profession . They kind of rode around with a gang and their last names was James........
One of our greatest treasures are our seniors. We need to honor them and listen to them for their wisdom and knowledge of our history.
We met a 92 year old lady. She was delightful and my role model. My goal is to still be selling stuff when I am 90 and talking to all the people that I meet along the way. We bought stuff from her with stories of who they came from and where she got them.
She told us a story about the school right down the road called Sinking Springs.
Her grand mother and Aunt went to the school there. One year they had a knew male teacher who was a very good teacher and had no discipline problems in his class. When ever a certain man would ride up, he would dismiss class and all of the kids got to go home early.
When he left, they found a letter stuck in the beams of the old building. That was when they realized that their teacher, Hiram Hudson had changed his name.
His real name was Frank and his brother's name was Jessie and they had a very different profession . They kind of rode around with a gang and their last names was James........
Monday, May 28, 2012
Remember
We always shake hands and thank veterans when we travel. This week, I did this with a man that I met in Dexter Missouri. He told me that he was proud that the young veterans today are getting respect. When he came back from Vietnam, he was spat on. It made me sad and physical sick to think of what our young men went through for serving their country. I told him that our young men and women deserve respect today , but so did the soldiers of his generation. I thanked him again for what he did.........Remember.
We have gone through 6- 8 states this trip and I have been delighted to see how many small towns are putting their flags out to honor our troops and fallen troops. It makes me proud to be an American....Remember.
We have gone through 6- 8 states this trip and I have been delighted to see how many small towns are putting their flags out to honor our troops and fallen troops. It makes me proud to be an American....Remember.
Monday, May 21, 2012
what time is it
When we were in Tennessee, we were on central time, one hour behind. So the clock on the car was fast. Then we changed cars and went in to Kentucky and somewhere the time change back . So, this time the car clock was slow. Tomorrow we will go back into central time again and I am not sure what time it will be.
on the road again
This morning we walked across a very busy, high bridge to where our suburban was towed yesterday. I do not like heavy traffic and Mark does not like heights. So, I was walking as close to the rail over looking the river and Mark was walking as for away from the rail as he could, even on the road when cars passed by. We made it across.
Our "new" vehicle needs a new transmission. The next move was to rent a car. The local car rental was a great hot pink and neon green building. It also had a hydro massage parlor, tanning beds, an exercise room and sold pretty stuff. The lady in charge said that she has seen us crossing over the bridge and decided to give us a good deal on our Honda accord. It is a perfect car for taking the curves of these Kentucky roads.
We got out of town around 11:00 and headed to Russell Springs. Talk to Shirley and had to make different arrangements for the August show. So glad that we came this way so that we could make it happen. We then went shopping and found a lot of good deals. Then we ate at a great Japanese place. We found a small hotel with a indoor pool and hot tub to relax in after a long day of work, aka shopping.
Our "new" vehicle needs a new transmission. The next move was to rent a car. The local car rental was a great hot pink and neon green building. It also had a hydro massage parlor, tanning beds, an exercise room and sold pretty stuff. The lady in charge said that she has seen us crossing over the bridge and decided to give us a good deal on our Honda accord. It is a perfect car for taking the curves of these Kentucky roads.
We got out of town around 11:00 and headed to Russell Springs. Talk to Shirley and had to make different arrangements for the August show. So glad that we came this way so that we could make it happen. We then went shopping and found a lot of good deals. Then we ate at a great Japanese place. We found a small hotel with a indoor pool and hot tub to relax in after a long day of work, aka shopping.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Selling names
When we were at the Sherman march yard sell , we were set up beside a very interesting neighbor who did not believe in shaking hands.. She knew someone who die by shaking hands, did not trust anyone and told storys about identity theft that happen to her at different stores. The locals told us not to judge their town by her and that she was harmless. We enjoy meeting different sort of people, so we were fine with our neighbor and traded stuff with her during the day. One of the things that Mark got from her was a sign that said Lincoln Parking only. I was not sure where we would be able to sell that sign, but it was ours.
The next week at the peacock festival, we bought 97 plates from a grand daughter that did not want all of those expensive plates that her Granny had bought in the 80's. We were not sure if we could sell them. But she needed money to go to Vet school (so that she could take care of cats) so we bought them.
This week in Tennessee, the plates sold better than we expected. A lady came by and I showed her that I had them stacked according to content, such as, art, animals, babies, dancers. I showed her a foreign plate that was very different from the rest. When I opened the box, we saw the word Aida at the top and she exclaimed," that is my name". So, of course she had to have that plate. I opened up the one box that was special to her.
Later, a young couple came by and asked how much for the road sign. When I told them, they could not get their money out fast enough. As, they walked away with their sign, she turned around and told me that their last name was Lincoln.
I think that God has a sense of humor and loves use our little business to bless others and show me that he is near.
The next week at the peacock festival, we bought 97 plates from a grand daughter that did not want all of those expensive plates that her Granny had bought in the 80's. We were not sure if we could sell them. But she needed money to go to Vet school (so that she could take care of cats) so we bought them.
This week in Tennessee, the plates sold better than we expected. A lady came by and I showed her that I had them stacked according to content, such as, art, animals, babies, dancers. I showed her a foreign plate that was very different from the rest. When I opened the box, we saw the word Aida at the top and she exclaimed," that is my name". So, of course she had to have that plate. I opened up the one box that was special to her.
Later, a young couple came by and asked how much for the road sign. When I told them, they could not get their money out fast enough. As, they walked away with their sign, she turned around and told me that their last name was Lincoln.
I think that God has a sense of humor and loves use our little business to bless others and show me that he is near.
Broke down in Burkesville Kentucky
We had a great show in Lafayette Tennessee . We sold a lot of stuff and met a lot of nice people. We sold so much stuff that we really need to go shopping before our next show. We also need to meet with Shirley in Russel Springs Kentucky about the 127 yard sale in August.
We heard a noise about 45 miles from Russell Springs and got out and saw smoke and knew that our Journey was done for the day. We called AAA and they sent a tow truck. The driver convinced us that our best bet was to drive back 5 miles to Burkesville for the best hotel and Chevy dealership and rental car place. We left our trailer in a stranger's yard and watched another stranger drive off with our suburban on his tow truck. So, here we are...sort of stuck. We are beginning to think that maybe he did not want to drive any further on a Sunday afternoon.
We stay in a lot of hotels. This the best hotel in town because it is the only hotel in town. When you pay 70 something dollars, you would expect a microwave, fridge, clock, coffee pot, decorations on the wall, nice flower beds or at least breakfast. Alas, we have a bed and not much more to brag about. We are staying in a 39 dollar hotel and paying much more. The local diner ripped us off at lunch, and we got rained on as we walked back to our hotel.
But, as Mark says, we have had worst problems. Mark is taking a nap and then we plan to take another walk through town and by the river. Next, we hope to watch our cooking show on our 6 inch T,V. if it picks up more than 3 channels. Sure hope the car repair goes better tomorrow. Life on the road is never dull, especially for Mark and Connie.
We heard a noise about 45 miles from Russell Springs and got out and saw smoke and knew that our Journey was done for the day. We called AAA and they sent a tow truck. The driver convinced us that our best bet was to drive back 5 miles to Burkesville for the best hotel and Chevy dealership and rental car place. We left our trailer in a stranger's yard and watched another stranger drive off with our suburban on his tow truck. So, here we are...sort of stuck. We are beginning to think that maybe he did not want to drive any further on a Sunday afternoon.
We stay in a lot of hotels. This the best hotel in town because it is the only hotel in town. When you pay 70 something dollars, you would expect a microwave, fridge, clock, coffee pot, decorations on the wall, nice flower beds or at least breakfast. Alas, we have a bed and not much more to brag about. We are staying in a 39 dollar hotel and paying much more. The local diner ripped us off at lunch, and we got rained on as we walked back to our hotel.
But, as Mark says, we have had worst problems. Mark is taking a nap and then we plan to take another walk through town and by the river. Next, we hope to watch our cooking show on our 6 inch T,V. if it picks up more than 3 channels. Sure hope the car repair goes better tomorrow. Life on the road is never dull, especially for Mark and Connie.
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