Update on Booth 1

After a couple of seasons, I sold the signature doors to shake things up. There has been some new additions and our signature style items for props. I have a strong affection for Charlie the deer head. He has a very natural and serene expression. The work to preserve this elegant creature was so well done. Unfortunately, he is losing all his fur. Age...heat....life in general. I think it is time for him to have a forever home with us.

After the drought last year, we are grateful to have rain. It is nice....now it is raining buckets full. Refreshing and cleansing. This is the time of year for the pine (yellow) pollen to cover everything out of doors. When I walk the dog I wear longer sleeves to prevent itching and I wash the dog's paws to rinse the pollen out. I have found it prevents them chewing paws...more itching. It is amazing how much appears. Blanketing everything with a bright layer of yellow.

The Walking Dead comes on this evening. I have to say I am a bit hooked. The zombies crack me up. Some of the characters, maybe all have so little common sense that it is just a relief to have them munched up. Instead of the dialog that takes up most of the show, I would like to see them preparing and take stock of needs for days to come. I certainly would not drink the well water after the zombie fell in...and how do they know it does not contaminate other wells...a little food for thought.

It reminds me of the hurricane that came our way. What a mess for all concerned! One thing I had not thought of that I pass to every one....it is kind of obvious but can be forgotten. Small denominations of money...electronics go down...no charging. ATM's dispense twenties before they run out or go down. Stores run out of change and can not sell items. People get desperate. It did not occur to me due to the fact that we have a deep pantry and extra supplies from sales. During the season of storms I have a list I double check and each year I add items I do not have. Over time it gets easy to be as ready as we can be. Now that I think about it .... a chain saw could be added. When I make requests of that nature my family laughs and makes jokes. We add enough to help neighbors and friends in need. The pets really liked the cool packs in the freezer. I wrapped them in a thin dish towel and slide them under the pets when they were napping. The grins on the dogs in appreciation were very funny. Time to go and make things a bit better. Remember knitting needles make a great sweater and a crazy weapon in in the hands of a woman on the edge. Wink! wink!