Hayrides, Bonfires & A Meme ~
By Sarah | November 15, 2008
The past week has been a blur. It started late last week with out-of-town company arriving and then all the ensuing hay ride, bonfires, movies and general merriment.
Sam – of course Sam was there.
Your eyes do not deceive you. That is a real, working toilet and a porcelain sink (hot and cold running water and electricity). Fanciest outhouse. Ever.
My Dad – totally in his element. Hayrides for his grandkids and their friends.
Sensory over-load for Sam
The scenic route.
Of course he put lights in the trees… it gets dark out here, three miles from the nearest paved road. Totally the middle of nowhere.
There was a fire. A Big Fire.
My Dad in his “hayride” hat (every hayride for over twenty years now).
Seriously. This bonfire was fit for a Viking funeral or something.
Not sure how he talked me into this one.
It’s been a while since a meme has gone around. Saw this one (have you seen Alicia’s blog and book? It’s so darling – you’ll love it!) and thought it would be fun – it’s just one word, you can do it… go ahead, play along!
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Where is your mobile phone? Around |
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Where is your significant other? Loved |
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Your hair color? Blonde-ish |
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Your mother? Complicated |
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Your father? Nostalgic |
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Your favorite thing? Camera |
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Your dream last night? No idea |
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Your dream goal? Calm |
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The room you’re in? Drafty |
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Your hobby? Photography |
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Your fear? Failing |
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Where do you want to be in 6 years? Content |
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Where were you last night? Movies |
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What you’re not? Rested |
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One of your wish-list items? Built-In Book Shelves |
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Where you grew up? Middle of nowhere |
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The last thing you did? Knit |
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What are you wearing? Sweats |
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Your TV? Turner Classic Movies |
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Your pets? Loyal |
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Your computer? Tempermental |
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Your mood? Mellow |
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Missing someone? Sure |
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Your car? Useful |
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Something you’re not wearing? My Glasses |
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Favourite shop? Eastown Antiques |
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Your summer? Mild |
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Love someone? Truly |
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Your favourite color? Black |
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When is the last time you laughed? Today |
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When is the last time you cried? Yesterday |
12 Comments
Dawn on November 15, 2008 at 8:29 pm.
Can’t get enough of Sam. And now I can’t get enough of Sam and your dad in his hayride hat!
Renee on November 15, 2008 at 9:36 pm.
Hayrides and bonfires are such great fun! Looks like Sam had the most fun. I have outhouse envy ~ we don’t have any like that around here…
Nicole on November 16, 2008 at 7:51 am.
Dh wants the outhouse….with 9 kids running around, you do not get any privacy and he is so drooling over the idea!!!! Love the last picture, gave me a nice giggle!
stacey on November 16, 2008 at 12:47 pm.
What a fabulous time – the pictures tell a great story! What fun! I love the Michigan Gothic too! And the meme – sweet and to the point:)
Liz on November 16, 2008 at 1:00 pm.
Adorable pictures! The beret really updates American Gothic in the best way possible.
KeanaLee on November 16, 2008 at 3:50 pm.
WOW on the outhouse!
Veronique on November 17, 2008 at 1:40 pm.
Your pictures make me feel like I was there, part of the Plucky family
And TCM is my favorite channel ever.
mai on November 18, 2008 at 11:12 am.
sarah, i LOVE that photo of sam, and the one of you and bob. they crack me up!!! it looks like you had a blast
Stacey on November 18, 2008 at 3:08 pm.
oh, Sammy is looking so distinguished these days. Bostons are so cute when they tuck their ears back. I think the American Gothic photo of you and Bob would make a great Christmas card.
traci~theblondeknitter on November 18, 2008 at 4:04 pm.
what great photos! it looks like a great time in~the~middle~of~nowhere was had by all. wow, i can’t get over that outhouse. very cool. and American Gothic Revisited? priceless!
Knitterella on November 19, 2008 at 7:53 pm.
Oh my gosh, love the photos! I want to be there!
Shannon on November 25, 2008 at 1:37 pm.
Sarah – How I do miss you!!! We’ve had some craziness lately. I’ve been offline for what feels like forever. Love you pics!!!!! Going to W wedding in Dec? We are!