Hayrides, Bonfires & A Meme ~

November 15th, 2008 by Sarah

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!

Where is your mobile phone? Around

Where is your significant other? Loved

Your hair color? Blonde-ish

Your mother? Complicated

Your father? Nostalgic

Your favorite thing? Camera

Your dream last night? No idea

Your dream goal? Calm

The room you’re in? Drafty

Your hobby? Photography

Your fear? Failing

Where do you want to be in 6 years? Content

Where were you last night? Movies

What you’re not? Rested

One of your wish-list items? Built-In Book Shelves

Where you grew up? Middle of nowhere

The last thing you did? Knit

What are you wearing? Sweats

Your TV? Turner Classic Movies

Your pets? Loyal

Your computer? Tempermental

Your mood? Mellow

Missing someone? Sure

Your car? Useful

Something you’re not wearing? My Glasses

Favourite shop? Eastown Antiques

Your summer? Mild

Love someone? Truly

Your favourite color? Black

When is the last time you laughed? Today

When is the last time you cried? Yesterday

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12 Responses

  1. Dawn Says:

    Can’t get enough of Sam. And now I can’t get enough of Sam and your dad in his hayride hat!

  2. Renee Says:

    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…

  3. Nicole Says:

    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!

  4. stacey Says:

    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:)

  5. Liz Says:

    Adorable pictures! The beret really updates American Gothic in the best way possible.

  6. KeanaLee Says:

    WOW on the outhouse!

  7. Veronique Says:

    Your pictures make me feel like I was there, part of the Plucky family :)
    And TCM is my favorite channel ever.

  8. mai Says:

    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 :)

  9. Stacey Says:

    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.

  10. traci~theblondeknitter Says:

    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!
    :D

  11. Knitterella Says:

    Oh my gosh, love the photos! I want to be there!

  12. Shannon Says:

    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!

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