SEE YOU AT CAMERON?

Oh my...don't even ask!  Life just keeps me all mixed up, but I still think of all of you and keep thinking I WILL UPDATE MY BLOG! 
Actually, I have recently been trying to get into the Facebook thing...Can't say I love it, but am getting a little more accustomed to some of it.
I still love visiting other blogs and seeing what is new and exciting...not thinking that FB is all that exciting, but then, that's probably me...LOL  I guess you "can't teach an old dog new tricks"...
I promise I will be making a real effort to work on my blog...also my selling blog...Just be patient and keep checking it out.
In the meantime, another of those "life" things coming up...another show.  In Cameron, N.C.  Sure hope you can make it... Remember, we will be set up in front of The Ferguson House.  See you there!   http://www.antiquesofcameron.com/events.htm
P.S. A LITTLE SECRET!  They don't advertise it, but you can actually buy on Friday at Cameron.  Just don't get there too early, because vendors do not start setting up until after 9:00AM.

Hope you will join us in Knoxville for THE GATHERING.  Giles has a few new make-dos and of course, we'll have some old goodes for you. See you in Tennessee!

Hey!  Recognize what these are?  Yep... I'm sort of laid up with my knee...torn ligament and OH! SO PAINFUL!

Everything we have is old, so why not crutches? LOL  Anyhoo... finally got some things together for the selling blog, so go on over and check them out...

I hope everyone is staying snug and warm if you are in the snow areas this weekend...  Let's hope this is the last winter storm and that Spring is right around the corner.  Blessings to all...and good health!!!!!

GOOD LUCK?

How many of you have ever picked up a 'lucky penny'?  You know the one...heads-up, so it's supposed to bring you good luck if you pick it up?

That's what we did over a week ago.  The very day Giles picked it up, ten minutes later our transmission went out on our vehicle...mechanic had it over a week, but finally called yesterday to say it was ready. We went today to pick it up and more good news...Might need a new water pump. Ok.

Driving home, all of a sudden a loud pop, then 'knock', 'knock', 'knock'...Oh mercy! Not another problem.  Called AAA...(everyone should have AAA) to come get it. He does...takes it to our 'go-to-guy' to check it out. Lucky us! Seems a rock (WHAT? A ROCK?) somehow found it's way into the brake lining and broke it. Ok.

Moral of this trivial message?  DO NOT PICK UP A PENNY, NO MATTER WHOSE HEAD OR BEHIND IS SHOWING. IT IS NOT LUCKY!   Still, we are Blessed!  Hope you are...

P.S.   Late note...turns out it's not the water pump, but the radiator! WHAT?  GRRRRR.... Drat that dang penny! 

On our way into town today, Giles handed over all the pennies in his pocket and asked me to toss them out...Give some of that 'luck' to someone else...  Mercy, I hope not.  Still Blessed!!!!!

GOT CABIN FEVER?

If you've got 'cabin fever', next weekend will be a good time to fix that. WINTER IN THE VALLEY is the place to be for all your primitive antiques, folk art, make-dos and country needs/wants!  Hope we'll see you there...  http://www.picturetrail.com/antiquesinthevalley

WOW! Over 10 inches in just a few hours... Beautiful, but such a wet, heavy snow. Now today, the sun is shining, snow is melting, but brrrrr...cold enough for me to hang around inside and get some stitching done. Hope you all are warm and snug, enjoying some sunshine and cheer on a winter day. Blessings...

2013 SPECIAL "PAY IT FORWARD"

Oh dear! Sure hope I can get this posted. Blogger has changed some stuff (AGAIN) so not sure how this will turn out... Anyhoo...I have a fun 2013 Five Fun Friends SPECIAL to tell you about. Robin (over at Millstone) is doing this, as are other prim friends, so here goes. The first five people who comment (from US or Canada) to this post will receive a gift sometime during 2013 ...no warning, no advance notice..just when I get the urge to share with you. It may be a small token of friendship, a make-do, something special when you least expect it. 
There is one catch to this... YOU must PAY IT FORWARD...In other words, you must post this idea on your site and choose five people to send a gift to. It should be fun...so go ahead...post your comment so I can see who my Five Fun Friends will be. Hmmm... Keep trying.. I may add a twist and increase the number of Fun Friends... 

HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIENDS!

Ha!  Thought I forgot you, huh?  No way...never! 
Giles and I do hope you had a good 2012 and we pray that 2013 will be as good or better for us all!
We have several friends who are in need of prayer so get on your knees and put in a word for those who are having problems as they move into the new year.
I have worked all day to get some 'new/old' goodes on the selling blog so go take a look and let us know if you find something you must have... http://plainfolkssimplegoodes.blogspot.com/

Now, for that promise I made to many last year...My gift of an old and favorite recipe.  I hope you enjoy it... p.s.  Very simple!
Kraut Salad  Oh, don't make a face. 
It's awesome! (A delicious, easy and downright pretty dish)
2 cans (14.5oz each) kraut, drained and rinsed well
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups chopped celery
4 oz. jar diced pimento, drained
Mix all ingredients and marinate in following:

Marinade
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
3/4 cup oil
Stir until well blended and pour over kraut mixture
Cover and let marinate for at least 6 hours (better if overnight) This dish keeps for several days and goes well with pork, beef or chicken.  We often serve it along with a variety of other salads.  JUST PLAIN GOOD!  ENJOY!
 p.s. give the bowl a shake now & then to keep marinade and kraut mix stirred until ready to serve.

HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS!

Hello all!  Sorry I've been missing for awhile... Been sick, but getting better. 

I had promised many friends that I would offer a favorite recipe as a Christmas gift.  I hope you will accept it as a New Year's gift, instead.  I will try to get it on here between Christmas and New Years Day.
I wish  you a Christmas filled with love, family, good food and promises of a wonderful 2013.
Blessings and Love to you all!

Today is the day to make a difference.
The future of our children depends on you using your God given right and privilege to select and elect those you think will take our great country toward a better AMERICA. VOTE!   ...AND PRAY!