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!

Almost time...

Almost time to make that trip to Lancaster, Ohio... Giles has been working hard to create  a lot of new make-dos, as well as a few of his past items we have had requests for. 
We sure hope you can make it to the American Traditions show on November  2nd & 3rd...We are looking forward to seeing old friends, meeting new ones, and sharing our primitive offerings with you. See you soon...  http://www.picturetrail.com/americantraditions
P.S. Prayers and good wishes go out to all those affected by Sandy...whether you're dealing with rain and wind or snow and wind, please be careful.  Stay warm and please, take care of your pets...They do not understand the bad weather, so they need protection as well. Blessings to all for safe passage through this storm...

BLOG NAMES...

Ever wonder how blogs get their name?  
Karen at My Colonial Home  ( http://mycolonialhome.blogspot.com )  has given a challenge to all who care to join, so I am going to share how we got our name.
I started blogging in July 2008, so when we moved our store, it was only natural to want to start a blog for Cabin In The Woods.
For many years, we had a country shop and when we moved to the mountains, we moved our shop to a downtown location. After a few years there, we wanted to cut back on the confinement of being in a shop every day, so we decided to relocate our business to our home, a cabin down a dirt path in the woods.

The downstairs was perfect for a shop, but since we were in a log cabin in a secluded, wooded place, the old name of our business just didn't work...Giles and I talked for days about a suitable name for our business and location...Finally, he wanted to change the name to "Cabin In The Woods" because that's what and where we were.

It's not a really old cabin, but it's log and stone and perfect for us! We finished the downstairs so the inside looked like a log cabin and our goodes fit perfectly there. 

Although we closed our retail shop a couple of years ago, we still use the store space for storage between shows and also for some of my creating.

Who knows, maybe one day, I'll reopen the store with limited days and hours just so we can get to see our long-time customers more often. 

Thanks Karen for the challenge...We love our "Cabin In The Woods" and are proud to share how we got our name.

If anyone else is interested in taking on Karen's challenge, you may go here

http://mycolonialhome.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-post-challenge-that-will-have-winner.html  to read the rules.  Blessings to all!

Where we'll be?

Hi folks...  We have had several inquiries about where our next shows are...  Please check the right-hand sidebar here on our blog for Show Info.  
Although we will miss Lori's fall gathering this year, you don't want to miss it.  Such a fun day on her farm and lots of awesome goodes will be offered for you this weekend... http://farmhousenotforgotten.blogspot.com/
Also, we will not be at the show in Gettysburg, but folks in that area need to check it out...many wonderful antiques will be gathered for your selections...
http://www.picturetrail.com/americantraditions  
We really appreciate our loyal friends and customers and look forward to seeing you at every show.  Our next show will be in Cameron, N.C. ( http://www.antiquesofcameron.com/events.htm )  Let you in on a secret too...Even though the Cameron link shows just Sat. for the show, we will also be set up Friday afternoon for your buying pleasure, so please visit us there, right in front of The Ferguson House.
Many Blessings to all who follow The Cabin In The Woods... You are the best!!!!