A Weekend Back In Time

Who said there is no such thing as a time machine?  Our car is one, it took us back in time as we spent a weekend in Amish Country in Ohio with Marti's family.

Front Row:  Sister Anne, Sister Janet, SIL Elaine, Marti and Sister Gail.
Back Row:  BIL Bud, BIL Wayne, Brother Bob and some strange dude that was hanging around bothering everybody.

Marti's family rented a house in Charm, Ohio.  We drove about 400 miles in the car to get there and once we got out in the country, we got not just lost, but REALLY lost.  Even the GPS was lost, but what would you expect when you go back in time?

Every road we drove on had these strange looking vehicles clip-clopping by.

Even the parking lots had many of these vehicles parked there.

In the fields, there were farmers using old style equipment to harvest hay.

We took time to visit some of the hot spots in the area.

The lumber store,

and the hardware store.

After the thrill of those store visits, we went back to the house.  The girls worked on various crafts, giggling and laughing while the men watched 1100 miles of car racing, the Indy 500 and the Coca Cola 600.  Fortunately, we had TV, because we were so far out in the middle of farmland, there was no cell phone signal.  For some funny reason, Marti had no calls from work. :c)

We wondered how the Amish found their way around all the unmarked, back country roads.  It eventually came to us, the don't use GPS, they use HPS.

HPS, the Horse Poop System.  There are horse droppings everywhere.  No, I didn't take any pictures, I'll leave it to your imagination.  Nellie, from  Diary of a Midlife Cruiser would be disappointed, I'm sure.

All too soon, Marti and I had to leave for home and work the next day.  We stopped for gas and saw a giant Amish BBQ grilling across the street.  As much as the Amish like living the old way, they sure know how to run a BBQ grill.

I noticed they we looking at me kind of funny.  Then I realized this sign might of had something to do with it.

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What's Up With Blogger Comments?

Before I put you to sleep with a post about our weekend in the past, also known as Amish Country, I need to ask if anyone else is having problems leaving comments on favorite blogs you read?

I'm scratching my head because some of the blogs give me no trouble posting comments, while others fight me, sending my comments in a never ending round of edits and never publishing, or putting me down as anonymous, even though I'm signed in to Blogger.

I hate to have some of my blogger friends think I don't enjoy their blogs anymore because I've "stopped" commenting.  Any ideas (or solutions)?

Marti's Musings: Taking a break

Well, after doing serious prep the last couple weekends, to get the house ready to put up for sale, this weekend we are taking a break from it all.

This past week Paul managed to get a few things knocked off the 'to do' list: painting and sealing the deck.  Me, on the other hand, have done nothing but work and crash at night.  Yeah, it's been 'one of those weeks' at work - yes, again.  (on an interesting note:  Carol, from Caring Transitions, attended an educational program at my building today - that was kind of odd for me, seeing her walk down the hall, unexpectedly- as we were unable to reveal how we knew each other, nor talk about the progress on the house! ).

So, why are we taking the weekend off at this critical time?  Other than needing the mental health break, we are meeting up with my siblings in Ohio's Amish country (without the Journey - bummer).

We haven't all been together in several years - so this reunion comes at a much needed time.  Of course, we are known to get a little crazy when all of us are together - so it should be fun!  We will come back online in a couple of days.  Then it will be the final push - to get the last items done on the house.  woo hoo!

Happy Memorial Day, blogger friends!  Let's remember to keep our military in our prayers, and thank them for their sacrifice and service to our great country.  God Bless America!