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Thursday, August 14

Went For A Ride Today ......................




Now mind you , hunny bunny and I have lived here all our lives and we never knew that there was a mennonite community this close to us ! We were out riding around today and about 1 1/2 hours from home we happened to just stumble upon this little community. My hunny seen two men in a horse drawn buggy crossing the highway and he said " I didn't know there was any Amish around here did you ? " and then he proceeded to turn around and go back to look for them . As he was turning around I seen a sign that said Farmer's Market and I said " after you see where they went , let's go to the Farmers Market" Well they were stopped at a garage of some sort, so we went on down the road looking for the market . And when we found it , it was this Mennonite community out in the middle of the countryside . It was beautiful ! We got out at their big produce building and loaded up ! I got cream peas , okra , tomatoes. lettuce and a watermelon .
Look at the 140 # watermelon ! The man said last year they had one that weighed 210#
And I really got a kick out of their sign they had hanging up ! It started getting crowded while we were there and I took some pics of their houses, they were quite far away so maybe you can see them . Look at the windmill that is beside one of the houses, and the man riding in the buggy . We were so excited to find this wonderful place today and we can't wait to go again soon . I have a feeling we will be coming here alot !
We went some more places today but I will continue this trip in my next post, because it is going on 1:00 am and I can't hardly hold my little peepers open !

So-o-o-o-o-o to be continued ......................

15 comments:

Sweetie said...

Loved your post! Living near an Amish country and a Mennonite country store, I can relate to your experience. Your photos are beautiful. You can almost taste the produce - it looks so real.
Have a great day!
Sweetie

Unknown said...

Hi Theresa,
We have a wonderful farmer's market here too.
There is nothing like produce bought from them!
Diane

Edie Marie's Attic said...

Hi Theresa!
I've had a great time taking a sentimental journey on your blog! I'll take a big slice of that watermelon! LOL Love your photos and your cake recipes and all your treasures you've found. Most incredible setee I've ever seen! Can't believe that didn't make the show!!
I'll be back and I'm gonna add you to my favorites list if that's okay.
Have a great day!
Hugs, Sherry

Connie said...

Well, I love the "modesty clothing" sign! Cute.
Smoochies,
Connie

Dawn said...

The produce looks so good!! That watermelon is HUGE!
I love your pictures of the homes. Every thing looks so peaceful!! I'll bet it was beautiful driving through the area!

take care,
Dawn

Kim's Treasures said...

What a great find you made! The veggies look great! Great photos too!
Have an awesome day!
Kim

SmilingSally said...

I want to go to your Farmer's Market and buy some good tomatoes and corn on the cob.

Anonymous said...

The fresh produce looks so good. I love have fresh tomatoes for a sandwich.

Nancy Rosalina said...

Hi Theresa, Enjoyed your countryside trip...those Amish know their stuff, don't they? I am always amazed by them! Can't wait to see more. Blessings, Nancy

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi, that was fun and can't wait to see more. Who knew about your Mennonite neighbors :)
Warmly, Deb

Vanessa Greenway said...

Theresa dear! Wonderful veggies! I love going to farmer's market! hugs! Vanessa

Gill - That British Woman said...

what are cream peas???

Remember I am originally British, so occasionally ask stupid questions!!!

Gill from Canada, but you know originally from Britain, with an accent...LOL

Anonymous said...

Theresa, I loved reading your story and the photos are great. You won't believe this but I fell asleep while writing the hours ago and I just realized I had this hanging. I have too much on my plate, wish it was some of your veggies. Smile!!

I hope you have a great day.

Love Jeanne

The W.O.W. factor! said...

Oh that watermelon looks yummy! I love Farmer's Markets.....and that sign, hum...don't think I've seen one of those before! Thanks for taking us along on your trip!

Anonymous said...

I loved that green sign and their message...:)