tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67862349899251730542024-02-14T15:53:32.660-05:00Foodies UntieFoodies Untie is an often lighthearted, sometimes silly look at culinary pursuits and the domestic arts. I have the feeling that many photographs will also be headed your way. Come visit with me, relax and forget your worries for a while.Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.comBlogger867125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-10990099394836088232015-08-18T20:47:00.000-04:002015-08-18T20:47:58.616-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tVXrzmN5X57iv_Bo_9Dpc4N1Qaic8KTjixSNZ8OtTObA0mkjua4py4ifJUh5HWTHyjslfVMDURgOdOjI34Nef4A9vXLdUBkvcWG8H6kvQuEogO2A1ilXcu1LI441A2Z6r_BKD1hD9UU/s1600/DSCN0905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;">Chicken with Bacon and White Wine Sauce</span></a></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tVXrzmN5X57iv_Bo_9Dpc4N1Qaic8KTjixSNZ8OtTObA0mkjua4py4ifJUh5HWTHyjslfVMDURgOdOjI34Nef4A9vXLdUBkvcWG8H6kvQuEogO2A1ilXcu1LI441A2Z6r_BKD1hD9UU/s1600/DSCN0905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><span style="color: black;">(or back in the kitchen again)</span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;">It has been an incredibly long time since I have last posted about food. </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;">Imagine that: a food blog without food!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-tl8ecIglqv81k7LP46wVg-UFh-q9b0J_K60EnQFwuEqF35vcJuscyYsWjgSy3P79Xy6URAKg49jrVNg_kdoBHuhcvK1_BGhDrPJETLbdCp8QY3ndwTwCRRlkR14O4KBoLnVg9C-_U4/s1600/DSCN0931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-tl8ecIglqv81k7LP46wVg-UFh-q9b0J_K60EnQFwuEqF35vcJuscyYsWjgSy3P79Xy6URAKg49jrVNg_kdoBHuhcvK1_BGhDrPJETLbdCp8QY3ndwTwCRRlkR14O4KBoLnVg9C-_U4/s320/DSCN0931.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Chicken with Bacon and White Wine Sauce</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;">But I recently found a dish on Pinterest that I knew I had to try. This dish is from the blog <a href="http://pinchofyum.com/skillet-chicken-bacon-white-wine-sauce">Pinch of Yum</a>. I made a few minor changes to the recipe, but this is a fairly faithful rendition of the recipe.</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;">Oh, and did I happen to mention that somehow I can miraculously eat chicken again?! After seven long years of having to avoid chicken for fear of having an asthma attack, my allergy to chicken disappeared as suddenly as it appeared. But hey, I'm not complaining! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tVXrzmN5X57iv_Bo_9Dpc4N1Qaic8KTjixSNZ8OtTObA0mkjua4py4ifJUh5HWTHyjslfVMDURgOdOjI34Nef4A9vXLdUBkvcWG8H6kvQuEogO2A1ilXcu1LI441A2Z6r_BKD1hD9UU/s1600/DSCN0905.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tVXrzmN5X57iv_Bo_9Dpc4N1Qaic8KTjixSNZ8OtTObA0mkjua4py4ifJUh5HWTHyjslfVMDURgOdOjI34Nef4A9vXLdUBkvcWG8H6kvQuEogO2A1ilXcu1LI441A2Z6r_BKD1hD9UU/s320/DSCN0905.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tVXrzmN5X57iv_Bo_9Dpc4N1Qaic8KTjixSNZ8OtTObA0mkjua4py4ifJUh5HWTHyjslfVMDURgOdOjI34Nef4A9vXLdUBkvcWG8H6kvQuEogO2A1ilXcu1LI441A2Z6r_BKD1hD9UU/s1600/DSCN0905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></u></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
After gathering ingredients and clearing the clutter off my kitchen table, I photographed my mise en place. Our new organic grocery store recently had bone-in chicken thighs on sale for $0.88 a pound, so I picked up a package. I had the rest of the ingredients on hand, so this ended up being an inexpensive, but elegant meal. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<b>Skillet Chicken with Bacon and White Wine Sauce</b><br />
(adapted from Pinch of Yum) <br />
<br />
3 slices bacon<br />
1/2 cup flour<br />
salt<br />
pepper<br />
2 teaspoons Herbes de Provence<br />
1 1/2 - 2 lbs. chicken thighs with skin<br />
1 tablespoon olive oil<br />
2 tablespoons white onion, thinly sliced<br />
1/2 cup dry white wine<br />
1 cup vegetable stock<br />
fresh parsley, for garnish<br />
<br />
Preheat
the oven to 350 degrees. Heat a large ovenproof Dutch oven or cast iron
skillet over medium high heat. Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry
for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the pan with a
slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan. Turn
down the heat before adding the chicken.<br />
<br />
Salt and
pepper the chicken and add the Herbes de Provence to the flour. Dredge
each piece of chicken in the flour mixture and transfer to the hot pan.
Pan-fry the chicken for a few minutes on each side, until golden brown
(but not cooked through). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside
on a plate.<br />
<br />
Add the onions to the pan with the olive
oil. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes, until softened and fragrant and golden
brown. Add the wine slowly, stirring to get all the browned bits from
the bottom of the pan. Add the vegetable stock and let every thing cook
until it reduces by about half.<br />
<br />
Add the chicken and
bacon back to the pan and bake for 40 minutes, basting every 10 or so
minutes with the pan sauce. Remove from the oven when the chicken skin
is crispy and the chicken is fully cooked (165 degrees internal
temperature).<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tVXrzmN5X57iv_Bo_9Dpc4N1Qaic8KTjixSNZ8OtTObA0mkjua4py4ifJUh5HWTHyjslfVMDURgOdOjI34Nef4A9vXLdUBkvcWG8H6kvQuEogO2A1ilXcu1LI441A2Z6r_BKD1hD9UU/s1600/DSCN0905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjhixmxEcMxGxF4wrgdUAByCKNtV4z3fs7fC5Gdj9yzm3adpapRPDKl37c7Jja66G1NVrY3xRqMbdJuzHlkGvnl-1x799N8xcdM-VVvdctK0QEY22df0Ha3wStu-hhBv0pcGJ7kVX0Nw/s1600/DSCN0909.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBjhixmxEcMxGxF4wrgdUAByCKNtV4z3fs7fC5Gdj9yzm3adpapRPDKl37c7Jja66G1NVrY3xRqMbdJuzHlkGvnl-1x799N8xcdM-VVvdctK0QEY22df0Ha3wStu-hhBv0pcGJ7kVX0Nw/s320/DSCN0909.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Rather than mixing the salt and pepper into the flour mixture, I prefer to directly salt and pepper the meat. I find that the meat is better seasoned using this method. The Herbes de Provence were mixed into the flour and the seasoned meat was lightly coated in the herbed flour.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BVJcnnp0BgTECeSo-uHwppDcbvFoxd60S4xFCK_60EKlY8hf5zJ_tBEtGDsiRghrOHeh7EfNmP9fLAljEA-3rl57R82EKdDpVhJDb50MzQxIVYtanB-x0jHZ8azyFlMpKk0VsVWOSws/s1600/DSCN0912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BVJcnnp0BgTECeSo-uHwppDcbvFoxd60S4xFCK_60EKlY8hf5zJ_tBEtGDsiRghrOHeh7EfNmP9fLAljEA-3rl57R82EKdDpVhJDb50MzQxIVYtanB-x0jHZ8azyFlMpKk0VsVWOSws/s320/DSCN0912.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
The first step in the cooking was to brown the bacon pieces in the cast iron skillet. I added a fourth slice of bacon that would later be added to a side dish of green beans.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHjXpW4LMBNxHelLYOmWmB-81mr_JdBT0eC49ULH578gFA_NMuuDCoUNCBVhht5AooOEuZwJ0VnWH4FPelqPyLeSsb_fPgfHHKI-YSCArGnhjO7ZJe1GDZJlQ9M8u6l6s0Nhmub9BYjo/s1600/DSCN0916.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHjXpW4LMBNxHelLYOmWmB-81mr_JdBT0eC49ULH578gFA_NMuuDCoUNCBVhht5AooOEuZwJ0VnWH4FPelqPyLeSsb_fPgfHHKI-YSCArGnhjO7ZJe1GDZJlQ9M8u6l6s0Nhmub9BYjo/s320/DSCN0916.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
After the bacon was browned, the bits were removed from the pan and set aside on a paper towel to drain. The chicken was placed in the skillet, skin side down, and sauteed until brown on both sides.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3d_TPd0pvT-P2TcQXHKjseBPksB7QcEoY0Dzp4mFNX8AktRoYK8CrukF9QishK_9CBMoEngzkSAlgLuaJgBsISownu7UgjjUWBpDeJdCRmffOgXyt_urmVwaUSilQ8rhvpFo3L_YIZmw/s1600/DSCN0918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3d_TPd0pvT-P2TcQXHKjseBPksB7QcEoY0Dzp4mFNX8AktRoYK8CrukF9QishK_9CBMoEngzkSAlgLuaJgBsISownu7UgjjUWBpDeJdCRmffOgXyt_urmVwaUSilQ8rhvpFo3L_YIZmw/s320/DSCN0918.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
The chicken was set aside and the onion was sauteed until soft and translucent. Then the wine was added to the skillet and the fond was gently scraped from the bottom of the pan. Next, the vegetable stock was added and allowed to reduce for several minutes.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbdAW1LVPN9LYzexYcS_lAbzjqk-N7zPB3Y56MgUPHBCJiDaxlaFvDsK2GoPBlSHf2Y-axjAm_MQSU_8L2xtJzLwkSyCdjCCCHGxowU5_DcH4m8VhF2S4i8h-ASE5GHuO-GpwcIk4G8s/s1600/DSCN0923.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbdAW1LVPN9LYzexYcS_lAbzjqk-N7zPB3Y56MgUPHBCJiDaxlaFvDsK2GoPBlSHf2Y-axjAm_MQSU_8L2xtJzLwkSyCdjCCCHGxowU5_DcH4m8VhF2S4i8h-ASE5GHuO-GpwcIk4G8s/s320/DSCN0923.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
The chicken and bacon were added back to the skillet and the pan was placed in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. <br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSm747IjdjTS6HURc_XZe5XDghNIZN6ZBl-Mczd5dWYPNvL8CuY1TsXRmAwGR9Ku0Jk6TttZ7gURJu8hnhXAk_pAh2e9obx5VxqJeDTYs0mgHG7TniBkaDfCSvT8IzWy5B12McJK3OE68/s1600/DSCN0926.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSm747IjdjTS6HURc_XZe5XDghNIZN6ZBl-Mczd5dWYPNvL8CuY1TsXRmAwGR9Ku0Jk6TttZ7gURJu8hnhXAk_pAh2e9obx5VxqJeDTYs0mgHG7TniBkaDfCSvT8IzWy5B12McJK3OE68/s320/DSCN0926.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Meanwhile, I prepared freshly picked (or not so freshly picked, as the case may be) green beans from my garden in the microwave. After cleaning and cutting the end of the green beans, I salted the beans and microwaved them on high for one minute. Then I added the bacon, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, a splash of extra virgin olive oil, a grind of black pepper, and half a teaspoon of white sugar. The beans cooked on high in the microwave for another three minutes.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUL2VlESIFvIRgwGYRKaXARz15V6nDevWmQEy86P5lp4Humw68_02ifSKoIWKLgsnwyE_3ib5t5X8SscG6GC3R5VSWOZdfqeKEsO2ErB4I1169CTgMzLjgWqSfZuZnC7rIQp9L-ItG9g/s1600/DSCN0931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUL2VlESIFvIRgwGYRKaXARz15V6nDevWmQEy86P5lp4Humw68_02ifSKoIWKLgsnwyE_3ib5t5X8SscG6GC3R5VSWOZdfqeKEsO2ErB4I1169CTgMzLjgWqSfZuZnC7rIQp9L-ItG9g/s320/DSCN0931.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
The chicken is ready to be served.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9DojHjx4Id3S8CwUM5KaxPNvPXZbPH9UVMVOX4KRnKAtMCmmi4f3FF_LvSYvAV1HkM1za2VMzZ-59z2j4MfxlPgsszHzc8OsI94apwiGCo1-xZTF4SoLX345QvOfa6QU-0_22ETd3ag/s1600/DSCN0934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9DojHjx4Id3S8CwUM5KaxPNvPXZbPH9UVMVOX4KRnKAtMCmmi4f3FF_LvSYvAV1HkM1za2VMzZ-59z2j4MfxlPgsszHzc8OsI94apwiGCo1-xZTF4SoLX345QvOfa6QU-0_22ETd3ag/s320/DSCN0934.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
This was a delightful meal. I can't tell you how wonderful it is to be able to eat chicken again!<br />
<br />
<br /><br />Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-14860272371255088372015-07-04T22:58:00.002-04:002015-07-04T22:58:31.380-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBd99VVcIsCXE3RBOTRuTEbYdB4U-J_K2UnT6DHfeCpXxVus4zteyBeoZIaZes0Ovz9hpvX2t0YXcM4dBBqkZP7gtErSZRiSfheGSJO2M-nxLDwfMVDU_nuAO8gdUoF6PrP4VVcLpfQY/s1600/DSCN0415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBd99VVcIsCXE3RBOTRuTEbYdB4U-J_K2UnT6DHfeCpXxVus4zteyBeoZIaZes0Ovz9hpvX2t0YXcM4dBBqkZP7gtErSZRiSfheGSJO2M-nxLDwfMVDU_nuAO8gdUoF6PrP4VVcLpfQY/s1600/DSCN0415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBd99VVcIsCXE3RBOTRuTEbYdB4U-J_K2UnT6DHfeCpXxVus4zteyBeoZIaZes0Ovz9hpvX2t0YXcM4dBBqkZP7gtErSZRiSfheGSJO2M-nxLDwfMVDU_nuAO8gdUoF6PrP4VVcLpfQY/s1600/DSCN0415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span style="color: red;">Happy Independence Day</span></u></span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBd99VVcIsCXE3RBOTRuTEbYdB4U-J_K2UnT6DHfeCpXxVus4zteyBeoZIaZes0Ovz9hpvX2t0YXcM4dBBqkZP7gtErSZRiSfheGSJO2M-nxLDwfMVDU_nuAO8gdUoF6PrP4VVcLpfQY/s1600/DSCN0415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBd99VVcIsCXE3RBOTRuTEbYdB4U-J_K2UnT6DHfeCpXxVus4zteyBeoZIaZes0Ovz9hpvX2t0YXcM4dBBqkZP7gtErSZRiSfheGSJO2M-nxLDwfMVDU_nuAO8gdUoF6PrP4VVcLpfQY/s1600/DSCN0415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: blue;">Hope you have a happy and safe holiday weekend.</span></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBd99VVcIsCXE3RBOTRuTEbYdB4U-J_K2UnT6DHfeCpXxVus4zteyBeoZIaZes0Ovz9hpvX2t0YXcM4dBBqkZP7gtErSZRiSfheGSJO2M-nxLDwfMVDU_nuAO8gdUoF6PrP4VVcLpfQY/s1600/DSCN0415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBd99VVcIsCXE3RBOTRuTEbYdB4U-J_K2UnT6DHfeCpXxVus4zteyBeoZIaZes0Ovz9hpvX2t0YXcM4dBBqkZP7gtErSZRiSfheGSJO2M-nxLDwfMVDU_nuAO8gdUoF6PrP4VVcLpfQY/s1600/DSCN0415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBd99VVcIsCXE3RBOTRuTEbYdB4U-J_K2UnT6DHfeCpXxVus4zteyBeoZIaZes0Ovz9hpvX2t0YXcM4dBBqkZP7gtErSZRiSfheGSJO2M-nxLDwfMVDU_nuAO8gdUoF6PrP4VVcLpfQY/s1600/DSCN0415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBd99VVcIsCXE3RBOTRuTEbYdB4U-J_K2UnT6DHfeCpXxVus4zteyBeoZIaZes0Ovz9hpvX2t0YXcM4dBBqkZP7gtErSZRiSfheGSJO2M-nxLDwfMVDU_nuAO8gdUoF6PrP4VVcLpfQY/s1600/DSCN0415.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBd99VVcIsCXE3RBOTRuTEbYdB4U-J_K2UnT6DHfeCpXxVus4zteyBeoZIaZes0Ovz9hpvX2t0YXcM4dBBqkZP7gtErSZRiSfheGSJO2M-nxLDwfMVDU_nuAO8gdUoF6PrP4VVcLpfQY/s320/DSCN0415.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-83179520440126487532014-10-26T23:08:00.000-04:002014-10-26T23:09:47.829-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>Hiking and Great BBQ</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Last week the Foodie Daughter and I took a trip to Ohio to </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.thehockinghills.org/">Hocking Hills State Park</a>.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I had visited this beautiful area once as a child and wanted to visit again, this time to take photos for my photography business, Photoscapes by Marilyn. The Foodie Daughter was kind enough to go along with me so that I would have a traveling companion and a hiking companion. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
All of these photos were taken on my iPhone.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjN1-bCXWbINIVs3EBg3LdtfStajtR_yemDxUWUzpp4XLB8YiqRQFqfdxlOEvJ3Svx5ldMfc_2msFjsCgraPqq4U0yTJIO7MXXf7nyOFq_zZljVC9Di-Okias3KAKpcdPifsSHPj2bP08/s1600/photo_1(16).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjN1-bCXWbINIVs3EBg3LdtfStajtR_yemDxUWUzpp4XLB8YiqRQFqfdxlOEvJ3Svx5ldMfc_2msFjsCgraPqq4U0yTJIO7MXXf7nyOFq_zZljVC9Di-Okias3KAKpcdPifsSHPj2bP08/s1600/photo_1(16).JPG" height="400" width="298" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The lower falls at Old Man's Cave.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM46aao58D1kirTWqGqcjorpPjphAahd9B7FGRaL0qQ0Qry_nT10nPhBYlR7Q9TN5S-9cy6l0QieINFSXUUylEuLMCVW9LRiR043XagaG5fTnVvrLNOiqq4JtiTp8UQOb4hRD_hXJlRWE/s1600/photo_2(15).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM46aao58D1kirTWqGqcjorpPjphAahd9B7FGRaL0qQ0Qry_nT10nPhBYlR7Q9TN5S-9cy6l0QieINFSXUUylEuLMCVW9LRiR043XagaG5fTnVvrLNOiqq4JtiTp8UQOb4hRD_hXJlRWE/s1600/photo_2(15).JPG" height="298" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Daughter poses in one of the small caves in the<br />
Old Man's Cave area.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Old Man's Cave is named after a hermit who lived in the area during the Civil War.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAx1We6PQbV6p9wu76zBuRVFgOPnm5ezD7xISQIqaR5zcOjOs8HJ4HYhwLvBbgM4HREJbIhH8-zJTy8hJixRwjZOuETbAxQXoL8CFNh5VSu_F40ckd37NcyNVd0Mz0VSGvv-_MQNOIKQ/s1600/photo_3(11).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAx1We6PQbV6p9wu76zBuRVFgOPnm5ezD7xISQIqaR5zcOjOs8HJ4HYhwLvBbgM4HREJbIhH8-zJTy8hJixRwjZOuETbAxQXoL8CFNh5VSu_F40ckd37NcyNVd0Mz0VSGvv-_MQNOIKQ/s1600/photo_3(11).JPG" height="400" width="298" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The upper falls and the stone bridge at Old Man's Cave.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFmNpHFwNVDW2FXCSp1j7wuRQfGmGZUrIlAQ1TXIZt5cJhVl9EjcsLEbVLXwKH1GNzKZXLMCPKg6jhaEWhi8MyX7I2mrLSHma0kmrXIdUseijvpSZmiZqa6qJ1h5ZzYNX2j_0G8zDMsY/s1600/photo_2(16).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFmNpHFwNVDW2FXCSp1j7wuRQfGmGZUrIlAQ1TXIZt5cJhVl9EjcsLEbVLXwKH1GNzKZXLMCPKg6jhaEWhi8MyX7I2mrLSHma0kmrXIdUseijvpSZmiZqa6qJ1h5ZzYNX2j_0G8zDMsY/s1600/photo_2(16).JPG" height="400" width="298" /> </a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Cedar Falls.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7yMWB9LHvVtbrg7sUP2MxZmGMlJuI2CT_cIYK7ys171-QQwK4d8UYRGimyFmqekvR9Fk2mSse5C5bs95oMHsPu1Ww_IxtAEiv2xBQ9n36Z9ofgLDMXASgBV_F48hbEoTwMJsrM6gWfBY/s1600/photo_1(17).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7yMWB9LHvVtbrg7sUP2MxZmGMlJuI2CT_cIYK7ys171-QQwK4d8UYRGimyFmqekvR9Fk2mSse5C5bs95oMHsPu1Ww_IxtAEiv2xBQ9n36Z9ofgLDMXASgBV_F48hbEoTwMJsrM6gWfBY/s1600/photo_1(17).JPG" height="298" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Another view of the falls.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In all, we hiked nearly six miles along four trails including the one leading back to Ash Cave, Ohio's largest recess cave. The cave stretches 700 feet across and is nearly 100 feet deep. It is 90 feet to the top of the cave, where a seasonal waterfall spills over the ledge into a pool below.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We didn't get a chance to see everything during this trip and hope to return, perhaps in the spring time some year, when the waterfalls will be at their best.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
While staying in Logan, Ohio, we ate at a local BBQ place called <a href="http://www.millstonebbq.com/">Millstone BBQ</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The online reviews were good and it was just down the road from the hotel.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The place was busy when we arrived on Monday evening. Despite that, we were promptly seated and given menus to peruse.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It took us a while to decide what to have as so much on the menu looked good.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFvYVzJXRNQdPAgb_fFN-znV8OvMIDra60LwjdXoVJChAW_gUoqgzxKM-o5fm-O_K3KzGg0zbtcAyBraQPMR8xh2XTi6L1sK5HbUoEW9O-g-LXqUyNE5n4FlS3xq8LSmPKWjVQw4y6RQ/s1600/photo_1(20).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFvYVzJXRNQdPAgb_fFN-znV8OvMIDra60LwjdXoVJChAW_gUoqgzxKM-o5fm-O_K3KzGg0zbtcAyBraQPMR8xh2XTi6L1sK5HbUoEW9O-g-LXqUyNE5n4FlS3xq8LSmPKWjVQw4y6RQ/s1600/photo_1(20).JPG" height="400" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I finally opted to have the Big Bad Wolf with sweet potato fries.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This was a delicious sandwich, but the bun either needed to be toasted longer, or it needed a heartier bread, as the bun fell apart after two bites and I ended up having to eat the sandwich with a knife and fork. It was still the best tasting beef brisket I had ever eaten, though.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzfx3nDnNBnyaqXgadZNdn_s0FuKWroDGUPv98NtSy8VWp4upQ1slgFYkO4ZwYlHWKzxUrd6wwMqd2HV0cHgtsKy13jUKy_zEE9N3tmAje-LWg3W_2Lqd8egY6YI75P5LyaFqLWoKIVjI/s1600/photo_2(19).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzfx3nDnNBnyaqXgadZNdn_s0FuKWroDGUPv98NtSy8VWp4upQ1slgFYkO4ZwYlHWKzxUrd6wwMqd2HV0cHgtsKy13jUKy_zEE9N3tmAje-LWg3W_2Lqd8egY6YI75P5LyaFqLWoKIVjI/s1600/photo_2(19).JPG" height="400" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Daughter decided to try the Texas Trio, an assortment of sandwiches, along with sweet potato fries.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I've had BBQ in Texas, but this far outshone anything I had there.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'd go so far as to say this was the best BBQ I have ever had.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-71779331450726411712014-05-29T09:52:00.000-04:002014-05-29T09:52:07.961-04:00<span style="font-size: large;">Composing a Beautiful Cheese Platter</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">You are having company over and you want to impress them with your food and hostessing skills? A simple place to start is with this beautiful cheese platter, composed a la Ina Garten, of <i>Barefoot Contessa</i> fame.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp49xpFQ8cjbwVyehioFOB9LYbEj_6fq5YVJN2OKxLNZiFeku4S1K04PIDVgumwswA6cpZ0ElC2upvzHFBwPErPtZEg4wye-MIv457KmoWo_vAy2s5kZxDGQQcLEBOgQHEUVRmL7F_V78/s1600/photo%25286%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp49xpFQ8cjbwVyehioFOB9LYbEj_6fq5YVJN2OKxLNZiFeku4S1K04PIDVgumwswA6cpZ0ElC2upvzHFBwPErPtZEg4wye-MIv457KmoWo_vAy2s5kZxDGQQcLEBOgQHEUVRmL7F_V78/s1600/photo%25286%2529.JPG" height="298" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Ina suggests placing large green leaves on a platter or cutting board, then arranging three cheeses, one hard, one medium, and one soft, on the leaves. Here, I used a red-leafed lettuce as it complimented the color of the grapes. Finally, scatter grapes or other fruit around the cheeses, allowing them to flow naturally on the platter. If you do have mixed fruit, remember to keep like fruits together, as that makes for a more pleasing presentation. Provide a knife for each cheese, set a plate of assorted crackers nearby, and your guests will be amazed at your culinary prowess. And you didn't even have to cook a thing!<br />
<br />Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-79292523874434967692014-05-25T12:42:00.001-04:002014-05-25T12:42:40.941-04:00<b><span style="font-size: large;">I'm Back!</span></b><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">After </span>a long hiatus, I have returned to blogdom. These past few months have been extraordinarily busy for me; as I have been President of the University Club at our local Big 10 University, I have recently started my own business, <a href="http://www.photoscapesbymarilyn.com/"><i>Photoscapes by Marilyn</i></a>, and I ran for County Council. <br />
<br />
My tenure for office as President of the UClub is in its last days, and I was defeated in the Primary for County Council, though I am remaining active in local politics (politics: poli - meaning many and tics - meaning blood sucking arachnids). I am still working on getting my business off the ground and am trying to turn admiration of my photographs into sales.<br />
<br />
Now you are caught up with what has been going on in the Foodie Household. It's good to be back!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tOm0H-WkAVxLENjr4fMImlaj65_r_0msvdpqQ2gId_YA-W2Q386jClHLvDikHPnL07Ku-a4T8mJtB7qiRzB2euncN554MstmkPsDwHwh7NrPoDEaYdoMn9wpbVW6a5ZB6NK-HrQyAHo/s1600/DSCN7016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5tOm0H-WkAVxLENjr4fMImlaj65_r_0msvdpqQ2gId_YA-W2Q386jClHLvDikHPnL07Ku-a4T8mJtB7qiRzB2euncN554MstmkPsDwHwh7NrPoDEaYdoMn9wpbVW6a5ZB6NK-HrQyAHo/s1600/DSCN7016.JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Peonies from my garden.</div>
<br />Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-32344372628828042872013-08-15T00:13:00.000-04:002013-08-15T00:13:21.049-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Happy Birthday</b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Foodie Son!</b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sniff, I can't believe that it was only 30 years ago that your father and I welcomed you into the world.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And I still remember the doctor's bad jokes, and the bad hospital food...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-31851660817400738852013-06-12T18:50:00.000-04:002013-06-12T18:50:53.814-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>A Photo from the Foodie Daughter</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wanted to share a picture that my dear daughter took while on our trip out east last month.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
She's quite the budding photographer, if I do say so myself.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_lqNRPEm_4OwL43pSBlwDWWqxhk-DSeieedOnu4L_ZtK69cO2Dy03nLuwxc-JDmX4WWD3uCqLni5OKetacv7VjizlNbfNXvKZC-FXxHyAjeNlgTUl2Cwyn2EuGBC4C8Gq-TiL0FCu68/s1600/100_1642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_lqNRPEm_4OwL43pSBlwDWWqxhk-DSeieedOnu4L_ZtK69cO2Dy03nLuwxc-JDmX4WWD3uCqLni5OKetacv7VjizlNbfNXvKZC-FXxHyAjeNlgTUl2Cwyn2EuGBC4C8Gq-TiL0FCu68/s400/100_1642.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Brood II cicada on phlox.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Daughter is proud of this photo, and rightfully so.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-90036047681251679842013-06-01T15:28:00.000-04:002013-06-01T23:32:31.294-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Road Trip: The Foodie Girls' Final Destination
</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Girls have been planning this trip for months and we had one destination in mind:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
to visit with my good fellow foodie and blogger,<br />
Rosie Hawthorne of <a href="http://www.kitchensaremonkeybusiness.com/">Kitchens Are Monkey Business</a> fame. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oh, and did I mention that Rosie is also a fellow gardener extraordinaire?</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0rvRvkucjjy5yV6PAHhJCQEeGWo9DEwIpSKb5s8swe0jWimkGUhX0bNynkA7aa_2ZkpceF4BnRBztBPbQZiaMSJMVVAfu48q5pAM7SK1QV2RZE452ORgmmQnYkW23yWpctKmLqWf3Tw/s1600/100_4125.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC0rvRvkucjjy5yV6PAHhJCQEeGWo9DEwIpSKb5s8swe0jWimkGUhX0bNynkA7aa_2ZkpceF4BnRBztBPbQZiaMSJMVVAfu48q5pAM7SK1QV2RZE452ORgmmQnYkW23yWpctKmLqWf3Tw/s400/100_4125.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The larkspur and foxglove are beautiful.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7R2pcywg96Fn3lZTsUw1RPSmuD-ZfpatAR82tQfaa0chPthf7XEeGRn8bW8i66epVnrqVME7cb-mrIe-2e2zPBiaMBuzkBVCFoNwmhqimTof6EcLjtHXMZhBR3guCOiEbwMMj_VWPgE/s1600/100_4126.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7R2pcywg96Fn3lZTsUw1RPSmuD-ZfpatAR82tQfaa0chPthf7XEeGRn8bW8i66epVnrqVME7cb-mrIe-2e2zPBiaMBuzkBVCFoNwmhqimTof6EcLjtHXMZhBR3guCOiEbwMMj_VWPgE/s400/100_4126.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The glass "fish pond."</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4vh5wR2ty7JDIv-lnCRX3aTUkcTZxWKqI1jFgi0_RI-WN9yk3WWwxGuBqCMQ1j9mvoC8WiVcigjbfPZ2mgNqvIZ20uw7Na2j8OgLMq2-Fcj9A7CVQj2Wd2h80TFT1S7_yc0qPhtLDCE/s1600/100_4128.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4vh5wR2ty7JDIv-lnCRX3aTUkcTZxWKqI1jFgi0_RI-WN9yk3WWwxGuBqCMQ1j9mvoC8WiVcigjbfPZ2mgNqvIZ20uw7Na2j8OgLMq2-Fcj9A7CVQj2Wd2h80TFT1S7_yc0qPhtLDCE/s400/100_4128.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Spotted leopard plant?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXTdZQHbeUEFgcZs0Oqj5qYhyGsvOxHFWYZszuX9iyMItQCs_PfGJR7aAPNQZoBbr1SNmFov_-vzNB9J8IuX4tHUoP0gCX8cC3RDqMCl-NtQDjaDsQsTRCEGXKZ5fQeL18lLygPt6fRA/s1600/100_4131.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXTdZQHbeUEFgcZs0Oqj5qYhyGsvOxHFWYZszuX9iyMItQCs_PfGJR7aAPNQZoBbr1SNmFov_-vzNB9J8IuX4tHUoP0gCX8cC3RDqMCl-NtQDjaDsQsTRCEGXKZ5fQeL18lLygPt6fRA/s400/100_4131.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Sunset from the deck.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxjjkjmJ68jksn2ZHJGmkmXCVUk49QoErGhpQkYH0FKbHqnmcsAA8G4wGv9x5ujTJR_FDM_kOkY-jvyFmXJLzTXlxI3uGRlsNCXQh_mhg-0N4ORcvHFEP-qo_-QKOHEA7KaXhLlJBKqxo/s1600/100_4133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxjjkjmJ68jksn2ZHJGmkmXCVUk49QoErGhpQkYH0FKbHqnmcsAA8G4wGv9x5ujTJR_FDM_kOkY-jvyFmXJLzTXlxI3uGRlsNCXQh_mhg-0N4ORcvHFEP-qo_-QKOHEA7KaXhLlJBKqxo/s400/100_4133.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Hawthornes intended to treat us with their unique Outer Banks eats while we visited with them.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
First up on the menu was soft shell crabs.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
These crabs are still alive - but not for long.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFn4uPbJOhkwkYzM81DCUFE3jLpfjVSsN2IZ0DWptP8t1VuLmNW1W7eB195m7Qs3zU33Yh9-8JBByT86mkenkNUT_GvQOFAaR_BfqfhZcmOoeT3W3Pvsx0cXZIOJwcGkABJWniAjo-1Y/s1600/100_4134.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUFn4uPbJOhkwkYzM81DCUFE3jLpfjVSsN2IZ0DWptP8t1VuLmNW1W7eB195m7Qs3zU33Yh9-8JBByT86mkenkNUT_GvQOFAaR_BfqfhZcmOoeT3W3Pvsx0cXZIOJwcGkABJWniAjo-1Y/s400/100_4134.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Mr. Hawthorne demonstrates how he prepares the crabs.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
First he cuts off the face.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I thought I would be squeamish about this, but they are just aquatic bugs, so what the hey.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5wczLp8HnLBloViMqaHVpUja3Tte2WgEMOfatKEq-lkt29gpsONnzaTk8L-S_snIDCybe5_QXmFDYd7gSklKKzyBgy6m3vywjl3yWkQtjQvtivT0ZRrRVMYDutZ2rrDoI4lKC33XeZA/s1600/100_4136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl5wczLp8HnLBloViMqaHVpUja3Tte2WgEMOfatKEq-lkt29gpsONnzaTk8L-S_snIDCybe5_QXmFDYd7gSklKKzyBgy6m3vywjl3yWkQtjQvtivT0ZRrRVMYDutZ2rrDoI4lKC33XeZA/s400/100_4136.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then after cutting off the apron, he cuts off the gills, or dead men's fingers.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90Sj_Qa5eOYx45gJr2puZZ89nZzVnYuSybKfjK_L8BBnCrAc0CkoD_SPlDasGrvnXeBElhzqyxp6hZaKunCyx79qjl2D6nRwf-hca6UaR8BYJMuDqs1ddAzehuoDZ1FxlRPonZjHn-Hc/s1600/100_4138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj90Sj_Qa5eOYx45gJr2puZZ89nZzVnYuSybKfjK_L8BBnCrAc0CkoD_SPlDasGrvnXeBElhzqyxp6hZaKunCyx79qjl2D6nRwf-hca6UaR8BYJMuDqs1ddAzehuoDZ1FxlRPonZjHn-Hc/s400/100_4138.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
More cleaning. Mr. Hawthorne explained that he cleans out the inner organs such as tomalley that many restaurants don't bother to remove.<br />
Mr. Hawthorne is very particular about his food. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUy9CmZKnwWcvaymGO1hG1wM4MJ-Lu5BwjdDArV6KTTvEjdwVrNlJKeB60etZo1jcWOsqiwADH4ZwZ5BXwhr21HjLTQgzSQfRUvUTqFqFjO1_HZu1nmbgqHYEXYTcXpLHbf3GEr9UqyzU/s1600/100_4141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUy9CmZKnwWcvaymGO1hG1wM4MJ-Lu5BwjdDArV6KTTvEjdwVrNlJKeB60etZo1jcWOsqiwADH4ZwZ5BXwhr21HjLTQgzSQfRUvUTqFqFjO1_HZu1nmbgqHYEXYTcXpLHbf3GEr9UqyzU/s400/100_4141.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Our wonderful hostess, Rosie Hawthorne, records Mr. Hawthorne as he cleans a soft shell blue crab.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoge_W-R-DixiT69KWEncOaMeQKHvbrXyyXn4C7KHZjp1LTB5DTueygAcfSx2qaTQGj5MwQ0dZGf_Vb47jL-EEXGYzBJ0zBYg3Tr-hiivdqlOWG7bxLTvLWOpfRuZlhrl4znejgoXj24/s1600/100_4142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwoge_W-R-DixiT69KWEncOaMeQKHvbrXyyXn4C7KHZjp1LTB5DTueygAcfSx2qaTQGj5MwQ0dZGf_Vb47jL-EEXGYzBJ0zBYg3Tr-hiivdqlOWG7bxLTvLWOpfRuZlhrl4znejgoXj24/s400/100_4142.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The plated dish.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
As a landlocked landlubber, I have to admit that this dish can look intimidating to the uninitiated.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It is good, however.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thank you, Hawthornes, for introducing us to this Outer Banks delicacy!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWn6I9Yw_rfIgcPaQK8G1U3BtAmyBUU53FixyfiaEO_I0ssqzRZSDXszFTRFSVr2cfsqziPNDYdCyDYmFkCQAoiCjpK-tvh88yR8elrDgG6OeR8uiUvpPsO3pou8qD0mBTdzP1QYXHAA/s1600/100_4145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWn6I9Yw_rfIgcPaQK8G1U3BtAmyBUU53FixyfiaEO_I0ssqzRZSDXszFTRFSVr2cfsqziPNDYdCyDYmFkCQAoiCjpK-tvh88yR8elrDgG6OeR8uiUvpPsO3pou8qD0mBTdzP1QYXHAA/s400/100_4145.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I awoke early the next morning and wandered about a bit before my hosts woke up.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I found this picture of this scene and had to take a picture of it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And wouldn't you just love to have this view out your window?</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_QEUVvMIO8F76es_2eWTID02sRE5GjMrftM6wEiVMuwBwmHQyIhcDjFIB1cKligpx7orMFuSwQZk9iXcQlPkhQcR2NqFo8QnoxE46jB2t-qmr8rE4DV5KPdrkkdqmaUIebRMXyI9DjI/s1600/100_4147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_QEUVvMIO8F76es_2eWTID02sRE5GjMrftM6wEiVMuwBwmHQyIhcDjFIB1cKligpx7orMFuSwQZk9iXcQlPkhQcR2NqFo8QnoxE46jB2t-qmr8rE4DV5KPdrkkdqmaUIebRMXyI9DjI/s400/100_4147.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But it turns out that one must earn one's keep at the Hawthornes' abode.*</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here, the Foodie Daughter is working on Rosie's latest garden project, a succulent chair.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*Just kidding, Rosie. We had fun doing it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-B_mDOu1dlmQD9ohYOjlfBULXpNTrXpXFjnH6f3YuAaxOCS9AmlRzpOaqm_yFtBh3q6i9KAtRkHylPtkAmrYyfXegsw0-ankAKLmW4IOXqwHvJg02L70zJ_M0XKgiw5ZkeeRglx9U1E/s1600/100_4151+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-B_mDOu1dlmQD9ohYOjlfBULXpNTrXpXFjnH6f3YuAaxOCS9AmlRzpOaqm_yFtBh3q6i9KAtRkHylPtkAmrYyfXegsw0-ankAKLmW4IOXqwHvJg02L70zJ_M0XKgiw5ZkeeRglx9U1E/s400/100_4151+%25282%2529.JPG" width="365" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Between the three of us we figured out how to successfully wrap the chicken wire and the coco fiber mat around the back of the old wicker chair.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then came the "fun" part: trying to convince potting soil to defy gravity and stay in place.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzRQYAptDZW-Ldz3JEgxC_SxXCmPsOZePopZmw6ogSRW-IhUL0FKUGI_KToljkuGxosLzTa-gugeY7eUQEZgtI4D6dd80X0a5QDFjgCqM71rX3v3pVf0zmVezyiD0I0DXgbNFbfXu-z8/s1600/100_4154.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijzRQYAptDZW-Ldz3JEgxC_SxXCmPsOZePopZmw6ogSRW-IhUL0FKUGI_KToljkuGxosLzTa-gugeY7eUQEZgtI4D6dd80X0a5QDFjgCqM71rX3v3pVf0zmVezyiD0I0DXgbNFbfXu-z8/s400/100_4154.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And we began placing plants in the pockets between the slats. We learned to break some plants apart and to cut some slats in order to fit them in.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3Qm7o_ztUFhr3wq-tHIdqqs-gRzAt3D9EpS0mrC8evf1EXL4WxV0auagYPaA32y45NYJxvei2ZwRkui3e3okG5nx822RqMb9SidIbgFz_Poz3RXkjOZxA2VwFRv1PbrtSKOrhxyxkV8/s1600/100_4155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR3Qm7o_ztUFhr3wq-tHIdqqs-gRzAt3D9EpS0mrC8evf1EXL4WxV0auagYPaA32y45NYJxvei2ZwRkui3e3okG5nx822RqMb9SidIbgFz_Poz3RXkjOZxA2VwFRv1PbrtSKOrhxyxkV8/s400/100_4155.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
See what I mean about gravity?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1DUQ-UquU_AyWLxj-MEz4J_-24pdNBvkWcNBxlFnGNpSuoD5bVgc2EmAvAFxwe8lGx8DOWxS2YZQOvX2EYknKWNznkuRVw3OwtXw3N1Qv7nqZ5oOnxINN-N0I25Mhr3-VA0gEFA7dwg/s1600/100_4157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1DUQ-UquU_AyWLxj-MEz4J_-24pdNBvkWcNBxlFnGNpSuoD5bVgc2EmAvAFxwe8lGx8DOWxS2YZQOvX2EYknKWNznkuRVw3OwtXw3N1Qv7nqZ5oOnxINN-N0I25Mhr3-VA0gEFA7dwg/s400/100_4157.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3rZPZ9Sz-DriBVe0EvvdIG4EIObkQsjgSyjY_Kr-5fw8-ciVfuk3uFWWeLTLS_YyNwxTNyfnO3uDJ2Rd4cdOvo7on-ZGp3OiUReYGGuPwzUCeXWxwN7o7JjlwhIjknsXC2KQB9B-wFs/s1600/100_4160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3rZPZ9Sz-DriBVe0EvvdIG4EIObkQsjgSyjY_Kr-5fw8-ciVfuk3uFWWeLTLS_YyNwxTNyfnO3uDJ2Rd4cdOvo7on-ZGp3OiUReYGGuPwzUCeXWxwN7o7JjlwhIjknsXC2KQB9B-wFs/s400/100_4160.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We got better as we progressed.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEHrSXKcOYfB7gJJ7m6HWOO3xzaf9ErFvuRXwtXwPyTpBr-jwugzaAgFjXIdnmvsTkyh2tcWiT4Gw4jl37yjgx9oecEHcDEKm5QjQjaOgHIRc5WnICnpeK5zXmvmOLRx2TkqlHkXVbUs/s1600/100_4164+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEHrSXKcOYfB7gJJ7m6HWOO3xzaf9ErFvuRXwtXwPyTpBr-jwugzaAgFjXIdnmvsTkyh2tcWiT4Gw4jl37yjgx9oecEHcDEKm5QjQjaOgHIRc5WnICnpeK5zXmvmOLRx2TkqlHkXVbUs/s400/100_4164+%25282%2529.JPG" width="322" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The finished project.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The chair was definitely back-heavy, so we made sure to place it where it would be able to lean against something and we placed a couple of pots on the seat.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Hopefully the plants will take hold and flourish as time goes on.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9Tm6te6dJveviGKpYoxqGAe-3W4wqYHj21pf1mYdD3N9e-_IHENKD_Warn_5hkeGiF2ZXwPoFjnn5E6w3iIQzn1QROf-kqx1DqJkvs_a_dLKMovdocDQT599Ll5MdB6ZYtfb2Q5cXWI/s1600/100_4168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9Tm6te6dJveviGKpYoxqGAe-3W4wqYHj21pf1mYdD3N9e-_IHENKD_Warn_5hkeGiF2ZXwPoFjnn5E6w3iIQzn1QROf-kqx1DqJkvs_a_dLKMovdocDQT599Ll5MdB6ZYtfb2Q5cXWI/s400/100_4168.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And now some more pictures from Rosie's beautiful, lush garden.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwMpTGv2m2jrt64FqivS5I0da3PYaBh7T6hJ6mvqcsCJrEBwfiJFddEm7gD53yjbE-01RwRSnmQl62o6ohY2hQC4edByddSJ8HGeGU5ghhuzAUdM_f5a1zEkDEjVJmGvvLXLpCAczfwys/s1600/100_4170.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwMpTGv2m2jrt64FqivS5I0da3PYaBh7T6hJ6mvqcsCJrEBwfiJFddEm7gD53yjbE-01RwRSnmQl62o6ohY2hQC4edByddSJ8HGeGU5ghhuzAUdM_f5a1zEkDEjVJmGvvLXLpCAczfwys/s400/100_4170.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiI35xjNyDAAonauWdv96tBNMn7RzyKodFGxKnRFniWKySCrPmJ2qAxtWeeb9Icny2R4y32ngjKk4xsq5TF8RYxQJWG5FDSHpJY9eYs8Mwq2tl0yIYWWBX_ok5aTdaA_HAxJUNmaEHns/s1600/100_4171+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkiI35xjNyDAAonauWdv96tBNMn7RzyKodFGxKnRFniWKySCrPmJ2qAxtWeeb9Icny2R4y32ngjKk4xsq5TF8RYxQJWG5FDSHpJY9eYs8Mwq2tl0yIYWWBX_ok5aTdaA_HAxJUNmaEHns/s400/100_4171+%25282%2529.JPG" width="268" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHgJ4ipfXvgvZxsKh38R6IhXyy9wWU5Pzetf_KePmFZk7fQlmjv4oX7sx22jtPq3weQV8B3WUBI4F4gHCQ8cFeuETZvYCZ4mhFgR4H4VE3F1ZfvMHi9WB_z239-dH32vpG9_Ha9TDZlk/s1600/100_4173+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKHgJ4ipfXvgvZxsKh38R6IhXyy9wWU5Pzetf_KePmFZk7fQlmjv4oX7sx22jtPq3weQV8B3WUBI4F4gHCQ8cFeuETZvYCZ4mhFgR4H4VE3F1ZfvMHi9WB_z239-dH32vpG9_Ha9TDZlk/s400/100_4173+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1h9tUOsCdRzIS-ZiDnwxzWhTSyMqezgdE-CNh2gabJ3mD-RroXWssK98zhO_h_GFLBDeCZ4b0uJkWtxtEXQUlfo0vQyIRRmfW7MMtKcqozsX_y3W_Bz4bpARePefdx-5gc6l-AEW4N3k/s1600/100_4174.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1h9tUOsCdRzIS-ZiDnwxzWhTSyMqezgdE-CNh2gabJ3mD-RroXWssK98zhO_h_GFLBDeCZ4b0uJkWtxtEXQUlfo0vQyIRRmfW7MMtKcqozsX_y3W_Bz4bpARePefdx-5gc6l-AEW4N3k/s400/100_4174.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJrMJEqQ_YTLOdYkfv-Ib935O6vHk6ahRV96MyunnBHZFcWgzHPSiw6P9PuZu3gtuM49r64SQsJxXTWwq6q98Z9pYgGrA2r3OQkVWUi9aM_vBSOSfZkNaHM1Mg3bqabkwX6eYhmqFYR0/s1600/100_4175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJrMJEqQ_YTLOdYkfv-Ib935O6vHk6ahRV96MyunnBHZFcWgzHPSiw6P9PuZu3gtuM49r64SQsJxXTWwq6q98Z9pYgGrA2r3OQkVWUi9aM_vBSOSfZkNaHM1Mg3bqabkwX6eYhmqFYR0/s400/100_4175.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSZ1f6yWk93sSYekPkRlR6kXigC5Wk7AzkhQj7FZ88ixWkTjkIxnr7yHdupo-Gr47tDTWLRJrf2ZbjU0k4D-Hbhps0paqroxVyUlVqMl4PffVGblimfT77a1DPFA71MDo0q743oXd0v0/s1600/100_4177.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSZ1f6yWk93sSYekPkRlR6kXigC5Wk7AzkhQj7FZ88ixWkTjkIxnr7yHdupo-Gr47tDTWLRJrf2ZbjU0k4D-Hbhps0paqroxVyUlVqMl4PffVGblimfT77a1DPFA71MDo0q743oXd0v0/s400/100_4177.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmprDqvgUd4hqLh_Axins368cWJ6kIYd33eJxMmfw3b4BFE2mVOgEwMc5wPnRjTGHTFH6iAfuZhPuXD5SVahuQTqHLb5AClK2dSWuoeLPC2PdUa6B4N1N9tWKhphHEf9W8xrwpK97JDq8/s1600/100_4179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmprDqvgUd4hqLh_Axins368cWJ6kIYd33eJxMmfw3b4BFE2mVOgEwMc5wPnRjTGHTFH6iAfuZhPuXD5SVahuQTqHLb5AClK2dSWuoeLPC2PdUa6B4N1N9tWKhphHEf9W8xrwpK97JDq8/s400/100_4179.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have to admit that I have a bit of green-thumb envy. It's hard not to when Rosie can grow things I cannot given that she lives in zone 8a and I live in zone 6a and that those plants absolutely flourish in those conditions.</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-FEDKjlUs39tHYvvYWztX7sv7zr7URv-Y0TLuas82tnuLHC88pJiqqmLLE4ze1e0HK24LLLqIQD_TI21AcVzRp2IThXOFNLbeaeUyOYfJ1JrQiHx4_UOqVGZ0V28jZ8G3rGEwlU0tgA/s1600/photo_2%252822%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-FEDKjlUs39tHYvvYWztX7sv7zr7URv-Y0TLuas82tnuLHC88pJiqqmLLE4ze1e0HK24LLLqIQD_TI21AcVzRp2IThXOFNLbeaeUyOYfJ1JrQiHx4_UOqVGZ0V28jZ8G3rGEwlU0tgA/s400/photo_2%252822%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And of course Rosie is an excellent cook. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We were served <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">sautéed scallops</span></span></span> with slightly <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
<o:AllowPNG/>
</o:OfficeDocumentSettings>
</xml><![endif]--></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:WordDocument>
<w:View>Normal</w:View>
<w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom>
<w:TrackMoves/>
<w:TrackFormatting/>
<w:PunctuationKerning/>
<w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/>
<w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>
<w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent>
<w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>
<w:DoNotPromoteQF/>
<w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther>
<w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian>
<w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript>
<w:Compatibility>
<w:BreakWrappedTables/>
<w:SnapToGridInCell/>
<w:WrapTextWithPunct/>
<w:UseAsianBreakRules/>
<w:DontGrowAutofit/>
<w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/>
<w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/>
<w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/>
<w:OverrideTableStyleHps/>
</w:Compatibility>
<m:mathPr>
<m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/>
<m:brkBin m:val="before"/>
<m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/>
<m:smallFrac m:val="off"/>
<m:dispDef/>
<m:lMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:rMargin m:val="0"/>
<m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/>
<m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/>
<m:intLim m:val="subSup"/>
<m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/>
</m:mathPr></w:WordDocument>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="false"
DefSemiHidden="false" DefQFormat="false" DefPriority="99"
LatentStyleCount="371">
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="0" QFormat="true" Name="Normal"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" QFormat="true" Name="heading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="9" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="heading 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="toc 9"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="header"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footer"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="index heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="35" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="caption"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of figures"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope address"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="envelope return"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="footnote reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="line number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="page number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="endnote text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="table of authorities"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="macro"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="toa heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Bullet 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Number 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="10" QFormat="true" Name="Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Closing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Signature"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Default Paragraph Font"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="List Continue 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Message Header"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="11" QFormat="true" Name="Subtitle"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Salutation"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Date"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text First Indent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Note Heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Body Text Indent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Block Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Hyperlink"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="FollowedHyperlink"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="22" QFormat="true" Name="Strong"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="20" QFormat="true" Name="Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Document Map"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Plain Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="E-mail Signature"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Top of Form"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Bottom of Form"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal (Web)"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Acronym"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Address"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Cite"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Code"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Definition"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Keyboard"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Preformatted"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Sample"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Typewriter"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="HTML Variable"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Normal Table"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="annotation subject"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="No List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Outline List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Simple 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Classic 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Colorful 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Columns 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Grid 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 7"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table List 8"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table 3D effects 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Contemporary"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Elegant"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Professional"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Subtle 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Web 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Balloon Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" Name="Table Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" UnhideWhenUsed="true"
Name="Table Theme"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Placeholder Text"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="1" QFormat="true" Name="No Spacing"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" SemiHidden="true" Name="Revision"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="34" QFormat="true"
Name="List Paragraph"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="29" QFormat="true" Name="Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="30" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Quote"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="60" Name="Light Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="61" Name="Light List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="62" Name="Light Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="63" Name="Medium Shading 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="64" Name="Medium Shading 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="65" Name="Medium List 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="66" Name="Medium List 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="67" Name="Medium Grid 1 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="68" Name="Medium Grid 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="69" Name="Medium Grid 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="70" Name="Dark List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="71" Name="Colorful Shading Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="72" Name="Colorful List Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="73" Name="Colorful Grid Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="19" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="21" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Emphasis"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="31" QFormat="true"
Name="Subtle Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="32" QFormat="true"
Name="Intense Reference"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="33" QFormat="true" Name="Book Title"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="37" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" Name="Bibliography"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="39" SemiHidden="true"
UnhideWhenUsed="true" QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="41" Name="Plain Table 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="42" Name="Plain Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="43" Name="Plain Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="44" Name="Plain Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="45" Name="Plain Table 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="40" Name="Grid Table Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="Grid Table 1 Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="Grid Table 1 Light Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="Grid Table 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="Grid Table 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="Grid Table 4 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="Grid Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="Grid Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="Grid Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46" Name="List Table 1 Light"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51" Name="List Table 6 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52" Name="List Table 7 Colorful"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 1"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 2"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 3"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 4"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 5"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="46"
Name="List Table 1 Light Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="47" Name="List Table 2 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="48" Name="List Table 3 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="49" Name="List Table 4 Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="50" Name="List Table 5 Dark Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="51"
Name="List Table 6 Colorful Accent 6"/>
<w:LsdException Locked="false" Priority="52"
Name="List Table 7 Colorful Accent 6"/>
</w:LatentStyles>
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
<style>
/* Style Definitions */
table.MsoNormalTable
{mso-style-name:"Table Normal";
mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;
mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;
mso-style-noshow:yes;
mso-style-priority:99;
mso-style-parent:"";
mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;
mso-para-margin-top:0in;
mso-para-margin-right:0in;
mso-para-margin-bottom:8.0pt;
mso-para-margin-left:0in;
line-height:107%;
mso-pagination:widow-orphan;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;
mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri;
mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;}
</style>
<![endif]--><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">cooked</span> greens</span></span>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Simply delightful.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_cAmYkVnxOo9Dfi5PvlwcCiP69daqRyanh9c0ibAeA7YQkQsukCK7ODj1744XXF-g9tL4odvc12LJzmDGVyWaLp5eY1Kqi7ewSI-eMPk-00a5pXOzlzzSgpAJyxeTNdsASMeAKqqOIw/s1600/photo_3%252820%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_cAmYkVnxOo9Dfi5PvlwcCiP69daqRyanh9c0ibAeA7YQkQsukCK7ODj1744XXF-g9tL4odvc12LJzmDGVyWaLp5eY1Kqi7ewSI-eMPk-00a5pXOzlzzSgpAJyxeTNdsASMeAKqqOIw/s400/photo_3%252820%2529.JPG" width="287" />, </a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Of course we had to have <a href="http://www.kitchensaremonkeybusiness.com/2010/08/saturday-morning-breakfast-eggs.html">Eggs Hawthorne</a>, Rosie's version of Eggs Benedict.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q1qvvBkYESe-R2qR3uzj9fFeizSlFxAVJkqE-_6p4jF1hSrUvldGsRurkh2pNbDvpWREvZdaPcMqMcKgk7PpnXySHko3pgchBm7cLnGqCBiM8JDe-w_ZHBrr4IBPG9QIqWOS0OonAAc/s1600/photo_4%252821%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Q1qvvBkYESe-R2qR3uzj9fFeizSlFxAVJkqE-_6p4jF1hSrUvldGsRurkh2pNbDvpWREvZdaPcMqMcKgk7PpnXySHko3pgchBm7cLnGqCBiM8JDe-w_ZHBrr4IBPG9QIqWOS0OonAAc/s400/photo_4%252821%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Rosie also made us tuna melts for lunch. Simple and satisfying.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLfRGuVxbYqVI-9Kn6EFlHF7mK6kCtH97WElOENY4Om4noXMJmxQpBuvz_NTycYx_byGyDXCu2N7zELjagzO7H-t5ZEO3PCUd3yhQ8a-Hpgo6oI7K_oBqk1EPwHd0osd3JVaYZ5e_EVnw/s1600/100_4180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLfRGuVxbYqVI-9Kn6EFlHF7mK6kCtH97WElOENY4Om4noXMJmxQpBuvz_NTycYx_byGyDXCu2N7zELjagzO7H-t5ZEO3PCUd3yhQ8a-Hpgo6oI7K_oBqk1EPwHd0osd3JVaYZ5e_EVnw/s400/100_4180.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then it was my turn to make dinner.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wild Mushroom Fettuccini.</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-KeapOt_n4980zgu8nST0ItMdm6PE3hlw5aQWtleK-E5oXANOvgzp_mPLpf_3UFAW9EGMaB6aFwKQovgE6irUPPciBZUm8IKqnUuTGAHZAU4mHohywcH2hoz1rn6QXcwpusEI-FLIlc/s1600/100_4183.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk-KeapOt_n4980zgu8nST0ItMdm6PE3hlw5aQWtleK-E5oXANOvgzp_mPLpf_3UFAW9EGMaB6aFwKQovgE6irUPPciBZUm8IKqnUuTGAHZAU4mHohywcH2hoz1rn6QXcwpusEI-FLIlc/s400/100_4183.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
On Friday morning Rosie took the Foodie Girls to Roanoke Island to see the Elizabethan Gardens.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-vOdtn4XbWk-71TUUsaD6BOku3GhCtaHkVEXBMq817nPZwfY7c04zAYa6dbSXIw6okyixSakVYgu_iGgHdIUDTTAvlFT3moUDa3_EkOlPtTlb1ChMljKSbTMWirTNVXQDtUJdDlyucaM/s1600/100_4186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-vOdtn4XbWk-71TUUsaD6BOku3GhCtaHkVEXBMq817nPZwfY7c04zAYa6dbSXIw6okyixSakVYgu_iGgHdIUDTTAvlFT3moUDa3_EkOlPtTlb1ChMljKSbTMWirTNVXQDtUJdDlyucaM/s400/100_4186.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The day started off beautiful and warm.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJmt39c0PbIJK1sUSOLbU_0QOm2ywgZ474e2RlqbU8S26GqaBypKdqxjxh6DlSfQsvVgy9p410_8fdH1EXnChQnyIBiLtucQLdFPfnhDZlsg91OUy7nkUwTDiIo8lXfqTjHr0Ho7Cxxg/s1600/100_4189+%25284%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJmt39c0PbIJK1sUSOLbU_0QOm2ywgZ474e2RlqbU8S26GqaBypKdqxjxh6DlSfQsvVgy9p410_8fdH1EXnChQnyIBiLtucQLdFPfnhDZlsg91OUy7nkUwTDiIo8lXfqTjHr0Ho7Cxxg/s400/100_4189+%25284%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The replica of the Elizabeth II, one of seven ships that made the voyage to Roanoke Island in 1585.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This replica resides at <a href="http://roanokeisland.com/default.aspx">Roanoke Island Festival Park</a>. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfKSOdXCBIRJvU0nR65dgLYQcoZCDhFjR23c74qkcy7Pr_SVLGTgSVaxByaHionG-vBelH_qtLzMtXUESGdUQ9QgvzwL8tnFgEqUO41EznaFk1a0-bYbJwof2H0NbHu78CEx99xMkjW0/s1600/100_4191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfKSOdXCBIRJvU0nR65dgLYQcoZCDhFjR23c74qkcy7Pr_SVLGTgSVaxByaHionG-vBelH_qtLzMtXUESGdUQ9QgvzwL8tnFgEqUO41EznaFk1a0-bYbJwof2H0NbHu78CEx99xMkjW0/s400/100_4191.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We arrived at the <a href="http://elizabethangardens.org/about-the-elizabethan-gardens/">Elizabethan Gardens</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYmXcjAdbQhaxiMqNHKUnYTOFb5MHScL8GfMrB-tsRa5f2Y8mSxcyHUO0aR45ipxlRtuRrDzvh9hCKhyphenhyphenCOJYyD0jtqBkeKJy9FGYpp3W_jCuG75bltvrfEsp5NAYk-l0xhNoXyHBP9Vk/s1600/100_4307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYmXcjAdbQhaxiMqNHKUnYTOFb5MHScL8GfMrB-tsRa5f2Y8mSxcyHUO0aR45ipxlRtuRrDzvh9hCKhyphenhyphenCOJYyD0jtqBkeKJy9FGYpp3W_jCuG75bltvrfEsp5NAYk-l0xhNoXyHBP9Vk/s400/100_4307.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The gardens were created as a tribute to the first English colonists in the New World.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The gardens were built on the site of the original colony.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4318jzdJesLZ9fKwI0XF7NeowfhrNIP1ow-aTtI6B2LUmdAW3-s2nkv0-Xc7-L7wpizyrdAAg50skQ1NTNh2ocdjZtSJIN541lWKhw7GdJUaO0BR1Oh15nqAqTotAzAEyr6wl5gEzrMU/s1600/100_4194.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4318jzdJesLZ9fKwI0XF7NeowfhrNIP1ow-aTtI6B2LUmdAW3-s2nkv0-Xc7-L7wpizyrdAAg50skQ1NTNh2ocdjZtSJIN541lWKhw7GdJUaO0BR1Oh15nqAqTotAzAEyr6wl5gEzrMU/s400/100_4194.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwJ4-dlx_TS9qmBrPKuWixbBpK1FJ5jY_6u5-qAi-Zsgy6I-Jx-3hN_joC5bv1T2mDVqTLUZFF7c96HKrZa8LTN4ungwhvmtX5Di9CcP5OEHSqI-Jyn9xd03DWRGvaq_kSqf-_63K7sA/s1600/100_4195+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwJ4-dlx_TS9qmBrPKuWixbBpK1FJ5jY_6u5-qAi-Zsgy6I-Jx-3hN_joC5bv1T2mDVqTLUZFF7c96HKrZa8LTN4ungwhvmtX5Di9CcP5OEHSqI-Jyn9xd03DWRGvaq_kSqf-_63K7sA/s400/100_4195+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
An interesting history of the gardens from the website can be found <a href="http://elizabethangardens.org/about-the-elizabethan-gardens/history/">here</a>.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCX2DzidJGj7-oA8x5uWbtTdY-t-G4iN6D3qx6D0V2g1fO9vu2tyy65S3Alz8bvzuQd1EnRvJAz6GWnw59KlJKMl642BQNJnPuFDPsKPxZtILNBJh9oW0xRWb5yBB0kozxSkwHtYpk9RA/s1600/100_4198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCX2DzidJGj7-oA8x5uWbtTdY-t-G4iN6D3qx6D0V2g1fO9vu2tyy65S3Alz8bvzuQd1EnRvJAz6GWnw59KlJKMl642BQNJnPuFDPsKPxZtILNBJh9oW0xRWb5yBB0kozxSkwHtYpk9RA/s400/100_4198.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEohJ-XM7a_gCJUz5KXP1M-JyYN8OxuepZpInJ59tqEQXSK7SS9zfgR9RAccZK3Wo6yXsDhK-NTyRDeLUHBTrzq03N663Dqvw8WcP6W-rToC46unZUB7Wxm7cVmgsw-Ygr27oj-r-MUE/s1600/100_4201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxEohJ-XM7a_gCJUz5KXP1M-JyYN8OxuepZpInJ59tqEQXSK7SS9zfgR9RAccZK3Wo6yXsDhK-NTyRDeLUHBTrzq03N663Dqvw8WcP6W-rToC46unZUB7Wxm7cVmgsw-Ygr27oj-r-MUE/s400/100_4201.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgAY1yQmOsx4r7_1hpCtO_anPBsCT3UL05ThVYtbZzivIT2IlTisQQlD3r9IY4jtMHoDzhGIGPkx8qmkL0qq-pWcMZR1loMptJAoO8iECzyNqqF_9xSWoBL691sKWSRpHaH8I9SCh2XA/s1600/100_4205.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvgAY1yQmOsx4r7_1hpCtO_anPBsCT3UL05ThVYtbZzivIT2IlTisQQlD3r9IY4jtMHoDzhGIGPkx8qmkL0qq-pWcMZR1loMptJAoO8iECzyNqqF_9xSWoBL691sKWSRpHaH8I9SCh2XA/s400/100_4205.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaI7lceBUj6VOwtHTvqGY-DT_XtXqnsKGSdGXCsfv6Bz7NZcxlY2Bb1aMIS85WfrZSTXgKgBJn1Ed-S3Hbssooz_GS5bWZTrmJCQB_E4Z4gpP3kcADznpQS4HViESQb2pbuTJtEiP3DbM/s1600/100_4206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaI7lceBUj6VOwtHTvqGY-DT_XtXqnsKGSdGXCsfv6Bz7NZcxlY2Bb1aMIS85WfrZSTXgKgBJn1Ed-S3Hbssooz_GS5bWZTrmJCQB_E4Z4gpP3kcADznpQS4HViESQb2pbuTJtEiP3DbM/s400/100_4206.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHYBY0TlLIZi98NxncrZ2-xI-Iq95ILmntsMfFrQc6l9olKBCXsT8yXgez_maUgkRweYYXIvwpisCI-w3Bk_jEdKdio8tC96iNxs5U5kySnDlq3e9fag3XgRHmraHa-esJjoghyphenhyphenoMJRI/s1600/100_4209.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHYBY0TlLIZi98NxncrZ2-xI-Iq95ILmntsMfFrQc6l9olKBCXsT8yXgez_maUgkRweYYXIvwpisCI-w3Bk_jEdKdio8tC96iNxs5U5kySnDlq3e9fag3XgRHmraHa-esJjoghyphenhyphenoMJRI/s400/100_4209.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The statue of Queen Elizabeth I.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLP_wbscuNQ4FAOuLTXqyKVLn8r6NmnxZPLeWGYuMeXWS00hknS6nqz8F3jyNJs6YWOPyNalPXCfn-qPtKNqxVdRYkL9xL_DBwMwGj7tN9gmLuTQEMp3d4RYPcjBJorAML2EKhI79F6L0/s1600/100_4210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLP_wbscuNQ4FAOuLTXqyKVLn8r6NmnxZPLeWGYuMeXWS00hknS6nqz8F3jyNJs6YWOPyNalPXCfn-qPtKNqxVdRYkL9xL_DBwMwGj7tN9gmLuTQEMp3d4RYPcjBJorAML2EKhI79F6L0/s400/100_4210.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRdSDV5I4HNYTqKyOGv4KW7yLoOXSM9-wY8ErNwmGX_KkQX7CyVi9H25JMa2XdtPFYZoW8hp6b1vidg-VHyS1LRe4Vaf3RvOv7VBe8-Pd7NhIWBvYEs-i6Q8z8vya4g6jbwggDpjZSkY/s1600/100_4217+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRdSDV5I4HNYTqKyOGv4KW7yLoOXSM9-wY8ErNwmGX_KkQX7CyVi9H25JMa2XdtPFYZoW8hp6b1vidg-VHyS1LRe4Vaf3RvOv7VBe8-Pd7NhIWBvYEs-i6Q8z8vya4g6jbwggDpjZSkY/s400/100_4217+%25282%2529.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Carrara marble statue of Virginia Dare, the first white child born in the New World.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrFThPlCwswMuxqpT27idgUKuaam7RDb3X2Kie2xoA64hXgPPATXplSCW02HElM_W2omW-n6sAqicVKwDbnrcvr-XaH-rVgUFOh7ykva679z1T7-p9kc_of2sY39OtZCzYOFBamHHF08/s1600/100_4219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrFThPlCwswMuxqpT27idgUKuaam7RDb3X2Kie2xoA64hXgPPATXplSCW02HElM_W2omW-n6sAqicVKwDbnrcvr-XaH-rVgUFOh7ykva679z1T7-p9kc_of2sY39OtZCzYOFBamHHF08/s400/100_4219.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-KZb49etCzf4IXNPyo6HnCP_XA7vLorgJ_2Mvc2UtSPAVpnhdvExJbi4icebCcUR9IcWUWUFp5AJU6vcAyPOaOGqmDbir7gQXk_TPZxFetoU2Ox9Z3nXz1XqxcVs2kXJvFtG7wLB5WU/s1600/100_4220.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-KZb49etCzf4IXNPyo6HnCP_XA7vLorgJ_2Mvc2UtSPAVpnhdvExJbi4icebCcUR9IcWUWUFp5AJU6vcAyPOaOGqmDbir7gQXk_TPZxFetoU2Ox9Z3nXz1XqxcVs2kXJvFtG7wLB5WU/s400/100_4220.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This path leads down to the sound.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH_kvGCyXKcJJoN6vpV6ysc1bx84a8mtkXhYI43SbNO-MNfCNMJo00pWX0O_VjwZeoxTQ0G_l3bV3Ad-ylhW-XVUooXGiYpY53iKx2zQ5GD8GwJ9VS9T4bmSY7lfOWAt_0exSR84-RD8M/s1600/100_4223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH_kvGCyXKcJJoN6vpV6ysc1bx84a8mtkXhYI43SbNO-MNfCNMJo00pWX0O_VjwZeoxTQ0G_l3bV3Ad-ylhW-XVUooXGiYpY53iKx2zQ5GD8GwJ9VS9T4bmSY7lfOWAt_0exSR84-RD8M/s400/100_4223.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We note that the weather has turned.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPb3RVk5neibXtUbLEYUxGRRF949B_CbrxYjP7LD6W0iHgbrxFj5QZiRRWuaITHiV_w0k0Ebn6mxuwCv-kIRfXcvEvtfpsqcjbN1KpgxqTqo7xnbnHW6Ph6m35reM-BLDON5hliRpwxo/s1600/100_4224.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPb3RVk5neibXtUbLEYUxGRRF949B_CbrxYjP7LD6W0iHgbrxFj5QZiRRWuaITHiV_w0k0Ebn6mxuwCv-kIRfXcvEvtfpsqcjbN1KpgxqTqo7xnbnHW6Ph6m35reM-BLDON5hliRpwxo/s400/100_4224.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvsBfeV4Y3EL-ya8uLHbzrzK3BDBEQpzd2zJ3ULZRIv1GFr2gznMQk1jvFruzmhFv1MMmkuVq1HKvo_gXQKXxZdYqSITJywTVHwyZACjSHAgByyRHCy9lnEHpBGfNrbYQN1oel__A_DA/s1600/100_4228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOvsBfeV4Y3EL-ya8uLHbzrzK3BDBEQpzd2zJ3ULZRIv1GFr2gznMQk1jvFruzmhFv1MMmkuVq1HKvo_gXQKXxZdYqSITJywTVHwyZACjSHAgByyRHCy9lnEHpBGfNrbYQN1oel__A_DA/s400/100_4228.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Daughter and Rosie walk on ahead.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWCi_ptxljv-3rrZ_OFrUvaJ_Tho3Qmr5P9A6kpsxqR0VHFXL5F3rqcOB5f2wZrIgSP4pyJucj4si0DOYwIBIjnnju3MscbeWeIBZVJDmP5fVilwpGiHyNEmH9ZIig89aBgOEuhQepMY/s1600/100_4232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioWCi_ptxljv-3rrZ_OFrUvaJ_Tho3Qmr5P9A6kpsxqR0VHFXL5F3rqcOB5f2wZrIgSP4pyJucj4si0DOYwIBIjnnju3MscbeWeIBZVJDmP5fVilwpGiHyNEmH9ZIig89aBgOEuhQepMY/s400/100_4232.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LxvxdIfH_MXdjvV5MOw8BxyxFRtLN6waeh_tHCpLdHsp4Y4o3sSrEmIY1o9OUvk5rkZ1jcaIbNq0a6UJBajD85yV9DjFYIcMrA04OTmvRxCl87Ufl-wlVeZbjrhEPyxVkhyMSRJgMFk/s1600/100_4244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LxvxdIfH_MXdjvV5MOw8BxyxFRtLN6waeh_tHCpLdHsp4Y4o3sSrEmIY1o9OUvk5rkZ1jcaIbNq0a6UJBajD85yV9DjFYIcMrA04OTmvRxCl87Ufl-wlVeZbjrhEPyxVkhyMSRJgMFk/s400/100_4244.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We entered the Woodland Garden.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmWWLThKfLOaYB0Jj7zUt6eMrVr61ak72WawhR2-yli0vmrMJLVmQh7NYoLgk2KtUR4WZ0etaHnIPKtN5h54CraBsY0FskwCHXa4wEkcSRXspxL8SvWJ5UAaT1b8npb2-Y_QirlaTajU/s1600/100_4245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRmWWLThKfLOaYB0Jj7zUt6eMrVr61ak72WawhR2-yli0vmrMJLVmQh7NYoLgk2KtUR4WZ0etaHnIPKtN5h54CraBsY0FskwCHXa4wEkcSRXspxL8SvWJ5UAaT1b8npb2-Y_QirlaTajU/s400/100_4245.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We found it to be populated by gnomes.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAbEKxUIxE24_RfFUNIoboznJm8UnEQkAcec8ITT5yVCkEmlobfM2duYQKnhPR9xlc0m7-Eym8PnyIK5G0z1-ZgyS3PTp-W445yDLesu4GtwMTNWpPI2hCVVkQyRMnZpgO0-Epo7BBOes/s1600/100_4247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAbEKxUIxE24_RfFUNIoboznJm8UnEQkAcec8ITT5yVCkEmlobfM2duYQKnhPR9xlc0m7-Eym8PnyIK5G0z1-ZgyS3PTp-W445yDLesu4GtwMTNWpPI2hCVVkQyRMnZpgO0-Epo7BBOes/s400/100_4247.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_KMqjOB3ORRKjC44uAYPcsGlt2s_lWvJRD2rey4xR515fhc-ea5Q8Rskoonbbry0V0CbZZT33ImD9Da5jUktv7mkM2daLt344dFFSKJjsNiSLvyKbL8W9U2b1BcgMh4iKENSnOaAct4/s1600/100_4248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_KMqjOB3ORRKjC44uAYPcsGlt2s_lWvJRD2rey4xR515fhc-ea5Q8Rskoonbbry0V0CbZZT33ImD9Da5jUktv7mkM2daLt344dFFSKJjsNiSLvyKbL8W9U2b1BcgMh4iKENSnOaAct4/s400/100_4248.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ixyrbN1lLvyJFq06kcnXpzPD3MCkmHtmb3IMUpiSYturS7Wy9T-J2Qr2NWTtVjeFx5PW3QGGTRJrPN7uqBZTK-xLcF31cYWVyHNXtW6Lep3tLUNxnsg-8oPuhF1zK76JohCBPglXFb0/s1600/100_4249+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ixyrbN1lLvyJFq06kcnXpzPD3MCkmHtmb3IMUpiSYturS7Wy9T-J2Qr2NWTtVjeFx5PW3QGGTRJrPN7uqBZTK-xLcF31cYWVyHNXtW6Lep3tLUNxnsg-8oPuhF1zK76JohCBPglXFb0/s400/100_4249+%25282%2529.JPG" width="327" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQmdxUIvfbROG69XUs1Xxsfx-VYQ8Pfxpj-8HjAr0nx8UEw8e-PqJhLidrUSD2_jqkefYGV5L_y732WyfPuGPCCcaSjVDrAJpL0RJ9xjgP_UHydWL8h4Ox3WBSPWIjUrTXrdkRzDdP2s/s1600/100_4253.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQmdxUIvfbROG69XUs1Xxsfx-VYQ8Pfxpj-8HjAr0nx8UEw8e-PqJhLidrUSD2_jqkefYGV5L_y732WyfPuGPCCcaSjVDrAJpL0RJ9xjgP_UHydWL8h4Ox3WBSPWIjUrTXrdkRzDdP2s/s400/100_4253.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Xn-xpF-4__kgrtjFXvFtX2NJD0C01G49O_y2-kWcbOn2rzj-b_0K05Incm-ZDlzMuAHhCfn2Hkb4pE7pbQ7-M2bMoYhcz1Fe4Ia7cSTtNqcAwgIiPGlZwW1f3IOVEptxDf-mSJM-D4M/s1600/100_4268.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Xn-xpF-4__kgrtjFXvFtX2NJD0C01G49O_y2-kWcbOn2rzj-b_0K05Incm-ZDlzMuAHhCfn2Hkb4pE7pbQ7-M2bMoYhcz1Fe4Ia7cSTtNqcAwgIiPGlZwW1f3IOVEptxDf-mSJM-D4M/s400/100_4268.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Spanish moss grows on a tree.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnVfH0ZYxkdoWVzjC_OCGzWJPF9bYoSzHc2pa66Iksv781NnVqBoZqV1jQ9FonFv1mv1N89GJPedwc2w9dOplK2NjZ3AcczJdM-Ka__GFsNEKrHiQGXng0NHWIP7IhGpsN3NE-CqxDsc/s1600/100_4270.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbnVfH0ZYxkdoWVzjC_OCGzWJPF9bYoSzHc2pa66Iksv781NnVqBoZqV1jQ9FonFv1mv1N89GJPedwc2w9dOplK2NjZ3AcczJdM-Ka__GFsNEKrHiQGXng0NHWIP7IhGpsN3NE-CqxDsc/s400/100_4270.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A magnolia in bloom.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZKTzy5mIYFPMKiWE-eH2C54zp-PN_PR_kf017MfM2QgQfh4bVIdsjyi28znBwkXh5OZmuDa4nIEAhbkH3pErTeKH1P2nuZ-jom0l7T0m_WuU3GT-xhvxzvBZGfCQ6crNgew4FUZRsKY/s1600/100_4271.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEZKTzy5mIYFPMKiWE-eH2C54zp-PN_PR_kf017MfM2QgQfh4bVIdsjyi28znBwkXh5OZmuDa4nIEAhbkH3pErTeKH1P2nuZ-jom0l7T0m_WuU3GT-xhvxzvBZGfCQ6crNgew4FUZRsKY/s400/100_4271.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The magnolia tree.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGVkzsxiTSicrsRkCn6J7JX7Hj9OwoY8mh60SY2ihLteOI-qVqUtmx7H6xHsA4043DAM6dp-a06chXIokW9yoldk-SgHZ2b6n6EBBsG0ard8touOYBS2mnWaJ-QQo2RuCfEGmifuLUM8/s1600/100_4272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGVkzsxiTSicrsRkCn6J7JX7Hj9OwoY8mh60SY2ihLteOI-qVqUtmx7H6xHsA4043DAM6dp-a06chXIokW9yoldk-SgHZ2b6n6EBBsG0ard8touOYBS2mnWaJ-QQo2RuCfEGmifuLUM8/s400/100_4272.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEaQTFj_knxNiHdWdEljfHb0jpGcEqujAM9KlMtMIExE0RwiGBInT2PIkC0Lt217I5GUXWHie1hYnkrUrz4vrjAlhASMxa2LNIjh51fi6xlR5wueoy3i96L1pxSvgmtAdyGyBYc4rbhU/s1600/100_4277+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAEaQTFj_knxNiHdWdEljfHb0jpGcEqujAM9KlMtMIExE0RwiGBInT2PIkC0Lt217I5GUXWHie1hYnkrUrz4vrjAlhASMxa2LNIjh51fi6xlR5wueoy3i96L1pxSvgmtAdyGyBYc4rbhU/s400/100_4277+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The hydrangeas were just beginning to bloom.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8pdypqerx-LhLJ79j8Bdrnm19yCmBCf6j4CUsAekGIKLqcamrH9zFKT2Ki3yJqXt1XIs1Rh-DkJznkAuLU36_Pc4vK_gulgz3_ddEWCvB0-OSXh9Js0zb6XkIuzN4uDeXiPtb3LFgV58/s1600/100_4282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8pdypqerx-LhLJ79j8Bdrnm19yCmBCf6j4CUsAekGIKLqcamrH9zFKT2Ki3yJqXt1XIs1Rh-DkJznkAuLU36_Pc4vK_gulgz3_ddEWCvB0-OSXh9Js0zb6XkIuzN4uDeXiPtb3LFgV58/s400/100_4282.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oakleaf hydrangea.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWry9Xmq9rqX6L80s8WFIgOo5oJhDou40F3GMsiE22wP0dYNGDERy7acrSXIhF3k7F9IThuor9KkmuN0wKSqjP4Bfg2mp0mDh0vuJmg01EbVCm-NcUvsE1_8rTNTZrpUmzaQ3oBqWuVU/s1600/100_4283+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWry9Xmq9rqX6L80s8WFIgOo5oJhDou40F3GMsiE22wP0dYNGDERy7acrSXIhF3k7F9IThuor9KkmuN0wKSqjP4Bfg2mp0mDh0vuJmg01EbVCm-NcUvsE1_8rTNTZrpUmzaQ3oBqWuVU/s400/100_4283+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The rose garden.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkilf6WWBjbGuHTruGxo32-flzw0JOYx2fMYA8KDRC7cJ416qPrtVwTp8hcp97VdIitUWDeoMNklCmaLvGZ-OT80tb-4MdTVcbxCzHfxfiSyFX8IIQ-_NuKKY1xJYtRaa1CWL6KcZnNs/s1600/100_4297.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkilf6WWBjbGuHTruGxo32-flzw0JOYx2fMYA8KDRC7cJ416qPrtVwTp8hcp97VdIitUWDeoMNklCmaLvGZ-OT80tb-4MdTVcbxCzHfxfiSyFX8IIQ-_NuKKY1xJYtRaa1CWL6KcZnNs/s400/100_4297.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Iris in bloom.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihrZETNELzX5km_Cv1C0zD3LdCE7Z3GuYjK2fX_Z4BWU9OOAPcSkNT-8tqzvUe5O1jzs3S24l8woRjjyzWHLUVkmBqECT7Uq9Xn9995Tb7lb6EwCOYE98AwMuc50Bhu2gUN6SE8_XqeP8/s1600/100_4299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihrZETNELzX5km_Cv1C0zD3LdCE7Z3GuYjK2fX_Z4BWU9OOAPcSkNT-8tqzvUe5O1jzs3S24l8woRjjyzWHLUVkmBqECT7Uq9Xn9995Tb7lb6EwCOYE98AwMuc50Bhu2gUN6SE8_XqeP8/s400/100_4299.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A tree draped in a flowering vine.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dqdvi6YDFfvlqt22qqB-3HyWDKRx9SuqSvrq8gFj_iez5NxeLcq0i3iiIqWGik5L1fOalRQqcH4-f4iQ2J_9FjFUEzaefQanq8sWrXFdC26k15CSsBRDI7vgyiarP56GYT8vmyh4thE/s1600/100_4301+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4dqdvi6YDFfvlqt22qqB-3HyWDKRx9SuqSvrq8gFj_iez5NxeLcq0i3iiIqWGik5L1fOalRQqcH4-f4iQ2J_9FjFUEzaefQanq8sWrXFdC26k15CSsBRDI7vgyiarP56GYT8vmyh4thE/s400/100_4301+%25282%2529.JPG" width="346" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_eeKFUNH-S9qzz94fKi-l7A385GRLMvKGtKU6P9wN16dJL-apTzV2EMZ5_2T9yPrK9wX-FhbbIQsq9XAnT_CZ4WoZDUaHA7qv4Q828KIADhwO62xE3sawegFNN67x-0OQ-8rspAqhBM/s1600/100_4310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_eeKFUNH-S9qzz94fKi-l7A385GRLMvKGtKU6P9wN16dJL-apTzV2EMZ5_2T9yPrK9wX-FhbbIQsq9XAnT_CZ4WoZDUaHA7qv4Q828KIADhwO62xE3sawegFNN67x-0OQ-8rspAqhBM/s400/100_4310.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
As we headed back across the sound to the Outer Banks, we encountered rain.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLr1SQRxnmCElghcoBXeSp-sAxklJvlCmaDr0Y-IA0XqtoKMhGr07UqrNXRoKJ2GIOWO0w1Qxi2X1wtNBTf21rtNHyAw3HewTFipqSKvBH1YmDF0lbuGi-XpjOF2RKCEBkngHgie3hkIQ/s1600/100_4315.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLr1SQRxnmCElghcoBXeSp-sAxklJvlCmaDr0Y-IA0XqtoKMhGr07UqrNXRoKJ2GIOWO0w1Qxi2X1wtNBTf21rtNHyAw3HewTFipqSKvBH1YmDF0lbuGi-XpjOF2RKCEBkngHgie3hkIQ/s400/100_4315.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Before returning to Rosie's home, we stopped at the beach.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The temperature had dropped ten degrees from the time we had started out.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSnFlszF0FQb14a0DB_Ia6O4MeF8Wfg4Smd0B1hou6TLj4oYMyg7dcNf160t6IvM1vCC6eqUrVnZ7HfKqkomEAJJvY3opEX4eoVB1xCptBFcTy_hmphGs6ubgeJ6DFAmivw0cpSvEkKF4/s1600/100_4322.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSnFlszF0FQb14a0DB_Ia6O4MeF8Wfg4Smd0B1hou6TLj4oYMyg7dcNf160t6IvM1vCC6eqUrVnZ7HfKqkomEAJJvY3opEX4eoVB1xCptBFcTy_hmphGs6ubgeJ6DFAmivw0cpSvEkKF4/s400/100_4322.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Wright Brothers Monument is off in the distance.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2cr71zbX8_COIviAft7te4Ln0VtnWtOXRpwl87uSphNWkCKGSwttOv-8cQzPOymzWvXBpQRmFkkS9At8xZ5g3PT9RgMUGlIhDIufcfLGfjafQiYdzQaI0QM1hU-ACPJ3HcUSwx-z0Tw/s1600/100_4333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2cr71zbX8_COIviAft7te4Ln0VtnWtOXRpwl87uSphNWkCKGSwttOv-8cQzPOymzWvXBpQRmFkkS9At8xZ5g3PT9RgMUGlIhDIufcfLGfjafQiYdzQaI0QM1hU-ACPJ3HcUSwx-z0Tw/s400/100_4333.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A beautiful sunset from Rosie's deck.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjki5svtA8PALD3I3b0Ks6iVkVaiFXIC_ah_jFL4u9eT8UugYFrp1zvVK8PJIT64SNnv4_Rh5WXkTqiqcteEqaXi4Rf8lSwN6CtvmrtY5oO0_NdAu6scm2Sp9anBxPz5Hbn7QN7GGBrtBU/s1600/photo_1%252822%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjki5svtA8PALD3I3b0Ks6iVkVaiFXIC_ah_jFL4u9eT8UugYFrp1zvVK8PJIT64SNnv4_Rh5WXkTqiqcteEqaXi4Rf8lSwN6CtvmrtY5oO0_NdAu6scm2Sp9anBxPz5Hbn7QN7GGBrtBU/s400/photo_1%252822%2529.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Flowers from Rosie's garden.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw46rtiQ3YlNbImLwPqRPH6dlVQaMjUjf2WYCLnB6nfjRDFJwx1dVZiUQ2kpYSqK_fK44okCxFynylRv3lT1tsWK-dDJpH9levv8UbaZV3TKC4hWO6YjQ9HcsYctUPcizLaUDI36Vaa_w/s1600/photo_1%252823%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw46rtiQ3YlNbImLwPqRPH6dlVQaMjUjf2WYCLnB6nfjRDFJwx1dVZiUQ2kpYSqK_fK44okCxFynylRv3lT1tsWK-dDJpH9levv8UbaZV3TKC4hWO6YjQ9HcsYctUPcizLaUDI36Vaa_w/s400/photo_1%252823%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
How is this for a delicious meal: </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
deep-fried scallops and broccoli salad?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm loving it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Mhjjib2IyPykEt0QGNv_rO-BqBmX3fsDi3J8jV0ZqGk8EkMEgbwUQY4S-xBNB0BhCcndA5YEoBgaOFaSFxUz2xGNQDHSF1h_8xvSU-Fx9L4Ph8n6R3u63SrRq12auwnH72KsApgUohw/s1600/photo%25288%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Mhjjib2IyPykEt0QGNv_rO-BqBmX3fsDi3J8jV0ZqGk8EkMEgbwUQY4S-xBNB0BhCcndA5YEoBgaOFaSFxUz2xGNQDHSF1h_8xvSU-Fx9L4Ph8n6R3u63SrRq12auwnH72KsApgUohw/s400/photo%25288%2529.JPG" width="321" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Between meals I stepped outside and noticed this warning posted at the front door.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Don't mess with the Hawthornes!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZQFnd-p3hjGJH908XkGMR0D3055hCBdbP2yOw0rO3l9RS6m8lsRoC6J2Y_AdIXgwoE3BZoTcXO_bhRgMM3Ufk-CJe8_2reumWIotU-2MicsBBJuqj_kqOyY7qIz5WvGPHXskTqi3tCQ/s1600/photo_2%252823%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOZQFnd-p3hjGJH908XkGMR0D3055hCBdbP2yOw0rO3l9RS6m8lsRoC6J2Y_AdIXgwoE3BZoTcXO_bhRgMM3Ufk-CJe8_2reumWIotU-2MicsBBJuqj_kqOyY7qIz5WvGPHXskTqi3tCQ/s400/photo_2%252823%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Middle Hawthorne caught a few <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynoscion_nebulosus">speckled trout</a> Friday morning.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Mr. Hawthorn then cleaned the fish and baked them before frying them for dinner.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsHh_Yier6gwHfwcIpDKKp3-1ZRHCyZ3DmGRgCEjGkKg6zCqRn9hY-LJSMDIiWoocTkHXBTl3TQA5JJyiCuKJPC7VJoHG2c67XG5ydzNKpgGh17dsmNQ5f3Q0d_xZ1pV4uHYcL9o3MCmA/s1600/photo_3%252821%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsHh_Yier6gwHfwcIpDKKp3-1ZRHCyZ3DmGRgCEjGkKg6zCqRn9hY-LJSMDIiWoocTkHXBTl3TQA5JJyiCuKJPC7VJoHG2c67XG5ydzNKpgGh17dsmNQ5f3Q0d_xZ1pV4uHYcL9o3MCmA/s400/photo_3%252821%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmrS8Thjz1ylm-KW4NA4qr4gFzOJZ1OxY58W_CKi_xkdCgMp4edC-wxmn3z4bAmrRjoz0O_iaZb_US49UH5lbeeq9ut7WSfQFCZsticrYCy71-W2RSeD4KEvH6e_7_oQCxlYsc5B4ixg/s1600/100_4338.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmrS8Thjz1ylm-KW4NA4qr4gFzOJZ1OxY58W_CKi_xkdCgMp4edC-wxmn3z4bAmrRjoz0O_iaZb_US49UH5lbeeq9ut7WSfQFCZsticrYCy71-W2RSeD4KEvH6e_7_oQCxlYsc5B4ixg/s400/100_4338.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have to admit that I normally don't care for fish as I find it to be too "fishy."</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But this was amazing. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDetM03PWlGjCYtDDvrK5uhvwDW9_GkI-sBgsBl8ZtXOSJ_nBJQiaqVnrmGFiJCuc-UcFBXk36aHYnidMJVUTq17_2WJiiU0oL34yAVoLEPA1COnicoJfu6uAs4GVEUBrPUUECV4_6iDE/s1600/100_4342.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDetM03PWlGjCYtDDvrK5uhvwDW9_GkI-sBgsBl8ZtXOSJ_nBJQiaqVnrmGFiJCuc-UcFBXk36aHYnidMJVUTq17_2WJiiU0oL34yAVoLEPA1COnicoJfu6uAs4GVEUBrPUUECV4_6iDE/s400/100_4342.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Rosie has a chandelier hanging in her tree!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNghRcYjvUUI_z_7RBh-6uqZFoNnBUBfv7-OP9DCViN5i4qH_7qvFs9kavwfTwpvwwz29s2rospqHdNIvkMvsnPz_eOXH31xyvufP3I9MEEreiWj9jx8UQuLIKqxneDSpvjCLKjeAnkyU/s1600/100_4327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNghRcYjvUUI_z_7RBh-6uqZFoNnBUBfv7-OP9DCViN5i4qH_7qvFs9kavwfTwpvwwz29s2rospqHdNIvkMvsnPz_eOXH31xyvufP3I9MEEreiWj9jx8UQuLIKqxneDSpvjCLKjeAnkyU/s400/100_4327.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Rosie and the Foodie Girl come out of the Witless Protection Program long enough to model their new matching T-shirts.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY7PddU8L5kzXIUpWxby8NxScEknVb6yWI98e7ruTXivay3qrMh1QScDqBcwDQSi5Tq8vVR2vUczedWjMqyFVfGXCqT7buQh9coIPzoDkq4v0ux7hp0BG3rP38nrrFr1F2pDvsRi8csMw/s1600/photo%25289%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
</div>
<br /><div style="text-align: center;">
I was asked to protect the identities of the innocent and not-so-innocent.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Daughter chose to remain in hiding.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Girls reluctantly said goodbye to our gracious hosts and returned home to Southern Indiana.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We had a wonderful time with the Hawthornes. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They treated us like royalty and yet like family at the same time.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We hope that the Hawthornes will choose to visit with us sometime soon.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We'd love to return the hospitality and show them around B-town. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-65209555139590258872013-05-28T21:40:00.000-04:002013-05-28T21:40:45.584-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>The Foodie Girls Visit Monticello</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
As we continued our journey eastward, we stopped in Charlottesville, Virginia so that we could visit Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thomas Jefferson was not only the writer of the Declaration of Independence (he liked to take all the credit for that piece of work), he was also a statesman, our third US president, a plants man, and a keen observer of nature. Beyond that, Jefferson was also a self-taught architect and Monticello was his crowning achievement.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodMUf1uZNnmw2RG0aTtaWnWFuBKRXkcEuIFXjpjeIyNxiMlF6M4aRkjU5GtLEl4sYTLIipirrwgTdAD3h95w5VgKRRXeJhsainErbBCRVwyYoHM5xJh1MO-m-FcALwQjfHpqHSdtAlbc/s1600/100_4120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiodMUf1uZNnmw2RG0aTtaWnWFuBKRXkcEuIFXjpjeIyNxiMlF6M4aRkjU5GtLEl4sYTLIipirrwgTdAD3h95w5VgKRRXeJhsainErbBCRVwyYoHM5xJh1MO-m-FcALwQjfHpqHSdtAlbc/s400/100_4120.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The front of the house. This is not the elevation that is most famous, however.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqB9YWmSVmP-pLLzvckQq34aIMfVfduHw6P_fQtwJP-9MDVL52pp9pe8oUFPI_AygPM049949DhqA3s-yk5tVrswjtUAkUt94VAc_IIi-TJeuTNVjCxdpPaNHLeFJWC-aWlegzOglIgk/s1600/100_4119.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMqB9YWmSVmP-pLLzvckQq34aIMfVfduHw6P_fQtwJP-9MDVL52pp9pe8oUFPI_AygPM049949DhqA3s-yk5tVrswjtUAkUt94VAc_IIi-TJeuTNVjCxdpPaNHLeFJWC-aWlegzOglIgk/s400/100_4119.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A compass is embedded in the ceiling of the front porch and a clock that has faces both on the inside and outside sits above the main doors to the house.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Unfortunately, photography is not permitted inside the house as some items are only on loan and Monticello does not have photographic rights to those items.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The tour was fascinating and we learned a great deal about how the man's mind worked and about what things were most important to him.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIN5PHrg_czNqHFMvUbzeh3MhEHaa5Uq29TzSfq_OpOKGLaPrmeymBOJjGVF22i1X5UWCZYTgD76FwX92gHjGyHUggu1V5Lv9E5wH1d1VhxG0DnIJe7B42qjt028ZfLNNthLGPBJ2BuTs/s1600/100_4117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIN5PHrg_czNqHFMvUbzeh3MhEHaa5Uq29TzSfq_OpOKGLaPrmeymBOJjGVF22i1X5UWCZYTgD76FwX92gHjGyHUggu1V5Lv9E5wH1d1VhxG0DnIJe7B42qjt028ZfLNNthLGPBJ2BuTs/s400/100_4117.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Once back outside, we were free to take all the photos we desired.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9q-6wPFf7SR8AacWHq4RdlOlb_Nht_OFcPf9e1RIRJjnHKa-myHj-rWDC2Kl1ko0zDR9smRYc9Q124HrC6qABFOISW29BR23mTarTAmmsre7pj3W8ZypfXykaYqKoYdyntDl3R_alIw/s1600/100_4061+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9q-6wPFf7SR8AacWHq4RdlOlb_Nht_OFcPf9e1RIRJjnHKa-myHj-rWDC2Kl1ko0zDR9smRYc9Q124HrC6qABFOISW29BR23mTarTAmmsre7pj3W8ZypfXykaYqKoYdyntDl3R_alIw/s400/100_4061+%25282%2529.JPG" width="228" /></a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Mulberry Row sits above the vast vegetable garden. This was the center of plantation activity during Jefferson's lifetime. Here the slaves, indentured servants, and free men lived and worked. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Jefferson wanted Monticello to be entirely self-sufficient, with his people making and growing everything that was needed for the plantation. While he never realized that lofty dream, they worked hard to live off the land.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGxCzG8pcgWcFKrk9IDl8mECjLUOH3YQ0jG5xHsQpaXK5YJ2A_9fslYKlQXbs69M8kstB-dNdwZRcQKL9pRQ2VsCbefrtsaMDNkw2MwcZ1iqG0Qx1Gbe_U6GwxRVxTmmLpfjEo67ha_3Q/s1600/100_4057.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGxCzG8pcgWcFKrk9IDl8mECjLUOH3YQ0jG5xHsQpaXK5YJ2A_9fslYKlQXbs69M8kstB-dNdwZRcQKL9pRQ2VsCbefrtsaMDNkw2MwcZ1iqG0Qx1Gbe_U6GwxRVxTmmLpfjEo67ha_3Q/s400/100_4057.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Looking towards one end of the vast vegetable garden.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSx6uLIn4vmOEmA2HD3qtDQ8qbq12BIVngU-9hAeSXwHwOTLLS7oOzwqSmQ8q6Vy7FGUqWG8ujT7TaIy3LabmQqkGVcZX3_Je-rSmGxRKCN8W7CpJ8n1Z7tjTHAj_HuBmEyIrUMYwmSc/s1600/100_4067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSx6uLIn4vmOEmA2HD3qtDQ8qbq12BIVngU-9hAeSXwHwOTLLS7oOzwqSmQ8q6Vy7FGUqWG8ujT7TaIy3LabmQqkGVcZX3_Je-rSmGxRKCN8W7CpJ8n1Z7tjTHAj_HuBmEyIrUMYwmSc/s400/100_4067.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And towards the other end.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Jefferson was always experimenting with new varieties and new plants; trying to see what would grow well in his part of the world.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrvYWiLyl1TtXVDuBtaOB8LsuOC8gNZ7c6jS_H81JLKV8JHVXVkz_JhNZcI6xGXCyMBQBesqQdAqtQYtkALjfEW4ii9x5fbs2uVMa7CuoOXqyxecNYsbVKbx6MTFJQk2XiY8uTY0Pzlo/s1600/100_4059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrvYWiLyl1TtXVDuBtaOB8LsuOC8gNZ7c6jS_H81JLKV8JHVXVkz_JhNZcI6xGXCyMBQBesqQdAqtQYtkALjfEW4ii9x5fbs2uVMa7CuoOXqyxecNYsbVKbx6MTFJQk2XiY8uTY0Pzlo/s400/100_4059.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Q-V8lPlflPjy859hD3m7PmQgWfE6iMayTL2PeWgMZ4c9Doi7RV6kYwUA_lZxj3waIr8UoQJYltemMhyphenhyphenJNfkd6Nz74hDPNyTOJANEZ86OImRNvWszJYbRFqHc8JoKL9wDYVUUT1CKrm4/s1600/100_4065.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Q-V8lPlflPjy859hD3m7PmQgWfE6iMayTL2PeWgMZ4c9Doi7RV6kYwUA_lZxj3waIr8UoQJYltemMhyphenhyphenJNfkd6Nz74hDPNyTOJANEZ86OImRNvWszJYbRFqHc8JoKL9wDYVUUT1CKrm4/s400/100_4065.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Garden Pavilion, where Jefferson liked to sit and read or write.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatnKWyjgGQtcDXBskI4M4aEKv33rfzaM4a3jEUxrhZhB3Cdu61W89K6imECcysYmL-Sf9oJKO4CNURew9a8rLhZP_Lq5P_0Ak8PLW4OThce8LVmnziVh3UumT6v2uJgSChH585Cwjbkw/s1600/100_4062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatnKWyjgGQtcDXBskI4M4aEKv33rfzaM4a3jEUxrhZhB3Cdu61W89K6imECcysYmL-Sf9oJKO4CNURew9a8rLhZP_Lq5P_0Ak8PLW4OThce8LVmnziVh3UumT6v2uJgSChH585Cwjbkw/s400/100_4062.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Levy Gravesite sits in Mullberry Row. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Uriah Phillips Levy was the first Jewish commodore in the United States Navy and he purchased Monticello after Thomas Jefferson's death. It was due to the Levy family's efforts that Monticello has been saved so that we may enjoy this UNESCO World Heritage Site. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiNY2b3UUJ7-LmHvV0x0s4_W3dIth3MIBDZqoTEn36dLoPIrvLOlIn4pP6ESEs-vlAshX9WN1KIUJ9SnrfgvDeNgLmDH1qfnyOGBLJGLpcqx01R8kxlPuf43BwQcXGulGWRrctprpDMc/s1600/100_4069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRiNY2b3UUJ7-LmHvV0x0s4_W3dIth3MIBDZqoTEn36dLoPIrvLOlIn4pP6ESEs-vlAshX9WN1KIUJ9SnrfgvDeNgLmDH1qfnyOGBLJGLpcqx01R8kxlPuf43BwQcXGulGWRrctprpDMc/s400/100_4069.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The joinery chimney is all that remains of the joinery.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUHQzBIXEg74mwFbhE3tOE7sOnp7nxGjuaYtvlnbRZSNtgZnj8Tu2IIXKt6KWD63W26qzvnx2ctKNdO80xBeLHQVHrrVsjskL3mT2GGe1Ocl87yEx21-ZWcSKkHwYazdF8yChnYFbqEE/s1600/100_4079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqUHQzBIXEg74mwFbhE3tOE7sOnp7nxGjuaYtvlnbRZSNtgZnj8Tu2IIXKt6KWD63W26qzvnx2ctKNdO80xBeLHQVHrrVsjskL3mT2GGe1Ocl87yEx21-ZWcSKkHwYazdF8yChnYFbqEE/s400/100_4079.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A huge peony in bloom.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJs6lJ7wZeBoM_TM4N0T9cf-kFeZhHoDXOJKwWfifs5ae9RaOtc51VtVCe5SOCFhyphenhyphenq1n5896URt1vivEXdaiNjuKas0PJ2FnXIAR5LZuNO09p7ynwr4XZZuenyRrc93qrHNB-yr_fj-Q/s1600/100_4081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJs6lJ7wZeBoM_TM4N0T9cf-kFeZhHoDXOJKwWfifs5ae9RaOtc51VtVCe5SOCFhyphenhyphenq1n5896URt1vivEXdaiNjuKas0PJ2FnXIAR5LZuNO09p7ynwr4XZZuenyRrc93qrHNB-yr_fj-Q/s400/100_4081.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Looking down the north Flower Walk.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSqEHPkouFa4i5gcVWyREPncCDsHQAGWcKfByOeRZnbCpBh52IZ2J-x7iwQ4wK5OeX0CCpxvHeGD6dktfzdaV-qS_0-ElnChc8eUTLAzDbPXbDu7YMqO2TkY96_Zw-Zw4JYWl0QNPTPLg/s1600/100_4084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSqEHPkouFa4i5gcVWyREPncCDsHQAGWcKfByOeRZnbCpBh52IZ2J-x7iwQ4wK5OeX0CCpxvHeGD6dktfzdaV-qS_0-ElnChc8eUTLAzDbPXbDu7YMqO2TkY96_Zw-Zw4JYWl0QNPTPLg/s400/100_4084.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWp8qX6dPgOgwNLfoyhZSGd2hLjeL9hK7ET8XPxsF6uND25KRSjp-r6zR-Uho4D_5fvdZ7UsrkD1xessiRsl-QyFnNCGmVPvRIgO9btLihmxFDuCb8n3E6EuSj8q2szFW_N4hcvbFl2oQ/s1600/100_4088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWp8qX6dPgOgwNLfoyhZSGd2hLjeL9hK7ET8XPxsF6uND25KRSjp-r6zR-Uho4D_5fvdZ7UsrkD1xessiRsl-QyFnNCGmVPvRIgO9btLihmxFDuCb8n3E6EuSj8q2szFW_N4hcvbFl2oQ/s400/100_4088.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Peonies and poppies.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLSIaPoizDaiHvrdqt8sqk4oA0r4rYQOYFtwoCMusrojbWChPB0n7a3nBt0Dwrq4V36xtuyWqO3oTrnzny9Hmq8VS3jsC3E8C14yxeJ24Pw_NZiycUc95IhbHt4hdq5qJB-FP_WtnLfY/s1600/100_4089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfLSIaPoizDaiHvrdqt8sqk4oA0r4rYQOYFtwoCMusrojbWChPB0n7a3nBt0Dwrq4V36xtuyWqO3oTrnzny9Hmq8VS3jsC3E8C14yxeJ24Pw_NZiycUc95IhbHt4hdq5qJB-FP_WtnLfY/s400/100_4089.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTF8dCHdOlDfNM9B5xjA1o8G2EvOhyT64uqhLk2_arxxdxhZ2zhgoGbuoputEtszjKqx2K0j9Nqxve6tKJI2urpovhSugo7YMvkgcTh7EaqrlTIfcowauiiPqnqjtgheHCw4za8Hagkk/s1600/100_4090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFTF8dCHdOlDfNM9B5xjA1o8G2EvOhyT64uqhLk2_arxxdxhZ2zhgoGbuoputEtszjKqx2K0j9Nqxve6tKJI2urpovhSugo7YMvkgcTh7EaqrlTIfcowauiiPqnqjtgheHCw4za8Hagkk/s400/100_4090.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yCWC75R1bjjCgBIuXrmrd2wHRucG6WECgP0A56k2xExwT1wr_sH1PGIR99gYKELFP1LnWOAoZTtW3wLDjU5vgMW8hH0LiSU-bEUXrgvpepUT4FSgnaep0e0osyZcOHcZ-ziuHhJhydo/s1600/100_4093+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4yCWC75R1bjjCgBIuXrmrd2wHRucG6WECgP0A56k2xExwT1wr_sH1PGIR99gYKELFP1LnWOAoZTtW3wLDjU5vgMW8hH0LiSU-bEUXrgvpepUT4FSgnaep0e0osyZcOHcZ-ziuHhJhydo/s400/100_4093+%25282%2529.JPG" width="318" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Another variety of peony.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVheoy1STgIp0ETaE11HNE48NUeABXVLnBmyUkBoaeaHWyxB84oILP1TdGLxt3fzfZ7ueAtFCDzRmdMeDTMJwni9uQSKt-4IGDoZzR-UpmyAhAg-qDnBV7sYTkCcHHeoKGWf9EJCIQ4_c/s1600/100_4094+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVheoy1STgIp0ETaE11HNE48NUeABXVLnBmyUkBoaeaHWyxB84oILP1TdGLxt3fzfZ7ueAtFCDzRmdMeDTMJwni9uQSKt-4IGDoZzR-UpmyAhAg-qDnBV7sYTkCcHHeoKGWf9EJCIQ4_c/s400/100_4094+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_Fd_8lwyei4nZ3_v4dvQppwMVlbqzSK6yDT49X3Z75hOYLbQXBcGSkPUlhoYK2lHynkEvuMVt_Ovl4V583ScEb4RPnojepNkeYFtR7SsZaEoQ7MZT6ma7awtWg5K-WPtBSKcYfBrwAA/s1600/100_4100+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_Fd_8lwyei4nZ3_v4dvQppwMVlbqzSK6yDT49X3Z75hOYLbQXBcGSkPUlhoYK2lHynkEvuMVt_Ovl4V583ScEb4RPnojepNkeYFtR7SsZaEoQ7MZT6ma7awtWg5K-WPtBSKcYfBrwAA/s400/100_4100+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Cicada on phlox.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is a member of the Brood 2 cicadas.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMXvYzxkeZBXgMInlzW_dq_XMWPAGxTrzqpE-R2uBm-tzYKJtsfoxJkXFPnb3ofaZBkWRyPcaC7alROZ1M00gTZyTuZ9z3mYiGi_s0GChDueqgz-A3nTyn5C1cugtVjaMR8Sqgrx19Dc/s1600/100_4107.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMXvYzxkeZBXgMInlzW_dq_XMWPAGxTrzqpE-R2uBm-tzYKJtsfoxJkXFPnb3ofaZBkWRyPcaC7alROZ1M00gTZyTuZ9z3mYiGi_s0GChDueqgz-A3nTyn5C1cugtVjaMR8Sqgrx19Dc/s400/100_4107.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstjbacqWmeBlCvhPo68KzLFMr_i6k9qAWgktiTdfmCdxVZPuLLG1OXKu1IokzQpqWo5t84N2W3W3WU_M_t67LrIHNlPWFfZMMFqDRny9fuPq4wgNYpfk271SQkM2nYlPP7fsRRSyqUjM/s1600/100_4108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgstjbacqWmeBlCvhPo68KzLFMr_i6k9qAWgktiTdfmCdxVZPuLLG1OXKu1IokzQpqWo5t84N2W3W3WU_M_t67LrIHNlPWFfZMMFqDRny9fuPq4wgNYpfk271SQkM2nYlPP7fsRRSyqUjM/s400/100_4108.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The kitchen sits under the hill below the house.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkc61mR5DOIQbYQ2Fhn8Ocsk391EBOJ5-rDgRMQutDsaIQ3RED_zeWDj1affOjO54coJDILBs5gz9rU5OSqFY02eLbuECYOyvRu5ddU414-X2aAeTUPpCezpmmBQsB4c5Xl86J7gU1rQ/s1600/100_4110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkc61mR5DOIQbYQ2Fhn8Ocsk391EBOJ5-rDgRMQutDsaIQ3RED_zeWDj1affOjO54coJDILBs5gz9rU5OSqFY02eLbuECYOyvRu5ddU414-X2aAeTUPpCezpmmBQsB4c5Xl86J7gU1rQ/s400/100_4110.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The "stove."</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznrd26Z3E19fYmzJ-csqPswAtTJh9JDtLXSQZSVZ6Khp1F5-MRFJf_D40YWAnWNbgeD5yBov6mHYV9_Wij2kgymaM1Z9vQXEJtY4cPwlO2-urjH7zrHc8H_Pruc0fS04vjdozmTQhutQ/s1600/100_4121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznrd26Z3E19fYmzJ-csqPswAtTJh9JDtLXSQZSVZ6Khp1F5-MRFJf_D40YWAnWNbgeD5yBov6mHYV9_Wij2kgymaM1Z9vQXEJtY4cPwlO2-urjH7zrHc8H_Pruc0fS04vjdozmTQhutQ/s400/100_4121.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A beautiful tree near the front walk to the house.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcCiU19GlzcEfI2ZpXiLeQS_yGdHpn0v_7LjAtnRTpJQyMCxllaOBbAbW1O6VESOD_CFw1Z-33IZaNMcbSEfliD3BjR1vT4FAfHMlFmyxwMDTGlrNC7fcHsqEL53B1N_Qd7JbbL-CTA0/s1600/100_4122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvcCiU19GlzcEfI2ZpXiLeQS_yGdHpn0v_7LjAtnRTpJQyMCxllaOBbAbW1O6VESOD_CFw1Z-33IZaNMcbSEfliD3BjR1vT4FAfHMlFmyxwMDTGlrNC7fcHsqEL53B1N_Qd7JbbL-CTA0/s400/100_4122.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thomas Jefferson is buried in the family plot on the property. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The epitaph for his tombstone contains only the things that Jefferson considered to be his important contributions in life:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
"Author of the Declaration of American Independence, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and Father of the University of Virginia."</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
If you are ever near Charlottesville, Virginia, you must make the effort to visit Monticello.</div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-35279950222141107842013-05-27T19:26:00.000-04:002013-05-27T19:26:54.600-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Road Trip!</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Girls are on a road trip. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We decided we needed some girl time and carefully planned and plotted our great adventure.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
More on our destination later.</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87L54-TaL5CS7ZDq4EKa6I32oF_y1EijFsgsLH1emfh5wKNO2tdZxNrLvH1vu6CF_49laFMy75NefDz1a_wpcK03jpNPiLIFihJstpavq1X5bBxPG4SokgM4u23F8AJnT1PRWbkQKTzs/s1600/100_3791+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87L54-TaL5CS7ZDq4EKa6I32oF_y1EijFsgsLH1emfh5wKNO2tdZxNrLvH1vu6CF_49laFMy75NefDz1a_wpcK03jpNPiLIFihJstpavq1X5bBxPG4SokgM4u23F8AJnT1PRWbkQKTzs/s400/100_3791+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
On the way east, we passed fields of Yellow Rocket.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBZea7QXC1V4SOCyFcLZk7giCDglxcQ7s5ZR2hOW_skCnubVzqNf_4JK7x1vwQlHMmTzUTKsyz_XTQAEabpx1H5pfxM2bBEKBAjso8H6lI69h21qns1tq2KK59Lf2Loio0NbK2EZSg8A/s1600/100_3794.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBZea7QXC1V4SOCyFcLZk7giCDglxcQ7s5ZR2hOW_skCnubVzqNf_4JK7x1vwQlHMmTzUTKsyz_XTQAEabpx1H5pfxM2bBEKBAjso8H6lI69h21qns1tq2KK59Lf2Loio0NbK2EZSg8A/s400/100_3794.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The view east over the hills of Brown County, Indiana.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpRkwU_AUmstSa74MBW3JbI1yYiXAUCIkEWshJobOr9Ejf_-iyFR9Rktb07-Fk_oyPyboLQNzSsF3VRFxrUJwZmWYoqaJe_71C0ogadizlNYTzD43pcLZRmVU3L6twWD5pBUEoUpPOCw/s1600/100_3797+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLpRkwU_AUmstSa74MBW3JbI1yYiXAUCIkEWshJobOr9Ejf_-iyFR9Rktb07-Fk_oyPyboLQNzSsF3VRFxrUJwZmWYoqaJe_71C0ogadizlNYTzD43pcLZRmVU3L6twWD5pBUEoUpPOCw/s400/100_3797+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After a couple of hours we arrived in Ohio...</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomwoLxEgHlhEdd5EkQq9lE7ZDHvt1ZaROGnGee0UF2NkkoRinsHLsd-2N-jJhmp4bZxAudTgIXixme-V51d8gZ_4mu_t_0b6F4X9ANbt604y5H2CZfz1rG9qSBXnxTjlh6HZYDTqeMPE/s1600/100_3799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomwoLxEgHlhEdd5EkQq9lE7ZDHvt1ZaROGnGee0UF2NkkoRinsHLsd-2N-jJhmp4bZxAudTgIXixme-V51d8gZ_4mu_t_0b6F4X9ANbt604y5H2CZfz1rG9qSBXnxTjlh6HZYDTqeMPE/s400/100_3799.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Where we made our first stop.<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3cu1aFdEQ4hhtKM-qaef8689wthpg7xKdWTZZE2eCvDdEsyS0Onjyu6c5iiIRx65nY940TPsyBgWVPMTH7x2z3smI_NdCzpd22IEeqH9KMhvtqAXmZmZxu1yOfixa81GFcHBl7gu6ZfI/s1600/100_3801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3cu1aFdEQ4hhtKM-qaef8689wthpg7xKdWTZZE2eCvDdEsyS0Onjyu6c5iiIRx65nY940TPsyBgWVPMTH7x2z3smI_NdCzpd22IEeqH9KMhvtqAXmZmZxu1yOfixa81GFcHBl7gu6ZfI/s400/100_3801.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Being Foodies, we had to stop at Foodie Land, otherwise known as <a href="http://www.junglejims.com/">Jungle Jim's International Market</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0g32voDB3WNWJgcWSbM0TLqyw8itp1tiakaqNctwM2n8sCGiN-S51rHqJGN6mW1S7BRCmHrRaFkWUffkCfk9UQVfycEKVdmC0Md9c_XZNDi8PIUmUhksSbVXn3Bvob6fzBfNqOhY1U0/s1600/100_3803+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx0g32voDB3WNWJgcWSbM0TLqyw8itp1tiakaqNctwM2n8sCGiN-S51rHqJGN6mW1S7BRCmHrRaFkWUffkCfk9UQVfycEKVdmC0Md9c_XZNDi8PIUmUhksSbVXn3Bvob6fzBfNqOhY1U0/s400/100_3803+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
An hour or so later we were once again headed east across Southern Ohio.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqVLkfB7ISOMURSgDB_EbjsZ29hoK0TRuyOkHIXL6_m6vtO7gM7qtCo8ph1ufetXPig_Hs8GKckzhxskR0P0wdC564USxnrwrCpexYKqhQHJzJk0f47GxGuC6xyAd5zOqWLp3jyxXK_lk/s1600/100_3820+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqVLkfB7ISOMURSgDB_EbjsZ29hoK0TRuyOkHIXL6_m6vtO7gM7qtCo8ph1ufetXPig_Hs8GKckzhxskR0P0wdC564USxnrwrCpexYKqhQHJzJk0f47GxGuC6xyAd5zOqWLp3jyxXK_lk/s400/100_3820+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tlS_BqxP0EDwm7m4izIRmYgnqRKrKcX-F-zWBK9xsRJwZbUxD-83dxlC6ayi10BKjOUW2awPwiSp5mc_a8A2E-jqy9UedzHmIJPoK_TfrjmOp5_9SiVMysYqutIKzWmP3A3J8kONsgo/s1600/100_3827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tlS_BqxP0EDwm7m4izIRmYgnqRKrKcX-F-zWBK9xsRJwZbUxD-83dxlC6ayi10BKjOUW2awPwiSp5mc_a8A2E-jqy9UedzHmIJPoK_TfrjmOp5_9SiVMysYqutIKzWmP3A3J8kONsgo/s400/100_3827.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We arrived in West Virginia in the mid afternoon and continued driving eastward.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4hBHemI7VuQkX3VTJ1ilcE2jDS7Jmu5fwahbEgEvMF_Du5Xsnb1g4R3zS8OsNHW8qnOLd6cotfJ3doVMqD82iKPDBAoolFrK6XKb3BV5kfvXlwdOSd7m9_kN-WnP4x9_GUFu2rXD62A/s1600/100_3839+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4hBHemI7VuQkX3VTJ1ilcE2jDS7Jmu5fwahbEgEvMF_Du5Xsnb1g4R3zS8OsNHW8qnOLd6cotfJ3doVMqD82iKPDBAoolFrK6XKb3BV5kfvXlwdOSd7m9_kN-WnP4x9_GUFu2rXD62A/s400/100_3839+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We were chasing the weather as we traveled.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Jrl7RF-5CS-9ZaqUi6LeXpx2koTMi3afUkNhuhOtJGrRMfCmmF5AV2KZk50zOfiXTUAtXjbjY6PobnOu7hBXQXmxUhM0wOjvCvooJ-yjni3XYAlIOAJKjiJNdIDpYDwMPaFEsNKh9_0/s1600/100_3841+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Jrl7RF-5CS-9ZaqUi6LeXpx2koTMi3afUkNhuhOtJGrRMfCmmF5AV2KZk50zOfiXTUAtXjbjY6PobnOu7hBXQXmxUhM0wOjvCvooJ-yjni3XYAlIOAJKjiJNdIDpYDwMPaFEsNKh9_0/s400/100_3841+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We finally reached the mountains.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx-CSfGxjPFO2QUrtQxpuUBIJMkMZTAAhDYpETTAeuO5M_jgmozW4TNSBROWgCko_MRCDS6AYUCaz_IXQTjiZFQ6QTZ2OcHuV-5oKE2eWuVOAWsEtx-pdUGlnWouip_gUNidY3SYcfCSU/s1600/100_3842+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx-CSfGxjPFO2QUrtQxpuUBIJMkMZTAAhDYpETTAeuO5M_jgmozW4TNSBROWgCko_MRCDS6AYUCaz_IXQTjiZFQ6QTZ2OcHuV-5oKE2eWuVOAWsEtx-pdUGlnWouip_gUNidY3SYcfCSU/s400/100_3842+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's a long drive down.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtI0SslBfJdQTGrg-GWrKWqSQceAfB1FlEplyw_GEpeXm7ErV-pvNDxg9779zTd6zsrGJfMIV3aEl3gwGmCMhH_3van7Qjtz1Nuw6c906yFiuRVR0YIW9lD1iZ8NcIgVsQ8iUja1nnKM/s1600/100_3844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtI0SslBfJdQTGrg-GWrKWqSQceAfB1FlEplyw_GEpeXm7ErV-pvNDxg9779zTd6zsrGJfMIV3aEl3gwGmCMhH_3van7Qjtz1Nuw6c906yFiuRVR0YIW9lD1iZ8NcIgVsQ8iUja1nnKM/s400/100_3844.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuddodLhQvKELDUuE1A1kLnuTKPyQiEtkDCFNflYRRm-OgH5aQtQakTlNdpL0Ucz821I3pXu4MN2l6lX14jx1RG0lqouNVcZIegYPDFJolFHxUnb63p9hcHzIDi_R5kk1pcHh4N1RuLik/s1600/100_4049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuddodLhQvKELDUuE1A1kLnuTKPyQiEtkDCFNflYRRm-OgH5aQtQakTlNdpL0Ucz821I3pXu4MN2l6lX14jx1RG0lqouNVcZIegYPDFJolFHxUnb63p9hcHzIDi_R5kk1pcHh4N1RuLik/s400/100_4049.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We drove through rain in the mountains before arriving after 9 pm in Staunton, Virginia.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We checked into the hotel, rested for the evening, and then headed to Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive in the morning.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPzEkSm5YRZQf3vOTUTqDPAwOqvD6SKSqMdoTzq7MR5oxKTT_StEhAZi9ZeSkVO03_lf1E7ULs50r1e_cTBubSMnVnGtVcCXtcswl62mUsmpPSpdp_J01vFpiMH8O0qaYCQS_uot_s618/s1600/100_3846.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPzEkSm5YRZQf3vOTUTqDPAwOqvD6SKSqMdoTzq7MR5oxKTT_StEhAZi9ZeSkVO03_lf1E7ULs50r1e_cTBubSMnVnGtVcCXtcswl62mUsmpPSpdp_J01vFpiMH8O0qaYCQS_uot_s618/s400/100_3846.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We had thought to do a couple of hikes while in the park. As it was, we decided that the South River Falls Trail was more than enough of a hike for us for the day.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfltBz5L-hjbfiXU9J0koW_2yVAMXBX6D26JvdjqnYbIic5i-n-iRg5dlNUHTnE9i8y6Tg2QIMvsstBSN4uiM63RXPC4AxmhlaJbcvzJSDkO9l-DeMxxvmxP07Lo3ATm6qeXllblW0UgE/s1600/100_3848+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfltBz5L-hjbfiXU9J0koW_2yVAMXBX6D26JvdjqnYbIic5i-n-iRg5dlNUHTnE9i8y6Tg2QIMvsstBSN4uiM63RXPC4AxmhlaJbcvzJSDkO9l-DeMxxvmxP07Lo3ATm6qeXllblW0UgE/s400/100_3848+%25282%2529.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The trail is listed as being 2.6 miles long unless one chooses to travel on part of the Appalachian Trail on the return trip. Then the hike is 3.3 miles long. We took the longer route.<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBDHZN7PDfsX8bLmMSHzxPE5j9PoDJInbS0wvL7XHOdXGwK0NjtZLEDysSD_HX7L6Fm5bGAE9PQTRsMH3M2-o3RWR-GT6i8aFHp2heAskM-sVpkJ_vE1HzSM0PaSoSjcQUo9-HhY66BM/s1600/100_3849+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpBDHZN7PDfsX8bLmMSHzxPE5j9PoDJInbS0wvL7XHOdXGwK0NjtZLEDysSD_HX7L6Fm5bGAE9PQTRsMH3M2-o3RWR-GT6i8aFHp2heAskM-sVpkJ_vE1HzSM0PaSoSjcQUo9-HhY66BM/s400/100_3849+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This trail was listed as being moderately strenuous. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8qst_DPvOoFlIdN7eg80PXe6hKX_tAtir_ueX4yD8EoS0mC6wJb1SK0JNyHBbjIzmh4qp_0EnIkaVSi4VmjEeKqwp1X3CyydDTfOD2BcxrZl52BMSp5nAfxZObUjKu78bIqMMSoIxDM/s1600/100_3851+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir8qst_DPvOoFlIdN7eg80PXe6hKX_tAtir_ueX4yD8EoS0mC6wJb1SK0JNyHBbjIzmh4qp_0EnIkaVSi4VmjEeKqwp1X3CyydDTfOD2BcxrZl52BMSp5nAfxZObUjKu78bIqMMSoIxDM/s400/100_3851+%25282%2529.JPG" width="331" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A wealth of wildflowers were in bloom along the trail.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicahePgDxITuMuUqG5cpgCPGKk_vvrJgxde5JxVLRyLfX8qNS22bW-1eI8WC0B6qlx2qW-OPockuV0JtLhbMGNu1i-Syh0rR_FCC8mJj6fkVlAYhUobhLZ9A_IzAfYWEQt-CX0cYotB9E/s1600/100_3854+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicahePgDxITuMuUqG5cpgCPGKk_vvrJgxde5JxVLRyLfX8qNS22bW-1eI8WC0B6qlx2qW-OPockuV0JtLhbMGNu1i-Syh0rR_FCC8mJj6fkVlAYhUobhLZ9A_IzAfYWEQt-CX0cYotB9E/s400/100_3854+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wild strawberry.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimD2hQ0jbs0WtpuyvbAkm3z6uymAPaiYqn-H7OmI5UZ8UU4iGxbLmf2f32VVVrp8fxbVC_x7jwPjFaRuMtxmor4or1yuGvH-tfHA9ZrPgYnSfkKkrhXX9yo86JYTFlZOd_1TjQw7986-8/s1600/100_3856+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimD2hQ0jbs0WtpuyvbAkm3z6uymAPaiYqn-H7OmI5UZ8UU4iGxbLmf2f32VVVrp8fxbVC_x7jwPjFaRuMtxmor4or1yuGvH-tfHA9ZrPgYnSfkKkrhXX9yo86JYTFlZOd_1TjQw7986-8/s400/100_3856+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yellow violet.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHs0MfiMZb36-BathRtXKBpEdy3cybMju_HC1oSczJqhWtSS-QsiX4taRHzldo8JLzkwkdZyrbhImxZQMA2vqRzwR6GrgyrHmP3g0kdSsoNsjdac-YnVlbK2v0ufgGg5HpyfBsEpPfMQ/s1600/100_3857.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHs0MfiMZb36-BathRtXKBpEdy3cybMju_HC1oSczJqhWtSS-QsiX4taRHzldo8JLzkwkdZyrbhImxZQMA2vqRzwR6GrgyrHmP3g0kdSsoNsjdac-YnVlbK2v0ufgGg5HpyfBsEpPfMQ/s400/100_3857.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yellow rocket.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifb3hju-amfbKnAf7rtwJlA58K3ev_d0bwZ1zb6Y4r89lZx553Hi1qiWX7TFXEWeyzzlJsR30jKQr4SvkM4zU_AUYNN4RiBClBAM2_x3kJzN1VQETTWpieDpQeXvDdt_bVdr9gfVmSjnY/s1600/100_3859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifb3hju-amfbKnAf7rtwJlA58K3ev_d0bwZ1zb6Y4r89lZx553Hi1qiWX7TFXEWeyzzlJsR30jKQr4SvkM4zU_AUYNN4RiBClBAM2_x3kJzN1VQETTWpieDpQeXvDdt_bVdr9gfVmSjnY/s400/100_3859.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yellow rocket and wild geranium.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTFBtGEZdK3NfuNJiLue1cTu4D6YecwljWLTy_akcFOCNg5r19KmB5zuLHdSDnL8RK5NqpQvXJp9d2HwC1UhRul6C7hkOdar00nb1qkJbWGDQjfQ_KquZ1DmbT-57QHr2jT_6WhKYN_Vs/s1600/100_3861.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTFBtGEZdK3NfuNJiLue1cTu4D6YecwljWLTy_akcFOCNg5r19KmB5zuLHdSDnL8RK5NqpQvXJp9d2HwC1UhRul6C7hkOdar00nb1qkJbWGDQjfQ_KquZ1DmbT-57QHr2jT_6WhKYN_Vs/s400/100_3861.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Despite being a vigorous hike, there were beautiful sights every where.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SRC8SaRD6d208vcyi4KYwg7wI4wNEeJ4JE87AcJUPSWzkbdglmVMnhhGG-JNx4qqNP0gjrSg01eUKfjvP1agZOItbut7jcU0AMSdTEzqAzqRIR_8RJ0Bf-HNa-_QLy5fYaH8X5pvTuM/s1600/100_3865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7SRC8SaRD6d208vcyi4KYwg7wI4wNEeJ4JE87AcJUPSWzkbdglmVMnhhGG-JNx4qqNP0gjrSg01eUKfjvP1agZOItbut7jcU0AMSdTEzqAzqRIR_8RJ0Bf-HNa-_QLy5fYaH8X5pvTuM/s400/100_3865.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Please enjoy the hike as we travel along the trail.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zYYhSeD3PQxTVulIhmAVRSmJ_i8sevKfbc3rCJZhyNQKup_NhjYdbJbirP2USnsb0NUG-EYJUcxKaQq-q11uqrYusFbqV9C7BCHUAh3UX1eIjIHv5mUS8m-_aVA_ftCKaZW1tMMuLas/s1600/100_3871.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zYYhSeD3PQxTVulIhmAVRSmJ_i8sevKfbc3rCJZhyNQKup_NhjYdbJbirP2USnsb0NUG-EYJUcxKaQq-q11uqrYusFbqV9C7BCHUAh3UX1eIjIHv5mUS8m-_aVA_ftCKaZW1tMMuLas/s400/100_3871.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxZtcrpWey3n9QeRBsmQWvA3EEnd5npeqbOJv_RtrsiymXELkmUmaYoXO3ZwhqiupW5_TfOl2y0Adzeg4yT4n2exj2sQW493mWPWGyX6UK_vuqi2eBh08-Bu5UIJu50Oeuuy6dzg_GTc/s1600/100_3872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaxZtcrpWey3n9QeRBsmQWvA3EEnd5npeqbOJv_RtrsiymXELkmUmaYoXO3ZwhqiupW5_TfOl2y0Adzeg4yT4n2exj2sQW493mWPWGyX6UK_vuqi2eBh08-Bu5UIJu50Oeuuy6dzg_GTc/s400/100_3872.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It was a cloudy day with patches of fog in the mountains.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMRTfE77yjAIL2rlRqGTAdoNj4R-58mCscLiCAj_daQg1VzIjYNqHGpkzlyWO_ozCYZLWU-5pIf_DZ_lfq1uohKpZfCg3E9MjZIUD3wd7nHki1GI69PAB4CRjaX7dhg8NhLMaDqk__-4/s1600/100_3876.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyMRTfE77yjAIL2rlRqGTAdoNj4R-58mCscLiCAj_daQg1VzIjYNqHGpkzlyWO_ozCYZLWU-5pIf_DZ_lfq1uohKpZfCg3E9MjZIUD3wd7nHki1GI69PAB4CRjaX7dhg8NhLMaDqk__-4/s400/100_3876.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wild geranium.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1j9ovDdafDYIEMEIvGuXdcJPg3iKR6etPJrONTNwdTI0WosvC1Qf6CQ59b1DC-RXkugYu52KsZO84arhI4vKRxcN1I0E-wvPTNbPewAaipaEU4NkzFf2H3Bp1fOpN3UWN9srx-v-RMuk/s1600/100_3878.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1j9ovDdafDYIEMEIvGuXdcJPg3iKR6etPJrONTNwdTI0WosvC1Qf6CQ59b1DC-RXkugYu52KsZO84arhI4vKRxcN1I0E-wvPTNbPewAaipaEU4NkzFf2H3Bp1fOpN3UWN9srx-v-RMuk/s400/100_3878.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Lichen on a bolder.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqoUN_yTI2gOtZJnJHRlgemT_ZR6cWGteyAbM7ajQTyp1lZWTPgmUQLnrDs1N-sRWYdZR86rLbDfDjO4aAMSQt1pqDto2V635fw2ZJQ6q-wOx-5iOPhvukxN9FuoaEPlE2QPxhcKb0Dno/s1600/100_3879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqoUN_yTI2gOtZJnJHRlgemT_ZR6cWGteyAbM7ajQTyp1lZWTPgmUQLnrDs1N-sRWYdZR86rLbDfDjO4aAMSQt1pqDto2V635fw2ZJQ6q-wOx-5iOPhvukxN9FuoaEPlE2QPxhcKb0Dno/s400/100_3879.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZXg3w9wLA0ptNgbfFKpZdkFKu0I8wJbBTprvIiBv2Wr8ZlehIcfi0KOhsL58NdfDdl2HqwhlN0vdw0Kv4uAecVYTzunCJynA7_Pf2qX5zalHv41em7vQW8k7a7w4_K4fTSMnVv5-XRc/s1600/100_3884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCZXg3w9wLA0ptNgbfFKpZdkFKu0I8wJbBTprvIiBv2Wr8ZlehIcfi0KOhsL58NdfDdl2HqwhlN0vdw0Kv4uAecVYTzunCJynA7_Pf2qX5zalHv41em7vQW8k7a7w4_K4fTSMnVv5-XRc/s400/100_3884.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Colorful millipede.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVs2UZ_5YekMQbNGBQ5lozyCwF-fKyjDZURDI2JFgBrj2VE6UvzB5s4A5QvL7QZqkF6XTYIdjg4gV3ypnkxMn43FZbgxd2EgVlF4hfuuwS_wzTuMQmeFqSDN6-hLCAWws-HmXQXteWyA/s1600/100_3888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaVs2UZ_5YekMQbNGBQ5lozyCwF-fKyjDZURDI2JFgBrj2VE6UvzB5s4A5QvL7QZqkF6XTYIdjg4gV3ypnkxMn43FZbgxd2EgVlF4hfuuwS_wzTuMQmeFqSDN6-hLCAWws-HmXQXteWyA/s400/100_3888.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYecBAgghpFLUVTyWH_3S9VS12JRlRHMJncNVkJvvEd7eDUM5UN_kibeIUxfGWvFHMbcpsNS80e6z45ky8ufwKGltYgs2EcB2B0LgJo6Ad_o_F5RyiVbQibUhufrD8nMrYsW3P3i3NXtQ/s1600/100_3892.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYecBAgghpFLUVTyWH_3S9VS12JRlRHMJncNVkJvvEd7eDUM5UN_kibeIUxfGWvFHMbcpsNS80e6z45ky8ufwKGltYgs2EcB2B0LgJo6Ad_o_F5RyiVbQibUhufrD8nMrYsW3P3i3NXtQ/s400/100_3892.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgmdhokCe7IsEA80VZzR8NJ_hcBUAE9hcsnVAFbNI55hSTEtx1IHCAyTcHG-Pnuuroa0ZD1G4_a0ASbXD8Iy3195Fy6kLELM5qG7trAE446oxuRghkUocpvdyKEA8ZantgSMxdui7jUdg/s1600/100_3895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgmdhokCe7IsEA80VZzR8NJ_hcBUAE9hcsnVAFbNI55hSTEtx1IHCAyTcHG-Pnuuroa0ZD1G4_a0ASbXD8Iy3195Fy6kLELM5qG7trAE446oxuRghkUocpvdyKEA8ZantgSMxdui7jUdg/s400/100_3895.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We found the first of many small waterfalls </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Ytx04MlW1NM24V-B7thJEwhPFUqWhsPLB-w7qVM4d72Ho9z8AHj62MJHgAOUCznwP4gU2ddBL2uZmM4oGKhwvRk2NrOB1aIAOzwJknF7rGThCPrGSoItQXs8a-GOMBPSPyz7PY7aEi8/s1600/100_3901.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Ytx04MlW1NM24V-B7thJEwhPFUqWhsPLB-w7qVM4d72Ho9z8AHj62MJHgAOUCznwP4gU2ddBL2uZmM4oGKhwvRk2NrOB1aIAOzwJknF7rGThCPrGSoItQXs8a-GOMBPSPyz7PY7aEi8/s400/100_3901.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_LdBb21zjg84rMkVJxHKIzhuzwE9Uf8dVefrEBBXTDr300ZuqjTUzSwNYM6g5PfpWaUplbccF9s7F5dW5URJD86456uXsD41c2Lhvg_W2d8XxALk_crIQFCoUNWwsq50nzwP3NeZLGc/s1600/100_3906+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_LdBb21zjg84rMkVJxHKIzhuzwE9Uf8dVefrEBBXTDr300ZuqjTUzSwNYM6g5PfpWaUplbccF9s7F5dW5URJD86456uXsD41c2Lhvg_W2d8XxALk_crIQFCoUNWwsq50nzwP3NeZLGc/s400/100_3906+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Trillium in bloom.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8yubhIP7cQi5dHKqqBmy48j3uqvW9xZwVIcr7f8MKAG3bylUeDS4szeUoSExCfCz5tq6maJIvJghnUuqGtZ14Zi1dFJUW_b6u7TWEH6v2tcczq-t73Eh_7oSD5tmDfHV5w3gODjhCNOk/s1600/100_3912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8yubhIP7cQi5dHKqqBmy48j3uqvW9xZwVIcr7f8MKAG3bylUeDS4szeUoSExCfCz5tq6maJIvJghnUuqGtZ14Zi1dFJUW_b6u7TWEH6v2tcczq-t73Eh_7oSD5tmDfHV5w3gODjhCNOk/s400/100_3912.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Another waterfall.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGV6ajkZoOyLbfOJgcUGcOoDOJGQGWvmyacdNdv3GKd6dBkWi5_CnRw-YKB_Vo86D94wp8lZUcPD-6BTVwZthyphenhyphenc5xyV0XbwocxYoCEwPaP1VAxzSrqlyUzdCQAfo3u7hqv72SodUeyVc/s1600/100_3917.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidGV6ajkZoOyLbfOJgcUGcOoDOJGQGWvmyacdNdv3GKd6dBkWi5_CnRw-YKB_Vo86D94wp8lZUcPD-6BTVwZthyphenhyphenc5xyV0XbwocxYoCEwPaP1VAxzSrqlyUzdCQAfo3u7hqv72SodUeyVc/s400/100_3917.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4wToIi4PtADqLNz6ek72PPidAl7CowW-IlgHOPWLBZAA5nI3cLSu-KV4tc2sd51U3PonjF_XThlgqM9LpKzL6MNYNwTpEAJc4Uya3x2ac7Xuj4gVrJX1YN4TL0E0FKdJ-BDnedEnU2E/s1600/100_3918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4wToIi4PtADqLNz6ek72PPidAl7CowW-IlgHOPWLBZAA5nI3cLSu-KV4tc2sd51U3PonjF_XThlgqM9LpKzL6MNYNwTpEAJc4Uya3x2ac7Xuj4gVrJX1YN4TL0E0FKdJ-BDnedEnU2E/s400/100_3918.JPG" width="300" /> </a> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A larger waterfall farther downstream.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP8mWnmK6xs1M_DFvI9KXsXIvJmS2DTAyzpqtrjAbhM5w92mdz4GB4XlUgyvfj1F4MJeA3AQTnjWB7Vq9EJOoLcrAEwmba5JWfaQXUAbrGnyE4JYSTjnxZ8i7HDjnc7Ds2CZkv1ECVMhs/s1600/100_3922.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP8mWnmK6xs1M_DFvI9KXsXIvJmS2DTAyzpqtrjAbhM5w92mdz4GB4XlUgyvfj1F4MJeA3AQTnjWB7Vq9EJOoLcrAEwmba5JWfaQXUAbrGnyE4JYSTjnxZ8i7HDjnc7Ds2CZkv1ECVMhs/s400/100_3922.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Looking downstream.<br />
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zAvJlDprcSOVxZwOhB5RepblOxNcf_vxaWrrO_OGEEqJsTq7HMggdPBHCSqqYRAn13f_yDM5CQzZJOkganPSax0pumNghLXFscQGGacPBVlFxyYB0OlzpL1ZfFBAVlVrxyO7ODzuVRs/s1600/photo_1%252817%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zAvJlDprcSOVxZwOhB5RepblOxNcf_vxaWrrO_OGEEqJsTq7HMggdPBHCSqqYRAn13f_yDM5CQzZJOkganPSax0pumNghLXFscQGGacPBVlFxyYB0OlzpL1ZfFBAVlVrxyO7ODzuVRs/s400/photo_1%252817%2529.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5yA0oJWC0YtemKF1lYjk5nyIqXfssOI-P4XNsGfILJebELad2FQ0QZnVttkz9eJHApjaS2LrPnIi7a41KdkH5uxxWspb9bDBvZht5515-r1G4A8TLHn20MIBYenIyODB6Aka_h00f0zI/s1600/photo_2%252819%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5yA0oJWC0YtemKF1lYjk5nyIqXfssOI-P4XNsGfILJebELad2FQ0QZnVttkz9eJHApjaS2LrPnIi7a41KdkH5uxxWspb9bDBvZht5515-r1G4A8TLHn20MIBYenIyODB6Aka_h00f0zI/s400/photo_2%252819%2529.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Tm1eEmELu-7wS141fHobN_I1zCJ3W1wgjDIIWAL5N4WND1vUkSwJhwzsB8wUIyJSfXqAQsMAAPaXQ2S0Be38KyvdwgYZcGY5nal5LhfZ7hKIUTh2eHfYk4L-FGP80P6FahRzniMrYn0/s1600/100_3931.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Tm1eEmELu-7wS141fHobN_I1zCJ3W1wgjDIIWAL5N4WND1vUkSwJhwzsB8wUIyJSfXqAQsMAAPaXQ2S0Be38KyvdwgYZcGY5nal5LhfZ7hKIUTh2eHfYk4L-FGP80P6FahRzniMrYn0/s400/100_3931.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGXDi9jO8Vcf5t8v9KYHamdKrgIW0bGgu-G6YJOGRXsT2BkSa7cz8-PD5ub2UA8w2_qhAMtNq-xORnpR3ODhn6f_UYLKqePOEGZA0OXowd0o12aL87YkUY3kgpEEApoyonU7Pd8UqNYhs/s1600/100_3934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGXDi9jO8Vcf5t8v9KYHamdKrgIW0bGgu-G6YJOGRXsT2BkSa7cz8-PD5ub2UA8w2_qhAMtNq-xORnpR3ODhn6f_UYLKqePOEGZA0OXowd0o12aL87YkUY3kgpEEApoyonU7Pd8UqNYhs/s400/100_3934.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfaYKRG_iA826xP_ke8ZqoJdp5NF6ThLIGgYZLqEkyihbgSE7OY7edoiVRM2G21l8NC5jdT152E0VXFv2-1awpdObEin7IANa4c_nBXFnD2p59e9zRiucn_BMoX4M43Pd-ybIO95XPeY/s1600/100_3936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfaYKRG_iA826xP_ke8ZqoJdp5NF6ThLIGgYZLqEkyihbgSE7OY7edoiVRM2G21l8NC5jdT152E0VXFv2-1awpdObEin7IANa4c_nBXFnD2p59e9zRiucn_BMoX4M43Pd-ybIO95XPeY/s400/100_3936.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbto2dBeD6vri8eoNN5TUc1wzHq9xs_X-xOCgOETeOr1nroU3xExKrMa2MfEFTeUIUR3Qu73C_hYPdglNEb00_uB4fJHtLWeNIvxpg5OKG9PTuZ3E-lGuNX2vyfK9bxt6-9rAOgCoE1Dk/s1600/100_3942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbto2dBeD6vri8eoNN5TUc1wzHq9xs_X-xOCgOETeOr1nroU3xExKrMa2MfEFTeUIUR3Qu73C_hYPdglNEb00_uB4fJHtLWeNIvxpg5OKG9PTuZ3E-lGuNX2vyfK9bxt6-9rAOgCoE1Dk/s400/100_3942.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwddMW-ArFC1D2Bq1oS58A52RQKY-YYru30Kvl4J81yHXBFwqwzpBQO_GJbpq_FZg2uLtt2hSnWi4Gqa4FdapDVQoM6IWr6GPAOW2ji7EiIBeN6Megu3d4bpyr8Bldn3VbLKP1__AmUrw/s1600/100_3943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwddMW-ArFC1D2Bq1oS58A52RQKY-YYru30Kvl4J81yHXBFwqwzpBQO_GJbpq_FZg2uLtt2hSnWi4Gqa4FdapDVQoM6IWr6GPAOW2ji7EiIBeN6Megu3d4bpyr8Bldn3VbLKP1__AmUrw/s400/100_3943.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After much hiking we found the main falls.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_X9oV3su3S9TfPB-7ETAcekfc_wYer1j9ubG-JmZn3pMwCPn1YiY0yFoXqCL4hgCaz4FZ0ZK3qrhlqCb9pJWF8-4G1FrAHXUB8GMvdD1gbvam7jJAexwnweJIg1JygQzDxLjSua9RZbg/s1600/100_3945+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_X9oV3su3S9TfPB-7ETAcekfc_wYer1j9ubG-JmZn3pMwCPn1YiY0yFoXqCL4hgCaz4FZ0ZK3qrhlqCb9pJWF8-4G1FrAHXUB8GMvdD1gbvam7jJAexwnweJIg1JygQzDxLjSua9RZbg/s400/100_3945+%25282%2529.JPG" width="278" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6RCWUCORZPHJSo5ymn2JSD9sb4QNu-nSFFk1G97zcBxVLh5RDGIBSbiorQpNziuHHCqENJbjAdYrJH3jjYmWnJq79jT2q_UlUgeLv1bHdsITMzyG7drJcvawr8hr7hFt10o-QfBM0hw/s1600/photo_3%252817%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6RCWUCORZPHJSo5ymn2JSD9sb4QNu-nSFFk1G97zcBxVLh5RDGIBSbiorQpNziuHHCqENJbjAdYrJH3jjYmWnJq79jT2q_UlUgeLv1bHdsITMzyG7drJcvawr8hr7hFt10o-QfBM0hw/s400/photo_3%252817%2529.JPG" width="330" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Beautiful. But then it was time to head back up mountain.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgme-olKjV9YNHZmE6FcCe6b92AfLGxe1lN-lg83CRAgYgdm2Yy6mmpTXH-cpmdovIkmvhuVd7lAfEjlrQLI_h-dYnV4S4ays42Rt2eWH2tvzYFNis9y7ZAxesaxenHjufiXXCzstZyA6U/s1600/photo_3%252818%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgme-olKjV9YNHZmE6FcCe6b92AfLGxe1lN-lg83CRAgYgdm2Yy6mmpTXH-cpmdovIkmvhuVd7lAfEjlrQLI_h-dYnV4S4ays42Rt2eWH2tvzYFNis9y7ZAxesaxenHjufiXXCzstZyA6U/s400/photo_3%252818%2529.JPG" width="356" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
White trillium.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeuSxfXb5P2oFIpCJoOjvoSKYtTCWI7VpcfkenWorX918dC3bd7LkBKDfpYv8eWS601cjEThwBlkRYsuQU7-TKVgHgcf0zQykc_boisBVZsQ7g-lauhoX-W8zuSW0NHGLELJWh906tbo/s1600/photo_4%252818%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeuSxfXb5P2oFIpCJoOjvoSKYtTCWI7VpcfkenWorX918dC3bd7LkBKDfpYv8eWS601cjEThwBlkRYsuQU7-TKVgHgcf0zQykc_boisBVZsQ7g-lauhoX-W8zuSW0NHGLELJWh906tbo/s400/photo_4%252818%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
More trillium.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzbuBEaSSBvPHIB14vgmuE-RR2neQP1XL8TgyfSyugCC0j29mKRmFeco7J7MtmtBpXyL9Ot8otSs4BjaeOxvcw5qeChBM273eAZ6ncKtx2IJKk92lpAG_pPZfCldiTqwZ1HStnt_0FFk/s1600/photo_5%25289%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzbuBEaSSBvPHIB14vgmuE-RR2neQP1XL8TgyfSyugCC0j29mKRmFeco7J7MtmtBpXyL9Ot8otSs4BjaeOxvcw5qeChBM273eAZ6ncKtx2IJKk92lpAG_pPZfCldiTqwZ1HStnt_0FFk/s400/photo_5%25289%2529.JPG" width="286" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0yCnqn8N5yZzZu_7oNgVXSKFhWzrqsqN0uCJ_4qlxhZ4gyWbzehnEXGbUG4YLYkbK-LcjnxOz2NKBtLfXms1CVhHfakRox83p8kPxFE8ZNReVU9SSCPhMpvNINMTSXtdKnHc2nGK4-w/s1600/100_3953.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0yCnqn8N5yZzZu_7oNgVXSKFhWzrqsqN0uCJ_4qlxhZ4gyWbzehnEXGbUG4YLYkbK-LcjnxOz2NKBtLfXms1CVhHfakRox83p8kPxFE8ZNReVU9SSCPhMpvNINMTSXtdKnHc2nGK4-w/s400/100_3953.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLufcu0pJtTm1AfxadzK4aQivBIviPncRfZOgOrSVhD3c8XdYqDOzzEmBXM8B01ut9j8GLXanzfu7_jGsyYczJRyzfusNjNfN8F9lo0aBbYQTo2vukKpJoOCnSOvJWhYJ-XI-vjOMeZTs/s1600/100_3957+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLufcu0pJtTm1AfxadzK4aQivBIviPncRfZOgOrSVhD3c8XdYqDOzzEmBXM8B01ut9j8GLXanzfu7_jGsyYczJRyzfusNjNfN8F9lo0aBbYQTo2vukKpJoOCnSOvJWhYJ-XI-vjOMeZTs/s400/100_3957+%25282%2529.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Common lousewort, or Pedicularis canadensis.<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bikY9y7XS1ZT0cAsoFrYkjO5TzGBZ8ctRyZcOFQ7DXOhpxY3OoG2ilrOH_vdzlvwdqCQ13m9EvkRQcPpTyFWIT8VihP0X1C8KK6WLf2z79OjWEC7o2gC_fYr-nfvEpoq5am_ivTOpJU/s1600/100_3959+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bikY9y7XS1ZT0cAsoFrYkjO5TzGBZ8ctRyZcOFQ7DXOhpxY3OoG2ilrOH_vdzlvwdqCQ13m9EvkRQcPpTyFWIT8VihP0X1C8KK6WLf2z79OjWEC7o2gC_fYr-nfvEpoq5am_ivTOpJU/s400/100_3959+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A stack of stones, or cairn, mark the trail.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5vAQrUtFB9VyJ3fBkgbMbkstBvc4vV-hV4ERdS0DBDPNHaEdmFK8kKTWQ0epiLKe7LzXBRVbaP0ke9yaG3aFAf2SxzJgpkPCVI592ahRUftjNkcEBzbWsixKuK2aJI-u8CWo2xHHccDI/s1600/100_3964+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5vAQrUtFB9VyJ3fBkgbMbkstBvc4vV-hV4ERdS0DBDPNHaEdmFK8kKTWQ0epiLKe7LzXBRVbaP0ke9yaG3aFAf2SxzJgpkPCVI592ahRUftjNkcEBzbWsixKuK2aJI-u8CWo2xHHccDI/s400/100_3964+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Trillium.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXjdgtkEmftyFE_vFI98uq_wKXR-xjCQ1gFRmu7HhyphenhyphenvFL0sjmva631Yf3gluckxAmegBWhH8o_BgkaeEL5993LbAmocqBgut4KnTpOFHuOGuxgeV0Hx9cLfOvk85dpB_RTtSCAtIH5C0s/s1600/100_3976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXjdgtkEmftyFE_vFI98uq_wKXR-xjCQ1gFRmu7HhyphenhyphenvFL0sjmva631Yf3gluckxAmegBWhH8o_BgkaeEL5993LbAmocqBgut4KnTpOFHuOGuxgeV0Hx9cLfOvk85dpB_RTtSCAtIH5C0s/s400/100_3976.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We finally found our way back to the parking lot and headed back south along Skyline Drive.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We stopped at every overlook that was open along the way to appreciate and photograph the views.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxx_NckNzO-d0SfP0JqEtrLEDnYR4CrYFRPrsLAuV_xqbIrQra9zrK2opt4G9Su_nVnPoc88x1c-QmDeSJXyuFjY8ej1DUn23e75CvWeU9apVI91b6-ms6LOwqqHsI1D-r3j5ARjkH-VA/s1600/100_3978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxx_NckNzO-d0SfP0JqEtrLEDnYR4CrYFRPrsLAuV_xqbIrQra9zrK2opt4G9Su_nVnPoc88x1c-QmDeSJXyuFjY8ej1DUn23e75CvWeU9apVI91b6-ms6LOwqqHsI1D-r3j5ARjkH-VA/s400/100_3978.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Massanutten Mountain can be seen in the distance.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUNcidVZPjh05xrV4zSm-huZqeyfrla4-iVKm1jlu7eBcKMpgPIBOC3fOKTlbN7_9vs660su-sD8P7ClJdWZEfu6fZzfAv8lEUcsVElyyEKucPCIu8LYtSzOSbwLEghnKRfgPxGL2VkE/s1600/100_3980.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnUNcidVZPjh05xrV4zSm-huZqeyfrla4-iVKm1jlu7eBcKMpgPIBOC3fOKTlbN7_9vs660su-sD8P7ClJdWZEfu6fZzfAv8lEUcsVElyyEKucPCIu8LYtSzOSbwLEghnKRfgPxGL2VkE/s400/100_3980.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_hkxvMH7U6_jl-kpIZaRlOi7PWLP8faoVx7laFkYJPlSjgdCn3e4Q4d5JfdlskTtuDN33MnzSefx-Op7NrlGZ0kt7tV-pjq9pObHeJ1nMuhcvLX6sfDWv42oRvSn32ghnr3fEwM_485s/s1600/100_3983.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_hkxvMH7U6_jl-kpIZaRlOi7PWLP8faoVx7laFkYJPlSjgdCn3e4Q4d5JfdlskTtuDN33MnzSefx-Op7NrlGZ0kt7tV-pjq9pObHeJ1nMuhcvLX6sfDWv42oRvSn32ghnr3fEwM_485s/s400/100_3983.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6TtKbodIEfQiWpb4pbvYF1Fw8zv2FPBXFIoi9Q8T7wNAvAMNE7PuaqHdux4uS47QNfMnFVc7q5ZR9wuMyk79aDev_ZJAXM2qReWcojiwlqUjgw6dWz6oXrBQ3BOpBSNG-hm3JhQhjs0/s1600/100_3991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy6TtKbodIEfQiWpb4pbvYF1Fw8zv2FPBXFIoi9Q8T7wNAvAMNE7PuaqHdux4uS47QNfMnFVc7q5ZR9wuMyk79aDev_ZJAXM2qReWcojiwlqUjgw6dWz6oXrBQ3BOpBSNG-hm3JhQhjs0/s400/100_3991.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fIOTyDX1rTOmN5AqS9xewQmqUIFypeMhyf0pAPWIjJ2v3OXhQiGNaPLATjaDLvoLJdTGp03phy0cIqg4r6Jm4yLqlIv3It9zBTCYMnwqDNZbwEi0f_h079E3eM4QewYhGpZiCG-JNM0/s1600/100_3992.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7fIOTyDX1rTOmN5AqS9xewQmqUIFypeMhyf0pAPWIjJ2v3OXhQiGNaPLATjaDLvoLJdTGp03phy0cIqg4r6Jm4yLqlIv3It9zBTCYMnwqDNZbwEi0f_h079E3eM4QewYhGpZiCG-JNM0/s400/100_3992.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We drove in and out of the clouds as we traveled along the Drive.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84i0k6FQuHjLQ1btcrr2HZ7QnqRwejhxkWZQ6NavXn1mDLlsZTl3BS0emy68645alkrZ15fF6YLcnp6ho0RAz5taZUep5mXRbetJIcjdeIweotqLbfU9SWz2rbMDO0DAZ9F1zIdH3_kY/s1600/100_3995.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj84i0k6FQuHjLQ1btcrr2HZ7QnqRwejhxkWZQ6NavXn1mDLlsZTl3BS0emy68645alkrZ15fF6YLcnp6ho0RAz5taZUep5mXRbetJIcjdeIweotqLbfU9SWz2rbMDO0DAZ9F1zIdH3_kY/s400/100_3995.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJseaMaEWDBOAYIy-CWtUCJHsStrSdDQRHmLLdbmnSYxfD6a5jOEHsyGFlqps8HQThz3SJjUiP6HwsH-knPZa-XdV8QoPpauQiME-xkqSr3F7sh08XeZyuMiBP00VMDWNA0YlSbBr-0I/s1600/100_3997.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEJseaMaEWDBOAYIy-CWtUCJHsStrSdDQRHmLLdbmnSYxfD6a5jOEHsyGFlqps8HQThz3SJjUiP6HwsH-knPZa-XdV8QoPpauQiME-xkqSr3F7sh08XeZyuMiBP00VMDWNA0YlSbBr-0I/s400/100_3997.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwQKwlF_sWJCmag-uwTI_06837XFCzK9GrBguOsyZFvQ4h4Mlernf1mocIjK2bdcIRkD2o2g_gXLfwLClDt_HJ_4FY6tDvV7uSA7LCDYDHocmugzThyphenhyphenl3spiev0lwXtw5jubI0z2WqOo/s1600/100_4001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwQKwlF_sWJCmag-uwTI_06837XFCzK9GrBguOsyZFvQ4h4Mlernf1mocIjK2bdcIRkD2o2g_gXLfwLClDt_HJ_4FY6tDvV7uSA7LCDYDHocmugzThyphenhyphenl3spiev0lwXtw5jubI0z2WqOo/s400/100_4001.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
A prime location from which to view Massanutten.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXVlYg-IagxOL6UqqhvNjlHg-wXav_oAmMjvcsJf4FuFe7luGtiSS57pvE5TiI_t342mwQu43J-Rmialnb1vDpBxb0oItqGG1zTCQTYPRLLcTD3kIYHU0eHGIPga-0QSLFnEvebVQ9fk/s1600/100_4004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXVlYg-IagxOL6UqqhvNjlHg-wXav_oAmMjvcsJf4FuFe7luGtiSS57pvE5TiI_t342mwQu43J-Rmialnb1vDpBxb0oItqGG1zTCQTYPRLLcTD3kIYHU0eHGIPga-0QSLFnEvebVQ9fk/s400/100_4004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This weathered sign talks about the problems with air pollution and visibility across the valley.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSAlpRHiUH0Y1lIV6uQmN5BW7TxB8eukICaHVsFQWvPh7EcyPFxwlub2syeaWHOU9FWD3crBVeOwwxcsibwkm4TFwBWHBBAp2z335eCheurEZawMcha0_KWD6WyrMvlH1Fn0D1ipoHKlQ/s1600/100_4003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSAlpRHiUH0Y1lIV6uQmN5BW7TxB8eukICaHVsFQWvPh7EcyPFxwlub2syeaWHOU9FWD3crBVeOwwxcsibwkm4TFwBWHBBAp2z335eCheurEZawMcha0_KWD6WyrMvlH1Fn0D1ipoHKlQ/s400/100_4003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I don't think that air pollution is the problem with visibility today.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4l0prhjlWttL1ztsYCdqvCNPs2AaAmxejTDOmMHzsBxoAOlnyU2QbS64phZ3QXttSyA6lCVq6mXPaHT5BjQAV9n8shR9mhorfbISW2oXTu_5SQhyphenhyphenhzt9OWVPLvQ2rcZvOyKX1yCsHlIg/s1600/100_4007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4l0prhjlWttL1ztsYCdqvCNPs2AaAmxejTDOmMHzsBxoAOlnyU2QbS64phZ3QXttSyA6lCVq6mXPaHT5BjQAV9n8shR9mhorfbISW2oXTu_5SQhyphenhyphenhzt9OWVPLvQ2rcZvOyKX1yCsHlIg/s400/100_4007.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZbeHqdInYyq3gDV0RCwn9n43lf6HA-EobOx3NDuaOzN2RSt51Jfx3Xq5m1NFYhdlZr_aOrvVYm0Qa4LRML6V_aXShhmBWM9MPkDA8VXAA3pSCqp35GXggVfw_0u4CnxhKBvQoNJppjbg/s1600/100_4017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZbeHqdInYyq3gDV0RCwn9n43lf6HA-EobOx3NDuaOzN2RSt51Jfx3Xq5m1NFYhdlZr_aOrvVYm0Qa4LRML6V_aXShhmBWM9MPkDA8VXAA3pSCqp35GXggVfw_0u4CnxhKBvQoNJppjbg/s400/100_4017.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJlYqvqFOsHsKI8b69LmyLyb5jL0v2hCXpBw7mI8zSJLqdozZ93N5MWu8ORLhLHsIOgv1IGsdlSWSNFjaQdMbp79vtuWXM6rxMc3bOueScA4hy5iNTcoi6HiaF3Y261v-uJJ3_yPC_OA/s1600/100_4018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikJlYqvqFOsHsKI8b69LmyLyb5jL0v2hCXpBw7mI8zSJLqdozZ93N5MWu8ORLhLHsIOgv1IGsdlSWSNFjaQdMbp79vtuWXM6rxMc3bOueScA4hy5iNTcoi6HiaF3Y261v-uJJ3_yPC_OA/s400/100_4018.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's hard to believe that these pictures were taken on the same day, and often just a mile or so away from those that were entirely enveloped in fog.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFkZ0bXtP-ZuwCIh8yu9QVwhAEOG1bDdqZXgesveneDqkb_SjUKSVPmYY6O_9DfrC2Ty3JMGfJoy-Al1zze-XumyZkJc_nGuXrZsTIZhh0Hy3qkP2hQHadgV6hSRsExwTCq5gWFNpww8/s1600/100_4019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFkZ0bXtP-ZuwCIh8yu9QVwhAEOG1bDdqZXgesveneDqkb_SjUKSVPmYY6O_9DfrC2Ty3JMGfJoy-Al1zze-XumyZkJc_nGuXrZsTIZhh0Hy3qkP2hQHadgV6hSRsExwTCq5gWFNpww8/s400/100_4019.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbV0IsrGZuM8mi3ODlh1wHAYmvCLkOZ5hXN4rT_-pDeSE4357Ym0O3fBPL9_eLKHY96GjVO8wFmOO_iiCa9rbr24pfWDQ_sz_zqzKpfI30TcP3NhDY8_KOw-FIBr4tCWB1xM6W-vmzi30/s1600/100_4026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbV0IsrGZuM8mi3ODlh1wHAYmvCLkOZ5hXN4rT_-pDeSE4357Ym0O3fBPL9_eLKHY96GjVO8wFmOO_iiCa9rbr24pfWDQ_sz_zqzKpfI30TcP3NhDY8_KOw-FIBr4tCWB1xM6W-vmzi30/s400/100_4026.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6HIqzzPTlPbYdY19p7UbPhpxAYRXy_jS7zL9kvVqSQemDQzfKX6KwtNoTmqrKq_tzcd1ysNI5qnocshBN84e9-oD8gbm1ePykRylyQS1m7R4CsEWdGz-jJN5Ve7H4rzV89XkQcfW6LA/s1600/100_4035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6HIqzzPTlPbYdY19p7UbPhpxAYRXy_jS7zL9kvVqSQemDQzfKX6KwtNoTmqrKq_tzcd1ysNI5qnocshBN84e9-oD8gbm1ePykRylyQS1m7R4CsEWdGz-jJN5Ve7H4rzV89XkQcfW6LA/s400/100_4035.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjwNNDXjR-enwnd24eKAo4Lll_vGpfM8etIREG-AoDfH6zo0v5WfAvu2mkGKv2C1DgoROUZ-ldlc_biaBQ8DG7dOapVRdvvRoA89xZ1NnA0hak-xmbrSZ6vFeOVyh5ksC6rysuN4B9K4/s1600/100_4036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpjwNNDXjR-enwnd24eKAo4Lll_vGpfM8etIREG-AoDfH6zo0v5WfAvu2mkGKv2C1DgoROUZ-ldlc_biaBQ8DG7dOapVRdvvRoA89xZ1NnA0hak-xmbrSZ6vFeOVyh5ksC6rysuN4B9K4/s400/100_4036.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUmorUGHeAS-JkqeMYtsTQYZODNTymW5hvWlqxlL3DMEpBBtJfs3VzEpJxVCwhSId9SjPad1OjkU04c2S8fYmkws-2xeihyQ8OczVrSXj7SD75n5mlzsEb-4X50-AIPrnQBNtPr3Uq8A/s1600/100_4038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUmorUGHeAS-JkqeMYtsTQYZODNTymW5hvWlqxlL3DMEpBBtJfs3VzEpJxVCwhSId9SjPad1OjkU04c2S8fYmkws-2xeihyQ8OczVrSXj7SD75n5mlzsEb-4X50-AIPrnQBNtPr3Uq8A/s400/100_4038.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RV0ru0JTPqpMYl8_O9rTEb1GKLOMJpYexqqF_08H_3gE_8Bb5GjgHd-wEtuypinAJflrLUv6kr8HqbG_S3mcDkqQVyR1ae_67xd-zKwqJREcgFUGVv1bxnJ97hBaWlUGUP89Qr-AGys/s1600/100_4044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RV0ru0JTPqpMYl8_O9rTEb1GKLOMJpYexqqF_08H_3gE_8Bb5GjgHd-wEtuypinAJflrLUv6kr8HqbG_S3mcDkqQVyR1ae_67xd-zKwqJREcgFUGVv1bxnJ97hBaWlUGUP89Qr-AGys/s400/100_4044.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The views were magnificent, but our time on the mountains were drawing to a close.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMmCwErENQZYwlLKPtMAaHM_Scr_2uneLQ0itoSMVX3l0VAPRDA_yvH7kvHYehkxhYQkzQvQDthTfblFVMLMjX1iU5lSCevyxeZziaOnxw5hITFoMOHusLqR-JutWgf3kUOq7xig39J8/s1600/100_4053+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMmCwErENQZYwlLKPtMAaHM_Scr_2uneLQ0itoSMVX3l0VAPRDA_yvH7kvHYehkxhYQkzQvQDthTfblFVMLMjX1iU5lSCevyxeZziaOnxw5hITFoMOHusLqR-JutWgf3kUOq7xig39J8/s400/100_4053+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Virginia Spiderwort, or Tradescantia virginiana.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKUrMwkPXG4_QwS5t6maYr4pPU0iwj3ukOkYvkDq0MNiulLXu8mtXsl3Hdipm_RfJW57gOCDj-E0NApLr45AMaeh8SmtdRbnd-eDjtbXhMG9Jk76kvOKhZPSux0FtHqLgoo2uXYLk1Iag/s1600/100_4048+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKUrMwkPXG4_QwS5t6maYr4pPU0iwj3ukOkYvkDq0MNiulLXu8mtXsl3Hdipm_RfJW57gOCDj-E0NApLr45AMaeh8SmtdRbnd-eDjtbXhMG9Jk76kvOKhZPSux0FtHqLgoo2uXYLk1Iag/s400/100_4048+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thank you for coming along with us.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Next time: Monticello.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-24875740215917938792013-05-23T14:09:00.000-04:002013-05-23T14:09:50.211-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Spring in Brown County State Park</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A few weeks ago I took a day trip over to <a href="http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2988.htm">Brown County State Park</a>. This is the largest state park in Indiana and showcases the hills of Southern Indiana.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNvADGrPCBBhg_3DiWcM_0t0r9AgrWU5fd16iXHh09ggBV9z_PMZdKxyckLtNBz6wQcpHVtd14NIhe5j2UhTtNGqtCwiKr_a7rFYM_CwR6ZcglhTeR1QLPIHg0Euf9AIXjJFU7ED2wXg/s1600/100_3685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPNvADGrPCBBhg_3DiWcM_0t0r9AgrWU5fd16iXHh09ggBV9z_PMZdKxyckLtNBz6wQcpHVtd14NIhe5j2UhTtNGqtCwiKr_a7rFYM_CwR6ZcglhTeR1QLPIHg0Euf9AIXjJFU7ED2wXg/s400/100_3685.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
On the way there I stopped by Moore's Creek again and took a couple of pictures.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfC8T4vL-A-FshWN02_4btKV9dPyTXP8n67YPMu3jTgatjAFoAsibVCV6OWa_c0oxn_VfMuBPJ7Wfj-rsM9a5eLBwFuU7UGpNeGD5aK7NZgWK74jcqkiiixtoFPA5DBUpYWptZ6rNFxGM/s1600/100_3686+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfC8T4vL-A-FshWN02_4btKV9dPyTXP8n67YPMu3jTgatjAFoAsibVCV6OWa_c0oxn_VfMuBPJ7Wfj-rsM9a5eLBwFuU7UGpNeGD5aK7NZgWK74jcqkiiixtoFPA5DBUpYWptZ6rNFxGM/s400/100_3686+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yellow Rocket, or Barbarea vulgaris.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc5DYRNzneq-3J8QHHmfthGJNUBMo2IVfmJQ3uGYTRDs5AT4HFAiO54hMBs_5rR0Dl9CaLdg_NC5rH5ZlB5igZRDb5xKd_M83bO0rexTRvtyVOcl3qZC0ZiNvQpcOt1FJf-HW3X6v_Lo/s1600/100_3687.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc5DYRNzneq-3J8QHHmfthGJNUBMo2IVfmJQ3uGYTRDs5AT4HFAiO54hMBs_5rR0Dl9CaLdg_NC5rH5ZlB5igZRDb5xKd_M83bO0rexTRvtyVOcl3qZC0ZiNvQpcOt1FJf-HW3X6v_Lo/s400/100_3687.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0VfvzTzBaxu25CoIW7depaGorAXQTMlfOnyAqivqWj8uUkrWSXLEPrnoPoRn2UKaWiyQ_fd_TRMSKhqCF9fMt7dNGrbK-PFWPZk8ejIBiumvRGXe7wqZ0pPGD8ahJY3RR6yK6tqqzsQ/s1600/100_3691+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="367" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK0VfvzTzBaxu25CoIW7depaGorAXQTMlfOnyAqivqWj8uUkrWSXLEPrnoPoRn2UKaWiyQ_fd_TRMSKhqCF9fMt7dNGrbK-PFWPZk8ejIBiumvRGXe7wqZ0pPGD8ahJY3RR6yK6tqqzsQ/s400/100_3691+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Roundleaf Ragwort, or Packera obovata.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKm9XV7FC6Xh6KKOWIyaBDvC3-HdKDtWgVFC08bNEFy9NWhjkzvyeSLeisAs7Zil5HnMHp0Tq1jwySHRYK8XntkXvEAS_YhqTAWfFuPTeFCbY5ZLkHkVde-8GbGcDuW8Dh8XJTc3L8w4U/s1600/100_3696.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKm9XV7FC6Xh6KKOWIyaBDvC3-HdKDtWgVFC08bNEFy9NWhjkzvyeSLeisAs7Zil5HnMHp0Tq1jwySHRYK8XntkXvEAS_YhqTAWfFuPTeFCbY5ZLkHkVde-8GbGcDuW8Dh8XJTc3L8w4U/s400/100_3696.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The first of many views of the countryside.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XuVWLtdGJvJvNJGANI5H0pDvggiNqeezhmZJQ-RHNE_Zfv64B_-olnNktfBYCay5UxMJYzWhObaB8exnRJIx004SID8BE-s1jmhusYAFP2X8njPcna69DdpZ7-PdoXQHvGizrLcJ0Eg/s1600/100_3701.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1XuVWLtdGJvJvNJGANI5H0pDvggiNqeezhmZJQ-RHNE_Zfv64B_-olnNktfBYCay5UxMJYzWhObaB8exnRJIx004SID8BE-s1jmhusYAFP2X8njPcna69DdpZ7-PdoXQHvGizrLcJ0Eg/s400/100_3701.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyfDYvYm2APV9__XUY4-Tczt4xWnX8G1dgCa8YeaILd_iXXY8ynC8VCIWDJMntbvkWc0p6laNucZJXrwx_0hoVHtbRgfTffxlGNxt3ztASoBRad-Ub6_Yw3h3UNLH_qy0iyKIRKKgFPM/s1600/100_3703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFyfDYvYm2APV9__XUY4-Tczt4xWnX8G1dgCa8YeaILd_iXXY8ynC8VCIWDJMntbvkWc0p6laNucZJXrwx_0hoVHtbRgfTffxlGNxt3ztASoBRad-Ub6_Yw3h3UNLH_qy0iyKIRKKgFPM/s400/100_3703.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpZNssQlYCyP8sP8SFA21PTCPvpvmEWdH_s3-Z-Vnb2FEgarajunPOSupz5axKiYYfZUrVy3dXVDKvqBqPysZfi8pZ5NnH-24tHIum2nV5ISIAEu8qcI3ni2OnwrXF1SrDEQMkGb8M3w/s1600/100_3704.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpZNssQlYCyP8sP8SFA21PTCPvpvmEWdH_s3-Z-Vnb2FEgarajunPOSupz5axKiYYfZUrVy3dXVDKvqBqPysZfi8pZ5NnH-24tHIum2nV5ISIAEu8qcI3ni2OnwrXF1SrDEQMkGb8M3w/s400/100_3704.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MJ47nL4fHh8JPQDq4I1GVNyqmBF0spTdePEUgVzorjtNdlTLzYKE-4BtzOPFc82xAfGm4rp2tYuQY8TMbXIl5sujyfcPuNIc1PZ4rNas3N4pR1Sj9lefI7dskTSoO5LQIdjfpim3OLg/s1600/100_3718.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MJ47nL4fHh8JPQDq4I1GVNyqmBF0spTdePEUgVzorjtNdlTLzYKE-4BtzOPFc82xAfGm4rp2tYuQY8TMbXIl5sujyfcPuNIc1PZ4rNas3N4pR1Sj9lefI7dskTSoO5LQIdjfpim3OLg/s400/100_3718.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXdUQbqlqu95aX4BoiB_nXOE14-cMophy3v2Bw465n3PtbmNo6MXXsEeYCb6CBGYshaq-l3spEBoiA0CINQkRZlDHUC-zRLHLUspIkDe-E3204C7lur-Iu8Ome8mu_XJtfHssCV_kXFY/s1600/100_3720.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioXdUQbqlqu95aX4BoiB_nXOE14-cMophy3v2Bw465n3PtbmNo6MXXsEeYCb6CBGYshaq-l3spEBoiA0CINQkRZlDHUC-zRLHLUspIkDe-E3204C7lur-Iu8Ome8mu_XJtfHssCV_kXFY/s400/100_3720.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Ogle Lake; one of two man-made lakes in the park.</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Bal-6WXEMZwk8ym6eaWqRlEYcJkqqi_0vXQo61gymwPitWqvyMnx8ys5vuScXSSvN2zWma_UUtzusu1Y90QX9QCs-gLXR1Bgn7esXBIJFZ9DzWp3a7iYgoyKlWqLl9Kc_QJnrLQ84os/s1600/100_3723+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Bal-6WXEMZwk8ym6eaWqRlEYcJkqqi_0vXQo61gymwPitWqvyMnx8ys5vuScXSSvN2zWma_UUtzusu1Y90QX9QCs-gLXR1Bgn7esXBIJFZ9DzWp3a7iYgoyKlWqLl9Kc_QJnrLQ84os/s400/100_3723+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Violets in bloom near the trail around Ogle Lake.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_v-XVu8vA2SPTz7qmi1u-5K73ERAcZLFJCUCC2GOLl08IhtflHDKiKXfKShaoKZJKq8vGoOrw9FVgK8vMP9N9jBYn44It_QxBCbHM82qpyiz_fYtVob7KMm250m120N99P-j2RFLH_I8/s1600/100_3725.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_v-XVu8vA2SPTz7qmi1u-5K73ERAcZLFJCUCC2GOLl08IhtflHDKiKXfKShaoKZJKq8vGoOrw9FVgK8vMP9N9jBYn44It_QxBCbHM82qpyiz_fYtVob7KMm250m120N99P-j2RFLH_I8/s400/100_3725.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioT_GbD8oCu6mqNTaASEUxT5jcR-Itf6Ht5rtW8Lw9axTfWqvgtUzd43X_mU2diikGgG5HWCu1y7dokdSMoQnQe2F2A35ExVoT5X52QEDigJ6sIdbrz9eTLkG6pEvZxIB3rEAdDaT_Quw/s1600/100_3726+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioT_GbD8oCu6mqNTaASEUxT5jcR-Itf6Ht5rtW8Lw9axTfWqvgtUzd43X_mU2diikGgG5HWCu1y7dokdSMoQnQe2F2A35ExVoT5X52QEDigJ6sIdbrz9eTLkG6pEvZxIB3rEAdDaT_Quw/s400/100_3726+%25282%2529.JPG" width="363" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yellow violet.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIgfQ7EZpgmb5hDe0fA1bMqQfkUW9XrIdkJusihkX8rTyq4cAaQ1IqVgAkHR67x20Y4aX94AzrBHPozsGPZfdstymOkaZm69XOawjrpR97m_ovrIyq02FDO571jIAJz2CUKtwLirGQVY/s1600/100_3730.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmIgfQ7EZpgmb5hDe0fA1bMqQfkUW9XrIdkJusihkX8rTyq4cAaQ1IqVgAkHR67x20Y4aX94AzrBHPozsGPZfdstymOkaZm69XOawjrpR97m_ovrIyq02FDO571jIAJz2CUKtwLirGQVY/s400/100_3730.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcpIl0PW1wYuTakOTTNdXdC8LrtSIDwKlhRRmTp_6c27UYGv44Zduc6p8UTdo-GelUcE6c-jLWr3RWvCaSZjDD9FpMtPPg4IsgR2Mu7mPv3rZRhbTT613cYbw7vhvd-1ItppGQDLQR2Zw/s1600/100_3733+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcpIl0PW1wYuTakOTTNdXdC8LrtSIDwKlhRRmTp_6c27UYGv44Zduc6p8UTdo-GelUcE6c-jLWr3RWvCaSZjDD9FpMtPPg4IsgR2Mu7mPv3rZRhbTT613cYbw7vhvd-1ItppGQDLQR2Zw/s400/100_3733+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Goldthread or Coptis trifolia.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJdqtUdWeasdeFEL_xaD8VrVzPyTVU0A1zQ9Dow_1VedM4JPKlKdSQ8K0rbZrrTxicLHStU6eMJDcbromlci2TLphck8CP0GU_xZNRG24lI-PKHImT4tuXRFVxYlFooG4rwJtAlxe5nY/s1600/100_3735+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJdqtUdWeasdeFEL_xaD8VrVzPyTVU0A1zQ9Dow_1VedM4JPKlKdSQ8K0rbZrrTxicLHStU6eMJDcbromlci2TLphck8CP0GU_xZNRG24lI-PKHImT4tuXRFVxYlFooG4rwJtAlxe5nY/s400/100_3735+%25282%2529.JPG" width="317" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Toothwort, or Cardamine concatenata.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi42cG_Fz_d-TfJIvUm12C4GanSEv5QlQqVuB03NteTaxEQhlF0wENlWSimVThXnpUukGRiOdmng7ZWiarJSziZqv8KXXUGtmRKyeCddt0dsG0x1Ou-5YdlKCA3IbC-FlkdaHZfXipeZJw/s1600/100_3736.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi42cG_Fz_d-TfJIvUm12C4GanSEv5QlQqVuB03NteTaxEQhlF0wENlWSimVThXnpUukGRiOdmng7ZWiarJSziZqv8KXXUGtmRKyeCddt0dsG0x1Ou-5YdlKCA3IbC-FlkdaHZfXipeZJw/s400/100_3736.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
An unidentified wildflower.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3Hfimntz_BLuuCj531KbeTWIndRCLysCIlYakRVDntYf5HWDBGT13Gjxjm6CFLKSVuS-lvNgkKochfYW5bkqMWuP20QuUaF3QY9I7s98PjjrnFiJZIIm6QRiD8Hq-_ZQCnme194pr40/s1600/100_3740+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3Hfimntz_BLuuCj531KbeTWIndRCLysCIlYakRVDntYf5HWDBGT13Gjxjm6CFLKSVuS-lvNgkKochfYW5bkqMWuP20QuUaF3QY9I7s98PjjrnFiJZIIm6QRiD8Hq-_ZQCnme194pr40/s400/100_3740+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Dutchman's Breeches, or Dicentra cucullaria.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHunwrvr30UOtcLnC_5p1FiQLG-GQ9BSCEKlh0D7iFQodNt7V-W_Ez3oJS9pVwSl6iAooy2pzRuJCbxSQkTSvfA1cBRyV35-b6tnDfZhXjaXeG_HNhIE44to7ccks7kC-KW4vzNPFaa80/s1600/100_3743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHunwrvr30UOtcLnC_5p1FiQLG-GQ9BSCEKlh0D7iFQodNt7V-W_Ez3oJS9pVwSl6iAooy2pzRuJCbxSQkTSvfA1cBRyV35-b6tnDfZhXjaXeG_HNhIE44to7ccks7kC-KW4vzNPFaa80/s400/100_3743.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The sun shines through the trees.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTG2G_FonfBTBn5JbkM335CfThSeRTXtBqzISfjZhR9elccWzlSF4vayCYfJe1FPLLl92qLrzsSaJYdDnDAphoo61HvZ51w5MgDD1E9ZVzhAtWult41nQX44A_-blhdhOPI43Y5IhSsFE/s1600/100_3747+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTG2G_FonfBTBn5JbkM335CfThSeRTXtBqzISfjZhR9elccWzlSF4vayCYfJe1FPLLl92qLrzsSaJYdDnDAphoo61HvZ51w5MgDD1E9ZVzhAtWult41nQX44A_-blhdhOPI43Y5IhSsFE/s400/100_3747+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Another wildflower.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzsh9O02q_hPromFZESAvP58QCK8YmIsMMThGYjKDGPGstFUev1td7jAInjSBrlTGDqvOli2KAEs36kTw8Sw2tN7hhk2zcZ13apqYaBVGbdjAwDq-8TT62sx8HhmyyAXu19q6yR2BqqnY/s1600/100_3753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzsh9O02q_hPromFZESAvP58QCK8YmIsMMThGYjKDGPGstFUev1td7jAInjSBrlTGDqvOli2KAEs36kTw8Sw2tN7hhk2zcZ13apqYaBVGbdjAwDq-8TT62sx8HhmyyAXu19q6yR2BqqnY/s400/100_3753.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A weathered fallen tree.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj257dSCc0P4cwsjbKGsvYlg6Ri5WLkrm3RCnVycvzWNX_wg2w-hXb1zteA6JwsIf_-Ony8F2GciLajs9lZsIQ02fcmkyryc5htjPHN0yw48dLLViS3Wh1CwSG3JaS1sHILvlfeHg3eUa8/s1600/100_3754+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj257dSCc0P4cwsjbKGsvYlg6Ri5WLkrm3RCnVycvzWNX_wg2w-hXb1zteA6JwsIf_-Ony8F2GciLajs9lZsIQ02fcmkyryc5htjPHN0yw48dLLViS3Wh1CwSG3JaS1sHILvlfeHg3eUa8/s400/100_3754+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Phlox.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9le78_WA7ftClnvhoWEt0o4PP1kbWkgNGN1AJ1RrZLh0QGjjCWcjOU7Ja8SqftYfUFoMGj8c4wsnkejWBUyMCMAGcW1ZF_yeto9Ya23euHnLCKaVHG33dheJd-pxRONLbqIkY5BODvg/s1600/100_3758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq9le78_WA7ftClnvhoWEt0o4PP1kbWkgNGN1AJ1RrZLh0QGjjCWcjOU7Ja8SqftYfUFoMGj8c4wsnkejWBUyMCMAGcW1ZF_yeto9Ya23euHnLCKaVHG33dheJd-pxRONLbqIkY5BODvg/s400/100_3758.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUckcTe4gkb7u6WFQqioo37O5VRnNf3ozhNEGyfGj7-5bnKnOmeL5Nw-2XesEi2zhfe5Nrw_AWPFJXGuccpw7H5YtV-jQtSqU9UfKie8qD__i86ZD7OhuH-O1f5NZPcWZ6vXVppA6QsoM/s1600/100_3759.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUckcTe4gkb7u6WFQqioo37O5VRnNf3ozhNEGyfGj7-5bnKnOmeL5Nw-2XesEi2zhfe5Nrw_AWPFJXGuccpw7H5YtV-jQtSqU9UfKie8qD__i86ZD7OhuH-O1f5NZPcWZ6vXVppA6QsoM/s400/100_3759.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaTtoGemnEMfxGTaYTV6IOHkU9rnKGrntbcRNwWy6E2RF3XvLzUQpDSEn2ZmiFjmUU-8IKZlS3aKXiwozP4o_xPH0IIf11csGft2Kbrhnpmb207_Z333sryy4IwtbETmyVCpAoCGfBe0/s1600/100_3762+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOaTtoGemnEMfxGTaYTV6IOHkU9rnKGrntbcRNwWy6E2RF3XvLzUQpDSEn2ZmiFjmUU-8IKZlS3aKXiwozP4o_xPH0IIf11csGft2Kbrhnpmb207_Z333sryy4IwtbETmyVCpAoCGfBe0/s400/100_3762+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Another variety of Roundleaf Ragwort.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSsD8KalAgCvKNt6XaYpCOuQ_rE0qBHBIhmxE-vlUYtFEm_bRaJ3JLFuLpgMok3Xae9f4BYGYOc5a6Ng7cc3XaZtfl6maS2R0-dGWcwoWbr1eMl7LKJeaX5h3ZkOF8y4y4rEXqw1eKeKg/s1600/photo_1%252816%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSsD8KalAgCvKNt6XaYpCOuQ_rE0qBHBIhmxE-vlUYtFEm_bRaJ3JLFuLpgMok3Xae9f4BYGYOc5a6Ng7cc3XaZtfl6maS2R0-dGWcwoWbr1eMl7LKJeaX5h3ZkOF8y4y4rEXqw1eKeKg/s400/photo_1%252816%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Scenery around Ogle Lake.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEObYYyvfiDIyvYnxHFtREDxyDrnCS-OPc023ObCrctWHyhu_HsPmIHRgnZEJX38aUfVs7ms9GjY5UEgEg2FI93nPadjGCGeh720jpOls_k8F-nRkC0wnIEYp0HeLGgs9w70a5r4cJa0/s1600/photo_2%252816%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEObYYyvfiDIyvYnxHFtREDxyDrnCS-OPc023ObCrctWHyhu_HsPmIHRgnZEJX38aUfVs7ms9GjY5UEgEg2FI93nPadjGCGeh720jpOls_k8F-nRkC0wnIEYp0HeLGgs9w70a5r4cJa0/s400/photo_2%252816%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpxRgdRj6hXh1hDqpYZXSI3up_vo2csTAPtnpMSnmB96shVAwwH6SwvbUuccGRVZ_t0YWpGqEWoG6Evx0S71JvSRNqjRGSj472DmhqfpWL4UH1H7S_CCPmQmcmFofWPxKkermajPkiYng/s1600/photo_3%252814%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpxRgdRj6hXh1hDqpYZXSI3up_vo2csTAPtnpMSnmB96shVAwwH6SwvbUuccGRVZ_t0YWpGqEWoG6Evx0S71JvSRNqjRGSj472DmhqfpWL4UH1H7S_CCPmQmcmFofWPxKkermajPkiYng/s400/photo_3%252814%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8xDm4gcFrGr605sklivJTkinbEluvIeu3kSK9_CUB2jm06AhJ-uJHr97hyphenhyphenRdCjaKiDcLek0w5BmypqqiEvy9q2i3ja0f8fOH1_ZltRucBZARxsBrcvuotmkwlc-wYwXcIsrn7CczkwU/s1600/photo_2%252815%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8xDm4gcFrGr605sklivJTkinbEluvIeu3kSK9_CUB2jm06AhJ-uJHr97hyphenhyphenRdCjaKiDcLek0w5BmypqqiEvy9q2i3ja0f8fOH1_ZltRucBZARxsBrcvuotmkwlc-wYwXcIsrn7CczkwU/s400/photo_2%252815%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-ou-FEk9qYOcFDTwebhGrQNYb8hkqL2rOAbcncklXJ_lr0LIfb_I-SngJtiLXofUpyCVXu0C9qj2nmi1joStw5K5xAK2PekfKN3IAyfHq-gx2QzGGHJgqZtdvdPY6_5ElaeuKgZ-BbY/s1600/photo_3%252815%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-ou-FEk9qYOcFDTwebhGrQNYb8hkqL2rOAbcncklXJ_lr0LIfb_I-SngJtiLXofUpyCVXu0C9qj2nmi1joStw5K5xAK2PekfKN3IAyfHq-gx2QzGGHJgqZtdvdPY6_5ElaeuKgZ-BbY/s400/photo_3%252815%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rKIwHarAir7hdW0ls-_7MxHAyE5oan0-DuKZHvJP7oWbULE840mVVYdL1KThy79eILZ-eC4HTeU4zb80yPHJnhVMtQRC7DvcGJzgj0vSepUYRxoDM8mcxMEEd4ZW_Xc1iwNtvJj4XzU/s1600/photo_1%252818%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5rKIwHarAir7hdW0ls-_7MxHAyE5oan0-DuKZHvJP7oWbULE840mVVYdL1KThy79eILZ-eC4HTeU4zb80yPHJnhVMtQRC7DvcGJzgj0vSepUYRxoDM8mcxMEEd4ZW_Xc1iwNtvJj4XzU/s400/photo_1%252818%2529.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A hollow tree.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzbuOdrPip7n7aErE0hlVI07E9uie-Kg4dUBkgvOvE615Fw41oS1rmBFddN6LQCPLRL8ol5QnMRLycmy0G5N1oY3EEMXlLsTph4TxGObn6eMYl52LX6pl1JqNczGrQuc_pESOO7hyphenhyphenZkbc/s1600/photo_3%252816%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzbuOdrPip7n7aErE0hlVI07E9uie-Kg4dUBkgvOvE615Fw41oS1rmBFddN6LQCPLRL8ol5QnMRLycmy0G5N1oY3EEMXlLsTph4TxGObn6eMYl52LX6pl1JqNczGrQuc_pESOO7hyphenhyphenZkbc/s400/photo_3%252816%2529.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvqtfC4NMyORtN67AJFhQPzvkMXKQtsbbrMDF6Cs4VzjmSu9iENPo3YkTwvK9oH8oTh3_TEz_fhi7hGR9ck8j7iwGOt1x4ke5wu1jrkPkCmALEO99oFy-OoAQX0HAJKyTA1kRpmMCWc8/s1600/photo_4%252815%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCvqtfC4NMyORtN67AJFhQPzvkMXKQtsbbrMDF6Cs4VzjmSu9iENPo3YkTwvK9oH8oTh3_TEz_fhi7hGR9ck8j7iwGOt1x4ke5wu1jrkPkCmALEO99oFy-OoAQX0HAJKyTA1kRpmMCWc8/s400/photo_4%252815%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Turtles sunning on a log.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcsoFfyIrT-WhyfoSHjJYEBAugW5ZK-Z5f_9BQp2jqR4llFonmhZQm11es-47F2W336SrE0ejt2VkN2jfRpPA8_ISKjC-JFtSPHqyXsvpNhknOHFpuPEX_JY_hH54IoxolwWPQmErl_o/s1600/photo_5%25286%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtcsoFfyIrT-WhyfoSHjJYEBAugW5ZK-Z5f_9BQp2jqR4llFonmhZQm11es-47F2W336SrE0ejt2VkN2jfRpPA8_ISKjC-JFtSPHqyXsvpNhknOHFpuPEX_JY_hH54IoxolwWPQmErl_o/s400/photo_5%25286%2529.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6N0Qd5ModgXj_FhtTABieUqHlZiZpYqSqvxp6R7-86QW6B5WZ2PAoBl4o8cdK3IEl4euWdyat0zn6pUx6Uc8X4YKm4ao47hhXNeBK60wSVnm49nC47qiD48KW-s513ZKf7qu5oSIcBw8/s1600/photo_5%25287%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6N0Qd5ModgXj_FhtTABieUqHlZiZpYqSqvxp6R7-86QW6B5WZ2PAoBl4o8cdK3IEl4euWdyat0zn6pUx6Uc8X4YKm4ao47hhXNeBK60wSVnm49nC47qiD48KW-s513ZKf7qu5oSIcBw8/s400/photo_5%25287%2529.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A tree that has been gnawed on by beavers.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiDh_hSWwXguz8wRrkX8tHS_FlNz-UFYr3Z3iJiFDmyrexJPGKteBRgA6kdSoNoR0OBmBzlayMyze23bjEL0ISZp_QWxQYISPlFB87VFOpcmK1NDdG1ExeaG-NPnyTrmOKtbZyhpgZkLM/s1600/photo_5%25288%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqlxaNXWEcF_jcb5t5Ecyg8kACx3_RdvN0acTnXeRSrdyVykwTyS9HNdltzVtrxNsBSNYQrosa6dXMr-xz_bLowavei0oS1mgOSkeQqoaDAPe4lU3lUzXbGF_UNi_v302QFRw40BzxUI/s1600/100_3763+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQqlxaNXWEcF_jcb5t5Ecyg8kACx3_RdvN0acTnXeRSrdyVykwTyS9HNdltzVtrxNsBSNYQrosa6dXMr-xz_bLowavei0oS1mgOSkeQqoaDAPe4lU3lUzXbGF_UNi_v302QFRw40BzxUI/s400/100_3763+%25282%2529.JPG" width="262" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
Strahl Creek at the base of Strahl Lake.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbnVRsIMOaqd9cjcXl_IbJFfUuFSosWnZSRVZzTAwFLe9JywEDOCK28r00YpJbyT2GBDHuhRBHAfc9N2o70lg8FPYUUzvR8jpU6io0gAO1mDeWm3bJ3RD85RYct2t3LvwVrqo4HB8ZyA/s1600/100_3764+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfbnVRsIMOaqd9cjcXl_IbJFfUuFSosWnZSRVZzTAwFLe9JywEDOCK28r00YpJbyT2GBDHuhRBHAfc9N2o70lg8FPYUUzvR8jpU6io0gAO1mDeWm3bJ3RD85RYct2t3LvwVrqo4HB8ZyA/s400/100_3764+%25282%2529.JPG" width="385" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The waterfall at the base of Strahl Lake.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKx5NPIZXbWpTodveycPP1T_VT_BxSl8iK0BP2QUzG7FEXPIFi7LUFw9sq4oUgss0nCmfJhbpQR1yyqkT13HMp806_49kQk0n_uCt3wuBLTbBS839laDuXmM4ylyZGq7FiOcdhp_lHUZ8/s1600/100_3765.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKx5NPIZXbWpTodveycPP1T_VT_BxSl8iK0BP2QUzG7FEXPIFi7LUFw9sq4oUgss0nCmfJhbpQR1yyqkT13HMp806_49kQk0n_uCt3wuBLTbBS839laDuXmM4ylyZGq7FiOcdhp_lHUZ8/s400/100_3765.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8X5-OeOy5fVQEHu8fNmFYakKmx-6Kdh3TyZuSW0jI_zwvLifFMYODrlIyP9rrGgLQsP75ORRYtRAqHfDCELr1ADYwSc9MpuXR525dIn9suTvlFU7Zb0OfFnQMgwZ7LLopP1Xkj_dw4IU/s1600/100_3766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8X5-OeOy5fVQEHu8fNmFYakKmx-6Kdh3TyZuSW0jI_zwvLifFMYODrlIyP9rrGgLQsP75ORRYtRAqHfDCELr1ADYwSc9MpuXR525dIn9suTvlFU7Zb0OfFnQMgwZ7LLopP1Xkj_dw4IU/s400/100_3766.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDuwaEXayH9HDiqiDeezJ2-G4nT4KuQIpeSzHt_0fbufVpvxquqpUxHrlNe8sytfYqMYwsDR9pLIvsmQGTJjHtX1urFJ-_GL-LSqV3RNiVZ1XoPlNVEg8_PCj2t5s8xQNj_HA9woEX4Wc/s1600/100_3772+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDuwaEXayH9HDiqiDeezJ2-G4nT4KuQIpeSzHt_0fbufVpvxquqpUxHrlNe8sytfYqMYwsDR9pLIvsmQGTJjHtX1urFJ-_GL-LSqV3RNiVZ1XoPlNVEg8_PCj2t5s8xQNj_HA9woEX4Wc/s400/100_3772+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Hills O' Brown were created when the glaciers to the north, melted and carved out the hollers, leaving a rugged terrain behind.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoHKPkDUIAeKH3u7vaSfgUvaqFn5SJIVr0tDWYptyNmXlViOxyNtFpp3Rd3Atrzbq_v2AjboubrDHb9xnyCCjtSnZm8inOrLjGpcb5E-fqG0H0az_T4Vn6TkJA4Ezbnjxs_9lR-iVStM/s1600/100_3776+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWoHKPkDUIAeKH3u7vaSfgUvaqFn5SJIVr0tDWYptyNmXlViOxyNtFpp3Rd3Atrzbq_v2AjboubrDHb9xnyCCjtSnZm8inOrLjGpcb5E-fqG0H0az_T4Vn6TkJA4Ezbnjxs_9lR-iVStM/s400/100_3776+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZapCu5tg5Up5iiDEvuEe__UzLvVn4lxurwNzBeQcaUH4BNAIguU-ym65yOoliXqmKKoKKzPLaqkvJ87dz_RmFlKLgr35LWtLBdJeqxrai49ke9BIRzGv7n5xPWY3-U5tB-6Qmw3lu6A/s1600/100_3777.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaZapCu5tg5Up5iiDEvuEe__UzLvVn4lxurwNzBeQcaUH4BNAIguU-ym65yOoliXqmKKoKKzPLaqkvJ87dz_RmFlKLgr35LWtLBdJeqxrai49ke9BIRzGv7n5xPWY3-U5tB-6Qmw3lu6A/s400/100_3777.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLTxHiP0Sw7zK875EXuHJEpmOoQQduZ8jce4RAp-GC7zKHpVqbELTqAJk-c_IyZ4oTl9dtpSdPXUzcATRMq_WRMDRAhZl6c2wtsA6Fb706S5TqPeQoV1gA9BxDDDzt2lll1FE1rDCbug/s1600/100_3783+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivLTxHiP0Sw7zK875EXuHJEpmOoQQduZ8jce4RAp-GC7zKHpVqbELTqAJk-c_IyZ4oTl9dtpSdPXUzcATRMq_WRMDRAhZl6c2wtsA6Fb706S5TqPeQoV1gA9BxDDDzt2lll1FE1rDCbug/s400/100_3783+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A butterfly visits the phlox.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTQnMa12hDJiU14qDeHUamsfPaAiLX0xT-PDRVmQ3zwdsQ-ayexgBNnuLD3a2bBfV4CxIdG90B4kMosv-mg-fUVeG-GxNgZOyNUGoNFp7xhs84qXbstLtkHYl0kx3fN9UQhDtnlN2te4/s1600/100_3789.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMTQnMa12hDJiU14qDeHUamsfPaAiLX0xT-PDRVmQ3zwdsQ-ayexgBNnuLD3a2bBfV4CxIdG90B4kMosv-mg-fUVeG-GxNgZOyNUGoNFp7xhs84qXbstLtkHYl0kx3fN9UQhDtnlN2te4/s400/100_3789.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After my tour of the park I headed east to Gnaw Bone, IN.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I wanted to try the famous Gnaw Bone pork tenderloin sandwich.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
To that end, I stopped at the Gnaw Bone Mart and ordered the pork tenderloin and an side of onion rings.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The usual side is an order of freshly made potato chips.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvAhZqkCxq6fnvG8m2G8R2fl8nMQEDdn543Mr5IygkSy0M7uf980XKspM5Z6oB4oKD_jzuT7jyMULuWPYSZtSscfBfcbLhgNaZi136mRAnk2tyOzNvhRudWQ3POhXm-ltvX2bVfnkkdV8/s1600/100_3790.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvAhZqkCxq6fnvG8m2G8R2fl8nMQEDdn543Mr5IygkSy0M7uf980XKspM5Z6oB4oKD_jzuT7jyMULuWPYSZtSscfBfcbLhgNaZi136mRAnk2tyOzNvhRudWQ3POhXm-ltvX2bVfnkkdV8/s400/100_3790.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This was the thoughtful decor the mart accorded the diner.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But not to worry; as with many unpretentious places, the food was the star.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This truly was the best pork tenderloin sandwich I have ever had.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I will be back for more.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I will have to try the potato chips next time.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And perhaps the small version of this sandwich. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is a monster of a sandwich.</div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-21154906464075604352013-04-26T21:19:00.001-04:002013-04-26T21:19:13.041-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Late April in Monroe County</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It has been a wet April and the creeks have been flowing.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Such a welcome change from last year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8z1pmXXd2GM2GBZFQtPRn3kTur39M3hSgb_8lT9g6B891bRdKG6SEQ3bXeR_tJS6zbFBkTj4E2x64aW892qq3mog8jSh3CaoYtQLbZnupOY6jbPOUkDhexFOZHf-63YaQ-knIYle90Ic/s1600/photo%25285%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8z1pmXXd2GM2GBZFQtPRn3kTur39M3hSgb_8lT9g6B891bRdKG6SEQ3bXeR_tJS6zbFBkTj4E2x64aW892qq3mog8jSh3CaoYtQLbZnupOY6jbPOUkDhexFOZHf-63YaQ-knIYle90Ic/s400/photo%25285%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Jordan River on IU campus is happily tumbling over the rocks.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KMu7VLwDh2SzVKFOks69MsslNzME8560rAvty8GceUZNfgjc9iukmJmKrDpcQMxxb6_qCpILkLFOfCAI-lSCSIPRUx0Ht6q2NssZWymQVq-OK2tCGYDoIs7K5gfx2xg6vc-k0p_fFGc/s1600/100_3646.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KMu7VLwDh2SzVKFOks69MsslNzME8560rAvty8GceUZNfgjc9iukmJmKrDpcQMxxb6_qCpILkLFOfCAI-lSCSIPRUx0Ht6q2NssZWymQVq-OK2tCGYDoIs7K5gfx2xg6vc-k0p_fFGc/s400/100_3646.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Even Farmer Brown* is decked out in Hoosier colors to celebrate our boys making it to </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
the Sweet 16 again this year.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*Disclaimer: I don't know if that is his name, but he ought to have a name, shouldn't he?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So, Farmer Brown it is, as far as I am concerned.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKM3qPmVYA86mE5Kea96xXeb7D_2wV2k8h2tkRzJb-_Md4-bq6Y-ZxTIe1jZgFfUIex6PdDCvUu3isOktNkmU03iSit5sBXWOVYaRpInIH7RbICJdySqGNfkuailkFxcvg418NZ0YII-c/s1600/100_3651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKM3qPmVYA86mE5Kea96xXeb7D_2wV2k8h2tkRzJb-_Md4-bq6Y-ZxTIe1jZgFfUIex6PdDCvUu3isOktNkmU03iSit5sBXWOVYaRpInIH7RbICJdySqGNfkuailkFxcvg418NZ0YII-c/s400/100_3651.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFVG_WdLLbjaRCY1A6bITKp_EynrLQ_73RQL-eh5UBurzfpseK-eQilLSM_xYhx8Mdz3R_1aTeaC1VcWP4mZ382XQyBMUculP7-Cv2k_vG6fsgfBdGb1DC02sO9awaPBZN2QswgzkdgCQ/s1600/100_3653.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFVG_WdLLbjaRCY1A6bITKp_EynrLQ_73RQL-eh5UBurzfpseK-eQilLSM_xYhx8Mdz3R_1aTeaC1VcWP4mZ382XQyBMUculP7-Cv2k_vG6fsgfBdGb1DC02sO9awaPBZN2QswgzkdgCQ/s400/100_3653.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Near by, Moores Creek is making its way down to Lake Monroe.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnGSaJy7kbSvzbK4EaHYvw-diWWlfl2gAsHqyOtMwWDqFjFbuuwXymEcKdgxBFVTyni_R63tp_tEI13ijUOSqaRbj89FqzLKbZKUN0M0Bal3WOBkhV640qxRr89wNwUO-FbD6tvYLTCg/s1600/100_3655.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnGSaJy7kbSvzbK4EaHYvw-diWWlfl2gAsHqyOtMwWDqFjFbuuwXymEcKdgxBFVTyni_R63tp_tEI13ijUOSqaRbj89FqzLKbZKUN0M0Bal3WOBkhV640qxRr89wNwUO-FbD6tvYLTCg/s400/100_3655.JPG" width="300" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RWdUtksbCjq1cJ6b2jlJ1yTcOt35mKybNUo9Mpdj3f_SrMwUlYJ7bRJpNjiE78e-Y5NryLypjxNfb1NQ7nn8DIZ0yikve9tANeN_i8CEc2rQC1gVRhM5gVx4S_ChS7quWoCJjxi7VKE/s1600/100_3657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6RWdUtksbCjq1cJ6b2jlJ1yTcOt35mKybNUo9Mpdj3f_SrMwUlYJ7bRJpNjiE78e-Y5NryLypjxNfb1NQ7nn8DIZ0yikve9tANeN_i8CEc2rQC1gVRhM5gVx4S_ChS7quWoCJjxi7VKE/s400/100_3657.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A wild phlox grows by the creek.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiec2qG1GBoPbS_D5bxbuf7-vR6x9HxkqTvgqgEcuX7f77YZovzIRHqT60W-oQl7di0RGDApp96N9tUKR5-I166sw9k8GrnHbCAMFKbiG0MjZ-gWby-TPiV915RAnQFQ2ZPwYsgpvo3IPk/s1600/100_3658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiec2qG1GBoPbS_D5bxbuf7-vR6x9HxkqTvgqgEcuX7f77YZovzIRHqT60W-oQl7di0RGDApp96N9tUKR5-I166sw9k8GrnHbCAMFKbiG0MjZ-gWby-TPiV915RAnQFQ2ZPwYsgpvo3IPk/s400/100_3658.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrJlXTjo-4C_KOlCABopITMoR6EslziYE6gyUNSwx7DRhHls2OcqtylPWzrC_NIut64Y85zVjnLl7KTlIfnl-1MkRPhvzITQ-JLmGvXJuE7_2kO-ng0eIxjv-qbG2xgtzQgwLMluXIo4/s1600/100_3664.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrJlXTjo-4C_KOlCABopITMoR6EslziYE6gyUNSwx7DRhHls2OcqtylPWzrC_NIut64Y85zVjnLl7KTlIfnl-1MkRPhvzITQ-JLmGvXJuE7_2kO-ng0eIxjv-qbG2xgtzQgwLMluXIo4/s400/100_3664.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Across the road, the redbuds are in bloom.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSq6oZsxm4IN4KwiJj9rhyphenhyphenSPYwhd9XuPuYhsvmvdcST60xGpv7pTBHHrJZ396Po9se_huZf2u9vsPjkMQqlWAOrwjb-J0HEgUV6T9e50OdovPsQxg2SBubwnDAccBsRtRo0_uhkWri_M/s1600/100_3666.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioSq6oZsxm4IN4KwiJj9rhyphenhyphenSPYwhd9XuPuYhsvmvdcST60xGpv7pTBHHrJZ396Po9se_huZf2u9vsPjkMQqlWAOrwjb-J0HEgUV6T9e50OdovPsQxg2SBubwnDAccBsRtRo0_uhkWri_M/s400/100_3666.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQRn0F8FYGjc3t6FtmENh4vaLUisrsVx4x8swkOvU_gt6kPy_FZVYzSG2yCVZLo4tJwGqLU65RjxoAFtsUIYwg7q158Ifl5QqWsQF-Y2tFUtrXpG9jfufl4CH1D_RDo0JjtAotjjvBO0/s1600/100_3671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggQRn0F8FYGjc3t6FtmENh4vaLUisrsVx4x8swkOvU_gt6kPy_FZVYzSG2yCVZLo4tJwGqLU65RjxoAFtsUIYwg7q158Ifl5QqWsQF-Y2tFUtrXpG9jfufl4CH1D_RDo0JjtAotjjvBO0/s400/100_3671.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguoosEcAEVLw48b2sQba04hJAFOJ2MtcQXt-rcSyE6dTGsI1XS-TMxd1WAClHvVCnMoJglbZ7OWNKigOWJ4jI96JFK5hyvZ1zdHHO-WFDdysiwFJo7UJPYfDsO5N2_gy-HZxDeZphSYk0/s1600/100_3675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguoosEcAEVLw48b2sQba04hJAFOJ2MtcQXt-rcSyE6dTGsI1XS-TMxd1WAClHvVCnMoJglbZ7OWNKigOWJ4jI96JFK5hyvZ1zdHHO-WFDdysiwFJo7UJPYfDsO5N2_gy-HZxDeZphSYk0/s400/100_3675.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTqHDHAC8y2P1BjkgzyP_ahtOCBe2yryQ03t8LaEiIg8fotcXwXEA5kFeo-qF_Vwp9X7_QLtzj8owMsUPQv81bmb1QXHLIQeQjaUS2fBLqQA51ODnNKnxERmOOO9t4A1TDm3ofQi-mJw/s1600/100_3679.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTqHDHAC8y2P1BjkgzyP_ahtOCBe2yryQ03t8LaEiIg8fotcXwXEA5kFeo-qF_Vwp9X7_QLtzj8owMsUPQv81bmb1QXHLIQeQjaUS2fBLqQA51ODnNKnxERmOOO9t4A1TDm3ofQi-mJw/s400/100_3679.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It is peaceful out on the lake today.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxIMxvE5MoGkXII_7opIRVQ1JO3Ha6GNmK85CKqs6hLkeTgQDIxIwHlqQV0aVr4bzP1xQpBiwzwjNrF2zFB9zHH9W4-X-GvXKMFO8FRYaDcJvYbA6HAE7NZued8hLNOqgr4dd9DoQuvA/s1600/100_3680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxIMxvE5MoGkXII_7opIRVQ1JO3Ha6GNmK85CKqs6hLkeTgQDIxIwHlqQV0aVr4bzP1xQpBiwzwjNrF2zFB9zHH9W4-X-GvXKMFO8FRYaDcJvYbA6HAE7NZued8hLNOqgr4dd9DoQuvA/s400/100_3680.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The water is up, but the road is still passable - for now.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkuD7-kNjOVoyIWD95JWznpDSw_sN63Iuv7AwcJUoyh_7adi-H7d91Ph7K_zuPXe4pAtxbUYa9Unh0RayNW-uH6gQLMDzn4xHfDMzHHEnayVCnyK1FLq9B_FN7m7XDepw5So3NtpU74_w/s1600/100_3681.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkuD7-kNjOVoyIWD95JWznpDSw_sN63Iuv7AwcJUoyh_7adi-H7d91Ph7K_zuPXe4pAtxbUYa9Unh0RayNW-uH6gQLMDzn4xHfDMzHHEnayVCnyK1FLq9B_FN7m7XDepw5So3NtpU74_w/s400/100_3681.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love spring.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-70990618950317412462013-04-11T18:04:00.001-04:002013-04-11T18:06:21.706-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Midnight Reads Kitchens are Monkey Business</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am still in the process of transferring everything over to my new computer and today I found this photo from late 2007. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK3NKCgRoZKKwMXwWO4o8bsJ0t6Oi7zDORTZPFo-gqKaWnGzLAB9TAkjcdSmsxoZ2RsGnPenMxp6RmJi9PANd5Kc18J0NmzxROTiwe9kEJWG9zSLqERFnPxPl_IewuZlrzXvVoWkvceGc/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK3NKCgRoZKKwMXwWO4o8bsJ0t6Oi7zDORTZPFo-gqKaWnGzLAB9TAkjcdSmsxoZ2RsGnPenMxp6RmJi9PANd5Kc18J0NmzxROTiwe9kEJWG9zSLqERFnPxPl_IewuZlrzXvVoWkvceGc/s400/006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In it, my dearly departed cat, Midnight, is sitting on the desk looking
intently at my old computer. What is that up on the screen? Why, it's my dear
friend's blog, <a href="http://www.kitchensaremonkeybusiness.com/">Kitchens are Monkey Business</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Rosie Hawthorne, here is one of your very first fans! </div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-44326549235289938472013-04-06T20:44:00.001-04:002013-04-06T21:39:33.044-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Visiting the Farmers' Market</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This Saturday was the first Farmers' Market of the season.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Daughter and I decided to head downtown and check it out.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div a="" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Outside the market a troop of belly dancers perform with swords.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjHW-Xi7LZqOu6RgctRDrhU8UyDJAoCKUONm26zzrN91GyEi4vuarKTw58D7J4k3cIwMa7LADJdghkoBF8XpMrU7Ee6B7sdN_V39EBeDW3k7W6ehP9mjZkI4HnM_rfsMyQQj0QRkC1ZVs/s1600/photo_2%252810%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjHW-Xi7LZqOu6RgctRDrhU8UyDJAoCKUONm26zzrN91GyEi4vuarKTw58D7J4k3cIwMa7LADJdghkoBF8XpMrU7Ee6B7sdN_V39EBeDW3k7W6ehP9mjZkI4HnM_rfsMyQQj0QRkC1ZVs/s400/photo_2%252810%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebRxs6pP5WMmhis3AtX5j1yuvlrk7idBvSOUAOZA0tIacFjXhiDW1aAscGPwSz0z6gn9R_O8903oAoz-IJnK_iz_AKCuRnwZbgyh2JlxSZ2M_ejodi4nCUE8XaJ9lmYIyhv3qO4U3aqg/s1600/photo_3%252810%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebRxs6pP5WMmhis3AtX5j1yuvlrk7idBvSOUAOZA0tIacFjXhiDW1aAscGPwSz0z6gn9R_O8903oAoz-IJnK_iz_AKCuRnwZbgyh2JlxSZ2M_ejodi4nCUE8XaJ9lmYIyhv3qO4U3aqg/s400/photo_3%252810%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
They could even dance with the swords balanced on their heads.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIVSexkumn80uZIXDUeEprNQQS4U3unSFF470t02OaphrB4PXwELTs9No16Ny8XKzYa9MO3cmRPn52UyfmRps5oAQA5_YWJAm7pPMBfDJqsyv-ukUN2fTJS-5tF8ZEB7o531mbu0XQd8/s1600/photo_4%252810%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWIVSexkumn80uZIXDUeEprNQQS4U3unSFF470t02OaphrB4PXwELTs9No16Ny8XKzYa9MO3cmRPn52UyfmRps5oAQA5_YWJAm7pPMBfDJqsyv-ukUN2fTJS-5tF8ZEB7o531mbu0XQd8/s400/photo_4%252810%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Talented ladies.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46RjWLOqgXWcbkHDuaOGVSqIobRCPHHNHCKxQ9qdSPHFVAP_Ar6vVv83YMqOrVmWBhktakQD8sFjZ3H-d0PLBHXkEF-f7fwwp4EO7bL_6xeMt0lOcIDDs1YT1sBT_UcK-20bnIoIkxuk/s1600/photo_1%252812%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSuCsDQgjlQVRQk1sLerL_l1FdhtPh5HIM8L-rJlUaU5zuhTFgWbHeA9X_uGInDZnjOU9AQSPoavmQ1ltUzW11Nf4uTMlzUlC8a7sVeeghLzMe_h9y6ZW-1MrqZBm4ZQZRPZ0hvMup-A/s1600/photo_1%252811%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSuCsDQgjlQVRQk1sLerL_l1FdhtPh5HIM8L-rJlUaU5zuhTFgWbHeA9X_uGInDZnjOU9AQSPoavmQ1ltUzW11Nf4uTMlzUlC8a7sVeeghLzMe_h9y6ZW-1MrqZBm4ZQZRPZ0hvMup-A/s400/photo_1%252811%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46RjWLOqgXWcbkHDuaOGVSqIobRCPHHNHCKxQ9qdSPHFVAP_Ar6vVv83YMqOrVmWBhktakQD8sFjZ3H-d0PLBHXkEF-f7fwwp4EO7bL_6xeMt0lOcIDDs1YT1sBT_UcK-20bnIoIkxuk/s1600/photo_1%252812%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46RjWLOqgXWcbkHDuaOGVSqIobRCPHHNHCKxQ9qdSPHFVAP_Ar6vVv83YMqOrVmWBhktakQD8sFjZ3H-d0PLBHXkEF-f7fwwp4EO7bL_6xeMt0lOcIDDs1YT1sBT_UcK-20bnIoIkxuk/s400/photo_1%252812%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a><br />
People line up for a local restaurant's tent at the market.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46RjWLOqgXWcbkHDuaOGVSqIobRCPHHNHCKxQ9qdSPHFVAP_Ar6vVv83YMqOrVmWBhktakQD8sFjZ3H-d0PLBHXkEF-f7fwwp4EO7bL_6xeMt0lOcIDDs1YT1sBT_UcK-20bnIoIkxuk/s1600/photo_1%252812%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46RjWLOqgXWcbkHDuaOGVSqIobRCPHHNHCKxQ9qdSPHFVAP_Ar6vVv83YMqOrVmWBhktakQD8sFjZ3H-d0PLBHXkEF-f7fwwp4EO7bL_6xeMt0lOcIDDs1YT1sBT_UcK-20bnIoIkxuk/s1600/photo_1%252812%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg46RjWLOqgXWcbkHDuaOGVSqIobRCPHHNHCKxQ9qdSPHFVAP_Ar6vVv83YMqOrVmWBhktakQD8sFjZ3H-d0PLBHXkEF-f7fwwp4EO7bL_6xeMt0lOcIDDs1YT1sBT_UcK-20bnIoIkxuk/s1600/photo_1%252812%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp72L7YCMkRya4Z2HWWTX9PYPtTr_-p9csqUXq-JurIi2uDzMTgJ9OvxAvXhv1gSJRz8ECA3er_ISU-NSEuMDyk2_It72TZ_kVSgh9eAle1yxXUNJdXi51qlKwYoMOvFP4WZkeSxBhnmo/s1600/photo_2%252811%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp72L7YCMkRya4Z2HWWTX9PYPtTr_-p9csqUXq-JurIi2uDzMTgJ9OvxAvXhv1gSJRz8ECA3er_ISU-NSEuMDyk2_It72TZ_kVSgh9eAle1yxXUNJdXi51qlKwYoMOvFP4WZkeSxBhnmo/s400/photo_2%252811%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Another performer entertains the crowd.<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<img border="0" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkotxL4fPUtwyXjnQER2mdxBi7MWF1oJ2IXNBSEf2aj5__6m4uS2Erk_gU03nMXzkHoRAo6PDC20YzU3kASD5PTG5rpAJxHe5E8Yt-u0dgEjcdGoBO_gOius8-VNe0rb5FGP12LaukFg/s400/photo%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /><br />
A vendor with a display of locally harvested honey.<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0TuGXjhNxNd7DF1Y0BZDHXuZfvuKrkNo1-p9174oRUAI2udubo5-B-CJSYfeIppoaNiWNk58hRrK2MQC_aJx9RfNWFQ3Kbi08XhJTM-8B1ENPl4IgIJ-05I7Bm3rXE5Yl-4cmtaNowys/s1600/photo_4%252811%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0TuGXjhNxNd7DF1Y0BZDHXuZfvuKrkNo1-p9174oRUAI2udubo5-B-CJSYfeIppoaNiWNk58hRrK2MQC_aJx9RfNWFQ3Kbi08XhJTM-8B1ENPl4IgIJ-05I7Bm3rXE5Yl-4cmtaNowys/s400/photo_4%252811%2529.JPG" width="385" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This gentleman lets everyone know that he is the egg man by his head gear.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am so glad they let the eggs roam free.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Free Ranged Eggs are happy eggs. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Most of the offerings this Saturday were sweet potatoes, cut spring flowers, potted plants for the garden, honey, jellies, eggs, meat, and cheese.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We enjoyed our visit, but didn't purchase anything this trip.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Maybe next time.</div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-36720906723447121282013-03-26T20:36:00.000-04:002013-03-26T20:36:15.635-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Turkey Rolls</b><br />
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I was first introduced to this recipe several years ago by a caterer at an event. Intrigued, I asked for the recipe and I received it. There were just three ingredients: deli turkey slices, an instant stuffing mix, and turkey gravy.<br />
<br />
The first time I recreated this recipe at home, I used some name brand deli turkey slices, Stove Top Stuffing (tm), and jarred turkey dressing. It was good, but rather salty for our tastes.<br />
<br />
The second time I made it, I sought out lower sodium turkey slices and low-sodium Stove Top Stuffing (tm). That was much more palatable.<br />
<br />
<br />
It has been years since I have made this dish.<br />
<br />
Why?<br />
<br />
Because I no longer use processed foods in this house.<br />
No Stove Top Stuffing (tm) with its gazillion ingredients, most of which are unpronounceable.<br />
And no more jarred turkey dressing with its chicken fat ingredients that I cannot have.<br />
<br />
So if we are to have this dish, I will be making it the old fashioned way.<br />
<br />
But is it any more difficult?<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrZubFBIX8vEH5uiYmIG7oMkABWsa-g_waTw6KPMCmL3hpXu2nQ2rp6z57rYvXSrfHubldqFXfXxuTiJNgJkrkN7_cLfoyxn7JrZ59ScTpe4nE18wuEMNd3wqvsCcFeTAyMJYne2LaJ0/s1600/photo_1%25287%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrZubFBIX8vEH5uiYmIG7oMkABWsa-g_waTw6KPMCmL3hpXu2nQ2rp6z57rYvXSrfHubldqFXfXxuTiJNgJkrkN7_cLfoyxn7JrZ59ScTpe4nE18wuEMNd3wqvsCcFeTAyMJYne2LaJ0/s400/photo_1%25287%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The ingredients for "real" turkey rolls are:</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Castle Wood deli turkey slices</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1 /2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1/4 cup diced onion</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1 rib diced celery</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1/4 teaspoon dried Herbes de Provence</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
2 cups dry cornbread stuffing crumbles</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1 cup water </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1 cup turkey stock</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
2 tablespoons unsalted butter</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
2 tablespoons flour</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhqIVxobFcMKShqpKpj9qMINM8P_gRVZ3RAUp-Uj0HkfIpRzgEFrnAJlu1TzdBLOgfwNEtw3drDAEyguKrEgJip_Gae4wlcQ4boPJi6dupW-wIPW2rzcEQhhe2qDdbT2pLWRn26JMlPw/s1600/photo_2%25286%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqhqIVxobFcMKShqpKpj9qMINM8P_gRVZ3RAUp-Uj0HkfIpRzgEFrnAJlu1TzdBLOgfwNEtw3drDAEyguKrEgJip_Gae4wlcQ4boPJi6dupW-wIPW2rzcEQhhe2qDdbT2pLWRn26JMlPw/s400/photo_2%25286%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Saute the onion and celery in the olive oil over medium-high heat until translucent. Add the Herbes de Provence and the cornbread.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDG8S6Y7cz98DMJfozhPY6mxK2_g6ZMrq7nQxkUkf4s7Y0pdNA3p2o2lPnV_N3W1EjA3-gUSuiwtWJzdJTelmV6jKgcM7fpWugetHsj4PCWtK0Fegi47lDHAz9GAmtX3HMYa7sYw6vBw/s1600/photo_3%25287%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDG8S6Y7cz98DMJfozhPY6mxK2_g6ZMrq7nQxkUkf4s7Y0pdNA3p2o2lPnV_N3W1EjA3-gUSuiwtWJzdJTelmV6jKgcM7fpWugetHsj4PCWtK0Fegi47lDHAz9GAmtX3HMYa7sYw6vBw/s400/photo_3%25287%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRHhyphenhyphenQsZdDVoat0AP3qRNEU9MTBjKc-0rccNHYBThUcKEmpOcP2V0uB84-8cV8PlnQ_XlmNFKd4qCgDxxkl5N-xNKdT_Odb30MeBNnKtwfniC3MfSvGELe0SXyEwpymSrBZHNPDx9ERc/s1600/photo_4%25287%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRHhyphenhyphenQsZdDVoat0AP3qRNEU9MTBjKc-0rccNHYBThUcKEmpOcP2V0uB84-8cV8PlnQ_XlmNFKd4qCgDxxkl5N-xNKdT_Odb30MeBNnKtwfniC3MfSvGELe0SXyEwpymSrBZHNPDx9ERc/s400/photo_4%25287%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Add the water and stir until combined. Take off the heat.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkbbpuo96QLkTp15NeIWxmXmwli1SIrSvefQ6WE8OsVmMI3K9GvexrEiipGikRK9inbnfFQ0Lps_LHT5Ay8C1yHiAAweCG2E46-BpxKXN6mK2zskTWXG8GKprIeMUVEnQ10hElHchRjM/s1600/photo_1%25288%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkbbpuo96QLkTp15NeIWxmXmwli1SIrSvefQ6WE8OsVmMI3K9GvexrEiipGikRK9inbnfFQ0Lps_LHT5Ay8C1yHiAAweCG2E46-BpxKXN6mK2zskTWXG8GKprIeMUVEnQ10hElHchRjM/s400/photo_1%25288%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Place a bit of the mixture into a turkey slice and roll tightly. Place into a baking dish. Continue until all the cornbread mixture is used.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiFRe9ifzBToR_wgWG8aCFaKMjL9DQOdahZYqeB1K87E-gGhqs3YlHkHuHSqLeRdwo629CqD0fw4m86iziom-f4cD29_D7rHl6GmkReaopJ5md6ueT7177B1nJoxPUAgZdU6_rGfoeFA/s1600/photo_2%25287%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiFRe9ifzBToR_wgWG8aCFaKMjL9DQOdahZYqeB1K87E-gGhqs3YlHkHuHSqLeRdwo629CqD0fw4m86iziom-f4cD29_D7rHl6GmkReaopJ5md6ueT7177B1nJoxPUAgZdU6_rGfoeFA/s400/photo_2%25287%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Make the dressing: Melt the butter and the flour together. Allow the flour to "cook" so that it loses the raw flavor. Keep stirring. Do not walk away! Add the turkey stock and simmer until it is reduced down to a nice consistency. Salt to taste*.<br />
<br />
*I never salt my stocks when I make them as I never know what I will be using them for later. This way, I can better control the sodium levels of my foods.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBs9wRnmBwtOX19kkLeZkp0L6-fqV0UGQ59WcwqUQ1NBg_6jB7zAptIVY98PllhaEQbQhvjP9Mg-V-0MQeoQ4CgvIA-TelbWd5aKUF6bgFQhOJGEnN_JmGV72T4ryNM2LZ0hYzMfMm8rY/s1600/photo_3%25288%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBs9wRnmBwtOX19kkLeZkp0L6-fqV0UGQ59WcwqUQ1NBg_6jB7zAptIVY98PllhaEQbQhvjP9Mg-V-0MQeoQ4CgvIA-TelbWd5aKUF6bgFQhOJGEnN_JmGV72T4ryNM2LZ0hYzMfMm8rY/s400/photo_3%25288%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
Pour the gravy over the turkey rolls and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 15 to 20 minutes.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
Was this more difficult? Not really. The "stove top dressing that I made only took about seven minutes to make and only had six ingredients, not counting the ingredients that were in the cornbread. It only took a couple of minutes to make the gravy, so no big deal there, either.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But here is the big kicker: The original recipe had 1,300 milligrams of sodium per serving.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I was able to reduce that to 1, 140 milligrams.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
However, the homemade version only has 760 milligrams of sodium per serving .</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And that is just one small benefit of eating homemade foods, my friends.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcU7P6q4n49vfmsdqm41p9rK_GksYvbOoa4ZURDB_g7QFhN4rSoNbLB0K116lEv8Kpg1PFFhFY0KGNAI7wVsXgfgFVMnDB05CjXWSJOs75nMieD3FmmUQRjksHjkrUxC9h0NWRGPUDxBw/s1600/photo_4%25288%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcU7P6q4n49vfmsdqm41p9rK_GksYvbOoa4ZURDB_g7QFhN4rSoNbLB0K116lEv8Kpg1PFFhFY0KGNAI7wVsXgfgFVMnDB05CjXWSJOs75nMieD3FmmUQRjksHjkrUxC9h0NWRGPUDxBw/s400/photo_4%25288%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And how good was this?<br />
<br />
<br />
</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2wvvZufaz1pafskPiRuZAArdU2jJm-SHnBnckejgOl2XOhyphenhyphen53r6MKamuJQRn79nYrkwR1kCV3IHqaW7Hw20cBJLrOA8VCuojaEaR9BJ0issqeu-ZBtsISJ78wJrF4yxoZdjVIA_vgdE/s1600/photo%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe2wvvZufaz1pafskPiRuZAArdU2jJm-SHnBnckejgOl2XOhyphenhyphen53r6MKamuJQRn79nYrkwR1kCV3IHqaW7Hw20cBJLrOA8VCuojaEaR9BJ0issqeu-ZBtsISJ78wJrF4yxoZdjVIA_vgdE/s320/photo%25281%2529.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>
This good.<br />
<br />
This very good.<br />
<br /></div>
<br />Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-79902251486300829742013-03-24T18:29:00.002-04:002013-03-24T18:29:32.048-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>The Palm Sunday Snow Storm</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
When I was a very young girl, we had to worry about tornado outbreaks on Palm Sunday.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
In fact, I had a friend who survived being thrown over a mile out of her crib by a tornado from the ruins of her family's brand new home that they had just moved into that weekend. Palm Sunday tornadoes were the stuff of nightmares in our neck of the woods.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And along comes "Global Warming." </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
So what do we get? A snow storm!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A snow storm. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
What's next? A hurricane? A volcano? Killer bees? Cuddly Kittens?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Okay, I can take the last. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'd take cuddly kittens any day.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Just don't tell my allergist. He wouldn't be happy about that.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Anyway, back to the snow storm.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7uV09b9djfS7HQtHHmRNYhXJT1OY2X11p5seH9OnSFpg-Z9l2eMwBk9hU5dyRJlMvadeP4BlTzP0jYP7ieiHzo2ogrmJbuzFBMsH_2W5VP42JcKkYYo4yg8NHXuY3vKnfTsLYF2rauM/s1600/100_3637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7uV09b9djfS7HQtHHmRNYhXJT1OY2X11p5seH9OnSFpg-Z9l2eMwBk9hU5dyRJlMvadeP4BlTzP0jYP7ieiHzo2ogrmJbuzFBMsH_2W5VP42JcKkYYo4yg8NHXuY3vKnfTsLYF2rauM/s320/100_3637.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The sleet turned over to snow and it started coming down in a hurry.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37M1YDluTH0XSZbtKq59_R6csO4LiR7hhiKTBMn7v8roJXZVa-jsATVQyMtRvMDOjPn6SH5TfIsPHYxnHjX1Hl6sMk32Oxg7UeZ4tHNMKIQFZoYjhtwX6IaiZnsyHBkz0OrMe5xgaqz8/s1600/100_3638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37M1YDluTH0XSZbtKq59_R6csO4LiR7hhiKTBMn7v8roJXZVa-jsATVQyMtRvMDOjPn6SH5TfIsPHYxnHjX1Hl6sMk32Oxg7UeZ4tHNMKIQFZoYjhtwX6IaiZnsyHBkz0OrMe5xgaqz8/s320/100_3638.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWmlEOtV5fin-LVZxJChX0QkWyZiLRgDeiOFkEJXlywEc5A1La6hKmjkzer3SoqCj7AI21MGjTQoUg71egRloaDsUqboFgguG3Yt01h-YFd7jTOZzknC7CCPlfhwP2JcNTDnPVnww_OU/s1600/100_3639.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWmlEOtV5fin-LVZxJChX0QkWyZiLRgDeiOFkEJXlywEc5A1La6hKmjkzer3SoqCj7AI21MGjTQoUg71egRloaDsUqboFgguG3Yt01h-YFd7jTOZzknC7CCPlfhwP2JcNTDnPVnww_OU/s320/100_3639.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpbtsGhyphenhyphencH4NHKJDVSHd_8pt1QTiXyJVyEw7NMHQ0uTUyuWzO6zNCvDATIRKQDhyWu_TqmiIFSOvZaZhPE35yXjQuYe0juntg9f8tnFQfEEQGeHQaRvlFgbiq16ylqDwVUuk1eOiZXOQ/s1600/100_3640.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSpbtsGhyphenhyphencH4NHKJDVSHd_8pt1QTiXyJVyEw7NMHQ0uTUyuWzO6zNCvDATIRKQDhyWu_TqmiIFSOvZaZhPE35yXjQuYe0juntg9f8tnFQfEEQGeHQaRvlFgbiq16ylqDwVUuk1eOiZXOQ/s320/100_3640.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFV2BLd4OMX3_S2HBsp3-i1PdErVR-Y3g5PpqcRCpgDFQv_2DRslTeVYrPJ3pmcwTOeyNwpMFXlC4YxAqykftJEFhiCn5pkbTbrNAEinrPHs4lu_pxc24JutywMarwgIoWEIMKF-YBp0/s1600/100_3641.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigFV2BLd4OMX3_S2HBsp3-i1PdErVR-Y3g5PpqcRCpgDFQv_2DRslTeVYrPJ3pmcwTOeyNwpMFXlC4YxAqykftJEFhiCn5pkbTbrNAEinrPHs4lu_pxc24JutywMarwgIoWEIMKF-YBp0/s320/100_3641.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVa1YjEyJv66hh0iKN4kHSbmJXg1qoh8CqNSJyfBu46wYCaCbPeavfJ0S-G5Pr1YuN4m1CWTDvLA5DsJXeT8BoGJpSOUg6WM8cyxkGENXIUFmf5ujIZpnPo9Tb4Jo-MxDlj4vcyhqTf8Y/s1600/100_3642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVa1YjEyJv66hh0iKN4kHSbmJXg1qoh8CqNSJyfBu46wYCaCbPeavfJ0S-G5Pr1YuN4m1CWTDvLA5DsJXeT8BoGJpSOUg6WM8cyxkGENXIUFmf5ujIZpnPo9Tb4Jo-MxDlj4vcyhqTf8Y/s320/100_3642.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This was just after fifteen minutes of snow. Stay tuned for more snow from </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sunny Southern Indiana(tm).</div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-58733410812164275152013-03-03T17:01:00.000-05:002013-03-03T17:01:01.338-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Dining a la Food Truck</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This past Friday the Foodie Daughter and I finally made good on our agreement to go visit the newest food truck in Bloomington. <a href="https://twitter.com/BigCheezeIN">The Big Cheeze</a> serves gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches with playful names, such as the Wimpy, the Vatican, and the Skinny Wich.<br />
<br />
They also serve soup, fries, and mozzarella sticks.<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoIrT78w4GFFVPsgMBn-Rt4xRf6XM_R6sKI102Ka2AtNyskiTvR6SLqcffDsWG8nYJhLWoHg9v18dnKbBhnjZGAnYVJN90TxME6dBCKFFKLznGI18-63LTu-b2OR8pO3beYrTQ7IQF8I/s1600/photo_2%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBoIrT78w4GFFVPsgMBn-Rt4xRf6XM_R6sKI102Ka2AtNyskiTvR6SLqcffDsWG8nYJhLWoHg9v18dnKbBhnjZGAnYVJN90TxME6dBCKFFKLznGI18-63LTu-b2OR8pO3beYrTQ7IQF8I/s400/photo_2%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It's a balmy 30 degrees or so and snow flurries are in the air, so what better time to visit a food truck?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiV5TMisv-CgyZVukfyQOSyNDGAp7Vp6i0jeNz3HxYo-aq1NvFw5o0pJylDfZ7Su2uHrzcWSRkvJwrmVRtJsS9dW8rstVc0qXLir3um31Z25RBInV27Mx9c_wFod3Ec3X9RP9Qeo6qVQ0/s1600/photo_1%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiV5TMisv-CgyZVukfyQOSyNDGAp7Vp6i0jeNz3HxYo-aq1NvFw5o0pJylDfZ7Su2uHrzcWSRkvJwrmVRtJsS9dW8rstVc0qXLir3um31Z25RBInV27Mx9c_wFod3Ec3X9RP9Qeo6qVQ0/s400/photo_1%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The menu.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4yeLAs3J9OtiJslsBoLBXeLcswkHiaFpYE5z-ZHaqcz8VQYvBnSL3u7ygVL6ZBAmTE7PJh_wGleveXmOYN4gIvxm8AIMTsagcJTvrdLsfx6xJ5_1sXY2ZZ9iPzB2QV0eZfFS3Q7GzwA/s1600/photo_1%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4yeLAs3J9OtiJslsBoLBXeLcswkHiaFpYE5z-ZHaqcz8VQYvBnSL3u7ygVL6ZBAmTE7PJh_wGleveXmOYN4gIvxm8AIMTsagcJTvrdLsfx6xJ5_1sXY2ZZ9iPzB2QV0eZfFS3Q7GzwA/s400/photo_1%25283%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I ordered the Momma Smacker on whole wheat bread.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This sandwich had smoked Gouda cheese melted with the BBQ Train's* pulled BBQ pork, and caramelized onions.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I never would have thought of adding pulled BBQ pork to a grilled cheese sandwich, but it works.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*<a href="http://www.shortstopfoodmart.com/">The BBQ Train</a> is another local place that puts out some good barbecue. It runs out of a local gas station and convenience store. Sadly, it is only open seasonally, and then only on certain days of the week.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXg6-xJ2wNmyOydmgx4JATqFm89B0czAu3PsrJR0uELU1BSwDgk-Lddr7pt7RoKefJQotA1KXZK3jFskGI2VXy8JHcBRnA6GY-CQ9a9wuCF920EPASDqMtjFdL-fVWvrwN52VTVKAf9Y/s1600/photo_4%25283%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXg6-xJ2wNmyOydmgx4JATqFm89B0czAu3PsrJR0uELU1BSwDgk-Lddr7pt7RoKefJQotA1KXZK3jFskGI2VXy8JHcBRnA6GY-CQ9a9wuCF920EPASDqMtjFdL-fVWvrwN52VTVKAf9Y/s400/photo_4%25283%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Daughter had the King Curtis. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This was cheddar cheese with crispy smoked bacon.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtmbOb3nikwkI88WCtEgeFlxK7i4XnnkLrbYr0W-hLELQ2mYYWFoM_-fdT3MkGBxkF-7-aKhba3W4E7YE3DVJ8LYEkIp3ZsyRAox8DBnjVN4rYDZdsp8_bF8O3MG1njs7WcVVcGkv2xI/s1600/photo_3%25284%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxtmbOb3nikwkI88WCtEgeFlxK7i4XnnkLrbYr0W-hLELQ2mYYWFoM_-fdT3MkGBxkF-7-aKhba3W4E7YE3DVJ8LYEkIp3ZsyRAox8DBnjVN4rYDZdsp8_bF8O3MG1njs7WcVVcGkv2xI/s400/photo_3%25284%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We decided to share an order of french fries. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Very good.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We decided to eat in the car as it was a cold, blustery day. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
All this for $13. As the Foodie Daughter said, this was worth the trip to town.</div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-28133854799678643802013-02-11T21:31:00.000-05:002013-02-12T12:41:29.002-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Venison Medallions Steak Diane</b><br />
<br />
Sunday night saw just the Foodie Husband and myself home for dinner as the Foodie Daughter had gone up to Indianapolis (or Indy) to visit our son, his wife, and our grandson.<br />
In preparation for a rare dinner for two, I had dug the remaining two venison medallions out of the freezer and placed them in the refrigerator to thaw. Then I searched the Internet for a nice recipe.<br />
<br />
I quickly found an old standard, <a href="http://honest-food.net/2011/08/11/venison-steak-diane/">Venison a la Diane</a>, or Venison Medallions Steak Diane. In the 50s and 60s, Steak Diane, made with Beef Filet Mignon, was a standard on the menus of upscale restaurants. However, as this dish was named after Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, venison was the original meat of choice for the dish. Sauce Diane was first mentioned by Escoffier in 1907, so this dish has been around for a while.<br />
<br />
I made some changes to the recipe noted in the link above, but there are truly dozens of variations of Steak Diane, so I am certain that one more variation will not hurt anyone.<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But first the side dish.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have an old Jenn Air range with just
two burners and a grill, which means that I usually can only use one
burner at a time unless I am using two small pots at the same time. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Since
I needed a large pan to saute the broccoli after I first blanched it, I
needed to finish the broccoli before attending to the venison medallions.
It's a pain to cook meals this way, but a Foodie does what a Foodie has
to do.</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QhoRYpQ879P7maVWvLhwOY4RbPXDa8wqavZkWVM2YAitPwzxRKfGvWk8-HnOUr99pa9Gs-GnhzhDFCPlgvzxs0VxQoSyQLWxWpOdVAukHLxtFUV2JyRu7xxMyvJhIf-1QnaJ50yrzYA/s1600/venison_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QhoRYpQ879P7maVWvLhwOY4RbPXDa8wqavZkWVM2YAitPwzxRKfGvWk8-HnOUr99pa9Gs-GnhzhDFCPlgvzxs0VxQoSyQLWxWpOdVAukHLxtFUV2JyRu7xxMyvJhIf-1QnaJ50yrzYA/s400/venison_1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Here the broccoli has just been blanched. Dunk in salted boiling water for 30 seconds before immediately plunging in ice water to cool. This sets the vivid green color. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then dry on a clean kitchen towel. This step can be done ahead of time.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have to admit that I prefer my broccoli raw, but I decided to do something different this time.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/brilliant-sauteed-broccoli/">Sauteed Broccoli</a></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
serves 2<b> </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 head broccoli, cut into florets</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 tablespoon olive oil </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Salt</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Black pepper</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
3 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 tablespoon brown sugar</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Parmigiano Reggiano, for serving </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0QdnXqLBEsUtiJFTZrPTD_a-fN8JMUHU7OjblAyo2sxn7rwuASxsClCufE_CTzDFFaiFjUpFLeJ5b3QiHlGSTKgWi8Lpq4SL_nwN90i7dVUz8SGGrquU279jBU5Mh9l6DVZtCeBH0VI/s1600/venison_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0QdnXqLBEsUtiJFTZrPTD_a-fN8JMUHU7OjblAyo2sxn7rwuASxsClCufE_CTzDFFaiFjUpFLeJ5b3QiHlGSTKgWi8Lpq4SL_nwN90i7dVUz8SGGrquU279jBU5Mh9l6DVZtCeBH0VI/s400/venison_2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Mix the brown sugar and the cheese together and set aside.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpPYlc3DhrE-j3b4oCJmZ3v6K-Ql7ziRTr7EVCHIwx-9Mxnvybosy21SMsrIsnZ8-4J1TSOjmAKR3E2m2KMvNGEBbQ2KynLBYHKgSONgnlopmY-yQjqF9q-4WqepDn7uGlQPYF3HH5IA/s1600/venison_4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpPYlc3DhrE-j3b4oCJmZ3v6K-Ql7ziRTr7EVCHIwx-9Mxnvybosy21SMsrIsnZ8-4J1TSOjmAKR3E2m2KMvNGEBbQ2KynLBYHKgSONgnlopmY-yQjqF9q-4WqepDn7uGlQPYF3HH5IA/s400/venison_4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Saute the broccoli in the olive oil and add the salt and black pepper. I opted to omit the red pepper flakes as the Foodie Husband does not appreciate heat.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After the broccoli was finished cooking, I tossed it with the cheese mixture and placed it in a warm oven while I worked on the venison.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyPfshVsoacmI0yKCq1NfpkweE-6Xa74JcmG6ffKNJMbuUcVRqUMZdZpO6svTGhcFQiuGNWwqP9UjGDrEtOKTmPuCrHWvVOplwkUy9kBuy8ALh5QwJW6c8ENlqd8uD8498eT-ujkA1lo/s1600/venison_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLyPfshVsoacmI0yKCq1NfpkweE-6Xa74JcmG6ffKNJMbuUcVRqUMZdZpO6svTGhcFQiuGNWwqP9UjGDrEtOKTmPuCrHWvVOplwkUy9kBuy8ALh5QwJW6c8ENlqd8uD8498eT-ujkA1lo/s400/venison_3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<b>Venison a la Diana </b><br />
serves 2<br />
<br />
2 venison medallions<br />
Salt<br />
black pepper<br />
2 tablespoons unsalted butter<br />
1 tablespoon onion, minced<br />
1 garlic cloves, minced<br />
1/4 cup sherry<br />
1/2 cup venison stock or beef broth*<br />
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce<br />
1 tablespoon mustard<br />
1 tablespoon tomato paste<br />
Enough heavy cream to turn the sauce the color of coffee-with-cream, about 1/4 cup<br />
Minced herbs for garnish (basil, parsley, chives, etc)**<br />
<br />
*I didn't have beef stock in the freezer, so I had to resort to *gasp* beef base dissolved in hot water. I also neglected to re-read the recipe and accidentally used 1 cup instead of 1/2 cup, so it took longer to reduce the sauce. Live and learn.<br />
<br />
**Sadly, tis the wrong time of year for fresh herbs, so no lovely garnish for the dish at the end.<br />
<br />
<br />
<span class="instructions"></span><br />
<ol>
<li>Bring the venison loin out of the fridge, salt it well and let it come to room temperature, at least 20 minutes.</li>
<li>Heat the butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat for about
90 seconds. Pat the venison dry with a paper towel and cook it on all
sides. Turn the heat to medium so the butter doesn’t scorch, and take
your time. It should take about 8-10 minutes or so to get a nice brown
crust on the venison without overcooking the center. Remove the venison,
tent loosely with foil and set aside.</li>
<li>Add the onion to the saute pan and cook for 1 minute, then add
the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds or so. Don’t let the garlic
burn. Deglaze the pan with the sherry, scraping off any stuck-on bits in
the pan with a wooden spoon. Let the sherry cook down almost to a
glaze, then add the beef stock, tomato paste, mustard and
Worcestershire sauce and stir to combine. Let this boil down until a
wooden spoon dragged across the pan leaves a trail behind it that does
not fill in for a second or two. This should take about 3 minutes on
high heat.</li>
<li>Turn off the heat and let the boiling subside. Stir in the cream
until the sauce is as light as you like. Don’t let the sauce boil again
or it could break.</li>
<li>Slice the venison into thick medallions. If you find you have not
cooked it enough, let the meat swim in the sauce for a few moments to
heat through. If the venison is to your liking, pour some sauce on a
plate and top with the meat. Garnish with some chopped herbs. Chives are
traditional, but basil and parsley are also nice. Serve with a big red
wine, like a Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Petit Verdot or Graciano.</li>
</ol>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVuLfDzcjNHvNXCquMjeze4oxOXjdvdh4ssGezcLvng6HWB5cHRzbC-Yhq6YDFhivImx0EZrpnRlYACjZUxrYKvOyzHuFjKPvjACwG3zuxLHOBy0SFo-tU7T_W_k5rWgHyqUZUJH15-Bc/s1600/venison_5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVuLfDzcjNHvNXCquMjeze4oxOXjdvdh4ssGezcLvng6HWB5cHRzbC-Yhq6YDFhivImx0EZrpnRlYACjZUxrYKvOyzHuFjKPvjACwG3zuxLHOBy0SFo-tU7T_W_k5rWgHyqUZUJH15-Bc/s400/venison_5.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
First I sauteed the venison medallions in the butter over medium to medium high heat. until nicely seared on all sides. Then I removed the venison from the pan and covered them with foil to rest.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3Vxs4dDRaE8XuR-KCy8uEVJwM8xi6LuaRgUet_duPhwjcdXKXKMttOJYRSZw2kNl1_TDdaCqXcUTaqZEdKBl9bWS8JKxK4_ooq2RgK22su6L9i7tQ8HWe1E1m0DbPKWnlu8ce9Vzff8/s1600/venison_6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3Vxs4dDRaE8XuR-KCy8uEVJwM8xi6LuaRgUet_duPhwjcdXKXKMttOJYRSZw2kNl1_TDdaCqXcUTaqZEdKBl9bWS8JKxK4_ooq2RgK22su6L9i7tQ8HWe1E1m0DbPKWnlu8ce9Vzff8/s400/venison_6.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Even though I had read and re-read the recipe a couple of times, I still goofed. I added the sherry before the onion and garlic. But I did reduce the sherry nicely.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9YqyXRxahUcgh9YqGFEcua5cN3TsN7_2mucR9yXxIRn4B1ZrDeU5Epepc76gQwPnXF0njX027g0ApCBDmu81u6o3z9rhFZ5yQ7KwlrAaNqc5TcQ6qM4lNyktdqnddjc-HeW5qhLcKyg/s1600/venison_7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH9YqyXRxahUcgh9YqGFEcua5cN3TsN7_2mucR9yXxIRn4B1ZrDeU5Epepc76gQwPnXF0njX027g0ApCBDmu81u6o3z9rhFZ5yQ7KwlrAaNqc5TcQ6qM4lNyktdqnddjc-HeW5qhLcKyg/s400/venison_7.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Now the onion and garlic have been added.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0f1uLom19x63Qs0JjNxgxJi-XaU9aetlQt27xTPJrF6vHYYTDkzbWWb-zOfhLhia94HDNbUiaWVxACsWJm5nz8pSdbeSIRe7_GT5l-B4Laeqvw1ZuOnVOu18nYd0cXQTgiY4I7qLUIq8/s1600/venison_8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0f1uLom19x63Qs0JjNxgxJi-XaU9aetlQt27xTPJrF6vHYYTDkzbWWb-zOfhLhia94HDNbUiaWVxACsWJm5nz8pSdbeSIRe7_GT5l-B4Laeqvw1ZuOnVOu18nYd0cXQTgiY4I7qLUIq8/s400/venison_8.JPG" width="387" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then I added the remaining ingredients and reduced, reduced, reduced. Especially since I added too much beef stock. Just that much more flavor.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGehan19LpIGSpJ_TNE8SZ8s-Y9pu5Viis0_dcU_9CJXS3NH1Lw4vb4uUIdobCDRauDIE0yS5WdOJ3OWWIpyie1m4G-SyCdQGh0hZ0FKT76ioNHIck_iEsxMHXBi3-1Kwwr2DusWyibw/s1600/venison_9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMGehan19LpIGSpJ_TNE8SZ8s-Y9pu5Viis0_dcU_9CJXS3NH1Lw4vb4uUIdobCDRauDIE0yS5WdOJ3OWWIpyie1m4G-SyCdQGh0hZ0FKT76ioNHIck_iEsxMHXBi3-1Kwwr2DusWyibw/s400/venison_9.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The recipe suggests that one use bread to sop up the extra sauce. We were trying to be good and eat healthfully. This was very good, even if my venison medallion was a bit gamy.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I would definitely recommend this sauce for venison or beef.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjttkyHUTXusXDkhxJbhuNrDYgTdw_pSW57N5NY-KV_f3fDdyote7gElC4lnRe6nmuNqROE6i8rcSaYAAPR9z9sl-C49GZLUUNq-_C7hUQblwYj_Ve_TwIfO6Rv7rtRF8_Vj_BOtsGu-HY/s1600/venison_11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjttkyHUTXusXDkhxJbhuNrDYgTdw_pSW57N5NY-KV_f3fDdyote7gElC4lnRe6nmuNqROE6i8rcSaYAAPR9z9sl-C49GZLUUNq-_C7hUQblwYj_Ve_TwIfO6Rv7rtRF8_Vj_BOtsGu-HY/s400/venison_11.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And the broccoli was divine as well.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Have the Parmigiano Reggiano and a grater on hand so that your guests can grate more cheese on top of the broccoli if desired.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
What a lovely repast for a dinner for two.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-71405124505834902892013-02-05T21:37:00.000-05:002013-02-05T21:37:16.776-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Snow!</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This has been some winter already; between a blizzard right after Christmas, a nasty sinus infection and then my computer's hard drive going wonky and being in the shop for a couple of weeks. Is it spring yet?</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*Pst, breaking news: Punxsutawney Phil says that spring will arrive early this year. Whew.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Anyway, for those of you who like the snow,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
enjoy the pics.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypjb2iC3kReKqbl3u3VY5RwNqxyOwJUAjyUay9ne8GkhzkdPODXzoofYfTm09FwP2KbOqYJ3c0ngWeiAKZ9iEavMRke59i2ueFpIMHQ8CDtao1bTjk9HaCL_92DccVs77UZ7QQH0rHFM/s1600/snowday1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypjb2iC3kReKqbl3u3VY5RwNqxyOwJUAjyUay9ne8GkhzkdPODXzoofYfTm09FwP2KbOqYJ3c0ngWeiAKZ9iEavMRke59i2ueFpIMHQ8CDtao1bTjk9HaCL_92DccVs77UZ7QQH0rHFM/s400/snowday1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0K2MHLPJqNdu3iuxBJmV06YoaHyjgT962OfxsuwyjkAgedLcCKlXKVnSvIZONCD02tbm6yviLFW9AZrSt_Ed9nJqitCgw5T__BQqSqxjjytplDfWtLM_tV6QFQYxnIdthA_uh1mPjg8/s1600/snowday4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0K2MHLPJqNdu3iuxBJmV06YoaHyjgT962OfxsuwyjkAgedLcCKlXKVnSvIZONCD02tbm6yviLFW9AZrSt_Ed9nJqitCgw5T__BQqSqxjjytplDfWtLM_tV6QFQYxnIdthA_uh1mPjg8/s400/snowday4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWaWNjkdihKYHNgQ5msMg0SJGEwJPhDuPap7Hph5k-famkD6lB1ct0E_sI7TO-y5ylAA9yX19UFcVDxisQr855D8_cPxywe-ijSjqMe_Xope-AWUjBwOhWtuDiQH49nTQaliVnuKhnKU/s1600/snowday2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvWaWNjkdihKYHNgQ5msMg0SJGEwJPhDuPap7Hph5k-famkD6lB1ct0E_sI7TO-y5ylAA9yX19UFcVDxisQr855D8_cPxywe-ijSjqMe_Xope-AWUjBwOhWtuDiQH49nTQaliVnuKhnKU/s400/snowday2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBRbuEcNq66zYWrxPT-B1mZVTHYGGbOWAsioQLLbNxyiQGoLQJnMtLdbEGMJC0JW1OnUu55xNiICm-0q-x6J2wAbRBpmIHub4E9bbPKohoU8Si3GFQUL3EAeS810-TK7Lusk2Z_bgPWk/s1600/snowday3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlBRbuEcNq66zYWrxPT-B1mZVTHYGGbOWAsioQLLbNxyiQGoLQJnMtLdbEGMJC0JW1OnUu55xNiICm-0q-x6J2wAbRBpmIHub4E9bbPKohoU8Si3GFQUL3EAeS810-TK7Lusk2Z_bgPWk/s400/snowday3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
There's "my" barn.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I love old barns. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMiw7ll81T-6Nd4Ofrb5UMbVg8M4BIHGYNsOU-cOxOcrtIBCV7SxYGRyF2Oxu6-hk7Pa-Xd-M10qa1uZLnN-WWIQ-Or8kP71JHWbeX6Z_rGQJuunllfn6m8SD7BQhsJVFYpxgR9xJ5_dM/s1600/snowday3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOndzhhs5oqp3sQL67SUtznpaGuPEFeClgBkelr5m_oem9Q6WEXgUaTPLuKPL_6UtjDshNcbjdfUL3h7i8jxRLLNhSjumFgm5ht9p5hZGJ9HyNWHhw4Ha3Iit9HbFFUFB5bhnFgDsdJc/s1600/snowday5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOndzhhs5oqp3sQL67SUtznpaGuPEFeClgBkelr5m_oem9Q6WEXgUaTPLuKPL_6UtjDshNcbjdfUL3h7i8jxRLLNhSjumFgm5ht9p5hZGJ9HyNWHhw4Ha3Iit9HbFFUFB5bhnFgDsdJc/s400/snowday5.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The garden is sleeping.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIVeGBqBBepK2A5MljBtk3t-X8J9LLRvLUnefKecp-kbnkEJa5wCLrTohlhIuyuUWj8okCWDxSyv7sDpU_8grNLi0COfHBGSMjxA_rEMNKhw0ffKoBE90vj-qjiPG1ziLg1HQrlN1qDg/s1600/snowday6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIVeGBqBBepK2A5MljBtk3t-X8J9LLRvLUnefKecp-kbnkEJa5wCLrTohlhIuyuUWj8okCWDxSyv7sDpU_8grNLi0COfHBGSMjxA_rEMNKhw0ffKoBE90vj-qjiPG1ziLg1HQrlN1qDg/s400/snowday6.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
My daughter and I headed up the committee for the Super Bowl Party for the UClub this past Sunday. I took this picture on the way out to the car.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ5y-NFEjzz3WE721tJyMCOA84pqJ0n8Sp46JP8uLLhRWdSqGvJXLwynjODkATR7w47qHPhJ2TbtO5JENDCOSTHzSKBC1f58VGgz0tgSGJF8NEge2wQ35qINIr8-HJYTTOSC4PaBW5aPM/s1600/snowday9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ5y-NFEjzz3WE721tJyMCOA84pqJ0n8Sp46JP8uLLhRWdSqGvJXLwynjODkATR7w47qHPhJ2TbtO5JENDCOSTHzSKBC1f58VGgz0tgSGJF8NEge2wQ35qINIr8-HJYTTOSC4PaBW5aPM/s400/snowday9.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The next day I returned and took more pictures.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_zpqRo1PxAT-Zt-o4ITNJ4yxb5DunoaJeG1vA5lKzabz3LWI9ru11Vc8OmSBy2GTiJ4KCQehCD0IJZ6IWtZ7hW2yFo1wS8J2Wlq_V04QucvWoLbgPmxgb8GM96KRihASt4KHTFVkHWc/s1600/snowday10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_zpqRo1PxAT-Zt-o4ITNJ4yxb5DunoaJeG1vA5lKzabz3LWI9ru11Vc8OmSBy2GTiJ4KCQehCD0IJZ6IWtZ7hW2yFo1wS8J2Wlq_V04QucvWoLbgPmxgb8GM96KRihASt4KHTFVkHWc/s400/snowday10.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuwsn0Z-0RiYYna6BbLHxW05VChWwQ-61Mahppw7DBSm8qWS_mwp5mmsb_lYZ2B1pEEukx0v7DT71uTqDnegnGeR92oy-MiaDeAafPRuXFFhB05_6pmrk-ZvCuExiNVGhqPAdFoWybNw/s1600/snowday11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuwsn0Z-0RiYYna6BbLHxW05VChWwQ-61Mahppw7DBSm8qWS_mwp5mmsb_lYZ2B1pEEukx0v7DT71uTqDnegnGeR92oy-MiaDeAafPRuXFFhB05_6pmrk-ZvCuExiNVGhqPAdFoWybNw/s400/snowday11.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Enjoy and warm thoughts.</div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-64899888248520587352012-12-26T14:29:00.002-05:002012-12-26T14:29:40.414-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #38761d;"><b>A Late Christmas Present to My Readers</b></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Between preparing for the holidays and my other commitments, </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I have barely had time to myself, let alone time to blog.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
With that in mind, I gathered up a few pictures of the season that I had been saving</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
and decided to gift them to you in this rare moment of downtime that I have.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;">It also doesn't hurt that I am currently stuck inside due to an early season blizzard.</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOLLU7JHWZgMZROJG8yRSPJBxFQFpjjRJc71BpDPuINvOsUlR8TgrHSJZK8Auay9Yt7i2l09ju2XGrdc0WqYfDcSgdgKm0Xmn3VeUATon7p7tuD_pmwaRWPSa8BBoGnLQP9AJ-W6k-Mo/s1600/cmas+lights_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPOLLU7JHWZgMZROJG8yRSPJBxFQFpjjRJc71BpDPuINvOsUlR8TgrHSJZK8Auay9Yt7i2l09ju2XGrdc0WqYfDcSgdgKm0Xmn3VeUATon7p7tuD_pmwaRWPSa8BBoGnLQP9AJ-W6k-Mo/s400/cmas+lights_1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Festive lights on a horse-drawn carriage in downtown Indianapolis.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I liked the effect here as we sped past them on the street.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyheJkZR6PtXPWToRMlNAXiIuCEd-FoQSPJ4tkTn4Y51BAqC3lev1aui_QGLnSVvVx2W1gfXsrx0E9PrEmMPiJytkLYqQbb70ch_lBTC89yhN92rNoSxL9yGl6Okg_eddObjftEsXAfEA/s1600/cmas+lights_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyheJkZR6PtXPWToRMlNAXiIuCEd-FoQSPJ4tkTn4Y51BAqC3lev1aui_QGLnSVvVx2W1gfXsrx0E9PrEmMPiJytkLYqQbb70ch_lBTC89yhN92rNoSxL9yGl6Okg_eddObjftEsXAfEA/s400/cmas+lights_3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Circle Centre Mall Conservatory over Illinois and Washington Streets is lit up for the season.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGbaD6TL2gW3qBsOuQOYGEsDM_9EbR3SoxsuzDl543SubYUXMEena-bMZ2a0JcQ5M9Yk1zaAHDHZrvKFBTlP8xJmq9H878bSwUQjKYu-bIzozxrcJJ03YLxFNXzLI-UtECSllfYUGuChs/s1600/cmas+lights_4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGbaD6TL2gW3qBsOuQOYGEsDM_9EbR3SoxsuzDl543SubYUXMEena-bMZ2a0JcQ5M9Yk1zaAHDHZrvKFBTlP8xJmq9H878bSwUQjKYu-bIzozxrcJJ03YLxFNXzLI-UtECSllfYUGuChs/s400/cmas+lights_4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Another group enjoying a carriage ride.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhneEGBC43LYR-1AgKwVtatV3Eno_PREEh0cNH28GSOBR_5-Upjp9azVHhQOYQI6Eg5WPBhXoc1oDVvPZ5kagBaXRd-bpwq3rmq7d5PYepsEQU01KxENoKRnfZNfSJcpz7KJgk4WSgfE/s1600/cmas+lights_5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhneEGBC43LYR-1AgKwVtatV3Eno_PREEh0cNH28GSOBR_5-Upjp9azVHhQOYQI6Eg5WPBhXoc1oDVvPZ5kagBaXRd-bpwq3rmq7d5PYepsEQU01KxENoKRnfZNfSJcpz7KJgk4WSgfE/s400/cmas+lights_5.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Monument Circle is lit up like a Christmas tree.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzM289obUdhdjeeo4SBmPucRPeUcdCNTIYCbQVKwPVcuu-c3tUwz5_wFB_OZehK_XDgBzZbNpJHBN6MDVzabEXMQAnR4C-Cmnr7Zr3Xz8VbAWBmF1YPDKAHRnNxLzzYIZvhJcz6guK2vM/s1600/cmas+lights_6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzM289obUdhdjeeo4SBmPucRPeUcdCNTIYCbQVKwPVcuu-c3tUwz5_wFB_OZehK_XDgBzZbNpJHBN6MDVzabEXMQAnR4C-Cmnr7Zr3Xz8VbAWBmF1YPDKAHRnNxLzzYIZvhJcz6guK2vM/s400/cmas+lights_6.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The tree on the first floor of the Scottish Rite Cathedral is decked out.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJ26M00OL3l-E-0nbX9zc9phMdhqNCLHi9uG-FT7QwZvwpWLj7Dil90ySrLnz55iq3K3Db2aNaQmf2cNHbmOWwQIdAm5g3yHQyFQ5ceSw0vrpEpPQAckMXwyiMFmZDFptL1sG8YdJqOo/s1600/cmas+lights_7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJ26M00OL3l-E-0nbX9zc9phMdhqNCLHi9uG-FT7QwZvwpWLj7Dil90ySrLnz55iq3K3Db2aNaQmf2cNHbmOWwQIdAm5g3yHQyFQ5ceSw0vrpEpPQAckMXwyiMFmZDFptL1sG8YdJqOo/s400/cmas+lights_7.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We enjoyed a lovely sunset on one of the final days of autumn.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWruW9QAnTWcZR9V3HxGRXBdPUA4pyi4PJDdBa4z0EuOJ7olNurfPg_5sLRSGzwvZaFHK9cbhDFXjc68duPM2zzehiTCcDxWBMqiI9qM2ayLngNJC55_n_f-PvQBD4A3Socu1jrcp90s/s1600/cmas+lights_9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWruW9QAnTWcZR9V3HxGRXBdPUA4pyi4PJDdBa4z0EuOJ7olNurfPg_5sLRSGzwvZaFHK9cbhDFXjc68duPM2zzehiTCcDxWBMqiI9qM2ayLngNJC55_n_f-PvQBD4A3Socu1jrcp90s/s400/cmas+lights_9.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQdown8Qf2sfbqH3b4yhnsqJmS_Gt0PYR0ZfiMdflcG6z7y1U1O9gDthn0Icnp_Vuof9cKYooVz88vcVajj5heheDsUZbBZwJJSSZ9ji59sxaV5IRUQNXdh0nLnPWB_Q-cXVjSxFDTas/s1600/cmas+lights_10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvQdown8Qf2sfbqH3b4yhnsqJmS_Gt0PYR0ZfiMdflcG6z7y1U1O9gDthn0Icnp_Vuof9cKYooVz88vcVajj5heheDsUZbBZwJJSSZ9ji59sxaV5IRUQNXdh0nLnPWB_Q-cXVjSxFDTas/s400/cmas+lights_10.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OFyuw6lh5-TfixYNUPgqVIm1Om8IFDaCVlSFBnp6zYCUCwyXQ7-tLtvSUVgljfpnCqrmSWQeqgM88dvKRvkJeJ53e3__Z2PP_R4fxLv1Mv85P79Dc4KfaAPYcm3TEaM7faX_i82FZy4/s1600/cmas+snow1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OFyuw6lh5-TfixYNUPgqVIm1Om8IFDaCVlSFBnp6zYCUCwyXQ7-tLtvSUVgljfpnCqrmSWQeqgM88dvKRvkJeJ53e3__Z2PP_R4fxLv1Mv85P79Dc4KfaAPYcm3TEaM7faX_i82FZy4/s400/cmas+snow1.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And then we received snow on the first day of winter.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I took this picture for friend and fellow blogger,</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Rosie Hawthorne, of <a href="http://www.kitchensaremonkeybusiness.com/">Kitchens Are Monkey Business</a> fame.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I know how she loves her snow.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After I took this picture out the back door, I had to go collect the cat, who decided to venture outside. Bad Minx.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ym5rhTcrkl9TXnGMKv3xmhVO2SHip3PMc9epI0TvfTg6fnIlQitRFzvfv_CjebmeQjZUWtrkSXIUvKkkhHMBgWrX2tXP32af60NArToQElf_B_5yYgfxRHfnV0-F1ZnRFg_7uQ2Yx2U/s1600/cmas+snow2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Ym5rhTcrkl9TXnGMKv3xmhVO2SHip3PMc9epI0TvfTg6fnIlQitRFzvfv_CjebmeQjZUWtrkSXIUvKkkhHMBgWrX2tXP32af60NArToQElf_B_5yYgfxRHfnV0-F1ZnRFg_7uQ2Yx2U/s400/cmas+snow2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The next morning we awoke to find that we had about 1 1/2 to 2 inches of snow.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The schools were cancelled for the day.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Wimps.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72tQ64SeZMPkfAtk8OmGtsbkmekWfVF4km760gjX20J9gmZtw_LfvVc6kkt84zWBpdJfAq0YAwAX4KOUCg6qU8cYuHQTYxDvjgfxOOcerheUGdXorNI0G00kSHmBc7ks3Z3Iz5AqvDjA/s1600/cmas+snow3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72tQ64SeZMPkfAtk8OmGtsbkmekWfVF4km760gjX20J9gmZtw_LfvVc6kkt84zWBpdJfAq0YAwAX4KOUCg6qU8cYuHQTYxDvjgfxOOcerheUGdXorNI0G00kSHmBc7ks3Z3Iz5AqvDjA/s400/cmas+snow3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD8iZlVOyb-VuGULGxvcOo6ZrwCcogCcPkPNvNGgnZpUPQHLIRnvUUrJ00IFtBdQG3g1UtoDGpS6kgDAdFALiaRloZHr28btEG0ijcjVqvJrPd0ZPNCtFelbP4_3GdWEv7rS1Ex_1FUZw/s1600/cmas+snow+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD8iZlVOyb-VuGULGxvcOo6ZrwCcogCcPkPNvNGgnZpUPQHLIRnvUUrJ00IFtBdQG3g1UtoDGpS6kgDAdFALiaRloZHr28btEG0ijcjVqvJrPd0ZPNCtFelbP4_3GdWEv7rS1Ex_1FUZw/s400/cmas+snow+4.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Fast forward to the day after Christmas and see what we woke up to see outside our windows.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Now this is what you call snow.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Thus far we have 11" of snow on the ground. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1Z4JCMGAT_iQOCvX1JJtAsrKRC_l8prU4Q3Q7aTtOM3gAcz1ulEjrIRcqDaYfNXiSrlnCQpGExphFb8j4lteptfEZbH9eSClcMCwk0MKmJzJYdqj3mg5EfIvGgrTos1h-qrjaVgRC5g/s1600/cmas+snow5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1Z4JCMGAT_iQOCvX1JJtAsrKRC_l8prU4Q3Q7aTtOM3gAcz1ulEjrIRcqDaYfNXiSrlnCQpGExphFb8j4lteptfEZbH9eSClcMCwk0MKmJzJYdqj3mg5EfIvGgrTos1h-qrjaVgRC5g/s400/cmas+snow5.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Of course, this also means that I am stuck at home with a house full of people who couldn't get to work.</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4xihARveLzuqCen1afeBYglPdM5f3tL4_aCR7rJLuV4jQC-xAJr9WnULBh9uzOgnnpBrY2AKoOjfIdRg7aN8MfDRPGJPSXu8DcVht9dtIqCkZJGs7ZJ4sF_Z6HE140UyPaWCU_nGYt0/s1600/cmas+snow6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4xihARveLzuqCen1afeBYglPdM5f3tL4_aCR7rJLuV4jQC-xAJr9WnULBh9uzOgnnpBrY2AKoOjfIdRg7aN8MfDRPGJPSXu8DcVht9dtIqCkZJGs7ZJ4sF_Z6HE140UyPaWCU_nGYt0/s400/cmas+snow6.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkT7PGkNwL_F0lWh20M16z0mm4plNRvDs_W0JWVR4eeMDLTeLHvi9N3x6ds_yCQmSW9iDW7sKf1jAqjF4Cv683LyTD6xWop4x3eAbHChUdTx0oGQdpCPUXVc9jXfk8vI_2Azlp0sOPEo/s1600/cmas+snow7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkT7PGkNwL_F0lWh20M16z0mm4plNRvDs_W0JWVR4eeMDLTeLHvi9N3x6ds_yCQmSW9iDW7sKf1jAqjF4Cv683LyTD6xWop4x3eAbHChUdTx0oGQdpCPUXVc9jXfk8vI_2Azlp0sOPEo/s400/cmas+snow7.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>We wish you and yours a happy and safe holiday season,</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>from all of us at the Foodie household.</i></span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-257999435769852722012-11-29T21:35:00.000-05:002012-11-29T21:36:35.467-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
Eggs Benedict Chez Marilyn</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We wanted something a bit different for dinner tonight. But what? Breakfast was mentioned. Pancakes were also mentioned, but were quickly tossed aside.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Eggs Benedict became the clear front runner.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I went shopping and purchased the required ingredients.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then we got in the kitchen and worked together to create our family's version of this classic dish.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Eggs Benedict Chez Marilyn</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Serves 3</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Hollandaise sauce:</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 egg yolk</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
6 slices bacon</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
3 slices ciabatta bread, sliced 1/2" thick and toasted</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Fresh baby spinach, rinsed and patted dry</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 Roma tomato, sliced </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
3 eggs, poached</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Salt and pepper to taste</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Special equipment:</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
1 tablespoon white vinegar in simmering water to help keep egg whites together when poaching eggs</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBPlVU6eu-2_i-FT0BhMusaDsfBHQCzOKzwwGTU93A4_LFvlJ8Xrt0u618wvDishNs3dTjqCXB9SQNXzPZ022hTI58iQ41_6WrAFWxTKiEh15drcLdEifjogXpap5oO6bzlHKsmgKn3s/s1600/eggs+b_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKBPlVU6eu-2_i-FT0BhMusaDsfBHQCzOKzwwGTU93A4_LFvlJ8Xrt0u618wvDishNs3dTjqCXB9SQNXzPZ022hTI58iQ41_6WrAFWxTKiEh15drcLdEifjogXpap5oO6bzlHKsmgKn3s/s400/eggs+b_1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
While the bacon cooked in the toaster oven, I worked on the hollandaise sauce.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Gently cook the egg yolk and lemon juice in a bowl over simmering water, whisking constantly until the egg just turns color. Add the pats of butter, one at a time, continuing to whisk until incorporated.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then we poured it into a thermos so that it would stay warm until we were ready for it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglM5kfe_g8RVyZG0ZVjbyV01tc_ALmNLdcy-uXAdhCDHcd-ZkMshFWE-zZAa7M-fUymnNaKAkREkTP9YV1clyaOK8JlCSZJ0E5I9Oi7kTPq0JsOJ_G_780bgzxbd0nnc3zklSCvlse_MY/s1600/eggs+b_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglM5kfe_g8RVyZG0ZVjbyV01tc_ALmNLdcy-uXAdhCDHcd-ZkMshFWE-zZAa7M-fUymnNaKAkREkTP9YV1clyaOK8JlCSZJ0E5I9Oi7kTPq0JsOJ_G_780bgzxbd0nnc3zklSCvlse_MY/s400/eggs+b_2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Then I turned my attention to the poached eggs while the Foodie Daughter and Boyfriend worked on the other parts of the meal.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpgIBatoCmmjWnP6iItujfES-CZ1sLSFiahWQzogxTWT3ndqgRaBC7vCeNtUOX6VccH3aQzppalVxoaQPqG23rCe1ot2dMnKbSOKp3nO-_RU7pMsQLmpkOjnsyAFClLK3C64p2Lbcqrs/s1600/eggs+b_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEpgIBatoCmmjWnP6iItujfES-CZ1sLSFiahWQzogxTWT3ndqgRaBC7vCeNtUOX6VccH3aQzppalVxoaQPqG23rCe1ot2dMnKbSOKp3nO-_RU7pMsQLmpkOjnsyAFClLK3C64p2Lbcqrs/s400/eggs+b_3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Bacon is a beautiful thing.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJ_Tm3DluhbJN-sGIFbzjQA0EjEWL8aquX7EXQyVv4vQfj0bgOAqMKptqQ-4g6LHf3oTkybMEibMJ6jdtPu32VDmAJ0eqxXaZDjR90gviStD3TuJYvgc6F8WGZSjpy2gGkm4JVqrwQ34/s1600/eggs+b_4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJ_Tm3DluhbJN-sGIFbzjQA0EjEWL8aquX7EXQyVv4vQfj0bgOAqMKptqQ-4g6LHf3oTkybMEibMJ6jdtPu32VDmAJ0eqxXaZDjR90gviStD3TuJYvgc6F8WGZSjpy2gGkm4JVqrwQ34/s400/eggs+b_4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And this is even more beautiful.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjc8eRKEtCvF5KHffD9f1tyUc12Zc2g0yi8hYpuHExD8m_Ll9Xat3iRRCT1AKLZPAfUtSQMXW9CB5kpeS7kEHUI5foVG5qy4_qZPkfkhPPrJFn08wEuVvHrgbX1LMGa03gwxUr0i3iF20/s1600/eggs+b_5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjc8eRKEtCvF5KHffD9f1tyUc12Zc2g0yi8hYpuHExD8m_Ll9Xat3iRRCT1AKLZPAfUtSQMXW9CB5kpeS7kEHUI5foVG5qy4_qZPkfkhPPrJFn08wEuVvHrgbX1LMGa03gwxUr0i3iF20/s400/eggs+b_5.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4gUYxMt7PCOmAWpBD7kYdOUA0lJcXT2rsGikRHp-sGY646Coh4kY79kG0v9WsDbKd5Y1EAyKLd0pc-rue721S0kH7E4sgJfOUe2fbgUtBts2KT5OcZzwhw5gjzKGOpP8kBqVHNx9CgY/s1600/eggs+b_6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4gUYxMt7PCOmAWpBD7kYdOUA0lJcXT2rsGikRHp-sGY646Coh4kY79kG0v9WsDbKd5Y1EAyKLd0pc-rue721S0kH7E4sgJfOUe2fbgUtBts2KT5OcZzwhw5gjzKGOpP8kBqVHNx9CgY/s400/eggs+b_6.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The magical moment when one breaks into the yolk.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This was a very satisfying dinner.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I even caught the Foodie Daughter licking her plate.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Yes, it was that good.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But it was as much fun to make dinner together as it was to eat it together.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-26381725215923488722012-11-28T20:11:00.001-05:002012-11-28T20:11:50.763-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>The Birds</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I awoke this morning to a strange whooshing noise outside the house. At first I thought it might be the wind, but that didn't quite sound right.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Later, I saw shadows passing the window and I looked outside to see thousands of birds in the backyard.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I grabbed my iPhone and went outside.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8kklCXaRjEKhCxhsOdEZxCzLI2eE7coEEGldIRLrGRn_r4AsPdIK9kVQ8kz293ezp2Nndy7UwxqC33xujuAyw7CbmV_RHGH1iZ-yxrRaHURyM-GNjyGvldm5Lp_5VZg8v9O0dNACbBE/s1600/birds_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8kklCXaRjEKhCxhsOdEZxCzLI2eE7coEEGldIRLrGRn_r4AsPdIK9kVQ8kz293ezp2Nndy7UwxqC33xujuAyw7CbmV_RHGH1iZ-yxrRaHURyM-GNjyGvldm5Lp_5VZg8v9O0dNACbBE/s400/birds_1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The strange sound was soon explained: the whoosh was the sound of their wings when the entire flock would take to flight at once.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFSR3vKuyAJXzUsha8SYKUlJuf-Vz4wPzuxfRmhaXPKktIsIK50zYrrtjRVSDB9KQkdxQkkyH9XkHzGpx37MUc30bnblap7Uny0UNyh1GAVv9RmOsmrW0V3MwTcMA8lcsIxZ47UEgAHw/s1600/birds_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSFSR3vKuyAJXzUsha8SYKUlJuf-Vz4wPzuxfRmhaXPKktIsIK50zYrrtjRVSDB9KQkdxQkkyH9XkHzGpx37MUc30bnblap7Uny0UNyh1GAVv9RmOsmrW0V3MwTcMA8lcsIxZ47UEgAHw/s400/birds_2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It was a magnificent sight.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcKPxzWLFqoWasmURkcfzlQM7iQcrnuRxJX_riQN9Qlr9ToaLLuBMrPSCxw2hIGGjja0S8DzC9YAIz-J1TElc0q1HPdyFD1jjOwKtbUc1tlNcVFlBRuaxemsTtfWV8Qqze3KZN3yDOsaI/s1600/birds_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcKPxzWLFqoWasmURkcfzlQM7iQcrnuRxJX_riQN9Qlr9ToaLLuBMrPSCxw2hIGGjja0S8DzC9YAIz-J1TElc0q1HPdyFD1jjOwKtbUc1tlNcVFlBRuaxemsTtfWV8Qqze3KZN3yDOsaI/s400/birds_3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwK7IKuish_lZ2llWHTuq0ng4KcS9dNL-aFoTTsaHOkKkGYw6TI-OlE-qyJazdjoTG3_SgajvwXvYKmeLCkZydqnvOQoWT2jJclNZxqZOZcdlW549YE0CX2Sp-7b6IgsLSinR3hzQIFU/s1600/birds_4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJwK7IKuish_lZ2llWHTuq0ng4KcS9dNL-aFoTTsaHOkKkGYw6TI-OlE-qyJazdjoTG3_SgajvwXvYKmeLCkZydqnvOQoWT2jJclNZxqZOZcdlW549YE0CX2Sp-7b6IgsLSinR3hzQIFU/s400/birds_4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After a bit they left the neighborhood, but not before eating all the berries on my dogwoods and leaving a mess on the deck and the Foodie Daughter's car.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Oddly enough, I later caught up with that same flock up in town.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
After all, it's not that difficult to miss a flock that large.</div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-83026565060675743142012-11-26T20:50:00.000-05:002012-11-26T20:50:53.580-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>A New Visitor to the Garden</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The other day I looked out the library window and saw a most unusual sight.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I saw a large woodpecker unlike any I had seen before.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
We often have a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow-bellied_Sapsucker">yellow-bellied sapsucker</a> visit us during the winter, and sometimes a <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Hairy_Woodpecker/id">hairy woodpecker</a> will come a knockin' at the door, so to speak.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
But this is the first time that I have ever seen a <a href="http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/pileated_woodpecker/id">pileated woodpecker</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It came to feast on the berries of the dogwood tree.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzWULvjayftJ_aeEeRm89ocVnkPcVNQBE0x0rW95vzOl0sZ4gA37T3nZXktiwnLTMo55OhLEy9O46rNgDr0DAoO4yulDkAv6pXuVgiqUtTp1DMEgWVYHM2SaRY5eUZssQcoN86CO1SaE/s1600/woodpecker.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhzWULvjayftJ_aeEeRm89ocVnkPcVNQBE0x0rW95vzOl0sZ4gA37T3nZXktiwnLTMo55OhLEy9O46rNgDr0DAoO4yulDkAv6pXuVgiqUtTp1DMEgWVYHM2SaRY5eUZssQcoN86CO1SaE/s320/woodpecker.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It was difficult to get a good picture of this beautiful bird through the screened window.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This is a large bird.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The pileated woodpecker came back this morning for more berries.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I think we have a repeat visitor.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm a happy amateur birdwatcher.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-50519985451032051842012-11-22T01:32:00.001-05:002012-11-22T01:32:31.581-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Fall's Last Hurrah</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br />
Most of these pictures were taken a few weeks ago.<br />
<br />
Sadly, with the rough year we have had, the colorful fall foliage was bright but brief. <br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrer-b8nvfZ-nCSw2L1hwdxAVVe4Nkw2MuCdDLp3bJ6u0EB1P72PGLI7xi-DpAld3w-O3A21lanwGWvL3yOVUFjPJL3EAcoEc9BlB0GVldO-_hPB-sK4bcE3EJ4K8BIBj-FjXytGm7Ovo/s1600/fall_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrer-b8nvfZ-nCSw2L1hwdxAVVe4Nkw2MuCdDLp3bJ6u0EB1P72PGLI7xi-DpAld3w-O3A21lanwGWvL3yOVUFjPJL3EAcoEc9BlB0GVldO-_hPB-sK4bcE3EJ4K8BIBj-FjXytGm7Ovo/s400/fall_1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Jordan River in the middle of Indiana University is still running low.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi69AfaJGmU39LiVmcffFt9mV7H2DxC1PB8nviQZ3IK3EDqpy5FX47ABaey-ZO2_LlM8s2JkoXTVDAHI-4r8pS_jYc3dHW64Lo5n-YV8MSX-M5EvWiKq4GB-nX77TwDIeU49ngMZSEJvA/s1600/fall_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi69AfaJGmU39LiVmcffFt9mV7H2DxC1PB8nviQZ3IK3EDqpy5FX47ABaey-ZO2_LlM8s2JkoXTVDAHI-4r8pS_jYc3dHW64Lo5n-YV8MSX-M5EvWiKq4GB-nX77TwDIeU49ngMZSEJvA/s400/fall_2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Colorful trees across the parking lot at the Indiana Memorial Union.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ML1_WTHfepJ0Qy8USOBQ5x5GBlmK5vBF5B92Yy2BjiI0bCsIAigf5XUcOw3UdNQsgnSGZtW-_temFOWnNc4Rk_JzE-xIs6H7nCGtSHheBFWRxwjkESBOYzTjuCLQTHAr1ZnVqH94Qx0/s1600/fall_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ML1_WTHfepJ0Qy8USOBQ5x5GBlmK5vBF5B92Yy2BjiI0bCsIAigf5XUcOw3UdNQsgnSGZtW-_temFOWnNc4Rk_JzE-xIs6H7nCGtSHheBFWRxwjkESBOYzTjuCLQTHAr1ZnVqH94Qx0/s400/fall_3.JPG" width="298" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sugar maple on the west side of town. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
I am sorry that I missed the peak of this tree's magnificence.*</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
*Do as I say and not as I do: Don't take pics as you are driving!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Leave that for the professionals. </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qU6V6VAwM71HnR3xVlnQ7lYyt9B0mAHJOxkJONn78QYS963CSEV1rX2JsZg-qXgI9MY9mLGJE90lxBB712RG_6nUT3biZ3lrs9Zk26zlUPpj1E3VbvKJNYok2x_xJqWQ0AMh6egsA3Q/s1600/fall_4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qU6V6VAwM71HnR3xVlnQ7lYyt9B0mAHJOxkJONn78QYS963CSEV1rX2JsZg-qXgI9MY9mLGJE90lxBB712RG_6nUT3biZ3lrs9Zk26zlUPpj1E3VbvKJNYok2x_xJqWQ0AMh6egsA3Q/s400/fall_4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
A late season bouquet.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaGFsNBYui9k0gQFXzXw0lHSl2MtWE6aDby5TOusNk057zBzdo2P5m6PzKpPQBUPgw3amVzUKhc0asyfq-H-UlSSv4ywd6RmsBEtlIBKQRXLT6Mq1Bm3-MyaB1eqZpv0fzigr7SYDpMc/s1600/fall+snow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmaGFsNBYui9k0gQFXzXw0lHSl2MtWE6aDby5TOusNk057zBzdo2P5m6PzKpPQBUPgw3amVzUKhc0asyfq-H-UlSSv4ywd6RmsBEtlIBKQRXLT6Mq1Bm3-MyaB1eqZpv0fzigr7SYDpMc/s400/fall+snow.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
And snow!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Ack, snow!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Make it go away!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6786234989925173054.post-61906005160181328532012-10-31T21:41:00.000-04:002012-10-31T21:41:36.651-04:00<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>The Calm Before the Superstorm</b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Sunday evening I sat outside for a while on the deck and watched the sun set.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsuhg6XRWjAy2VmmHDuCJEjrH0J_LFc62FdKiJWgeIJS_iAVoRk7I7wqaVlwCNVYa8FTOejmRx_faboM1KpsDL2NQj4o8r_rbn7s2g44xC4We3hgarEJaY-nIF77M94vpZvXyIN0QKRk/s1600/suns1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsuhg6XRWjAy2VmmHDuCJEjrH0J_LFc62FdKiJWgeIJS_iAVoRk7I7wqaVlwCNVYa8FTOejmRx_faboM1KpsDL2NQj4o8r_rbn7s2g44xC4We3hgarEJaY-nIF77M94vpZvXyIN0QKRk/s400/suns1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
This was a briefer sunset than that of the other evening.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_pk5Dw0pIAvyR57gXEH5RgQbf6a5qXkMU99tV62NItMgEVOgq5Lz1N3tFLFG44prE8XaJ8YazOHn9DQo_gUVYAgApLEL7Sij-QJpnmfAsjfTAF1WDT6uAffvXa6nQVcz6itxRk_wWlg/s1600/suns_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO_pk5Dw0pIAvyR57gXEH5RgQbf6a5qXkMU99tV62NItMgEVOgq5Lz1N3tFLFG44prE8XaJ8YazOHn9DQo_gUVYAgApLEL7Sij-QJpnmfAsjfTAF1WDT6uAffvXa6nQVcz6itxRk_wWlg/s400/suns_2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4F0_7wvw3WYiz046FNMP7goODXfJ2ILi_Z9Ltz7HSPPhuDrea9JQnZqFu_PlP7GqtBKAFpHKBN7qYBgd3LFDHjojbJ9kWK4dZ28xPm2ijL2zUrNG23IkyowPhSWJf3kHsheyhMk92W8/s1600/suns_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge4F0_7wvw3WYiz046FNMP7goODXfJ2ILi_Z9Ltz7HSPPhuDrea9JQnZqFu_PlP7GqtBKAFpHKBN7qYBgd3LFDHjojbJ9kWK4dZ28xPm2ijL2zUrNG23IkyowPhSWJf3kHsheyhMk92W8/s400/suns_3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
It was still pretty, though.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Im52ZHRXU6YGCN-Hlw42KinEQuhworP1VKWnktrlAztjGtX6F859AHiJOkllSbtQVs_rEq9ltp-OTVzN1a0z-QeXCWu-yf-rcO3UnxptIdM2528E7U8OpydJypVVg1goiGeclx09P5I/s1600/100_3129.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Im52ZHRXU6YGCN-Hlw42KinEQuhworP1VKWnktrlAztjGtX6F859AHiJOkllSbtQVs_rEq9ltp-OTVzN1a0z-QeXCWu-yf-rcO3UnxptIdM2528E7U8OpydJypVVg1goiGeclx09P5I/s400/100_3129.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Later that night I looked out the window and saw a halo around the full moon.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The halo is caused by ice crystals in the upper atmosphere. They are often seen when <a href="http://earthsky.org/space/what-makes-a-halo-around-the-moon">storms</a>, such as Hurricane Sandy, are nearby.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Meteorologists fielded many calls from people in the West and Midwest who saw this phenomenon on the evening of October 28.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvULiQ34or-gxcYTh7e0dmlQLAJGUawGbNZTabm2LrtJO7shnyvGisWehEvMwcmaZ97YBRIo_eJNqjJ5BHZpmOmoXyiyxhZG8OALS3gWd7OLay5Vp31PYJvmsno8fP3UyxAjxP7sI6uns/s1600/100_3133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvULiQ34or-gxcYTh7e0dmlQLAJGUawGbNZTabm2LrtJO7shnyvGisWehEvMwcmaZ97YBRIo_eJNqjJ5BHZpmOmoXyiyxhZG8OALS3gWd7OLay5Vp31PYJvmsno8fP3UyxAjxP7sI6uns/s400/100_3133.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Whatever the cause, a lunar halo is a striking sight.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
The Foodie Family is thinking about all of our friends and readers on the East coast who are affected by Sandy.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Take care.</div>
Marilynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07161819809984951795noreply@blogger.com1