We had a very relaxing 4th of July weekend. On Friday, Jim and I went to a nearby caverns called Dixie Caverns - we have lived here 14 years and we hadn't ever been there!
Here is Jim walking up to the door with our tour group -
Here are a few pictures. I didn't get very good ones inside the caverns -
But you all know what caverns look like. And it is dark, wet, chilly, and slippery down there, and it has a millions steps! But it was nice to see it. We followed that up with a trip to Walmart and then lunch.
Every year our town has a Fair - rides and all - and an room of exhibits where anyone can submit things to be judged. There are things in every catagory possible and for every age group. In the past, when my girls were younger, we submitted several knitted and crocheted items, plants, food, etc. We haven't done that in years, but every year I like to go see what all is there, what items won prizes, and who that we know put things in. So, on Saturday afternoon, Jim and Betsy and I went over to the Salem Fair - just to the exhibit room. I took some pictures of exhibits submitted by several people we know, young and old!
Otherwise, we were all very lazy and spent the rest of the day reading, napping, watching TV, and for me, working on an applique quilt - oh, I did go to the nursing home to see my mother. And we cooked on the grill and ate on our porch, as we have been having very mild temperatures this weekend. We could see fireworks from our windows, so we didn't even go downtown to the big fireworks display! What a wonderfully lazy day!
Today we went to church - Jim teaches one of the adult Sunday school classes sometimes, so that was first, then the worship service which, as I have mentioned before, I interpret from my pew for practice, and in the afternoon, I went, as I often do, to the Roanoke Deaf Fellowship, a Deaf church with a Deaf pastor.
That was my weekend! I have some time to work some more on my applique now. . .
Comments (9)
I know what you mean about being so close to something and never taking advantage of it. In all my days living in Virginia I have never went to Natural Bridge. Have you and Jim ever been to Luray Caverns? I've went only once and that was after I was married.
@PollythePatchworker - We have been to Natural Bridge - you should go sometime! There is a lot to see there now. As for Luray Caverns, I went as a child, but not as an adult - my Suzanne used to take her class there for field trips. Maybe one day we'll go when we are on our way up to see her! Dixie Caverns was nice, but I wouldn't go again I don't think; Natural Bridge isn't that far away and the caverns there are much better.
We had a lazy weekend too and didn't end up going anywhere except church. Didn't miss going either. Is that a sign of old age?
@TheSunnyC - I have to admit - I am feeling old today! A friend had her 45th birthday today and went on and on about how old she is now - I am 55 so that really made me feel old!
Sounds like a great day to me! We ended up staying home, too. Didn't see any fireworks, but we're under a burn ban, so only those displays over the lake were allowed. This drought is getting BAD!
I loved the fair entries. My hubby and oldest daughter still enter our county fair's adult show with their photography. The kids were in 4-H all their growing up years, so we always had animals and homemaking stuff entered. When they grew up, we weren't ready to give it up, so they continue to participate. It is our favorite time of year!
I think caves are kind of fun and interesting... but I haven't been to one in ages. I loved the fair entries you shared. You will have to take a picture of your applique quilt you are working on.
RYC: Then just think how old I must feel.....I hit medicare age in Sept.
UPDATE ON CAROL (countrygalsblog) She wanted me to let her xanga buddies know that she is staying at a friends house while she is on the mend from her surgery.. Is in a lot of pain, and tryign to walk and keep up with the exercises.. etc Doesnt have any access to the computer and will be home in about a month, depending on how she feels. But wanted me to let you know how she is doing. If you leave her any messages on her post I will let her know.. Linda
I've been AWOL...or busy being a Grandma! Beautiful appliqued flower quilt, looks like you are having a very nice summer.