Hi everyone,
It is January 8, 2012 and it is about midnight. I quit my job in November just one day after Black Friday. Wasn't thinking too far ahead or I would have given my notice a week earlier. And if you weren't aware I did work for a retailer. Since leaving I have been very busy around the house. I decided to redo, rearrange, clean up, and organize my craft room. Since I have quit my job and am taking an early retirement I am going to try to make some money from home. I am planning to get a spot on Etsy so as soon as that happens I will let you know. Will possibly try some more craft shows also this spring and summer.
Dave and I took a short trip to see some Barn Quilts. These were around Marshall, Blackwater, and Arrow Rock right here in Missouri. I am posting some of those pictures so I hope you like them. Some of them were not easy to find even with our GPS. On our trip we stopped in Blackwater for the second time and discovered they have antique shops, a trading company and an Old Time Saloon. I have included a picture of that also. We ate at the only restaurant in town which I will just say wasn't anything to brag about. We did discover that there was a sandwich shop that served homemade pies along with ice cream. This is across the street from the Saloon.
The lady at the antique shop was very nice as were the owners of the trading company and Saloon. If you are ever in that area you should also go the Arrow Rock. The have what is known as the Boardwalk, which is an area of Antique shops with wooden sidewalks. They were closed by the time we got there. There is some history in the town along with several Bed and Breakfasts. Just google Arrow Rock Missouri and Blackwater Missouri and see what they have to offer. I would recommend this as a nice Day Trip on a nice warm sunny day. Most of you have my email address so if you need some particulars I'll be glad to answerer your questions.
I hope your New Year is on it's way to being the best year yet.
I leave you tonight with a poem I wrote last winter just after one of our big snow storms. I hope you like it.
A WINTER DAY
The temperature is dipping to record lows
Today I will need several layers of clothes
The weatherman said we are expecting a sciff
But as I look out my window I see a big drift
The branches are laced with the sparkle of snow
Oh my goodness how the wind does blow
As I sit drinking my coffee I think of Spring
And of beautiful flowers warm weather will bring.
Goodnight
Paulette
