Last night Tim, George, Lisa and I took a step back in time. I made dinner for all us and then we all sat in the living room and listened to the Grand Ole Opry on the radio. Okay we didn't use a radio instead I streamed it through my phone that was then connected by Bluetooth to our sound bar but we still sat and listened to the show. When a performer started to sing or talk we all remembered what they looked like but then we would wonder what they looked like now or how old they were so Lisa, using her phone, and I, using my iPad, would Google the information then bring up the performers current picture and birthday. We would then use iTunes, or the equivalent on an Android phone, to bring up some of their popular songs sometimes just to know who they were.
The Opry format was different from the one we attended and the main performers during their segments would bring other singers or groups in. For instance, Ricky Scaggs, who is the reason I like country music, had The Whites perform. John Conlee had Rodney Atkins and Ralph Stanley with him. This is the way the show went the rest of the evening. We listened to the whole show and we enjoyed it. Bill Anderson sang and so did Roy Clark. Vince Gill and the Oak Ridge Boys ended the show. This was the show we almost went back to Nashville for but instead made an evening of it by stepping back in time and listening to it one the radio; sort of!
Our view
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Friday, February 27, 2015
Spending Time In The Crafty Cottage
With all the winter weather we have been having and, at times, being stuck on the farm the one good thing about it is that I have been able to spend a lot of time in the Crafty Cottage. The heater I have in the cottage works great and even on the really cold days I stay pretty warm. My feet still get cold but not near as bad as they did at first. With the time spent in the cottage I have been able to work on some door prizes for my sister Pam's SAS. She will be giving away four different door prizes. Each door prize has four different cards and I make 10 door prizes each. This adds up to making forty cards total for each door prize. In the past couple of weeks I have made 120 cards for the door prizes and a bunch of trial cards to see if I liked them. So, even though we have been stuck at the farm from time to time at least I was able to stay busy and not get cabin fever. I have one more door prize to go! As far as the weather goes we are suppose to be cold until Sunday the it is suppose to start getting warm and rainy. With the road being snow covered and frozen the rain will surely turn the road into a muddy mess which may also keep us here at the farm. I guess we will just have to wait and see!
Thursday, February 26, 2015
We Got Snow!
This time the weather forecasters got the forecast correct and we did get 4 inches of snow overnight. The forecast was even correct with when the snow would begin. At 8:00 pm last night the snow started to fall and it has basically stopped now; just as they predicted. It is still a little dark for pictures but I will post some a little later. We have a very handy snow measuring gage, out outdoor table. It was clear of snow yesterday so I will measure it when I go outside a little later but to my eye I would say 4 inches is correct. We do not have anyplace to go today so I am good with the snow especially since I have items to work on for my sister. Pam is hosting her Birthday SAS in a couple of weeks so, due to the weather, I have been able to complete two out of the three Doorprizes I offered to do. I am actually on my fourth card of the third Doorprize which will be finished today. For Pam it was a win-win situation for me being snowed or I should say "iced" in. I will post pictures of the Doorprizes tomorrow and later today some pictures of our new snow fall! Happy Thursdsy!
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
The Grand Ole Opry
We had such a great day yesterday. After waking up to about 5 inches of unpredicted snow we were a little concerned whether we would be able to get down our hill to get to the main road. Our Jeep, which has four wheel drive, did an excellent job and not only got us off the farm but through the unplowed highway that we take to get to town. Tim, Lisa, George and I were headed to the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Once we got to Newport we stopped at Cracker Barrel for breakfast. We then hit the interstate and headed west! The interstate was in pretty good condition and we did not hit any slippery roads until we got to Knoxville. We made a short stop at Costco to get our core charges back on the batteries we purchased a couple of weeks ago. We then got back on the highway and continued our trip to Nashville. Last week Nashville had a terrible ice storm and the trees along the interstate showed it. There were hundreds of trees that snapped in half due to the weight of the ice. It was an amazing sight but not in a good way.
We got to Nashville a little after 1:00 central time and since we had eaten such a big breakfast we decided to check out the stores at the Opry Mall. The Opry Mall is located just across the street from the Grand Ole Opry and so we got there in time to get a good parking spot for the Opry. After walking the Mall and buying a gift for Rory we headed over to the Opry to pick up our tickets and take some pictures. Then we headed over the the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. I had been there before but Tim, Lisa and George had not. We spent some time just leisurely walking around in the huge Atrium at the Gaylord. We then walked back to the Mall for dinner at Claim Jumpers before the show. The food was really good and filling!
When we finished dinner it was time to go to the Grand Ole Opry! We had great seats in the second mezzanine dead center of the stage. The line up for the show was great starting with Whispering Bill Anderson then the Willis Clan. Connie Smith was next followed by Josh Turner. Then there was intermission. The first half of the show was really good and it was great to see and hear some classic Country artists like Bill Anderson and Connie Smith mixed with the new sounds of the Willis Clan and Josh Turner. After intermission Henry Cho, the Comedian, open the second half and he was so funny and we laughed so hard our cheeks and tummies ached. Mel Tillis was suppose to perform next but his bus broke down and he did not make it to the Opry so Darius Rucker was next. He put on a great show. He is the reason Tim wanted to see this Opry show. After Darius Rucker Charlie Daniels came on stage. Charlie Daniels is the reason I wanted to see this Opry. Charlie Daniels was great and he ended the show playing "The Devil Went DownTo Georgia". Wow! We were sorry that we did not get to see Mel Tillis but because he was not there both Darius Rucker and Charlie Daniels got to perform longer; a win win situation for us! It really was a great show and we enjoyed every minute of it. We liked it so much we were toying with the idea of going back on Friday night because of the line up. We then decided to listen to it on the radio. If you are ever in the Nashville area make sure you take the time to see the Grand Ole Opry; you will not be disappointed!
Since we all have pets we had to get back to them so we headed east to Parrottsville. It was an easy drive with out any issues. Thanks Tim for doing all the driving. When we got to Newport and eventually Parrottsville we were really surprised how much snow was still on the ground. Nothing melted and it was still a powdery snow. The streets were better than when we left in the morning until we got to the side road that leads to the farm. It was a snow and ice mix but the Jeep handled it well. When we got to our road it was still covered with snow and the Jeep handle the snow and the hill like it was nothing. We got back home around 2:45 AM but we did not care because we just had one fantastic day. Thanks George and Lisa for coming along with us and I have one question for you both; when do we see our next Opry?
We got to Nashville a little after 1:00 central time and since we had eaten such a big breakfast we decided to check out the stores at the Opry Mall. The Opry Mall is located just across the street from the Grand Ole Opry and so we got there in time to get a good parking spot for the Opry. After walking the Mall and buying a gift for Rory we headed over to the Opry to pick up our tickets and take some pictures. Then we headed over the the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. I had been there before but Tim, Lisa and George had not. We spent some time just leisurely walking around in the huge Atrium at the Gaylord. We then walked back to the Mall for dinner at Claim Jumpers before the show. The food was really good and filling!
When we finished dinner it was time to go to the Grand Ole Opry! We had great seats in the second mezzanine dead center of the stage. The line up for the show was great starting with Whispering Bill Anderson then the Willis Clan. Connie Smith was next followed by Josh Turner. Then there was intermission. The first half of the show was really good and it was great to see and hear some classic Country artists like Bill Anderson and Connie Smith mixed with the new sounds of the Willis Clan and Josh Turner. After intermission Henry Cho, the Comedian, open the second half and he was so funny and we laughed so hard our cheeks and tummies ached. Mel Tillis was suppose to perform next but his bus broke down and he did not make it to the Opry so Darius Rucker was next. He put on a great show. He is the reason Tim wanted to see this Opry show. After Darius Rucker Charlie Daniels came on stage. Charlie Daniels is the reason I wanted to see this Opry. Charlie Daniels was great and he ended the show playing "The Devil Went DownTo Georgia". Wow! We were sorry that we did not get to see Mel Tillis but because he was not there both Darius Rucker and Charlie Daniels got to perform longer; a win win situation for us! It really was a great show and we enjoyed every minute of it. We liked it so much we were toying with the idea of going back on Friday night because of the line up. We then decided to listen to it on the radio. If you are ever in the Nashville area make sure you take the time to see the Grand Ole Opry; you will not be disappointed!
Since we all have pets we had to get back to them so we headed east to Parrottsville. It was an easy drive with out any issues. Thanks Tim for doing all the driving. When we got to Newport and eventually Parrottsville we were really surprised how much snow was still on the ground. Nothing melted and it was still a powdery snow. The streets were better than when we left in the morning until we got to the side road that leads to the farm. It was a snow and ice mix but the Jeep handled it well. When we got to our road it was still covered with snow and the Jeep handle the snow and the hill like it was nothing. We got back home around 2:45 AM but we did not care because we just had one fantastic day. Thanks George and Lisa for coming along with us and I have one question for you both; when do we see our next Opry?
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Heading To Nashville???
We have tickets for the Grand Ole Opry tonight in Nashville and we were planning on driving to Nashville today around 10:00 but Mother Nature has a different plan...Snow! It is early right now and we are hoping that the road out of the farm will not be frozen so we can get out and we are also hoping the roads will be cleared by the time we are ready to leave. The good thing is we do have time built into our plans so if we have to leave later we can. Appearing at the Opry tonight is Bill Anderson, The Willis Clan, Connie Smith, Josh Turner, Mel Tillis, Henry Cho, Darius Rucker and Charlie Daniels. With a line up like this we do not want to miss it. Check back tomorrow and find out what happened! Fingers crossed for Nashville!
Monday, February 23, 2015
We Left The Farm!
After seven days of not being able to go anywhere Tim and I finally got to leave the farm. Our big trip was to Parrottsville to get a few groceries. We were actually in really good shape food wise but one thing we forgot to check was Shadow's dog food. Luckily we had enough to get through breakfast yesterday so last night, before dinner, the road down from the farm had finally melted enough to get down the hill. It was slushy and still had some ice patches on it but we managed to get down the hill and went to Dollar General. I spent most of yesterday in the Crafty Cottage working on some items for my sister and then last night watched The Academy Awards. It was good but long and once again I had not seen most of the movies nominated. Neil Patrick Harris did a good job as MC and Lady Gaga was fantastic singing the songs from The Sound Of Music. As always, after watching the Oscars, I now have a big list of movies I want to see; Redbox...here I Come!
This week we have something really special to go to on Tuesday. Tim, George, Lisa and I will be traveling to Nashville to go to the Grand Ole Opry. Tim and I went last April and I got an email in January offering discount tickets so we bought some for Tuesday. Let's hope the weather cooperates!
This week we have something really special to go to on Tuesday. Tim, George, Lisa and I will be traveling to Nashville to go to the Grand Ole Opry. Tim and I went last April and I got an email in January offering discount tickets so we bought some for Tuesday. Let's hope the weather cooperates!
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Waynesville, NC
A week ago we took a trip to North Carolina and one of the places we visited was Waynesville, NC. Waynesville is the county seat in Haywood County and it is about 30 miles southwest of Asheville between the Great Smokey and Blue Ridge mountains. Waynesville was founded in 1810 by Colonel Robert Love, an American Revolutionary War soldier. He donated land for the courthouse, jail and public square and named it after his former commander from the Revolutionary War, General "Mad" Anthony Wayne. Waynesville was incorporated in 1871 and it really grew when the railroad arrived in 1884.
During the American Civil War a battle did take place in Waynesville. The Battle of Waynesville took place on May 6, 1865 when the Union Colonel William C Bartlett's 2nd North Carolina Mounted Infanty were raiding, pillaging, burning homes and engaging in other activities to undermine the economic base of the area. The Union Infantry were attacked just east of Waynesville in Sulphur Springs by an attachment of Rebels from the Thomas Legion of Highlanders. The Thomas Legion consisted of soldiers who served under Jubal A Early during the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns in 1864. The Legion had been sent back to NC mountains to engage in guerrilla warfare. The Legion forced the Union army to retreat back to Waynesville where the Legion, on the evening of May 6th, surrounded the town and the soldiers lit numerous bonfires on the ridge above the town then engaged in war chants to intimidate the Union army. The Thomas Legion fired the "last shot of the Civil War" because the next day General James Green Martin and Colonel William Holland Thomas (leader of the Legion) negotiated a surrender after finding out that the Civil War was over. The Battle of Waynesville is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail Sites. My interest in the Civil War has grown and we are in an area where several battles took place which will give us even more to do around this area.
While we were in Waynesville we had lunch at Bogarts. Bogarts opened in 1976 and has been a favorite to the locals ever since. It is a casual family restaurant that has a family atmosphere in a rustic local history accented setting. The menu is noted for its practical value. In other words, they serve really good food and a lot of it for a very reasonable price. We enjoyed our time in Waynesville and our lunch at Bogarts and we will be returning to Waynesville soon!
During the American Civil War a battle did take place in Waynesville. The Battle of Waynesville took place on May 6, 1865 when the Union Colonel William C Bartlett's 2nd North Carolina Mounted Infanty were raiding, pillaging, burning homes and engaging in other activities to undermine the economic base of the area. The Union Infantry were attacked just east of Waynesville in Sulphur Springs by an attachment of Rebels from the Thomas Legion of Highlanders. The Thomas Legion consisted of soldiers who served under Jubal A Early during the Shenandoah Valley Campaigns in 1864. The Legion had been sent back to NC mountains to engage in guerrilla warfare. The Legion forced the Union army to retreat back to Waynesville where the Legion, on the evening of May 6th, surrounded the town and the soldiers lit numerous bonfires on the ridge above the town then engaged in war chants to intimidate the Union army. The Thomas Legion fired the "last shot of the Civil War" because the next day General James Green Martin and Colonel William Holland Thomas (leader of the Legion) negotiated a surrender after finding out that the Civil War was over. The Battle of Waynesville is part of the Civil War Discovery Trail Sites. My interest in the Civil War has grown and we are in an area where several battles took place which will give us even more to do around this area.
While we were in Waynesville we had lunch at Bogarts. Bogarts opened in 1976 and has been a favorite to the locals ever since. It is a casual family restaurant that has a family atmosphere in a rustic local history accented setting. The menu is noted for its practical value. In other words, they serve really good food and a lot of it for a very reasonable price. We enjoyed our time in Waynesville and our lunch at Bogarts and we will be returning to Waynesville soon!
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