Autumn Bed Update!

Just a quick little update on my Autumn bed..............it was almost cold enough to force me out of the outdoor bed idea this morning.

It was only 24 degrees but don't worry........it'll warm up here really soon.  We're experiencing a 'little thing' this week that has made our temps about 20 degrees cooler than normal.  I suppose that made it cold enough to snow now didn't it, or did I just dream that happened?

OH, and by the way.......just in case you were interested in the background of my bed in the woods.......

Hard as it was to believe I was actually seeing something that I've only dreamed of finding someday, there it was, right in the middle of this beautiful park.   THEN I saw the photographer and so I simply HAD to ask him what was up with it.  

 He had been hired by a bedroom furniture designer who lives in the area to photograph her designs for_____ magazine.   Apparently he'd have to kill me if he told me which one.

Wouldn't it just be too funny if he comes back to take some more pictures and he finds me sleeping in it?  My family wouldn't be too surprised but boy, that photographer would be if he saw me at wake up time!

  

THAT would be amazing alright!! or should I say, downright scary?             

The Church of the Amazing Ladies Room!!

How about that for a title huh? 

I believe I've mentioned it before, but just in case you didn't hear me.............things cease to amaze me no matter where I go, and I happen to be talking about a 'literal translation' in this instance, just in case you have The Message or something!

The worship service was wonderful.  You would have thought Michael W. Smith himself was up there and he brought his 'peeps' with him.  The pastor gave us a message that was excellent and made us really think if you know what I mean.  

Now, all of that still couldn't change the fact that when the last amen was spoken, I was in my mind, charting my course to the ladies room, and yes, I was going there before we drove home, thank you very much Mr. Barista!Ok, ok, I won't be long.

I casually fast-walked to the ladies room and just before I hurried in, caught a glimpse of this V E R Y pregnant lady and decide that I really should hold the door for her and she should go first. Her urgency to get to the bathroom is certainly greater than mine I deduct in my thinking and yet.. talk about a gracious lady......she insisted I go first. The stalls (what an uncouth word for such a feminine place) were all-but-one occupied and even though she insisted I go first, I absolutely could not go ahead of her.  Now there were two other women waiting and here I go again with the"you first, no, you first, no really, you" dialog......wow, these people are amazing for certain!!!  They each insisted that I take the empty 'place' so finally, I did.

Well! I open the door and I cannot believe my eyes!!!!!  The toilet looked just like all the others I've seen behind the closed door but ..........it was tiny.   No I REALLY mean tiny.......... and 

                                    It was about 12" off the floor! 

                                                

oh, and did I say 12" at the most!!!!!  Well, I'm telling you, these strong leg muscles are not for nothing girls!!!

Yes, I did go and yes, they were all smiling big 'ole smiles at me and then I smiled back and told them that it really pays to be agile in these special places.....

..and NO, I didn't 

 sprinkle on the seat either!!!

Obviously, this church caters to the children which is very nice, even at a newbee's expense.

Maybe my code name for this place should be The Church of the Tiny Toilet.  

You're laughing but when I asked my newfound friend several months ago where she and her husband attend, she told me straight-faced I might add, that most of the time they attend services at:

                                    The Church of the Holy Mattress!!! 

  Amazing!                       

THIS has got MY name all over it!!

Just on the heels of yesterday's posting to you, I may have found THE solution for me until it snows. 

Again, today, my eyes took in some of the most incredible colors and scenery around.  PLUS on top of the beauty is the fact that we traveled less than 5 miles from our house to see all this and had a great walk together at the same time! 

Here are just a few pictures we took to try 

 to capture the spectacular 

 sites we saw with our eyes!!!

but the next picture takes the prize for me..... and you can only imagine how excited I was when I came upon this 'site' as we walked...............

THIS  is MY idea of going green and if there is a sign up sheet...........I'm THERE!!!!!!

can you read the initials VLS on the bedpost?  

Autumn Food Coloring!

It's Fall and to me nothing could be better!  What is there about this time of year that makes you want to just rake up the leaves into a tall pile and run and jump into them like when you were in the 4th grade again?  Just open the door in the morning and let me out to play.  I'll breathe in that fresh crisp air and listen to the rustle of the leaves as I walk on them!  I'll come in as it turns dusky and then see the breathtaking colors come alive by candlelight inside!  

My eyes could never tire from taking in the beauty that is all around as the leaves change to such yummy colors.  When I look at those trees immediately this is what my mind sees:

cinnamon

cranberries

nutmeg

dry mustard

cumin

clove

oregano

basil

chili powder

curry

pumpkins and the multitude of squash colors available

...........and here is the most terrific part of the visual.........it's FREE!!!  .....we didn't have to rent a video or go into a dark movie theater to see it.

Now, for those that visit the Hastings Farm Bistro, the best part begins..........my brain sees those leaf colors in the form of:

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie 

 

Mushroom & Barley Soup .............and let's have.......Sourdough Bread with it......YUMMY!

  

Cinnamon Rolls with golden raisins & pecans or

 

Baked Empire Apple with dried cranberries

  

let's 'present' the table for our eyes to feast on while we eat!

     

oh.......and don't forget the buffet for Autumn beauty and always candy assortments!

No matter where you turn, warmth and comfort prevail in the Autumn home.........

color can be truly amazing !!