the BUTT'RY and BOOK'RY

Drying Apples and the "Three Sisters"

2012-03-11T17:29:00.004-04:00

Cutting the last of the apples last Fall to....

...preserve and dry

After reading a book about the Pioneers of Ridge Road in Western NY

(post Revolutionary pre War 1812)

we thought it would be interesting to try some methods of food

preservation that they used as they struggled to carve out a new life in

the rugged thick forests between Lewiston and Rochester.

We also dried Pumpkin slices by the wood stove

The fresh raw Pumpkin pieces were bigger and heavier than the

raw apple slices when first strung, but they eventually shrunk

much smaller then the apple slices did when dried.

Most likely because of the sugar content in the apples is greater.

Both were slightly leathery.

Dried Pumpkin seeds are nutritious.

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http://www.squidoo.com/five-kernels-corn (Five Kernels of Corn Story)

Sagamity

Sagamtity was a Native American

(First nations people)

Main stay introduced to the first Settlers

saving their lives in most cases!

It was easy to take on the run being light

and nutritious. It consisted of grownd corn

and most often dried pumpkin. It was easy

to add to a pot with grease and cook along with fresh

caught or dried fish or meat and even berries.

The Grits that we have today

are a result of Sagamity!

These grits tasted delectable with some dried apple and other

dried fruit (cranberries and chopped apricots)

We are hoping to be successful at planting a

"Three Sisters" garden this year.

The greatest service which can be rendered
any country is to add a useful plant to it's culture
Thomas Jefferson

The Story of the Three Sisters

Sister Corn is the strong Sister,

she helps her Sister Bean by allowing her

to grow up her stalk. In return Sister Bean

gives her nutrients (nitrogen) so

she can grow strong and healthy.

The third Sister is Squash. She has large leaves

that keep weeds away and she keeps the soil moist.

Together the three sisters help each other become strong

and fruitful

Two are better than one; because they
have a good reward for their labour.
For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow:
but woe to him that is alone when he falleth;
for he hath not another to help him up.
Again, if two lie together, then they have heat
: but how can one be warm alone?
And if one prevail against him, two shall
withstand him;
and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

visit to learn more:

http://www.reneesgarden.com/articles/3sisters.html

"Native Americans passed down the knowledge of

growing, using and preserving the Three Sisters through generations"........

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The 1812 Garden Blog:

http://1812garden.hamiltoncollegeblogs.com/index.cfm/2008/7/17/Week-6-Three-Sisters-Planting

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Read about Drying at home:

(a very interesting site)

http://www.thecookinginn.com/dried.html

Learn more about Food Preservation here:

http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/nchfp/factsheets/food_pres_hist.html

And learn with Carolina M Capehart

http://historiccookery.com/2011/12/02/drying-squishy-pumpkin/

VISIT Historic Cookery Blog:

http://historiccookery.com/

Adventures in late 18th & early 19th Century foodways

And learn with Carolina M Capehart

http://historiccookery.com/2011/12/02/drying-squishy-pumpkin/

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And you can also visit

a very delightful and informitive site:

THE OLD FOODIE

and learn with

Janet Clarkson

http://www.theoldfoodie.com/search?q=dried+

"Dried Apples. Put them in a cool oven six or seven times, and flatten them by degrees, and gently, when soft enough to bear it. If the oven be too hot, they will waste; and at first it should be very cool.
The biffin, the minshul crab, or any tart apples, are the sorts for drying.

And now to prepare them for pie:

Dried Apple Pies.

Wash the apples in two or three waters, and put them to soak in rather more water than will cover them, as they absorb a great deal. After soaking an hour or two, put them into a preserving kettle with the same water, and with the thin peel of one or two lemons, chopped fine. Boil tender; when they rise, press them down, but do not stir them. When tender, add sugar, and boil fifteen or twenty minutes longer. Dried apples, soaked over night, are made tasteless, and are mashed up by being stirred. When cooked, stir in a little melted butter, some cinnamon, and powdered cloves. It is important that the apples should be of a tart kind......." "Jennie June's American Cookery Book. 1870." (from: http://www.theoldfoodie.com/search?q=dried+)

Mildred Mousiekin loves to bake pies with her dried apples!!

Iroquis Foods and Food Preperation:

http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/f-w-frederick-wilkerson-waugh/iroquis-sic-foods-and-food-preparation-129/page-8-iroquis-sic-foods-and-food-preparation-129.shtml

How to COOK DRIED BEANS:

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipes/cooking-tips/cook-dried-beans

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Squanto

Squanto was responsible for teaching the

Early Pilgrims of Massachusetts many skills

which helped them survive.

The "Three Sisters" method was a very effective

technique using Corn, Beans and Squash planted together.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squanto

http://www.tahtonka.com/food.html

who was Squanto:

http://www.joyfulheart.com/thanksgiving/squanto.htm

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Squanto

http://www.mayflowerhistory.com/History/BiographyTisquantum.php

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Beloved, I wish above all thingsthat thou mayest prosperand be in health,even as thy soul prosperthat thou mayest prosper3 John 1:2

Do You Know JESUS?

http://www.proverbs31.org/doyouknowJesus/doYouKnowJesus.php ..~.~.~.~.~.~..Listen to Sunday CHURCH with Pastor CHARLES PRICEof the Living Truth Ministries http://www.livingtruthmedia.com/index2.php

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Read a great Post on corn:

"Amazing Maize"

http://rfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/default.asp?Display=36

..~..~..~..Very useful books:

Mama Mousiekin says:
"Always FIND and USE your RESOURCES"!!

Grahm Kids, can you find 8 things that came from your house?

Thanks for stopping!
BLESSINGS HUGS and LOVE, Linnie

I'm Linking with

Welcome to Simply Sweet!

Colonial Day at School

2012-03-07T14:52:00.000-05:00

                                 My Grandiedaughter Lexie's class held a Colonial Day!


                                             With Food, and Demonstrations....

The students did a wonderful job...

talking about and showing things from the Colonial times. We had great fun!

I had the great honor to join them!

we had fun learning about Spinning Flax and Wool,

and their preparation.

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Mama Mousiekin is teaching Missy all about spinning.

Missy is doing a marvelous job carding

and preparing the wool for Mama to spin!

(the boys are just plain "playing" in the background)

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Beloved, I wish above all things

that thou mayest prosper

and be in health, even as thy soul prosper that thou mayest prosper

Do You Know JESUS?

http://www.proverbs31.org/doyouknowJesus/doYouKnowJesus.php ..~.~.~.~.~.~..Listen to Sunday CHURCH with Pastor CHARLES PRICEof the Living Truth Ministries http://www.livingtruthmedia.com/index2.php ..~..~..~..~..~..~..~..

Good READS:

Linnie says:
"Share your knowledge"!

You can learn about the ancient method of Flax to Linen here:

And Wool;

Enter Spring, and I've been published!

2012-03-03T10:35:00.000-05:00

All photos by Linnie

Hear Yeee... Hear Yeeeee...
There is an announcement to be made....

Something to Crow about....

and something to Chirp on.....

something to Cooooo about.....

There is something in the AIR....

It brings us GOOD NEWS!

"WE HEAR....and SMELL SPRING"!!!

Brought in on WINGS.......

They are returning HOME !!

"Can you feel the HOPE"?

Spring is near!!

The NEW LIFE bursting forth!

Therefore if ant man be in Christ,

he is a new creature;

old things are passed away;

behold all things become new.

II Corrinthians 5:17

TO CANADA GEESE
by Belle Schmidt

There is no traffic jam in the sky

when you spread your wings and fly

south along a boundless,

trackless pathway.

In undulating V-formation

unerringly you cross the nation,

wings waving to people far below.

Day after day,

like a precision drill team,

sun catching your feathers’ gleam,

in and out you weave and waver;

but never stray.

Your hoarse honking, its purpose clear,

although strident to our ear,

conveys to the flock aloft;

there’s no delay.

Guided along by an unseen force,

you follow an instinctive course,

and make us beneficiaries

of this wondrous display.

http://www.poems.lovecanadageese.com/toaflock.html

Speaking of "Spring",

in the NEW Spring issue of

Early Homes Magazine,

from pictures on this post:

http://thebuttryandbookry.blogspot.com/2011/07/old-fort-niagara-french-and-indian-war.html

Some pictures and a quote of mine were published in an article

about Old Fort Niagara by Catherine Lundie

It feels pretty nice to be a part of a magazine that I admire and enjoy!

http://www.oldhouseonline.com/tag/eh-fallwinter-2011/

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Beloved, I wish above all thingsthat thou mayest prosperand be in health,even as thy soul prosperthat thou mayest prosper3 John 1:2

Do You Know JESUS?

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Visit this great site

and learn more about

the Canadian goose:

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Canada_Goose/id/ac

First day of Spring:

March 20th 2012!!!

Buttercup says:
Listen and look
for SPRING!!!

A Visit to Doon Heritage Village Kitchener Ontario Canada

2012-02-24T12:29:00.000-05:00

Peter Martin Farm....
of the Woolwich Mennonites

I am having trouble with my Blogger..It has changed!!! I am having trouble finding my way around a new format, so I decided to use some old picture files, from a visit to a living museum a few years back, so that I can learn how this new format works!!! (sigh)

"Mennonites from Pennsylvania were among the first settlers of Waterloo County. The plain, unadorned interior of this house reflects their simple, unworldly approach to living.
Peter Martin House: Originally located in Waterloo Township, Waterloo County. Constructed around 1820. Original owner, Peter Martin. Gift of the Waterloo Regional Heritage Foundation, 1974...."caption taken from:http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/doon-heritage-village/explore-the-village-buildings.aspx

The re-enacting guides did a marvelous job explaining life on the Farm

in a different age.

This cook stove reminds me of the one tha Tasha Tudor used to use!

The Red cupboard has

a lovely unique painted finish.

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On the second floor are the bedrooms...

Drying Herbs in the attic

the basement below....

Mildred Mama Mousiekin is thrilled to show off her

new cupboard that Papa Mousiekin has made for her Birthday!

Now she can display some of her coppeware!

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Learn about This house and the living Museum here:

http://waterlooregionmuseum.com/doon-heritage-village/explore-the-village-buildings.aspx

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Beloved, I wish above all things

that thou mayest prosper

and be in health, even as thy soul prosper that thou mayest prosper

Do You Know JESUS?

The "Pepto Bismo" Pink Room Make Over

2012-01-25T17:12:00.001-05:00

During the time that my computer was dead and broken,

We did manage to accomplish many "new home" DIY updates.

I thought that you may like to see the finished Master Bedroom make-over...

Here is the "BEFORE" picture!

It may be hard to see, but the BRIGHT PINK

was also very GLOSSY!!

(also the previous "teen-gals" used an abundance of

strong musk cologne that lingered heavy in the room for months)!

Many of you prayed for Mommy last spring..

(Pulmonary embolism)

and it is such a blessing to see her up on a ladder!!

She is such a HUGE Blessing in our lives!

(wouldn't listen to me to stay down)!

And her expertise was priceless!!!

Do you believe that she will be 89 this March?

(Thanks to ALL who PRAYED

and Glory to God)!

And he said, The things

which are impossible with

men are possible with God

Luke 18:27

(Hubby-Bear and I did of course do the muscle stuff)

(I also can't help to boast a wee bit, that I hung the paper

on two whole walls all by myself while Mommy and Hubby-Bear

had gone off to their slumber)

Hubby-Bear doesn't mind this "Flowery Room",

for he has his own "Bear Den"- "Man Cave" to escape to,

where no flowers or fluff are allowed, when he needs a breath of

Man Bear Air!

My Grandma Omi made this Pillow cover when she lived

in Germany when Mommy was a little girl!

(it was one of the few things that didn't burn

during the intense Berlin bombing!.....

only two small suitcases of belongings came through)

It is a CHERISHED reminder of life's

struggles and God's grace

and provision

Here is a picture of Omi after she arrived in the USA

(post WWII)

Mommy and Omi always expressed THANKFULNESS

and never looked back at their WW II struggle.

(I posted a You-Tube video of their

own city after the bombing that you can watch below bottom)

Mommy made this for me when I was a little girl!

Each piece of silk or satin holds a story of someone in the family.

The pink around the border was taken from my own baby bassinet!

And the turquoise blue is a piece of Mommy's maternity blouse!

Others are swatches from dresses or ties from three generations.

I remember sitting beside her as she embroidered all the colorful

stitchery.

Missy is struck by the elegant Beauty of this charming China Lady

that we have named Mary after

the Lovely Mary of "An Historical Lady" Blog

http://anhistoricallady.blogspot.com/

A cherished desk fits so well in it's new residence

(we are still wondering what we will do with the thrice painted floor)???

green- greener -to chippy brown.....sigh..

Got any ideas??

By the way have you stopped by

The Rookery Ramblings Blog to purchase the 2012

Tasha Tudor Calendar planner?

http://rookeryramblings.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-year.html

{2012 Planner from Japan Available Here}

http://shop.tashatudorandfamily.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

And they may send you the Museum News letter with wonderful pictures

if you purchase something! You can help support the museum here:

http://www.tashatudormuseum.org/

Visit Shelly

at"Simply Shelly Blog" for a sneak peek of the newsletter :

http://shelleysvintagevariety.blogspot.com/2012/01/tasha-tudor-museum.html

The antique books are kept safe behind the glass doors,

and are relieved to be out of the boxes they were trapped in for the move.

Aren't glass paperweights just lovely?

"It's my one weekness"

(as Dorcas Lane of Candleford would say)

These were fun to collect from flea markets or yard sales.

http://exhibits.museum.state.il.us/exhibits/barker/hist_pw.php

Here are some interesting sites about paperweights

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperweight

This shelf belonged to Hubby-Bear's Mom and she proudly spoke of

how it came over on the Boat from England.

(I hope I can remember soon where I packed the shelf pegs...

somewhere very safe so as to not get LOST)!!

There is another rug braided by Mommy, and the chair pad was made by my Omi

Mama and Papa Mousiekin especially like the new room

for they are planning to hold a BALL here!

They will be using a music box that was a gift to my

Great Grandma (paternal)and then handed down to me.

It plays two beautiful waltzes.

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Beloved, I wish above all thingsthat thou mayest prosperand be in health,even as thy soul prosperthat thou mayest prosper3 John 1:2

Do You Know JESUS?

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Simon says:
"Always be Thankful"

                                           Mommy was here and survived this!
                                    (she met my dad as a result of the Berlin Airlift
                                            another incredable story)!

Rejoice evermore.
Pray without ceasing.
In every thing give thanks:
for this is the will of God in
Christ Jesus concerning you.
                               Thessalonians 5:16-18


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                                                          Also (speaking of Dorcas Lane,
                                                               you can ENJOY:
                                                The Candleford Chronicle
                                                            a Lovely FUN web site:
                                          http://www.candlefordchronicle.com/the-post-office.html

                                                                   READ:

                                  (You can probably get the whole DVD series at the Library)


                                        Many Blessings and LOVE , Linnie

the Old Fort Niagara Twelfth Night Ball Jan 2012

2012-01-21T09:44:00.004-05:00

HUZZAH!! I have a COMPUTA!!! ... Now I'm comin' to see Ya!!

We recently attended the Twelfth Night Ball at Old Fort Niagara

There were those that represented the 1812 or the "Regency" era,

And Eighteenth Century too!

My Dear Friend Bev from :Bears 4 U Blog

Made these beautiful outfits worn and owned by

Dr. Pekar and Miss Lovely Jude

Please stop by and say Hi! to Bev here:

http://mybears4u.blogspot.com/

Bev, me and Bethy
(at the Whispers of War Grand Ball
Niagara on the Lake May 2011)

Link to the Post of the Ball:

http://thebuttryandbookry.blogspot.com/2011/05/regency-ball-pt-3-whispers-of-war-grand.html

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There was Joy....

Drink...

Music....

and Good Food.....

Sharing Laughter and Good Stories....

Style...

many smiles

and Charm..

...and best of all..there was .DANCING!!

At the end of the Evening ALL

gathered..

For Song and Fireworks!

Defence of Fort McHenry

Francis Scott Key

Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming?
Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the deep,
Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes,
What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep,
As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses?
Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam,
In full glory reflected now shines in the stream:
'Tis the star-spangled banner! Oh long may it wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

And where is that band who so vauntingly swore
That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion,
A home and a country should leave us no more!
Their blood has washed out their foul footsteps' pollution.
No refuge could save the hireling and slave
From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave:
And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Key-Francis-Scott-LOC.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Scott_Key

Read about the Star Spangled Banner and the War of 1812

http://www.si.edu/Encyclopedia_SI/nmah/starflag.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star-Spangled_Banner

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Beloved, I wish above all things

that thou mayest prosper

and be in health, even as thy soul prosper that thou mayest prosper

Do You Know JESUS?

Owen and Mildred Mousiekin Enjoy Scottish Country Dance and also suggest visiting"An Ode to Robert Burns" Post(last year's post to honor his Birthday):http://thebuttryandbookry.blogspot.com/2011/01/ode-to-robert-burns.html..~..~..~..~..~..~..~..

Thanks for stopping!
LOVE HUGS and
MANY BLESSINGS
Linnie

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GREAT BOOK!!

Interesting DVDs

Watch here:

http://video.pbs.org/video/2089393539#

..~..~..~..~..~..~..~..Watch and Learn more about the War of !812

http://oldfortniagara.org/history/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Niagara

Mama and Papa Mousiekin say:
"Always find time to DANCE"!!

Visit Ruth at:

Life's Light Moments

http://niagara1812.blogspot.com/

The War of 1812 "Mercental" and A Regency "Austen-tagious" Gathering (Toronto Ont, Oct)

2012-01-06T13:31:00.001-05:00

                      Hi! ALL!!
   I am at the Local Library today!
    I have been without a computer since Nov!!
    And also my favorite camera has self destructed!!!
    (I had a choice to get a new computer
    or a new camera for Christmas....I chose a new camera)!!
    ( I will have to wait till my B-Day for a computer)
    So it dawned on me to go out and visit
    the Library  and try the computer here!

I sure have MISSED visiting ALL of my DEAR Bloggieee FRIENDS!!!
  And that is what I am going to do RIGHT now!!!
Mean time I was happy to find that I could post
  some pictures from an Oct Blog Draft, please enjoy...


We recently attended another 1812 Regency era event. It is always great fun to whiz back in time and learn more about history.

Re-enacting is a great family activity..
(visit Ruth's Blog: http://niagara1812.blogspot.com/ )

and it helps the young to learn more!

Later that evening we gathered for a Jane Austen lecture

at a wonderful museum in Stoney Creek

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http://www.battlefieldhouse.ca/house.asp

and had a grand time dancing

English Country Dances

the Ladies of

did a marvelous job with their presentations..

(and also....

...the Gents too)!!

This day was truely a real "HOOT"!

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The Mousiekin Family send Greetings and MISS you too!!!

Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosperand be in health, even as thy soul prosper that thou mayest prosper

Do You Know JESUS?

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A Golden Chain

by Helen Steiner Rice

Friendship is a Golden Chain,
The links are friends so dear,
And like a rare and precious jewel
It's treasured more each year...

It's clasped together firmly
With a love that's deep and true,
And it's rich with happy memories
and fond recollections, too...

Time can't destroy its beauty
For, as long as memory lives,
Years can't erase the pleasure
That the joy of friendship gives...

For friendship is a priceless gift
That can't be bought or sold,
But to have an understanding friend
Is worth far more than gold...

And the Golden Chain of Friendship

Is a strong and blessed tie

Binding kindred hearts together

As the years go passing by.

"Happieness is An Old House"

2011-10-18T14:01:00.000-04:00

.... And the BLESSINGS of FRIENDS...

Don't you just LOVE artwork that reveals something NEW

each time you look at it?

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That's how it is when you look at the art of Jeri Landers

an ARTIST, Author Illustrator, Scherenschnitt extraordinaire!

What an honor to receive a wonderful

House Warming gift from Dear Jeri

of Hopalong Hollow

http://www.hopalonghollowgazette.blogspot.com/

(I just love how it fits in this perfect spot)

Thank You Sweet Jeri!!

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I thought you would like to see how nice many of the antiques and furnishings

that we moved over here fit in our new "OLD" Home

The dinningset fits nicely

on a hand braided rug made by my Grandma

Omi (my Mommy's Mother)

(Just for me back when I was only a little girl for "someday" when I was to marry)

Some pieces from (my late Daddy's English Grandma)

and some from my German Grandma "Omi"

and my Dear late Mother in Law

fit so nicely together on this built in cupboard

A China set that came over with my Mom from Berlin on the
" Queen Mary" after WWII

A handmade table made by my Daddy's Father

A cradle made for my first Baby by my Daddy

Books on the built in bookshelf

where...

...the Mousiekin Family are busy arranging these books!!!

A favorite drop-leaf table from my Daddy's Grandmother

and upstairs,

A corner cabinet Flea Market find with odds and ends,

"Omi's" quilt

A braided rug that Mommy made

We are working on Mommy's guest room

(it took three coats to cover the dark navy blue ceiling)

The upstairs bathroom entrance

Some favorite spinning antiques

It was quite a job moving the Loom in!

An Amish made Cupboard

The favorite Crossstitch made by my Auntie Karin

My favorite pots

(still painting)

Thank you so much for sharing my joy

and delight!

Many many Blessings to you!

Hugs and Love, Linnie

Hubby Bear and I have been spending much time lately

at the house that we are moving from,

bringing still more things and

getting it ready to sell.

We do not have Internet there

so I haven't been able to visit you much lately,

but I shall be catching up with you soon!!!

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Beloved, I wish above all things

and be in health, even as thy soul prosper
that thou mayest prosper

Do You Know JESUS?

http://www.livingtruthmedia.com/TTG.htm

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Visit Jeri's web site:

http://www.jerilanders.com/index.html

I just bought this puzzle!!

(by Jeri)

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ENJOYABLE BOOKS!!

http://www.jerilanders.com/toppage2.htm

The Old House
by Virginia (Ginny) Ellis

"The old house awoke one morn,

And stretched from eave to eave,

He looked about his neighborhood,

And did not like what he perceived.

Up and down and cross the street,

All his old friends were gone,

Through the years, they'd disappeared,

Demolished and torn down.

He shook his chimney slightly,

With dismay and in despair,

It broke his heart to see

The newer houses rising there.

First one was built, and then another,

Soon a whole group that looked like clones,

Identical in style and size,

A row of postage stamp, small homes.

He was amazed at their construction,

Each built of steel, concrete, and glass,

His aging shutters shuddered,

To see them go up so fast.

For the foundation of each house,

Cold, grey cement was poured,

Which was topped by sheets of plywood,

Unlike his handsome hardwood floors.".....

Read full poem by HERE:
http://poetrybyginny.com/OLDHOUSE.htm

http://poetrybyginny.com/index.htm

Virginia (Ginny) Ellis

Meet the Neighbors!!

2011-09-28T16:45:00.001-04:00

Hello! "Woolcome"!!

I thought you may want to grab a pair of Mud boots (or your "wellies")and come on outside and meet the neighbors around our House!

Sylvie can show the way

along with Ivy and Pixie

Charman will GUARD the
Butt'ry!

Oh, but first take a look at the lovely

House warming surprise I received!

A Bee skep ornament from my Dear Friend Mary

at "An Historical Lady Blog"

(she and her Husband Adam would love to meet you)!

http://anhistoricallady.blogspot.com/

Let's go out and see what's past the back yard...

If we can walk for a bit, then turn around,

you may be able to see the neighbor whom owns the

Corn Fields, and the eight hundred acres of Apple Orchards

and Forests.

can you see the little speck?

Here let me zoom in with my camera

The Jamaican Corn-folk approves your visit!

A Naughty Raccoon has stolen and eaten

some corn, but he is not interested in meeting any of us!!

The fallen Apples wish to be noticed though!

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Walking for a while longer, the fragrance

of apples becomes enjoyably apparent

There are so many apples upon these trees that

the branches are tired and can barely hold them!

The apple trees are looking forward to when the pickers will arrive!!

These little Queen Anne's lace are just so pretty all alone out in the orchard! They are pleased that you have come to meet them!

At the end of the Orchard is the

Entrance to a Forest!

Come step into a forgotten place!

The Grape Vines are creating their own

Garden Trellis for the Forestfolk!

Many of the Treefolk are adorned in their best vine apparel!

"Madame Tree" adorned in her fury stole is standing very proper to greet you!

There seem to be places of residence on the

Forgotten Forest Floor!

The Mousiekin Family are anxious to introduce themselves to

to the residents of the of the Forgotten Forest

They are directed to a place that they are invited to stay for a vacation.

They are looking quite forward to staying!!

But Missy is still curious if there are

Fairies living in the

Stump Castle!

These Fungi prefer ONE

fallen tree.....

..hmmm..

maybe they heard it "fall"!

Mr Turkle the Turtle proudly shows off his tattoos before

he's off inviting you for a swim!!!

In the neighboring stream to the left of the house!

Well... I hope you enjoyed meeting my "new Neighbors"

I certainly did!!

Have a WONDERFUL BLESSED week

Love and Hugs, Linnie

And Go Outside and PLAY!!!

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Sneak Peak:

Will the sink meant for the old Home front

work in the NEW HOME FRONT??

Hubby Bear said it's OK

to order this Wallpaper for the

"Pepto Bismol pink" Room!!!

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Beloved, I wish above all things and be in health, even as thy soul prosper that thou mayest prosper

Do You Know JESUS?

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These Books can inspire you to GO OUTSIDE and PLAY!!! Found also at:http://www.tashatudorandfamily.com/store.html

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Mildred and Owen say:
"TAKE JOY"!
"Discover the OUTDOORS!
"See who your Neighbors are"!

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork Psalm 19:1

Charman says:
"GO on and PLAY OUTSIDE"!