A Road Trip To The Pennsylvania Forrest and a visit with Artist and Illustrator Jeri Landers

                                                                                                         Scherenschnitte by Jeri Landers  (from the show)                          

"Deep in the woods"..... 

       (well maybe not deep in the woods)

There was a "CALL OF THE WILD"

 (well maybe more like a whisper)

and we wanted to try out

                                      the new motor home...

                                     

so off to the"Wild Wind Festival"

in Warren Pennsylvania....

                                                               we went ...

                ...with the Doggies !             

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It rained a lot ..

But there was much to see

and many Vendors..

There were pretty                                               

Garden things and         

                                        Primitive Styled Crafts..

                               

and alot of Lovely  Country Style ..

                                         

 Antiques so fair

old worn things and wares...

                           

        there were hand Painted repurposed things..

    ...and wooden pretties too!

                          

                 there were... 

Sweet Amish Baskets and....

and Dolls and Dolls 

                                  and Fancy Goods!

and  then....

in a pretty old red building

(notice the sign)?

 in a very special nook

in a magic little corner....         

                        .......we took an extra look,

something rather special ....

                            

 stands out                   

             upon 

                                           it's own!

                                  

The lovely ART  and Books 

that are

 Jeri Landers own!!

A very lovely and         

                            colorful display..

it makes you                                    

 look and look ..           

              and see..    

                                                     and stay....                 

 you really want to spend all day!

Paperweights

Everything was so special and lovely 

such 
   intricate 
          delicate
                 work!!
                                

                       

 (I'd like to shrink for a time and nap here)

 Delicate detailed Scherenschnitte  paper scissor cutting

                                 

..~..~..~.. Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.                                      3 John 1:2

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Jeri is so personable 

and willing to spend time 

to chat with her customers 

and sign her books!

http://www.wildwindfestival.com/-exhibitors.html

Her's is a world 

that sparks the imagination!

Children are enchanted when they see all the hidden pictures and 

read through the meaningful stories, but

grownups can enjoy owning Jeri's beautiful books too!

 (we have ours out as "art books" on display)

It was a treat indeed to 

meet a fellow blogging

friend, Jeri,

from "Hopalong Gazette Blog"

http://hopalonghollowgazette.blogspot.com

a dearest kindred !!

Love Ya Jeri !!

The Mousiekins are helping to frame the 

print by Jeri

"Basket of Sweets" by Jeri Landers

"Deep in the woods of Hopalong Hollow,

There's a path that you can follow;

Winding neath cool canopies,

 of leafy, gnarled chestnut trees.

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Past river bend and crystal spring,

Where woodland rushes nest and sing..."

                                                                       from:

                                                     Mamsey Bear and Mopkin

                                                                      by Jeri Landers

Jeri's Books: 

   

Jeri's Blog:

http://hopalonghollowgazette.blogspot.com/

To purchase books and Art:

web site:

http://www.jerilanders.com/

PUZZLE

"Windfall" "Gleaning" and an Antique Applepress(part 1)

We live surrounded by over 800 acres

of apple orchards!

And all the apples that fall, are left to their own fate, 

and are never used. 

We have permission to gather some! 

“When you reap the harvest of your land,

 do not reap to the very edges of your field

 or gather the gleanings of your harvest”

                                                           (Leviticus 19:9).

So when an opportunity came along to own an

 antique press and grinder

we jumped on it!

She sat for years until she was used again in the 1950s for wine....

but then she sat again for many more years and waited!

She still had all her parts but she needed a cleaning.....

              

 

The warm sun and a gentle breeze dried her quickly 

And then into the house for a good wipe down 

with Murphy's oil soap.

Lotty is glad that it is Apple Season!

As are Milly and Caprie!

   

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Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.                                      3 John 1:2

Do You Know JESUS?

http://proverbs31.org/do-you-know-jesus/#sthash.6l2jRn80.bm06iCNj.dpbs

Need Church? .~.~.~. Listen to Sunday CHURCH with Pastor CHARLES PRICE of the Living Truth Ministries click here: http://www.livingtruthus.com/#                                       ..~..~..~..~..~..

The bucket comes apart for easy cleaning. 

It seems to belong in the kitchen

Perhaps it should stay there....

Until it is time to use.

Sadie and Ashley agree.

Sadie will pull the wagon.

 Pixie and Ashley Maggie May

 will search for the fallen fruits!

Mildred and Owen Mousiekin

 have their own trees!

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First batch, 

(but they may be used for apple crisp and other goodies)

Owen has built a press and is eager to try it out!

This it a great time for family togetherness.

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Linking with:

http://strangersandpilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com/

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Some resources:

 

800-438-5346

https://www.lehmans.com/p-1708-starter-fruit-press.aspx

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http://www.sausagemaker.com/search.aspx?find=apple

1(888) 490-8525

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1-800-321-1073

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Read:

Check out a really cool 

Antique "Largest~ Cider Press" video

                     

“At the first shrill notes of the pipe,
 I heard a sound as of scraping tripe, 
And putting apples, wondrous ripe, 
Into a cider-press's gripe”
                              Robert Browning, 
(excerpt from The Pied Piper of Hamelin)

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Hope you enjoyed Love and Blessings, 

Linnie and Family