Weekend Wanderings
Happy Earth day Everyone! Sweetie and I spent an enjoyable weekend at the Ohio River. We were invited to a shrimp boil at The Ridge Winery on Saturday evening. We left early Saturday morning and meandered down to the river. We stopped at a couple of flea markets along the way and browsed through all the treasures. We found a bulk food store around Versailles and knew we had to stop there. I was able to “Load up” on wheat germ, oat bran, cous cous, natural snacks like roasted soy beans and pumpkin seeds. It was great. I am so grateful we found it, the prices were awesome. We continued on to Vevay and did a small driving tour looking at the amazing historical buildings. It was then time to head out to the Ridge for the shrimp boil.
This is one of our favorite places. Tracey and Gregg are just lovely people and I can tell you they sure know how to throw a party! There were 26 couples. We shared in the feast of Shrimp, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms,and onions with sides that included coleslaw and homemade corn muffins. The meal was finished with homemade cookies and ice cream. Of course there was wine, not for me, but everyone seemed to enjoy it. We met a few new couples and had a wonderful time!
A picture of the party in progress, it is kind of blurry, I was shaking from the cold! The weather was not what we had hoped but the rain stayed away and we were all thankful for that. We left about 10 pm and went to Madison for the night. Madison is one of my favorite destinations, I love the historic architecture, it is a must see in southern Indiana. Sunday morning we got started, after a Bob Evans breakfast and finished up the Indiana Wine trail. The last place on our list was the Stream Cliff Herb Farm and Winery. What an amazing place this was! We spent quite a bit of time here and were fortunate enough to meet the owner and get a little history about the farm. It was so interesting! I have provided links if anyone is interested in seeing where we were all weekend. I am so Thankful that Sweetie and I are able to run off for a fun weekend once in a while. Now I am off to my gardens to plant the new herbs I got! Have a really fun day today and be kind to the earth!
It does look cold, but it also looked like lots of fun too. Wow, 26 couples is a very large party. I agree about being able to run off for the weekend once in a while. It’s so important to have quality time. Have a great day.
~~It was cold! There were several fires going to gather around. Just a big fun weekend!………….Mo~~
Wow … looks and sounds like a wonderful weekend getaway! I enjoyed the photos and the update. Welcome home and thanks for visiting each of my blogs today ;–)
Hugs and blessings,
~~It was great!! I love to stop by when I have the time to visit, I find as the weather warms I can spend more and more time outdoors, so I have less time on my laptop…LOL, Have a great Day! HUGS!…………..Mo~~
It looks like a good time was had my one and all. I especially enjoyed hearing about your stop at the bulk food store. I bet the boys would love pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. I can pick them up at a store nearby.
Happy Earth Day to you, my friend.
Blessings,
Mary
~~I was so excited to find a bulk food store, having grown up in the Amish country bulk foods were everywhere. I miss that so much! HUGS!……..Mo~~
looks like you had an enjoyable time.
~~Hi Mike, we had a fabulous time! Thanks for the visit!……………Mo~~
I am so gald you and hubby had a great weekend. I love that are of Indiana. Madison is one of my favorite places. Sorry it was chilly. The food list is making me hungry. Have a great evening.
Love and Hugs,
Joyce
~~Hi Joyce! I know you love Madison, and I know why! It is so lovely down there. I can’t wait to go back!…HUGS!…………Mo~~
What a fun weekend you must have had. I just wish it had been warmer and not so cold, but I am glad the rain stayed away. It’s always nice to meet new people, too.
I have been missing your posts but didn’t realize you were gone.
~~Hi Betty!! I should have said something about our weekend trip but time got away from me as it so often does, LOL. It was a fun weekend! HUGS!…………..Mo~~
Except for the uncooperative weather, it seems like an absolutely wonderful weekend! I am grateful that you got to wonder too.
Hugs~
~~Hi Phyl, it was a great weekend! We had a grand time and I can’t wait to do it again! HUGS!!…………..Mo~~