Sistopher Outing

Yesterday started with a leisuryly drive down to Livonia. The trees were really looking pretty in all their splendiforous glory. We piled into the car and went to our first location; the Northville Farmers Market. The trunk was soon loaded with squash, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, beans, bread, fall decorations and even a huge pumpkin that is going all the way back to SC. Apparently they have no pumpkins there. We even went back for a second trip. I bought some pretty yellow/orange mums and the sistophers added a few more items. Then we went downtown for lunch at Rebecca's. Marlene and I chose the cabbage/veg soup and the sweet potato fries. Oh my! They were so yummy! Pretty fattening I'm sure, but oh so good. Our next stop was to the Northville Cider Mill. We walked back to the river to see the ducks. They were paddling around waiting for stale doughnuts. They didn't get any from us. We then proceeded into the store to purchase cider, doughnuts, carmel apples and cider slushes! We arrived back home stuffed and tired. Don and Riley pulled in to the driveway just as we were pulling in. No rest for the weary. Aunt Jan had bought some huge paper dolls from her earlier garage saling trip. So we made clothes for the dolls for the next hour or so. Riley is pretty creative and enjoyed making the clothes. Soon it was time for dinner. My sister can still cook so don't let her fool you. She made Italian crusted chicken, stuffing a squash bake, and fresh green beans. Cider Mill doughnuts for dessert. Very good! I had to leave so I wouldn't be driving in the dark; which I hate. All in all a very fun day!

What A Wind

There were some heavy duty gusts this morning. The deck umbrella blew completely around to the side of the house. Then it rained and blew. But by noon the winds and rain were gone, gone, gone and the sun came out to make a nice warm afternoon. I threw a roast in the crockpot and it was falling apart by dinner. I made yummy hot roast beef sandwiches and coleslaw with raisins and poppyseed dressing. It was tasty.
This week there is going to be a sistopher outing. My sister Jan is here from SC. So on Thursday we are going to go to the Northville Farmers Market, out to lunch in Northville and then to the Northville Cider Mill. I guess it will be a Northville kind of day. I'm looking forward to the trip.