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Fourth of July
Posted on July 4, 2022 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
Categories: A story to share
Photo from the Farmers Almanac 
 
Happy Fourth of July.  Here's a link to the Farmers Almanac for a bit of history.  Always interesting.
 
 
HAPPY EVERY DAY!!!
It’s a Blast!!!
Posted on June 28, 2022 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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Hey!  Have you ever noticed the man made drill holes in the big rocks on our roads?  
 
We just saw them on our walk recently, and realized that they are where the road builders used dynamite to cut through the big slabs of rock.  We have seen similar evidence on some of our hikes through the mountains, here and in Virginia. 
 
One time when Momma was visiting, we took a little detour through Grape Thicket Road, and there were county workers back there getting ready to blast through the rock.  We asked the guy what they were doing, and he told us they were getting ready to "Pull a shot."  I guess that's shop talk for blasting through rock.  
 
Next time you are on a walk down Stonebriar, or the Wagon Train Trail up by Brasstown Bald, be sure to notice them.  Very interesting.
 
HAPPY HIKING!!!
New Baby in the Neighborhood
Posted on June 20, 2022 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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We spent the day deer-proofing our front flower bed, and in the evening when we went out to the garden we saw this baby.
 
Of course we went "Awww."  Then thought about all the time and effort we have spent fixing what they destroy.  
 
Life is a dichotomy.  Love it, hate it.  
 
HAPPY GARDENING!!!
Happy Father’s Day!!
Posted on June 19, 2022 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
Categories: A story to share
Photo from the Farmers Almanac 
 
Here's what I learned about Father's Day.   It is interesting.  
 
 
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!
Today is Flag Day
Posted on June 14, 2022 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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I hope you remember to put out the flag today.  For some interesting flag history and etiquette, go to:
 
 
and learn more about our national symbol.
 
HAPPY FLAG DAY!!!
New Haybale
Posted on June 7, 2022 8:30 AM by Gerry Trout
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We hated to take down the flag and soldiers, but it's a new month. And it's almost summer.  Time for something festive.
 
I hope it makes you smile.
 
HAPPY SUMMER!!!
Memorial Day
Posted on May 30, 2022 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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I borrowed this from the Farmers Almanac.  https://www.farmersalmanac.com/what-when-memorial-day-weekend 
 
Thought you might like the reminder.  
 
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!!
Poppies
Posted on May 29, 2022 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
Categories: A story to share
Photo from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
 
The rest is from Farmers Almanac:
 
Why Is The Poppy Associated With Memorial Day?
 
Poppies are associated with those who died during wartime since World War I. 
In the U.S., people wear the red poppy on Memorial Day to honor those who died trying to protect the country, according to The Department of Veterans Affairs. In Canada, poppies are worn on Remembrance Day, November 11th.
 
The red color is not a symbol of blood, death, or support for war. Instead, poppies were the only flowers that grew in war-torn battlefields. When the countrysides were nothing but mud and devastation, poppy flowers sprouted up and flourished. The sight of the red poppies inspired one Canadian soldier, Colonel John McCrae, to pen a poem in May 1915:
 
In Flanders Fields
 
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly.
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
 
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
 
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
 
Colonel John McCrae
 
 
That's your history lesson for this holiday.  You're welcome.

 
Memorial Day Picnic
Posted on May 28, 2022 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
Categories: A story to share
 
It's almost Memorial Day, the unofficial beginning of summer.  Time for a picnic with our neighbors.
 
I hope you are planning to come to the pavilion this afternoon at 4 o'clock.  We will be set up and ready for a summer picnic.  
 
The grill will be ready;  just bring whatever you want to cook and a dish to share.  
 
Let's all pray for nice weather.  See you soon.
 
HAPPY MAY!!!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Posted on May 8, 2022 8:00 AM by Gerry Trout
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I have probably shown you this before, but it is a favorite image, so I thought you might like to see it again.  
 
Momma and me having a walk on the boardwalk at Betsy's.  
 
Even though we don't mail cards to our Moms anymore, we will still be celebrating Mother's Day.  And remembering how fortunate we are.
 
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
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