tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52718830988729749082024-03-13T01:59:09.476-04:00Creation and RecreationEarline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-91640502255146340002011-08-24T09:44:00.000-04:002011-08-24T09:44:00.470-04:00Wordless Wednesday - Moving History<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In it's new home at Heritage Village, Essex, Ontario.</div>
Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-78711538065989473092010-06-24T10:56:00.003-04:002010-06-24T11:13:34.815-04:00Off To Emily<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAy3mvEhNkTiq1w1Rkz5aOCbIN4u1GzMLC4fM2ySgDpSHomQCqE4IM7vskPgAjDoUBqJ3tcSIP87wvtp3ZXd9hv5DYwAPWhy_VijdhO2SoPCZhKe5Ei1yiKnZ7UBj7LkGq3YoBByO3rYE/s1600/Heritage+Village+069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAy3mvEhNkTiq1w1Rkz5aOCbIN4u1GzMLC4fM2ySgDpSHomQCqE4IM7vskPgAjDoUBqJ3tcSIP87wvtp3ZXd9hv5DYwAPWhy_VijdhO2SoPCZhKe5Ei1yiKnZ7UBj7LkGq3YoBByO3rYE/s320/Heritage+Village+069.jpg" /></a></div>We will be off bright and early Monday morning, on our way to Emily Provincial Park in Kawartha Lakes for a little fishing on the Pigeon River. It is a 9 year tradition starting with our honeymoon at my sister's cottage in Cowan's Bay for the first three years. When they sold their cottage we just went across the river to the park since we liked the area and found some great fishing spots. Our first year at the park we just took a campsite, site unseen, what a mistake! There was no shade and we had a heat wave that week, the hottest temp. In the country, 98 degrees. We decided to ride around the campground in our air-conditioned van and look for a good site for the next year. We found the biggest, shadiest, driest site there was and we've been there ever since, we call as soon as we can to make our reservations so that we have our site. Last year we had to cancel because I had to have surgery so we are really looking forward to this year's trip. <br />
Unfortunately, our boat won't be ready to take with us but it should be running by the time we get back, I can't wait for our first time out in the boat.Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-74374096775608339672010-05-31T10:50:00.002-04:002010-05-31T10:51:58.539-04:00Thinning Out A Bit<p>This spring I had more annual seedlings come up than in previous years, probably because of the unusually warm weather we’ve been having in the area. In the back yard there are a few clumps of cosmos seedlings, probably a few hundred plants. I took out a small clump the other day and potted them up for my sister, there were 50 plants. I think I’ll plant some between the garage and the fence, they are tall and self-seed so they may keep the weeds there under control. In the front gardens there are alyssum and snapdragon seedlings galore but most are too small to move yet. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMtPO6x0I/AAAAAAAAB28/sTnwoSiEUVc/s1600-h/GEDC0061%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="GEDC0061" alt="GEDC0061" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMtsImwxI/AAAAAAAAB3A/81aDSZMznW0/GEDC0061_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" border="0" height="416" /></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>As for the perennial flowers, the clematis liked the winter weather, they are blooming like crazy. I thinned out the gooseneck loosestrife in front of the clematis the other day, it was growing around the flagstones. They multiply pretty quickly, I think I will have to confine them in the future. Here are some before and after photos:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMuFwWtzI/AAAAAAAAB3E/tR0BhbOvU2U/s1600-h/GEDC0049%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="GEDC0049" alt="GEDC0049" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMurD2jVI/AAAAAAAAB3I/YUCY4uD28m4/GEDC0049_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" border="0" height="454" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMvT5z5VI/AAAAAAAAB3M/uf1gCAlharw/s1600-h/GEDC0057%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: inline;" title="GEDC0057" alt="GEDC0057" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMwDmUdMI/AAAAAAAAB3Q/9HFt3F-bbaQ/GEDC0057_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="526" border="0" height="396" /></a> </p> <p>I don’t see any butterfly bush seedlings coming up yet but the winter was so mild that the bushes didn’t quite go dormant so they didn’t get pruned back this spring, there were still leaves growing on the bushes in February. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMwsNeb_I/AAAAAAAAB3U/zmNTds7YetQ/s1600-h/GEDC0046%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="GEDC0046" alt="GEDC0046" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMxFT1dBI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/-OEfjFP9TDI/GEDC0046_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="431" border="0" height="574" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>I have to thin out the ribbon grass around the pond soon, Maybe I’ll plant it in the back border garden after the fence is replaced, it will keep the grass in the alley from creeping under the fence, I hope.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMx46J0qI/AAAAAAAAB3c/dtMCjaJax_Y/s1600-h/GEDC0044%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="GEDC0044" alt="GEDC0044" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMyhYYnvI/AAAAAAAAB3g/_AU4P5tIVFU/GEDC0044_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="583" border="0" height="438" /></a></p> <p>Speaking of thinning out, the birch tree looks like it could use a trim too. It has been growing for six years now and is at least 25 feet tall, in 2004 it was less than 3 feet tall. We brought it back from my sister’s cottage in 2003 and it died back over the first winter and had to start growing from the ground up again. We were surprised that it grew at all but it is doing great.</p> <p>After we get the deck finished we will be re-setting the patio stones and fitting some interlocking natural-looking pavers around the pond. When we are getting ready to work on the pavers, I’ll have to move the purple coneflowers and columbines that are growing in front of it, we had sandstone bricks in front that fell into the pond over the winter and they flowers are growing between the liner and the patio stones. The interlocking pavers will hopefully stay put when we put them in.</p> <p>My hummingbird flowers need to be thinned out also. I planted two that I bought at our town horticultural plant sale two years ago and there must be two dozen now. They don’t have much more space to expand.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMzAn579I/AAAAAAAAB3k/L9ov4y04XQo/s1600-h/GEDC0063%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="GEDC0063" alt="GEDC0063" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_gDfXVCVr_Zo/TAPMzy1-LHI/AAAAAAAAB3o/OSFLYIJLKzo/GEDC0063_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="564" border="0" height="424" /></a></p> <p>Since building the new deck, I had to remove a flower garden and now have several clumps of spiderwort, astilbe and spotted dead nettle to find a home for. Maybe I’ll plant them in the back after the fence is done. I have to move a butterfly bush from the back to the side yard beside the other two also. It is getting too big and crowding out the peony.</p> <p>In the front gardens, the swamp mallow has to be dug up before the front porch can be extended next month. It is still small enough to put into a pot, but it has to be done soon. I have some pink creeping phlox, a couple of hostas, lily-of-the-valley, coneflowers, a couple of small butterfly bushes and loosestrife to move before the porch gets started too, but I can replant them in the raised bed we’re making in front of the porch. I’ll be planting my new climbing rose bush in the raised bed as well, I have to get a trellis for it to climb on though. After the raised bed is finished I’ll split up the spring bulbs and replant them, they need to be thinned out anyway.</p> <p>I think I have a whole summer’s work to get done in the next month, I’m sure glad that we are going on vacation afterward, we’ll need it.</p>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-35471872586804612872010-04-21T16:40:00.008-04:002010-04-22T11:04:06.240-04:00Earth Day 2010 - Making Smaller FootprintsWhat changes are you making to reduce your carbon footprint? I started thinking about how I am reducing, re-using and recycling and how I can do more. Here are some of the things I am doing to make my footprints smaller:<br /><br />I'm tilling my soil with the pitch fork again this year, by doing this, I am not burning fossil fuel using a tiller to work up the garden. It takes longer, but, I get some much-needed exercise and I find it more thorough and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">consistent</span> than with the tiller.The worms are happier too, they aren't getting chopped up by a blade and are able to continue to aerate and replenish the soil with their castings.<br /><br />I am ridding the garden of winter weeds at the same time, as I loosen the soil the weeds are easier to pull. I don't use weed killer in my garden, but with my soil being sandy, I have found the need to use some additional fertilizer. <br /><br />I am using mushroom compost for soil improvement, it is full of nutrients and retains moisture, which is great, and is also weed seed free. I am going to mulch with my grass clippings, the clippings will be used to keep weeds down and retain moisture in the vegetable garden.At the same time it will be adding fertilizer to the soil by feeding the worms and will improve the soil as it decomposes too. This way I am reducing the watering needs of the garden.<br /><br />We have added a second rain barrel to act as a holding tank, tripling the water storage that we use for topping off the pond, so we will not have to use any tap water at all in it. We have lots of toads that use the pond for reproduction, kind of loud at night, but the toads are beneficial in the garden and around the yard to keep harmful insects such as crickets, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mosquitoes</span> and flies down, and there are thousands of them that hop out of the pond every spring so we don't have much of a mosquito problem here.<br /><br />I haven't bought any seedling trays etc. for years, I always reuse them, if they are broken, I use them as filler in the bottom of my big pots, to keep the weight down, for better drainage and to reduce the amount of soil needed.<br /><br />I have decided to plant some herbs, salad vegetables and edible flowers in my containers this year instead of just decorative flowers. I am thinking of planting my pole beans in my two largest pots, having them climb on string, and some parsnips and baby carrots in a couple of them too.<br /><br />I am hoping to get enough variety of vegetables so that we don't have to buy too many over the winter. What I can't grow myself, I'll buy locally when in season to preserve for use throughout the year. That way, I am reducing the number of canned goods that I buy, as well as re-using my canning jars.I am growing some herbs to use and dry instead of buying them at the grocery store. I also buy my spices at the bulk food store and put them in my own containers when I get home. <br /><br />In the house, we have recently switched from making our own aquarium water with our Reverse Osmosis filter to taking the bottles to be refilled to the store. Since the bottles don't need to be sterilized before refilling, we pay a little less than if it was for human consumption. We found that we were wasting about 36 gal. of water filling one five gallon bottle with our filter. Getting refills from the store is faster and more efficient.<br /><br />In the kitchen, I don't use very much processed food, I cook from scratch, saving on the waste from packaging of prepared mixes and eliminating a majority of the artificial flavours, colouring and preservatives from our diet. This way I know what is in it and how fresh it is without looking for a <span style="font-style: italic;">best before</span> date. I can also control the salt, fat and sugar content as well as the quality of the food we eat.<br /><br />We are using mostly energy-saving fluorescent light bulbs in our house, with the exception of an antique chandelier in the dining room on a dimmer switch, a chandelier in the guest bedroom which doesn't get much use and a light over the pool table which is used occasionally.<br /><br />We are fortunate to have bought a house that had blown-in insulation so our cost for heating and cooling is about half as much as a similar house with another insulation material. All of our appliances are Energy Star rated so our power consumption is low too. Our house is about 90 years old and the windows are original so we could improve our energy consumption with new windows but we have to put up a new roof first, it isn't leaking yet, but the shingles are in rough shape after the winter winds, maybe next year.Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-47064823248086233042010-04-21T08:44:00.008-04:002010-04-21T09:31:23.668-04:00Not In The Same BoatOur boat restoration project is on again, with a different boat though. My husband ended up selling the 15' <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Evinrude</span> last summer, he didn't want to mess repairing the fibreglass, but the guys that bought the boat work with fibreglass and knew how to fix it. He sees them once in a while and they are really happy with the boat and will have it in the water soon.<br /><br />Here's the boat that he bought last night:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYB6vZEGhIxdPTtG4fLKhBNFTxESIOr8JLq1URkjcDjhwgC2FJD-0vgYpceGm2QfXk0Sqf-Mp7ornjGOMSsdBBlR9Uoucb9IjNHCzX_2u9gq3MXTo7IxmZroh3cPtxjjGHVKofkh7M-e7V/s1600/GEDC0034.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYB6vZEGhIxdPTtG4fLKhBNFTxESIOr8JLq1URkjcDjhwgC2FJD-0vgYpceGm2QfXk0Sqf-Mp7ornjGOMSsdBBlR9Uoucb9IjNHCzX_2u9gq3MXTo7IxmZroh3cPtxjjGHVKofkh7M-e7V/s400/GEDC0034.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462574527001371522" border="0" /></a><br />It is 19' and needs engine work and reupholstering but other than that it is sound. It was in the water last summer. There is a bunk inside which needs redoing:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rj8nGElk5_uuOCi-rUJJTg3MoWgSsFgXUH7ExnH3bU13N7jqsrbLcHPMFWu79UZANVm212ftz9kdZHfj4qQmt9kkJscm9j-MeU8uuyAfjPceiN0FJZKyDTwa72-dEdZmLXUPlWhDsL4i/s1600/GEDC0037.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1rj8nGElk5_uuOCi-rUJJTg3MoWgSsFgXUH7ExnH3bU13N7jqsrbLcHPMFWu79UZANVm212ftz9kdZHfj4qQmt9kkJscm9j-MeU8uuyAfjPceiN0FJZKyDTwa72-dEdZmLXUPlWhDsL4i/s400/GEDC0037.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462576360046569938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGk2k15PBIgM3Fm7AJp4LD76xykH8rK1KP76vT2QwTNywYpVln0HrBtiSHpJLnkRA2Oxnp5arPkZPYHp76S_rCtbElMM3uU-DEWt5Gz8QRhyphenhyphenSjEcZMe2DCpZFpd0cMwgbZR649AgGyznT/s1600/GEDC0036.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGk2k15PBIgM3Fm7AJp4LD76xykH8rK1KP76vT2QwTNywYpVln0HrBtiSHpJLnkRA2Oxnp5arPkZPYHp76S_rCtbElMM3uU-DEWt5Gz8QRhyphenhyphenSjEcZMe2DCpZFpd0cMwgbZR649AgGyznT/s400/GEDC0036.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462576361235529810" border="0" /></a>and the bench seats on top need to be replaced along with the seat over the engine. The pilot seats look like they're in pretty good shape, at least what I could see of them, I held the camera up and took the pictures of the inside of the boat instead of trying to climb up into it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbRJQaPpqfN4AQ7Q-ZC3RTT9Q9UfEnlQlXo700lp-X6jRlKdi1mh1N4NmdZtAhRjmxDy5CWcSJd-ZdOZla9_8Or3x7n_prAYZrHY1ukDWjJbhDhggwSZNyeInu6yQ3KXndQoDEcm0gPRy6/s1600/GEDC0040.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbRJQaPpqfN4AQ7Q-ZC3RTT9Q9UfEnlQlXo700lp-X6jRlKdi1mh1N4NmdZtAhRjmxDy5CWcSJd-ZdOZla9_8Or3x7n_prAYZrHY1ukDWjJbhDhggwSZNyeInu6yQ3KXndQoDEcm0gPRy6/s400/GEDC0040.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462580159993128514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcCrgUK14oDBejefM2sLPHUwahOwf5U45_8E-R4EpG4VV3jnJ4YJQ7BtVlME_t6lOZPKqihPe57GnC0Z8c82Cv3wAT2dqz8hDcjCX-BJGauwfthKdvJlilGPz6_OvNanjV6u4fZJVLYQpw/s1600/GEDC0041.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcCrgUK14oDBejefM2sLPHUwahOwf5U45_8E-R4EpG4VV3jnJ4YJQ7BtVlME_t6lOZPKqihPe57GnC0Z8c82Cv3wAT2dqz8hDcjCX-BJGauwfthKdvJlilGPz6_OvNanjV6u4fZJVLYQpw/s400/GEDC0041.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462579336831715394" border="0" /></a>So, I'll be shopping for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">vinyl</span> for the boat seats in the near future. With any luck, we'll be out on the lake fishing before fall.Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-76965226139824637962010-04-08T10:09:00.005-04:002010-04-08T10:33:11.680-04:00I Need A Plan...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
First thing I have to do to get my garden ready for planting my vegetables is to make a plan of my garden, where I want my tomatoes, beans, corn etc. this year. I change the plantings every year so that the crops will be healthier and more productive. I want all of the garden to get the best light possible so I plant taller plants towards the back of the garden so as not to shade the rest of the garden.<br />
I usually start out with a drawing of where I want the crops but I decided to try an online garden design this year. The one I chose is a 30 day free trial from <a href="http://growveg.com/">GrowVeg.com</a>. The program has the frost-free dates for your area by just adding your postal or zip code. It shows the growing conditions for every vegetable, spaces the plants and rows automatically and even keeps track of your garden plan for crop rotation the following season.<br />
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</tbody></table>I like the fact that this program is fairly easy to use and all of your plans are available at once, just go to the tabs and switch between the designs. I also like the Plant List feature, it puts all of the information needed on one page. <br />
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Here is my plan for 2009, I created this for crop rotation purposes. I like the fact that you don't have to guess at how many plants to buy, which makes going to the nursery a lot easier. You can even print out the plan and take it with you.<br />
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Here is my garden plan for 2010, and the next one is the same but with the background filled.<br />
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There is a Plant list page of all of the crops I'm planting this year with the growing instructions and planting schedule. I think this is a very useful tool in planting a successful garden, even for beginners.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bhg.com/gardening/design/nature-lovers/welcome-to-plan-a-garden/">BHG Plan a Garden Online - flower gardens</a>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-17877665028258987722010-03-28T10:23:00.003-04:002010-03-28T10:49:54.338-04:00My New Decor And More<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFczz1bFdcIyqPvZnKHVaaWWFa9sq4zGhw6Uz0h4F4fesVFt_niCwMSaI1DjK5mVt_picD-n2oHFtHkxZUkEUMsI-_FzUvhNCKUlBt2fOkjPh2SLIWbOPrpeK12bzGWsu7RaQdXPygeVT/s1600/YRoseCrule.jpg"><br /></a>I decide to update my website, the template I used was kind of boring after changing it back from the Christmas theme but now it's bright and cheery. I hope that it's not too dificult to read with the contrasting colours in the background. I like the quilt, it isn't complicated but it is bright and colourful.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFczz1bFdcIyqPvZnKHVaaWWFa9sq4zGhw6Uz0h4F4fesVFt_niCwMSaI1DjK5mVt_picD-n2oHFtHkxZUkEUMsI-_FzUvhNCKUlBt2fOkjPh2SLIWbOPrpeK12bzGWsu7RaQdXPygeVT/s1600/YRoseCrule.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 371px; height: 49px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFczz1bFdcIyqPvZnKHVaaWWFa9sq4zGhw6Uz0h4F4fesVFt_niCwMSaI1DjK5mVt_picD-n2oHFtHkxZUkEUMsI-_FzUvhNCKUlBt2fOkjPh2SLIWbOPrpeK12bzGWsu7RaQdXPygeVT/s400/YRoseCrule.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453696533555189666" border="0" /></a><br />My son has been getting into woodworking in the past few months. He is using his grandfather's woodworking shop and getting to know how to operate all of the tools. He built a shelf for his grandparents' bathroom and he just finished a toy box for the great-grandchildrens' toys. There is even a shelf for the Hot Wheels cars, so they are easy to reach. He added a few embellishments, a hunter on horeseback and hunting dogs made of metal. His grandfather really likes it, he said it was the nicest toy box he's ever seen.<br /><br />Now he is refinishing an old school desk and chair for the kids. He got the old oak desk, which needed a new top, and I gave him a small oak school chair I had that matched the desk. I'm glad he's enjoying his new hobby.Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-34993861976716462842010-02-12T10:47:00.002-05:002010-02-12T11:00:55.111-05:00I'm Adding Dedicated Pages<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I have added some pages to my blog. I created a page for My Garden 2010, which will have pictures of the progress of my garden this year. I also have a page named "in My Kitchen" which will have photos of most recent acqisitions to add to my kitchen collection as well as recipes and technques that I have recently learned for cooking and baking.<br />I will be creating a page for my other collectibles as well.These pages will be updated regularly.<br /><br /><br /></span>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-14409978376405759692009-11-17T11:09:00.005-05:002009-11-17T11:21:36.917-05:00Promising PoinsettiaSo far, the poinsettia looks promising, a couple of the leaves are starting to turn red. Every other year that I try to re-bloom my poinsettias, I brought them in too late and they started to bloom about Christmas-time and are at their peak at Valentine's day. I hope this year we will have a nice big, bushy poinsettia for the holidays. It has a ways to go right now, but in a month it should look a lot nicer.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXKrKOYJXdDkplQF-Bq0QR3VciwKJrxhXmWfRt4wriHSPSSVNfrl_2eV8Joa_5QfmUl9UChmGVTxEpkt7Ia9xaSVLlg-Bp-OlcZHeaMFSs_m93xEHjzzf0SA89QmUfj6-MWkML8FTo-lk/s1600/GEDC0006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXKrKOYJXdDkplQF-Bq0QR3VciwKJrxhXmWfRt4wriHSPSSVNfrl_2eV8Joa_5QfmUl9UChmGVTxEpkt7Ia9xaSVLlg-Bp-OlcZHeaMFSs_m93xEHjzzf0SA89QmUfj6-MWkML8FTo-lk/s400/GEDC0006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405106474173857922" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbej7oeqTZ9cr5y-CBtuRBokZ97x8hCOUVr84evPzsvTGpvjNXMSwb-a9BuaxRzwwAJMKO2jetCNYinYo5v10rOlEVT7G67yam8P48LGeG-xljajZ61uGvQVYGX70biNXij1u79_RlGvd/s1600/GEDC0007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNbej7oeqTZ9cr5y-CBtuRBokZ97x8hCOUVr84evPzsvTGpvjNXMSwb-a9BuaxRzwwAJMKO2jetCNYinYo5v10rOlEVT7G67yam8P48LGeG-xljajZ61uGvQVYGX70biNXij1u79_RlGvd/s400/GEDC0007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405106480873726770" border="0" /></a>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-75821049601610133272009-11-17T10:52:00.003-05:002009-11-17T11:04:27.797-05:00Bargains At The AuctionLast month I went to an estate auction nearby which was held at the owner's home. There was a big tent that was set up because it was raining off and on. A lot of tools and machinery were being auctioned off in the yard while the furniture, and household goods were being auctioned off in the tent.<br /><br />There was a lot of collectible glassware, china, and pottery to bid on. There were four tables set up with box lots on them, which they auctioned off first, waiting for a larger crowd. As they emptied the tables, they took them down to make room for more people. They had trays set on the tables full of odd china and glassware. I bid on and won a few items for a couple of dollars just because no one was bidding. I was interested in a few items that I was outbid on, but that was okay.<br /><br />I also got a few nice shabby chic items, an antique white ironstone wash pitcher with a chip, an antique English stoneware wash bowl with a crack, and an antique Wood & Sons chamber pot with a crack. I got all of them for under $5!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNSXIv4ADR_juLGWoOXw4ubHppfTKdjGy1F418ATOLxT33G8lI4M7nu1dBFmigOStOelCR0DawYCDiyjmq44r9h0onwp4OMMooX_kWIj5dld8bZlPBdEL6YLvPR_S7IfDlYWOwSlvC7Jaq/s1600/GEDC0028.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNSXIv4ADR_juLGWoOXw4ubHppfTKdjGy1F418ATOLxT33G8lI4M7nu1dBFmigOStOelCR0DawYCDiyjmq44r9h0onwp4OMMooX_kWIj5dld8bZlPBdEL6YLvPR_S7IfDlYWOwSlvC7Jaq/s400/GEDC0028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405099055136965602" border="0" /></a>I bid on a vintage Quebec hooked rug which had gotten damp from the rain that morning. Nobody was bidding on it because it was wet so I got it for $20, I think I got a good buy. Now that it is dried out, I noticed that there was a little bit of bleeding but it is in otherwise good condition. I think it may be from the early to mid-20th century.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDCTdAJGABhGfWKU-GIWhhHnkk_vkgaVCNInP5g7fA0cHQjFCy90McpGWFSfVKkoEZhDoVZfmrFsGncX-fi2n7jhge7l_vtGW_MLHo05OOGUrlh-L0nHyfMXNizam1Ki4QSvcDB8iySvU/s1600/GEDC0023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDCTdAJGABhGfWKU-GIWhhHnkk_vkgaVCNInP5g7fA0cHQjFCy90McpGWFSfVKkoEZhDoVZfmrFsGncX-fi2n7jhge7l_vtGW_MLHo05OOGUrlh-L0nHyfMXNizam1Ki4QSvcDB8iySvU/s400/GEDC0023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405099059781354258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfiT13Y_asVi60QPo1DCn2HhWeZ_3gAiq0PiIsUxUEpbAhrESsCSX12WgTsqLgXVLy7o7lKd_HO8FISaZzL_XCrCx68V6RuWet20DSDnn0TyMCEqQ64WICcLan3Ex2a9y9XtVGtvXGWKxs/s1600/GEDC0024.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfiT13Y_asVi60QPo1DCn2HhWeZ_3gAiq0PiIsUxUEpbAhrESsCSX12WgTsqLgXVLy7o7lKd_HO8FISaZzL_XCrCx68V6RuWet20DSDnn0TyMCEqQ64WICcLan3Ex2a9y9XtVGtvXGWKxs/s400/GEDC0024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405099064298716498" border="0" /></a>I'm going to do some research on the design to see if I can narrow down the time frame. The rug was hooked on burlap, probably a sack. The border is sewn on by sewing machine, it must have been a heavy-duty one. The material used to hook the rug looks like a knit textile, usually seen in woven rugs. The black is not colourfast, at least, not the black that's around the outline of one of the flowers.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lacasseauctions.com/110709/">Next one</a>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-37643465118847608472009-11-15T11:44:00.006-05:002009-11-17T10:31:19.276-05:00Leaves Are Down, Lights Are UpBefore you know it, the first snow is going to be flying, the weatherman is calling for flurries next week but it is mild today. The trees are bare and my clematis is still flowering! Nothing spectacular, the leaves are all turning brown, but there are still a few buds on it. The snapdragons are still flowering and the sweet peas are straggling, otherwise, the rest of the garden is going dormant, except the weeds! I look out the door at my vegetable garden and I see green everywhere.<br /><br />I brought the cactus in that was in the front garden and re-potted it. I think that it liked the full sun better than the indoor lighting, it is surviving but not thriving. I'll put it out next spring after the chance of frost is over.<br /><br />My husband brought our Poinsettia inside about six weeks ago, and I brought it up from the basement last week. It was in the utility room and the light was on a timer so I was forgetting about it all the time and it was dropping leaves. The first buds were coming so I hope it will keep flowering. I'll know in a couple of weeks if the leaves start to change.<br /><br />I am going to over-winter the fuschia downstairs, in the laundry room, it's been in the garage since before the first frost. I have to bring in two rosemary plants that are in the garage as well, I have to re-pot them into a smaller pot for in the kitchen for the winter.<br /><br />The Christmas lights went put up yesterday, before the weather changes. There are a lot of lights this year, there are two less bushes to put the lights on this year. My husband already mentioned this morning what furniture needs to be moved where when we put the Christmas tree up.Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-81542339756666491972009-09-23T08:29:00.012-04:002009-09-23T15:57:05.256-04:00Gardening - Herb Garden Rejuvination Long OverdueI had a couple of planters containing some sages, oregano and thymes on the deck all summer. Now that fall is here, I had to replant them in a more permanent place in the herb garden behind the garage. The only problem was that the herb garden had been neglected and was severely overgrown. There was a wild grape vine growing out of the middle of it and the oregano was spreading over the chives and they were not getting enough sunlight.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxbPKdXD5A5j7mtgI_HbrEgWO0l4RCnwBLDENhNJFz3TkJpwXYZ6TmbgRjPTtXmslTEuE23o4gVhT-gFz7kdKK8I11vMjkZl2ufq-tEqlg7Ygtypqqau60jELZyl3e64jHbMeGxGpkFeU/s1600-h/GEDC0008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCxbPKdXD5A5j7mtgI_HbrEgWO0l4RCnwBLDENhNJFz3TkJpwXYZ6TmbgRjPTtXmslTEuE23o4gVhT-gFz7kdKK8I11vMjkZl2ufq-tEqlg7Ygtypqqau60jELZyl3e64jHbMeGxGpkFeU/s320/GEDC0008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384643172444195170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5Sp_cHGUFI3XccHWJVjaMWK0VrPRrA_RROBVl49Bw6npmF5ydH7ztF1yQZwTJCs61z8ul6UgYwLLSBfK2WqQagiy6uJ4IktD1Ih5AD8tVyQqSyygumzDKFHuYZg2DanDqTEFX-7FtaeJ/s1600-h/GEDC0007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU5Sp_cHGUFI3XccHWJVjaMWK0VrPRrA_RROBVl49Bw6npmF5ydH7ztF1yQZwTJCs61z8ul6UgYwLLSBfK2WqQagiy6uJ4IktD1Ih5AD8tVyQqSyygumzDKFHuYZg2DanDqTEFX-7FtaeJ/s320/GEDC0007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384643419202681890" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Before</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">There was catnip growing here and there and a wild grape vine was growing over the lattice and covering the rhubarb. I had to prune back some mulberry suckers that were growing from stumps beside the fence. There is a row of stumps from cedars that were cut down before we were here that make it impossible to dig up the mulberry, so, I just keep pruining the suckers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYDtJqc3Hr_vTJdpl-1xY66-AhTaTakrutNwWvHjqeT_fHStUIONYk3t-fs3aPEDjsuKFLt_SQPpWFDHgg2_vY4C-PT92TbPNz34vymVPn0Z2-X87n1b8KcGXsM-_0oQq_-d8SbNQWbm2/s1600-h/GEDC0011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYDtJqc3Hr_vTJdpl-1xY66-AhTaTakrutNwWvHjqeT_fHStUIONYk3t-fs3aPEDjsuKFLt_SQPpWFDHgg2_vY4C-PT92TbPNz34vymVPn0Z2-X87n1b8KcGXsM-_0oQq_-d8SbNQWbm2/s320/GEDC0011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384646782351320242" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0UiuGdYCAE1laXambTCIWnSXyZ8J-YkwB2mawx_r7CbPr1WyiuVEJATmhjfi42UOgkymj5T5Er5DuIpvMByRmz5sKuR2WMewCEOZYvELAA9v18HfFwhBP9dl6iWTtmH06Ew8JuVVS1zA0/s1600-h/GEDC0012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0UiuGdYCAE1laXambTCIWnSXyZ8J-YkwB2mawx_r7CbPr1WyiuVEJATmhjfi42UOgkymj5T5Er5DuIpvMByRmz5sKuR2WMewCEOZYvELAA9v18HfFwhBP9dl6iWTtmH06Ew8JuVVS1zA0/s320/GEDC0012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384647150740603458" border="0" /></a>The hoses you can now see beside the fence were once a garden hose which the dog chewed up last year. I decided to keep them to lay out in the garden if earwigs got to be a problem. There were no problems with earwigs this year, but the garden snails have really been bad this year. I told my husband, who likes Escargots, that I was going to start a snail ranch, so he could have all he can eat!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jkwxhteu8A255kaFKdhNfo2rbrsnsnwCkCPMbvwi7zHOQxsLfzgtNmcKaBDMREpuMZtDuahW4Y_BvasnR21nkLIsB1cKnOFGft9rCDBlNAhA81r8FMXXuvjp7uRIm1mU88hdTUiy0_EV/s1600-h/GEDC0014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jkwxhteu8A255kaFKdhNfo2rbrsnsnwCkCPMbvwi7zHOQxsLfzgtNmcKaBDMREpuMZtDuahW4Y_BvasnR21nkLIsB1cKnOFGft9rCDBlNAhA81r8FMXXuvjp7uRIm1mU88hdTUiy0_EV/s320/GEDC0014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384649540123539506" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwaVRkR5f3tvcULfgAK6axgZfVy9ATnxWaASL0gbOSebm86c2oWWvUoRWK-vlG9mDyp5oPk-w86NQ3FQrIawQMo29fTDh8wCYyEs96fabflURkilHDpiR3J0oHBggc5naH6ZzyWijLqeh0/s1600-h/GEDC0015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwaVRkR5f3tvcULfgAK6axgZfVy9ATnxWaASL0gbOSebm86c2oWWvUoRWK-vlG9mDyp5oPk-w86NQ3FQrIawQMo29fTDh8wCYyEs96fabflURkilHDpiR3J0oHBggc5naH6ZzyWijLqeh0/s320/GEDC0015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384649554612421714" border="0" /></a>With all of the grape vines, mulberry suckers and various weeds gone, I can actually see my rhubarb and chives, which the snails have been having a feast on. Now, to tackle the oregano!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuc-JkmYW_VJ4Sy8rj4ow1PzJQgglZ9fEOF-C-kGsdN1dEZGCkVzTtN_AljyUaAtV5e092YvazlhcryamRgMDKrKXyjlBeONSjVqBtX3p5hbagdKyLDRHvgZt7pvMJv0Mr4lbuanVnxg6j/s1600-h/GEDC0020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuc-JkmYW_VJ4Sy8rj4ow1PzJQgglZ9fEOF-C-kGsdN1dEZGCkVzTtN_AljyUaAtV5e092YvazlhcryamRgMDKrKXyjlBeONSjVqBtX3p5hbagdKyLDRHvgZt7pvMJv0Mr4lbuanVnxg6j/s320/GEDC0020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384652945650647090" border="0" /></a><br />I was digging up and pulling out oregano for a couple of hours, then I had to get the roots out so that they didn't grow new plants all over the place. I decided to keep only a small clump of it and pulled up the rest. There was enough of the herb to fill two garbage cans!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelfi-t_k-OwRE6g2NocM82pThGtKpaCnDbK6Vb8gjBBx0po6PNQCceUumMP1CzZGy9S5oM6ng6byN4Cmld42shwNslFb2vhS433qAUjGHKHDhx7ehaju7n4R9BT2SGgXHddGtHxPPWsdx/s1600-h/GEDC0021-1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhelfi-t_k-OwRE6g2NocM82pThGtKpaCnDbK6Vb8gjBBx0po6PNQCceUumMP1CzZGy9S5oM6ng6byN4Cmld42shwNslFb2vhS433qAUjGHKHDhx7ehaju7n4R9BT2SGgXHddGtHxPPWsdx/s320/GEDC0021-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384652956342141170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6BfmndNX0nlmRCYalQRuVlbkkwRpBbB1GnEJ89f5T9Cl_qKrXie8bkjNxuLS08DvgcZfqFmkdXX_8t8Sa3Ts5FN0DddgNMNA23tpoGkUbg3ZduG08jdg3gkjCo6pNRcx7xmUpaRv6Hgv/s1600-h/GEDC0022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6BfmndNX0nlmRCYalQRuVlbkkwRpBbB1GnEJ89f5T9Cl_qKrXie8bkjNxuLS08DvgcZfqFmkdXX_8t8Sa3Ts5FN0DddgNMNA23tpoGkUbg3ZduG08jdg3gkjCo6pNRcx7xmUpaRv6Hgv/s320/GEDC0022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384751016471913570" border="0" /></a>After I got all of the oregano dug out, and cut back, I was finished for the day.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Day 2</span><br /><br />I dug up a couple of clumps of chives and replanted them closer to the rest of the chives. I then started to replant the sages and thymes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigIR7CttPntzr_5uaDY7HRsfbGPZDReBsAjmYAVzu3RcNFrX5FUF6lersLG87rytJ062HzDbVQ5VwOE7M5ZH-7RmXVH69onFt07DV6-lhNEto8GTTbCrn_7DTmCzAMsufGYLnr3yvpXWGb/s1600-h/GEDC0023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigIR7CttPntzr_5uaDY7HRsfbGPZDReBsAjmYAVzu3RcNFrX5FUF6lersLG87rytJ062HzDbVQ5VwOE7M5ZH-7RmXVH69onFt07DV6-lhNEto8GTTbCrn_7DTmCzAMsufGYLnr3yvpXWGb/s320/GEDC0023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384751030798360194" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5DHGraOIHLXIvfVCnpIjQi1UHxGy7M6ubtftEGrU0sNqMuY25PSq3W-SCJemi15_CSiAyeJmoQ0FxqdKQNg8KDZPyUv_4dzdZpTO0skrjB3uP_6A1PNkiLJhcz0yPsX7P30r578hx9Fi/s1600-h/GEDC0024.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5DHGraOIHLXIvfVCnpIjQi1UHxGy7M6ubtftEGrU0sNqMuY25PSq3W-SCJemi15_CSiAyeJmoQ0FxqdKQNg8KDZPyUv_4dzdZpTO0skrjB3uP_6A1PNkiLJhcz0yPsX7P30r578hx9Fi/s320/GEDC0024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384751042741864514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_eu1TfK0HtaHU56GHjcWNaUOfdugU86hCK8ACqCL4J09hE3x4VRoqU1sKpAdaQxvsmfvCwdCRahrBlVCDlGKXaD5cH0ACdHKds2NPbf5GeIPt0UoWNNaz_wFT6sOXJpkMv9Yxad9uqJaa/s1600-h/GEDC0027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_eu1TfK0HtaHU56GHjcWNaUOfdugU86hCK8ACqCL4J09hE3x4VRoqU1sKpAdaQxvsmfvCwdCRahrBlVCDlGKXaD5cH0ACdHKds2NPbf5GeIPt0UoWNNaz_wFT6sOXJpkMv9Yxad9uqJaa/s320/GEDC0027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384751054674724962" border="0" /></a>The last of the plants was a new variety of oregano, which has a purple coloured leaf. I hope this one doesn't grow out of control.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-31149016027311508942009-09-14T10:48:00.007-04:002009-10-07T11:16:17.299-04:00Back to Business - Earlybird Vintage & CollectiblesI have been working on opening an online store "<a href="http://earlybird.viviti.com/">Earlybird Vintage & Collectibles</a>"<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TQa5_edHtkstHW8-YnbxQkjZraenmCDqbOYv0VzqkMxU7m2friba5slS3pV6lZUYQ77ZMhG0QQmTArZ6Y4iRrdV-nd9OJqnqqM2zIFHjl3-0izb_A-BAdl0lla6rjnUcb22dsRy2gSND/s1600-h/Earlybird.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1TQa5_edHtkstHW8-YnbxQkjZraenmCDqbOYv0VzqkMxU7m2friba5slS3pV6lZUYQ77ZMhG0QQmTArZ6Y4iRrdV-nd9OJqnqqM2zIFHjl3-0izb_A-BAdl0lla6rjnUcb22dsRy2gSND/s320/Earlybird.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381696692645886610" border="0" /></a><br />and I hope to have the "Grand Opening" sometime this month. I have boxes and boxes of inventory and I am getting more every week, going to yard sales, flea markets and auctions and getting some great bargains.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />My entrepreneurial endeavours began a couple of years ago when I decided to open an eBay store. I had a Paypal eBay seller's account already, but I had to open a business account, which is free and takes care of a lot of paperwork, i.e. invoices, receipts, sales records etc. It also allows me to make Paypal buttons for any website.<br /><br />The eBay store lasted for a month and a half, I had to have eBay listings in the regular auction to direct traffic to my store. I only had two store sales in 6 weeks and the sales from the regular auction and store sales just paid for the cost of the store.<br /><br />I hope that this time the store does better. I am using Viviti website builder to create and host the store. I am able to add Paypal buttons to the pages easily wherever I want, as many as I want.<br /><br />I have discovered a fairly new auction site, <a href="http://seeauctions.com/">SeeAuctions.com</a>, which is an alternative to eBay, for buying and selling antique, vintage and collectible items. I have registered as a seller on the site and have just received the confirmation email so I'll start some listings this week. What I like about the site is that they do a check of the sellers to ensure that they are legitimate, something that eBay should do also. And besides that, the first year is FREE! Whether you have one item listed or a hundred, the price is the same. SeeAuctions.com uses Google shopping cart and Paypal so there is security and Paypal Buyer's Protection on your purchases. SeeAuctions doesn't charge commissions either, all the money you make is yours! You can read all <a href="http://www.seeauctions.com/about/">about SeeAuctions</a>.Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-7244482575791707122009-07-10T18:57:00.008-04:002009-07-11T10:17:54.912-04:00My Gardens - My Front Backyard Gardens<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqM9TgSRqLsrSV6mPFKfH7vSbGA668TTbVcboEuprrJ7dGUQ0WuOo6rOR08O_lKQF2Tdc-2Di2yCDnycLiitpv2bsJgRSgjO5NZa6ffG8y6Tqj4qLTvMbfOmh2cxC0FjSNhddffaPQmnj/s1600-h/july8+016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwqM9TgSRqLsrSV6mPFKfH7vSbGA668TTbVcboEuprrJ7dGUQ0WuOo6rOR08O_lKQF2Tdc-2Di2yCDnycLiitpv2bsJgRSgjO5NZa6ffG8y6Tqj4qLTvMbfOmh2cxC0FjSNhddffaPQmnj/s320/july8+016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357193300895057346" border="0" /></a><br />I think my ribbon grass is taking over the pond, I'm going to have to divide it already, I just planted two 6" pots that I bought at the <a href="http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/leamington">Leamington Horticultural Society</a>'s spring plant sale last year. They seem to thrive in the arid conditions, maybe I'll plant the divisions in the back corner of the yard.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYQhfhHdcTOMg15PsvMOkoTLihGYusDaBPJhTuZxV_uEnxemD8thpTjImq1OQliMAkkd-Wwo7-w1DKZL-c45l8C75ii55zxOcwaPaykeycSESgu4LXNxkWMWRn3iwsN4LMqFxu5sQPitz/s1600-h/july8+018.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKYQhfhHdcTOMg15PsvMOkoTLihGYusDaBPJhTuZxV_uEnxemD8thpTjImq1OQliMAkkd-Wwo7-w1DKZL-c45l8C75ii55zxOcwaPaykeycSESgu4LXNxkWMWRn3iwsN4LMqFxu5sQPitz/s320/july8+018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357193307547586690" border="0" /></a>This spiderwort is getting overgrown as well. I have chives, 3 strawberries, leaf lettuce and a strawberry spinach growing in the wire basket that my husband rescued when the town was cleaning up in the fall.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqCMElM0OtuFCBoJ9iJ5ctiaQ6s0z50J-osnUbQxM9hbgu8J3Pc0kyRqeXYv7AbSNevO9KOKe32FWMobeC4xDQOLYotgcuy0W76er_44NyF_OkdGA8a73qBIG1i8-iMR1bLiI5RKpxcan/s1600-h/july8+015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqCMElM0OtuFCBoJ9iJ5ctiaQ6s0z50J-osnUbQxM9hbgu8J3Pc0kyRqeXYv7AbSNevO9KOKe32FWMobeC4xDQOLYotgcuy0W76er_44NyF_OkdGA8a73qBIG1i8-iMR1bLiI5RKpxcan/s320/july8+015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357193293272304674" border="0" /></a>My gooseneck loostrife was growing into my clematis so I had to dig up the offshoots near the roots of the vine. I repotted them into two pots. This was another find at the plant sale.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjawQPGkjrPpA9I35kFWk6ZHSCT-P4Qqbqt1Cg7S3G1n-XV0X8NdfqPZ7VallqGS6XMLldDLPMT66xYrIQUtd7pFqK76-3nwNTsKBRZCcPpDi7PG0g2lzp92CL1pksjaJxpeHKBzECsOf2X/s1600-h/july8+014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjawQPGkjrPpA9I35kFWk6ZHSCT-P4Qqbqt1Cg7S3G1n-XV0X8NdfqPZ7VallqGS6XMLldDLPMT66xYrIQUtd7pFqK76-3nwNTsKBRZCcPpDi7PG0g2lzp92CL1pksjaJxpeHKBzECsOf2X/s320/july8+014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5357193284142974850" border="0" /></a>The cosmos self-seeded so I just thinned the seedlings out where they were. The gooseberry bush, behind them, was a seedling about 8" tall when I bought it last spring at the plant sale. I'm hoping that it will be productive this year. My neighbour gave me some raspberry canes, front left that are starting to take off. She was told they were an everbearing variety and should produce fruit this year. We'll see.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTi2c-_YWA_2JMwow4T_N0iKPEwErWafK3RL4DRYPWWUY2kHtAv4RLeZYuT60s6J-x_Tvo455tEKLRlVhc51VBTAoTP6ve8qvU2OuWjwafgYA3jijeVUEuINar2sLZzqf4Y0lZJtk9rK4d/s1600-h/july8+010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTi2c-_YWA_2JMwow4T_N0iKPEwErWafK3RL4DRYPWWUY2kHtAv4RLeZYuT60s6J-x_Tvo455tEKLRlVhc51VBTAoTP6ve8qvU2OuWjwafgYA3jijeVUEuINar2sLZzqf4Y0lZJtk9rK4d/s320/july8+010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356848572145986930" border="0" /></a>I had to prune my trumpet vines back to the fence. They are invasive, and I'm constantly finding new shoots coming up in the garden and lawn. My sweet pea vines are getting too heavy for the netting that they are growing on.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9ZxgrfsxZzL1b7yO5VJ4qCBKJpHJ4Z5svK5vQjFbN2K3dagmuLoLn54_IfFE6VZcV17Ub0_TY8rbyvhz3FcgTbCK6INI_QV27ShqUDRmhoWaZjTUh_ndJMU8_ytOW36j2yPFYjH5ccpK/s1600-h/july8+012.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9ZxgrfsxZzL1b7yO5VJ4qCBKJpHJ4Z5svK5vQjFbN2K3dagmuLoLn54_IfFE6VZcV17Ub0_TY8rbyvhz3FcgTbCK6INI_QV27ShqUDRmhoWaZjTUh_ndJMU8_ytOW36j2yPFYjH5ccpK/s320/july8+012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356848574164082370" border="0" /></a>My water lilies are doing great this year, the first week of blooming there were 11 blooms out at once!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZv_cKIk0rSjVM8SJKOPkjPVMMLxQantGbdN2f2UYw1jEnjHi9DGvBqPh6dNUXL1Lvvdy0VIt64ijBPl_b6fNtr11pUcAyOk4_BrFBYRdDHtdizG-kbTDeL-B2aKtuP78hMpxe19Qg7zE/s1600-h/july8+008.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZv_cKIk0rSjVM8SJKOPkjPVMMLxQantGbdN2f2UYw1jEnjHi9DGvBqPh6dNUXL1Lvvdy0VIt64ijBPl_b6fNtr11pUcAyOk4_BrFBYRdDHtdizG-kbTDeL-B2aKtuP78hMpxe19Qg7zE/s320/july8+008.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356848569447571650" border="0" /></a><br />The dogs knocked the flagstones from the edge of the pond. The feverfew self-seeded also, and there are tons of them now. They are good medicinal herbs if you are a migraine sufferer. The tea, made from five or six fresh or dried leaves steeped, sweetened to taste, and sipped slowly relieves the migraine and accompanying nausea. A daily tea is said to be a preventative. The tea has a floral flavour, similar to chamomile tea.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Oa7wcVLhNqRi3oiksZkrZ1dDLeHHtiCw8jeY1jTKshC78I6OB_N1SASGeb4_5hyphenhyphenmORw9JzQYCB3xzQnm-4zAXnXLpgMc5czaO7sdIWzxci4RsjocJdQw0EJcL_z5czFoXjnrfVjlmGlr/s1600-h/july8+020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Oa7wcVLhNqRi3oiksZkrZ1dDLeHHtiCw8jeY1jTKshC78I6OB_N1SASGeb4_5hyphenhyphenmORw9JzQYCB3xzQnm-4zAXnXLpgMc5czaO7sdIWzxci4RsjocJdQw0EJcL_z5czFoXjnrfVjlmGlr/s320/july8+020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356848587336292498" border="0" /></a>I had to take a close-up to show this golden sedum, bought at the plant sale, it is a ground-hugging plant. Next time I'll post pictures of my back backyard, the dog's playground.Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-23192910876549206172009-05-24T07:54:00.003-04:002009-05-24T07:56:21.301-04:00My Auction Acquisitions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I went to my first auction, but only stayed for a couple of hours. I didn't stay long enough to bid on the cupboards. The lower cupboards I was going to bid on were a bit too rustic, more like for a garage than a kitchen. I did get a good deal on a few small items, a stoneware mixing bowl,</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvfVq0Y6T7ocZpk-u-odX4AtLEw30VfCqPzVTjoWWt_dQem7Zqtq7hbMsKsZiBvSXwii3xjWReyIP5-YhsR9P8gIAHDhR1ISS4OHEBw3eG18NjwgNqjE5bdKuyp30NpIvSI-jkrJEs2bw/s1600-h/GEDC0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvfVq0Y6T7ocZpk-u-odX4AtLEw30VfCqPzVTjoWWt_dQem7Zqtq7hbMsKsZiBvSXwii3xjWReyIP5-YhsR9P8gIAHDhR1ISS4OHEBw3eG18NjwgNqjE5bdKuyp30NpIvSI-jkrJEs2bw/s320/GEDC0002.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">and some cast iron bake-ware.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJGqj5QxqiTzN8vwovNaBIilBZKYuViVrMFp2hFXqW9WJOnIsYIqG-TrkBjyP0-V4Wt8-hNNRjDS5WUZt_GRinNmQtdMKsJN_Vc9ECLGrDfVPf9pb01OFrr9dtA172PlFzZiMAt3-8IyZ3/s320/010.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style=" ;font-family:Arial;font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-62572032836050334532009-05-07T10:46:00.000-04:002009-05-07T10:46:29.395-04:00First Auction of the YearThere is an <a href="http://www.lacasseauctions.com/">auction</a> this Saturday that I will be going to. My husband is going to be checking out the sports cards, he`s a collector and has thousands of them. I am going to see if I can get any good deals on Depression Glass<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhKzypNKqHhIVTxTrn5g9qlvHvYvViqVZouHX6amEAkTJTOLESoNP18NCFz_Kz_QFLNB3rKH-iTbabWcuSc0ObwI4X8Cn9SAynGnVAgbmnP-vGB0j1st4njE0vvHZ5eC2TGYA9anbktSA/s1600-h/May+auction+027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhKzypNKqHhIVTxTrn5g9qlvHvYvViqVZouHX6amEAkTJTOLESoNP18NCFz_Kz_QFLNB3rKH-iTbabWcuSc0ObwI4X8Cn9SAynGnVAgbmnP-vGB0j1st4njE0vvHZ5eC2TGYA9anbktSA/s320/May+auction+027.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jHZlW5-Xc2bKH-niReh-p_1BHOehawmIOn26NvxMFtevZsEi9A_-dFZ4ZxyGgGw43bxmTbqwKrwTEuKgLPVCEVYubNG4_qfK6sSV79gylUSLvqWiYbX_SXpG30T2zHnfiUP2zO-_XjGO/s1600-h/May+auction+028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2jHZlW5-Xc2bKH-niReh-p_1BHOehawmIOn26NvxMFtevZsEi9A_-dFZ4ZxyGgGw43bxmTbqwKrwTEuKgLPVCEVYubNG4_qfK6sSV79gylUSLvqWiYbX_SXpG30T2zHnfiUP2zO-_XjGO/s320/May+auction+028.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or collectible tins</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9f4uryf_jA73ETCv2c5WGMEZi1hrwqAG6dEYCWgHebhTpQwHakwQ8jBmAdIEbdnfO6gw4Hy8Um1N1ZPSRxt3pjhflnXB6S8qfim3ovaI0n8K1NpuUHWSxR2j8qr8M7-WI7PFSo3Fg6ehf/s1600-h/May+auction+061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9f4uryf_jA73ETCv2c5WGMEZi1hrwqAG6dEYCWgHebhTpQwHakwQ8jBmAdIEbdnfO6gw4Hy8Um1N1ZPSRxt3pjhflnXB6S8qfim3ovaI0n8K1NpuUHWSxR2j8qr8M7-WI7PFSo3Fg6ehf/s200/May+auction+061.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTw4UKl-3YLhvrcysnPSMk7QLigsVSwY6xgGCXHu-GstGjTzAR7cLhKcBRFT2s_Sy43Lp2PeXYDwaUwy36Zs0qBrtaSKR40LK4yD6mRD2P6lgU_Q-BwavU-I0hWSQt_FrSg8ea1TfB_xW/s1600-h/May+auction+062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTw4UKl-3YLhvrcysnPSMk7QLigsVSwY6xgGCXHu-GstGjTzAR7cLhKcBRFT2s_Sy43Lp2PeXYDwaUwy36Zs0qBrtaSKR40LK4yD6mRD2P6lgU_Q-BwavU-I0hWSQt_FrSg8ea1TfB_xW/s200/May+auction+062.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">maybe a jug or a crock,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fdin2HuM9HI1CXrkNXj5Mpc8K9kQ3JyMhW_a19NWlzBO8e4nmTtGjlzmvoK4namPw6hjW1O5Pc7GEB43cZk95gUHZM_K3rsTz9OOhoyP2mR4iJHI5m0bsaNuNgawHTxBE0a9lo-G-Y2A/s1600-h/May+auction+076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6fdin2HuM9HI1CXrkNXj5Mpc8K9kQ3JyMhW_a19NWlzBO8e4nmTtGjlzmvoK4namPw6hjW1O5Pc7GEB43cZk95gUHZM_K3rsTz9OOhoyP2mR4iJHI5m0bsaNuNgawHTxBE0a9lo-G-Y2A/s320/May+auction+076.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjni1F2VdnWyiqENIDkrrzAzTI8ptcZIQ2-VJ5ivjhycZTCHmJSBJNU8WxINfYMQ7yAz99Du5UuPAWyoCe2Kk9e4r4GhMERp-zUFqHRCmXBBPgEkpS5VfiqwrdFutXqjn9tS9EBpX_sOGDp/s1600-h/May+auction+078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjni1F2VdnWyiqENIDkrrzAzTI8ptcZIQ2-VJ5ivjhycZTCHmJSBJNU8WxINfYMQ7yAz99Du5UuPAWyoCe2Kk9e4r4GhMERp-zUFqHRCmXBBPgEkpS5VfiqwrdFutXqjn9tS9EBpX_sOGDp/s320/May+auction+078.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or a piece of local history</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGtvnU4m1j6wEn_T8N-aGgqgdIBJDE4sJYtSKHnZK_PG4xCNP095O3P5_H3YpbvYAGeAQXrmgLMq307jjTVNipLTIodg5E-agIvkkE_bsWdhqhEjA_m2ovKpqKO2q7jUq7uwBj3b5EQLt/s1600-h/May+auction+082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGtvnU4m1j6wEn_T8N-aGgqgdIBJDE4sJYtSKHnZK_PG4xCNP095O3P5_H3YpbvYAGeAQXrmgLMq307jjTVNipLTIodg5E-agIvkkE_bsWdhqhEjA_m2ovKpqKO2q7jUq7uwBj3b5EQLt/s320/May+auction+082.jpg" /></a></div><br />
and see what treasures are hiding in the box lots. There is also some primitive cupboards I would like to look at. I want to get new (well, different) cupboards and the one there looks like it might fit in my galley kitchen.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwICqZQTg4kH0Z3Kb9rp3Yi3Svl7iuvqb4a3wbYxSQsKjMyXRIlaY3nX1WJcuaihv1I-IJzvCYoVRFQEKQIWql_cslrifTMM4px-raYXyWmPkQH8UnjdJKsaHV_5gH757SZYzuhbqrpITQ/s1600-h/May+auction+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwICqZQTg4kH0Z3Kb9rp3Yi3Svl7iuvqb4a3wbYxSQsKjMyXRIlaY3nX1WJcuaihv1I-IJzvCYoVRFQEKQIWql_cslrifTMM4px-raYXyWmPkQH8UnjdJKsaHV_5gH757SZYzuhbqrpITQ/s320/May+auction+021.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLZGv0mfHK5W0O0XiSmSHfYBLgJDVPYU_tua4qWiH0rfvk3JhRppWctpVVucYpIzx6hT6c_Hykcq59z817kSelb21Wg4NZHDUEiA9ChfQXXIwYySxeQW2jXUtyvvbi7GhHfDZPhVxDGn6/s1600-h/May+auction+073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRLZGv0mfHK5W0O0XiSmSHfYBLgJDVPYU_tua4qWiH0rfvk3JhRppWctpVVucYpIzx6hT6c_Hykcq59z817kSelb21Wg4NZHDUEiA9ChfQXXIwYySxeQW2jXUtyvvbi7GhHfDZPhVxDGn6/s320/May+auction+073.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope it goes for a reasonable price and I`m the winning bidder! I`ll let you know how it goes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-29186162294919164042009-04-30T11:39:00.001-04:002010-05-14T17:14:13.591-04:00My Own Creation - Banana Walnut Upside Down Cake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirNLFYHN7KzDVpBzbqNIdupSlSZTeDbAc_fJOf-GrUP8rD6n2l20MzpbJE_jSx7UdESZmMn-nQ_OY0a4tiLYlLvlZ6s_-yD48U0nMjVdWFHOV-1OjfRT6Ho7BjXf1yABQz5lsWCP233Bv/s1600-h/j0177954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiirNLFYHN7KzDVpBzbqNIdupSlSZTeDbAc_fJOf-GrUP8rD6n2l20MzpbJE_jSx7UdESZmMn-nQ_OY0a4tiLYlLvlZ6s_-yD48U0nMjVdWFHOV-1OjfRT6Ho7BjXf1yABQz5lsWCP233Bv/s320/j0177954.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I made this cake a couple of weeks ago, for the first time. I wanted a cake with a broiled topping, without the fuss. The results were very good, my husband loved it and none went to waste. I think that it would go well with an apple-cinnamon cake batter as well, just substitute chopped apples for the bananas, and add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the dry ingredients.<br /><br />Ingredients</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li>1/2 cup chopped walnuts</li><li>1/2 cup brown sugar, packed firmly</li><li>1/2 cup butter</li></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Mix first three ingredients and spread into the bottom of a 10" parchment-lined cake pan. (The first time I made this, I didn't line the pan and some of the nuts stayed in the pan. I used a silicon baking pan also, but not necessary.)</div><ul style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><li>1 1/2 cups sugar</li><li>1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened</li><li>2 eggs</li><li>1 1/2 cups mashed bananas ( about 3 large)</li><li>2 teaspoons vanilla</li><li>2 cups all-purpose flour</li><li>1 teaspoon salt</li><li>1 teaspoon baking soda</li></ul><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cream together sugar and butter until light, add eggs and beat 1 min. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Add mashed bananas and vanilla and mix well.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sift dry ingredients together and add to batter, combining well.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Spread over nut mixture (batter is quite thick) and bake in pre-heated 375 F. oven for 40-45 min.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Loosen from edge of pan and turn out onto cake plate immediately.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Remove parchment and cool for a few minutes.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Cut into squares and serve warm, with ice cream if desired.</div>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-82999805197711637552009-04-30T10:37:00.001-04:002009-04-30T10:39:16.109-04:00The Mallorytown Glassworks 1825-1839/40?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbXps6cCnBXIt_TVK-9FfH-kP1i7Fs4h4qswVOZuYHuUjLw3TswmXMi61pGlKTfKEMDW0k0XQf0CfhuMqd-LUrriQl0X1zRgOWlJF99YVb5BEiFfmLYlLGPRojHZGNXxiWBT85chSLJXW-/s1600-h/Pitcherca1840Mallorytown.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329899589049748290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbXps6cCnBXIt_TVK-9FfH-kP1i7Fs4h4qswVOZuYHuUjLw3TswmXMi61pGlKTfKEMDW0k0XQf0CfhuMqd-LUrriQl0X1zRgOWlJF99YVb5BEiFfmLYlLGPRojHZGNXxiWBT85chSLJXW-/s320/Pitcherca1840Mallorytown.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; text-align: center; width: 247px;" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">The Mallorytown Glassworks was a small factory, established by United Empire Loyalists and their descendants.</span></div><div face="Verdana,sans-serif"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:small;">from the </span><a href="http://www.ripnet.com/sites/colonel_edward_jessup/UEL_col_J/index.html">Colonel Edward Jessup Branch of the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada</a>:</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size:small;">The Mallorys of Mallorytown<br /></span></i></div><i><span style=";font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;font-size:small;" ><br />In 1790, Nathaniel Mallory left Vermont and settled with his family along the St. Lawrence River at Mallorytown Landing. Shortly afterwards they moved inland to the area of the village that bears his name. Nathaniel and his wife had 13 children, the youngest Catherine being the only one who was born in Canada.<br /><br />At the end of the American Revolution, Nathaniel's son Daniel had already come to Yonge Township along with his brother Lemuel and cousins Jeremiah and Elisha, settling in the Broken Front and First Concession.<br /><br />The Mallory sons were an enterprising group with David running a store and a brick yard where more than one million bricks were made and Andrew operating a glass factory. A plaque erected east of the village by the Ontario Archaeological & Historic Board reads in part - "A short distance from this site stood the first glass-works known to have been established in Upper Canada., in operation from 1839 to 1849. Its owner during these years was Andrew W. Mallory, a descendant of the family that founded this community. The articles produced included bottles, flasks, glasses and other household wares." Other Mallorys were farmers, operated a lumber yard, had mills and in later years the cheese factory which produced a cheese that won a major prize at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Some of the family fished commercially, including eel fishing for the New York City market.<br /><br />Daughters and granddaughters of Nathaniel married into local families leaving Mallory descendants with names such as Guild, Seaman, Ducolon, Truedell, Armstrong, Kelly, Judd, Shipman, Trickey, Andress and Eyres. Many people will remember Dr. Mallory, who practiced in Brockville for many years. There are still a number Mallorys living in the area as well as many descendants with these and other surnames.<br /><br />The Mallory family donated land for part of the National Park System. There are a couple of books in the Brockville Library telling the story of branches of the family. Many records are in the Archives and in land books that tell more about this large and interesting family.</span></i><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">They manufactured free-blown glass vessels and containers with the use of only basic tools. The materials were what was locally available, white Potsdam sandstone, which was abundant. Because of the chemical make-up of the sandstone, the glass was an aquamarine colour. The glassware is very rare and valuable today, and most pieces are found only in museums.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpX_ZLaOttZqUSBih6PrW1CDsmAKdgdlx2m-wfljExu-Q7WCLlLzxOjubWZsJLSyXX8gmsrSMGjxcaBq2_Ek2OGWIbUARGPi4dyxoPCE6wsgCaRfcGi7wwolpN_W2z_42ZahXVdSHElqY/s1600-h/Free-blownFlaskMallorytown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpX_ZLaOttZqUSBih6PrW1CDsmAKdgdlx2m-wfljExu-Q7WCLlLzxOjubWZsJLSyXX8gmsrSMGjxcaBq2_Ek2OGWIbUARGPi4dyxoPCE6wsgCaRfcGi7wwolpN_W2z_42ZahXVdSHElqY/s320/Free-blownFlaskMallorytown.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-bmmFXn9OwlXfwJnhfHlImelXLofR3FOmFZbAfIt4ecXEBGMN_nQjLLqVgodrHffLatJx52WQKIlbtKj37MLdjgv6plz4RyQkd-crUyNioV71AX9CF2S5VSeN0_IDrBtipwJa_tjnaUMr/s320/bowl7coverMallorytown.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> The pieces above are from the <a href="http://www.rom.on.ca/index.php">Royal Ontario Museum</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjleVZUAUUIBBhB9Fx74CC929UUgmC1UHSQBD3XoEBu_UH96wdwH-ECgadLU1Bb9jGZIV2Wyq6N94oQZN-iBjcNChr4JX9YGeJaSlwlNymwwGbjpqiyvgIwwVSt2igL2IgaIWsCbjOJvgyC/s1600-h/img-col-ch-daily-hig-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjleVZUAUUIBBhB9Fx74CC929UUgmC1UHSQBD3XoEBu_UH96wdwH-ECgadLU1Bb9jGZIV2Wyq6N94oQZN-iBjcNChr4JX9YGeJaSlwlNymwwGbjpqiyvgIwwVSt2igL2IgaIWsCbjOJvgyC/s400/img-col-ch-daily-hig-2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> This piece is from the <a href="http://www.glenbow.org/collections/museum/">Glenbow Museum</a> in Alberta.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Here are two pieces from the <a href="http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/exhibitions/hist/verre/vecan01e.shtml">Canadian Civilization Museum<br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmYjquL-O125brH0JeOCjRvr0T55x9K4jCSd3BKOEDMzoAujmLL1zsQpvElW7s6oz8EKW7KRAM2wsihC04qG3vGs7TiOS42Md8W_gbxyE8MYopuwdUqCcBqmv2X7efm8lifx1XZo4Dzcq/s1600-h/bottle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWSiANhBg_CyXxIGU8W0PPFu4seY-7wroQR3xnmwutMrtKohpjSVhwHbVNujVyPhMVXX1Sbmyr9GUHe31ZsidTTcJzMbehhbgF9a7jDYh6Ax4BYyJ66s9cA0hIW8Gf1Gn3sya8FH9johb/s1600-h/j0289538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWWSiANhBg_CyXxIGU8W0PPFu4seY-7wroQR3xnmwutMrtKohpjSVhwHbVNujVyPhMVXX1Sbmyr9GUHe31ZsidTTcJzMbehhbgF9a7jDYh6Ax4BYyJ66s9cA0hIW8Gf1Gn3sya8FH9johb/s320/j0289538.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Collecting is an environmentally-friendly hobby, we're all about reusing, and recycling. A collector will look for a vintage or antique item or something that can be used in it's place before buying a new product. There are a lot of advantages to recycling and reusing, and collectors have known about them for years.<br /><br />One advantage is that the quality is in most cases far superior to the modern product, the boards used to make a piece of furniture were wider from old trees. More time was taken to make it, often handcrafted, and there was a sense of pride in workmanship. The quality of the materials used in antique furniture is far superior, made of real wood, not sawdust glued together with a veneer laminate to look like wood. This reduces the toxins released into the air from the adhesives and plastics.<br /><br />This goes for textiles as well, a hand-sewn item will often last longer than a brand new one. The clothing of the past was made well, and made to last, so that it can be passed down to younger siblings when too small. The fabric was made of natural materials; cotton, wool, silk, linen and hemp. The apparel made today can be ruined by one single loose thread being pulled, most manufacturers use a chain stitch IMO for this reason. If the article gets too close to a flame, it will melt, so it is treated with fire retardant during manufacturing, more toxic chemicals.<br /><br />Some of the older glass was also hand-made; hand-cut, hand-painted, hand-blown. The glass industry has perfected the process so that there are no imperfections, but it is those imperfections that collectors look for, it tells how and when it was produced and makes the item more unique and desirable.<br /><br />Another advantage is monetary, it is less expensive to buy an antique piece of furniture than a new one of comparable value. I can't see anyone collecting mass-produced pieces in the future, they don't last, manufacturers call this "planned obsolescence". If the products don't last, the manufacturer can sell more products. This goes for almost every product that is sold today. The resale value for these products are very minimal. The resale value for antiques and collectibles is always on the increase, an item will almost always appreciate in value.<br /><br />Besides the reasons that I have mentioned above, the result of collecting is a reduction of toxins into the air from the manufacturing process, the reduction in energy resources and the reduction in natural resources to make the product. At the same time, we teach our children by example about being frugal with money, about not being wasteful, get them interested in history and preservation and an appreciation for fine workmanship.Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-72434387604643447792009-04-18T09:13:00.006-04:002009-04-22T19:31:22.007-04:00Gardening - Spring CleaningWell, it's been a long, cold winter and I'm anxious to get out and do some yard work again today. I'm still sore from the yard work I've done already in the past two days. The weeds seem to grow under the snow, as soon as the s now is gone, chickweed is everywhere.<br />
My gooseberries look like they made it through the long, cold winter with no damage, they should produce some fruit this summer. The Butterfly bushes need to be cut back today, and I think I'll give the Trumpet vines a good pruning too. If I had it to do over again, I would have planted the trumpet vines in containers, there are shoots coming up all over the yard.Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-29449164969067661032009-03-22T11:21:00.008-04:002009-03-22T21:39:59.344-04:00Creating - Family Websites<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I have been pre-occupied lately with creating my family website at <a href="http://familylobby.com/">FamilyLobby.com</a>. It is creating so I decided to write about my adventures. I started out with a free site, but my family is too large, so I had to opt for a paid site. I started out by deciding on my theme, searching for the right style. I wanted a transparent theme, the background picture didn't matter, since I was going to change it anyway. I tried out quite a few different themes before deciding.<br /><br />I decided on a theme and spent a lot of time looking for the right background </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">picture for the site. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Since I called our site "Nuts in my Tree", I had to find the perfect picture. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I found this drawing which was an open source drawing from the turn of the century, and decided it was what I was looking for. I like the gathering of squirrels, waiting for the nuts and the owl standing guard.</span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXdwlI4KR9ak0sPOAt7KUEdSvLMRYpzP0WLnH15WiJStviSWV1nuRoI9COtcQ4W657uFaOgAvGpFJDou1gxEZOsJxsdW5y8WkwTOWdaiTWCAX6vIg2k5zWG14Ge6RhIMCjjLNbXMADLGP/s1600-h/09-color-drawing-of-line-of-squirrels-approaching-owl-perched-in-base-of-tree-trunk.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisXdwlI4KR9ak0sPOAt7KUEdSvLMRYpzP0WLnH15WiJStviSWV1nuRoI9COtcQ4W657uFaOgAvGpFJDou1gxEZOsJxsdW5y8WkwTOWdaiTWCAX6vIg2k5zWG14Ge6RhIMCjjLNbXMADLGP/s320/09-color-drawing-of-line-of-squirrels-approaching-owl-perched-in-base-of-tree-trunk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316033878236880658" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Next, I started customizing the site, changing the colours of the fonts, borders, arranging the homepage, etc. I ran into a problem with the navigation being on the left, it was getting too long and confusing, so I changed to a drop-down list at the top of the page, it looks much neater. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I made a "members only" category and put all of the private pages here, so members will remember where to post. I have the privacy set so a visitor sees the homepage, news, guestbook and some public pages that are included as default such as For Kids. I added a couple of more links that are favourites of my grandchildren too.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I started thinking of making some custom pages, so I had to change the font colours again to something that would show up on any background. I chose a grey colour that will show up on light and dark backgrounds.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I sent out the first newsletter this week too, it was quick and easy to compose. Every member has the ability to publish a newsletter, so if there's an announcement they want to make to the rest of the family, they can do it. I think this is a great feature for announcing engagements, births, etc. The newsletters have tie option of being put on the website as well, so that those who didn't receive the newsletter, such as visitors and guests, can read it too.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Since the family site has to be geared to all ages, I posted different things that the kids would be interested in, like posting their Easter egg colouring photos, etc. I also posted instructions for using the website that I hope will help them with any problems they have.<br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I also hunted up a few gadgets for them to play with, games, virtual pets, I even found an app. for Guitar Chords for my grand-nephew.</span></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-family:trebuchet ms;" > I put links to Facebook and My Space in the "Member's Only" section for the older kids and adults too. I also added links to family reunion sites there, to keep everyone informed.</span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> I added links to free clipart and backgrounds as well that they can use in their posts.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I'm still playing around with it, adding to it when I think of different ideas. I was thinking about linking a couple of pages to my Viviti site with more features available yet. I think I'm going to try it, that way we could have eBay listings and PayPal buttons, Twitter, etc. I'm heading there now, I'll let you know if it works</span>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-10773322021040977452009-02-27T10:19:00.014-05:002009-02-27T15:55:36.604-05:00Gardens - Water Gardens<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS15yAw0FNSkonnlk-_kMdthcar4A8trj7pcCo8WSJOwNebOVvW8yGzu_LL0BBMoAc6eGk3VkE8M99PzOqPgo9emUxuuTAfEXhmsWaUD8DtV-aiWa74ECJIkrVkjUMb-cRq9bmxQhq1D2e/s1600-h/summer+2007+161.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS15yAw0FNSkonnlk-_kMdthcar4A8trj7pcCo8WSJOwNebOVvW8yGzu_LL0BBMoAc6eGk3VkE8M99PzOqPgo9emUxuuTAfEXhmsWaUD8DtV-aiWa74ECJIkrVkjUMb-cRq9bmxQhq1D2e/s320/summer+2007+161.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307580544457839138" border="0" /></a><br />I have been familiar with water gardens from childhood, my mother was ahead of her time, when, in the 60's she decided to put a small pond in her garden, with water lilies, fish and a fountain.<br /><br />At that time the resources for building a home water garden weren't readily available so she had to improvise. Mom used a rigid vinyl kiddie pool with a fountain pump in it. It'a a lot different now, today, you can buy pre-formed pond kits in many sizes and shapes, or do-it-yourself kits with pond liners at your local department store or hardware store. There are even stores that specialize in water features that will help you decide what you need and how much if you want to do it from scratch.<br /><br />The first water garden I made in 1994, I started from sratch, I used the pond liner that's sold by the metre on a roll. I found that it is the best way, with a large pond. A pre-cut 12' square liner sold in a kit would be enough to make a 6 foot pond that is 2' deep. If you want to make a shelf you have to add the depth of the shelf onto the measurements. It is advisable, in colder climates, to make the pond a depth of at least 3' so it doesn't freeze solid. So, where I live, a 12' square liner would make a pond 4 ' x 3' deep and I wanted a larger pond.<br /><br />The second water garden I made years later, and I had different circumstances and considerations. I wanted a shallow pond, because I had grandchildren at this time, so I started with a kit. It was large enough for my purposes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjo2wGahy-v1spe03x0qSmH55dbT4BhcsZKHkMd-9bH2fiDJXvmpM94yYOgSsWAmafHxvvZ6Jukh2F_spgpRi6CAzuCUsSHoDp_0IZWa34qHZ3pMDK4rYcGN-faksUil0ZBLJs6Rai-foZ/s1600-h/pond2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjo2wGahy-v1spe03x0qSmH55dbT4BhcsZKHkMd-9bH2fiDJXvmpM94yYOgSsWAmafHxvvZ6Jukh2F_spgpRi6CAzuCUsSHoDp_0IZWa34qHZ3pMDK4rYcGN-faksUil0ZBLJs6Rai-foZ/s400/pond2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307508851860449970" border="0" /></a><br />I decided to go with an idea I saw on a gardening show, I can't remember which one, where they used old sinks to make a waterfall. the sinks were placed in tiers with liner betweeen the sinks with pebbles on the liner and rocks around the edges leading into a pond. I liked the idea, but my space was limited and the ground was too level, so I decided to raise the sinks, so I made a waterfall with an old cast-iron bathroom sink on a concrete pedestle, overflowing into a copper kettle, over some rocks and into a kitchen sink and then into a single laundry tub and into the pond.<br /><br /><br />A few years later, the grandchildren were getting bigger, so we decided to expand the pond.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUb66YO3tFN1yy22l3PtDWJ5CVJ8ft3cbQHQ_DlM2z5Cih8m6HJloyGL5dX_4GCvOlVIULqGuT5UWM69RbyfkUCnHmvWNZ63AgEwkvLQ-ojbZnhM7dic4pBDbuELXtiiPVr-s01nlqpSu/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+139.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCUb66YO3tFN1yy22l3PtDWJ5CVJ8ft3cbQHQ_DlM2z5Cih8m6HJloyGL5dX_4GCvOlVIULqGuT5UWM69RbyfkUCnHmvWNZ63AgEwkvLQ-ojbZnhM7dic4pBDbuELXtiiPVr-s01nlqpSu/s320/Heritage+Village+139.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307511630038452626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6KRLtYN_1U1r3aMPiUK2HOORzx4AoUSt2OlgmSfHscu2nRWhOai8obxncosTpvYqebSs90jBtjoDNTtYPcpW1pFFCpD4e-XLrw7k6Ddo4uAhPzSE8yteYjXNIi1uUJWvzNwZTrITpAeV/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+141.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6KRLtYN_1U1r3aMPiUK2HOORzx4AoUSt2OlgmSfHscu2nRWhOai8obxncosTpvYqebSs90jBtjoDNTtYPcpW1pFFCpD4e-XLrw7k6Ddo4uAhPzSE8yteYjXNIi1uUJWvzNwZTrITpAeV/s320/Heritage+Village+141.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307512417815789074" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTOZjlgCFK_FI80RaABX_IgNxzvVJmeiK6WlBGoERXIaZCy9chV_fkEIrMZNC6fFQtI6TzqS8bQqw4QH0KjaFQMJ4QWPwg8VCmtKRpNIXrWtIepEZOFz497v-Dz-WYyQwFzG4kPzw50fl-/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+142.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTOZjlgCFK_FI80RaABX_IgNxzvVJmeiK6WlBGoERXIaZCy9chV_fkEIrMZNC6fFQtI6TzqS8bQqw4QH0KjaFQMJ4QWPwg8VCmtKRpNIXrWtIepEZOFz497v-Dz-WYyQwFzG4kPzw50fl-/s320/Heritage+Village+142.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307512422139642242" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYYIBro1kBMLawLn9OObTDERVTeAQpcxVS8lzVxcRc74z8K80zr7dU2FWva7HOHwk-cCaP79q-FDlTqCAsvQkPbQI2DH6uBbrmDbADNIVMYSALvQoOO0bMcgKXyCamcaHYfWHoF2ukkVn/s1600-h/Picture+144.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYYIBro1kBMLawLn9OObTDERVTeAQpcxVS8lzVxcRc74z8K80zr7dU2FWva7HOHwk-cCaP79q-FDlTqCAsvQkPbQI2DH6uBbrmDbADNIVMYSALvQoOO0bMcgKXyCamcaHYfWHoF2ukkVn/s320/Picture+144.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307512432032581938" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRHUgfbHWHYqQzQG7B-36XdmaezPO2FZEItCE4bv15Qj2_rXvYYR68eUjQENPfIA05EThqRQEEFWgo90FjCFbBHBZq1kzoBMaUXbgo2K9U9ICgytOFdHQv2FbXv2eK4FC389a48fO8FwM/s1600-h/Picture+146.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRHUgfbHWHYqQzQG7B-36XdmaezPO2FZEItCE4bv15Qj2_rXvYYR68eUjQENPfIA05EThqRQEEFWgo90FjCFbBHBZq1kzoBMaUXbgo2K9U9ICgytOFdHQv2FbXv2eK4FC389a48fO8FwM/s320/Picture+146.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307512440015091426" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZC8OVg2DqjTZ7Z-29hYz6Qf2XbUTjffQN9SXtserB_KD0mZZZfhxroEvhI_zmuL6BepmIhWSWUkjrFrPatqino1YRd8BUX1H56Sl2BP4f_pYeGX8oXiZSvCxti38sH8N5owszxMYQ8PA/s1600-h/Picture+147.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZC8OVg2DqjTZ7Z-29hYz6Qf2XbUTjffQN9SXtserB_KD0mZZZfhxroEvhI_zmuL6BepmIhWSWUkjrFrPatqino1YRd8BUX1H56Sl2BP4f_pYeGX8oXiZSvCxti38sH8N5owszxMYQ8PA/s320/Picture+147.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307512442040993618" border="0" /></a><br />We wanted the original pond to connect to the new pond, which is 3 1/2' deep, so we made a stream to connect them, and bonded the two liner pieces together where they overlapped. Now we needed a bridge to go over the stream, it had to be wide enough for the lawn mower and garden tiller to be moved easily, and sturdy enough to be safe for the grandchildren to run across and jump on.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiKsz2gaW-QXdEDmiYrKwNr-0GLbLkk6rskACWhsCdthWk9-h9C5aYVIDaBkxVXDa7S1QhJxbMYY9cHhBRc7TfkYj823J3jaPybpMPxU_D_e2WhUgm_xgRecNbqJAMr45PYlAj3eS9RPu/s1600-h/Picture+001.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiKsz2gaW-QXdEDmiYrKwNr-0GLbLkk6rskACWhsCdthWk9-h9C5aYVIDaBkxVXDa7S1QhJxbMYY9cHhBRc7TfkYj823J3jaPybpMPxU_D_e2WhUgm_xgRecNbqJAMr45PYlAj3eS9RPu/s320/Picture+001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307580534020919778" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjxReK7mTKwVloL-wPNhZ7SdEQ6_ZUYsAIu2qQNqob8gJmPP1O2EBNDGOxNs00Ks6JcHnPL1ezT7BxzGD5PMJRAiZSlHbXLoChgNYSMvO4Fi82I5qjWhUUzjXHY0r0AW2gNSlwgm5ZHlK/s1600-h/June1,2008+027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDjxReK7mTKwVloL-wPNhZ7SdEQ6_ZUYsAIu2qQNqob8gJmPP1O2EBNDGOxNs00Ks6JcHnPL1ezT7BxzGD5PMJRAiZSlHbXLoChgNYSMvO4Fi82I5qjWhUUzjXHY0r0AW2gNSlwgm5ZHlK/s320/June1,2008+027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307580541901954866" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2_9syp2H7lgnp3fpCDhVxanpcdeDkzD3CvInKVqJ0E1kVM03t6bMVUJF_WUz9QcjQfmqn8WLiqExMLXk24wRsP7os4aeruwuqQzMicNVPayTuIOivAel8arpmQQ2SNNtqNiyxkarfAg3/s1600-h/2008-07-19+001+023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy2_9syp2H7lgnp3fpCDhVxanpcdeDkzD3CvInKVqJ0E1kVM03t6bMVUJF_WUz9QcjQfmqn8WLiqExMLXk24wRsP7os4aeruwuqQzMicNVPayTuIOivAel8arpmQQ2SNNtqNiyxkarfAg3/s320/2008-07-19+001+023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307580541489980930" border="0" /></a><br />I also had to remove my clematis from the arbor that we used for our wedding, and start it growing on the fence that was being built there. It was a slow process, I did have an advantage in that the arbor was constructed in small lengths, held with screws, so I just dis-assembled the arbor, sliding the pieces out of the plants. I then wrapped the vines around the fence-posts and up around the rails, and started training them. They have come through the re-placement with flying colours.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBxQdCzyqgYnGplCl9tskVx-ADZhUEv2CkHZtZcmYOjAdBNAqwjDTzTMjwKuqW6XMwp8Lro1IBitYM_qsVBskDJ40u46ftl7uS2ItvF5UnwtQ5WBgbeRKMor92Nqg-rOpVFvDK61NzBPd/s1600-h/summer+2007+200.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSBxQdCzyqgYnGplCl9tskVx-ADZhUEv2CkHZtZcmYOjAdBNAqwjDTzTMjwKuqW6XMwp8Lro1IBitYM_qsVBskDJ40u46ftl7uS2ItvF5UnwtQ5WBgbeRKMor92Nqg-rOpVFvDK61NzBPd/s320/summer+2007+200.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307516930797819026" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nbO7DLx139MRFNENcOU98ZXg3ky0IZXSMCSatfntW-BStN09nQlx70Tliw9jOzPJ-SAV2GuVOovVChNouAFcxG4jncfDqf4r6JtOznCSP2IR0uAFz2Fp_XFJmRG8jur_ZxP79pZlc7aX/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+415.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nbO7DLx139MRFNENcOU98ZXg3ky0IZXSMCSatfntW-BStN09nQlx70Tliw9jOzPJ-SAV2GuVOovVChNouAFcxG4jncfDqf4r6JtOznCSP2IR0uAFz2Fp_XFJmRG8jur_ZxP79pZlc7aX/s320/Heritage+Village+415.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307516935031100914" border="0" /></a>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-46942727609260972892009-02-26T15:56:00.005-05:002009-04-19T11:29:08.067-04:00Genealogy and CollectionsGenealogy is one of my interests, collecting is another. I thought that I would combine the two in this blog. I have, since I was young, been interested in anything that was "old". I started out collecting fossils and coins, I saved any coin that was older than me. I was always on the look-out for Indian arrowheads, although I never came across any.<br /><br />Now, I collect things like my grandmother and great-grandmother might have used in their kitchens, mixing bowls, sifters, a range set, some enamelware, etc.. I have a lot of depression era glass as well as some antique transfer-ware, and I couldn't pass up a couple of baby bottles that were made the year my dad was born.<br /><br />I started collecting flowerpots, because they reminded me of all of the violets that my grandmother used to grow all over the house, they were always in full bloom. I also have my grandmother's mahogany lamp table, and a couple of old oak school desks with all of the dents and scratches of years of students use, one of which my youngest grandson sits at whenever he's here.<br /><br />I have a cradle that is really primitive and rustic, it looks like it was home-made, it must be at least 150 years old. I don't know who made it, but I like to imagine all of the babies that were rocked to sleep over the years in it. It is well-worn and it still works, I used it for my youngest grandson to nap in when he was small, he used to like just sitting in it, rocking and playing with his toys. When he grew out of it, he started keeping his toys in it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3d7UEIXojXLJ-9e4KFqdeeSUC2UgXgIm2-B11dTo1LMOlm7v1QNCRt1nd5uExAw_wAzov66bOsXArvlDTD1NSolKwE-KWd_XiSNRmVEpOAgmJyrZWzsCmzIxxnUVgpBq0nLgeQKKGcodA/s1600-h/antique+cradle.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 211px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3d7UEIXojXLJ-9e4KFqdeeSUC2UgXgIm2-B11dTo1LMOlm7v1QNCRt1nd5uExAw_wAzov66bOsXArvlDTD1NSolKwE-KWd_XiSNRmVEpOAgmJyrZWzsCmzIxxnUVgpBq0nLgeQKKGcodA/s400/antique+cradle.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310973274655823650" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCoQ5Uxfd9CH-xtAlTJOVacYPxF8Faa9MeqORS-ZqCLP03MhKGNfiZmd4mbfJCwPC0wUN2Anmn9RzyuVnj3cp05zSJL7HBp51Jcx2ZgsTLJcskW6t3jPsa9iFz_xyz5sthlY0oBTBCUdv/s1600-h/DCP_1930.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijCoQ5Uxfd9CH-xtAlTJOVacYPxF8Faa9MeqORS-ZqCLP03MhKGNfiZmd4mbfJCwPC0wUN2Anmn9RzyuVnj3cp05zSJL7HBp51Jcx2ZgsTLJcskW6t3jPsa9iFz_xyz5sthlY0oBTBCUdv/s400/DCP_1930.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310967264066736802" border="0" /></a>Another item I collect is books, history, local histories, Canadiana, and I have some old local newspapers from the early 1900's, too. I have some that used to belong to the first mayor of Leamington, which have articles about his elections and the greenhouse industry from WWI era.<br />When you think about it, genealogy is just another kind of collecting, collecting family history.<br /></div>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-18235203219719240822009-02-26T15:54:00.000-05:002009-02-26T15:54:25.207-05:00Country Auctions - What's in the box?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I love going to country auctions and estate auctions, there are lots of bargains to be had at these auctions. Often there are 'box lots' which usually go for a buck or two. These are mostly overlooked and are full of surprises. A lot of times you will find odd dishes, nick-nacks, etc. suitable for yard sales but I have found a lot of treasures in them also. I bought one that had a vintage light fixture in it, got it home and researched it and found out it was worth about $200 restored. It was pictured in the Eaton's 1924 catalogue.<br />Another time I found an antique ginger beer bottle.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQa3slN_DaAMguwih-lT9GrHIXxaZ6HSMncbHts2wPXNE4nlc4WuR6pDsFjczigA_urgbEKZuHgRA3Fm6ervoOJ0APXaGCttBjSS9PJHSxyMXiwjmngBEAu4rWdprXrVDCQ4nz8pI3y_M/s1600-h/Jan2009+106.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 92px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpQa3slN_DaAMguwih-lT9GrHIXxaZ6HSMncbHts2wPXNE4nlc4WuR6pDsFjczigA_urgbEKZuHgRA3Fm6ervoOJ0APXaGCttBjSS9PJHSxyMXiwjmngBEAu4rWdprXrVDCQ4nz8pI3y_M/s200/Jan2009+106.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307210530421591074" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I have a Coltrock tobacco humidor that was in another one, that I found out was made by the Colt Manufacturing Company, Coltrock was the name given to the Bakelite it was made from, worth over $100 too.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8_VhLagJ1DvnzHSOo6hG0krirxESgeSSgWt66dak0Bkd4CCxunAaZht-j275HERPiqxfh7mlX3W8zDj_yaU3LVYAfMCWOXzYbNdHHZD6hUCYJigYGDudCKIMb5O9shyphenhyphen191yBMbWDYmVV/s1600-h/Jan2009+104.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht8_VhLagJ1DvnzHSOo6hG0krirxESgeSSgWt66dak0Bkd4CCxunAaZht-j275HERPiqxfh7mlX3W8zDj_yaU3LVYAfMCWOXzYbNdHHZD6hUCYJigYGDudCKIMb5O9shyphenhyphen191yBMbWDYmVV/s200/Jan2009+104.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307210531384457906" border="0" /></a><br />So, next time you are at an auction don't be afraid to look into the boxes under the table, you may find a treasure of your own.Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271883098872974908.post-55691527722861034422009-02-23T11:11:00.014-05:002009-02-23T13:53:54.300-05:00The Settler's Village, Bobcaygeon, OntarioMy husband and I go camping every summer at Emily Provincial Park in Omeemee, Ontario, near Peterborough. One day we decided to tour one of the local towns and see what attractions we could find. We decided to go north 20 km. to Bobcaygeon.<br />In the town of Bobcaygeon was a pleasant surprise, a Settler's Village right in town. The location was quite unusual, we didn't expect much, but it was worth taking a look.<br />There was no Admission fee, just a donation when you leave, if you wish to make one. A tour guide took us around and unlocked the buildings, one by one, they don't get much traffic. Now I will give you a tour.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vMo3DvBL_Pe3iBpEqNgvRRD1MaOh1ZdIjNEfFEvmddBtP245Va47ix4kmSnIynQbfgH3c4rNu_g1Nv7Qupy-iA8gp87Atgbfw5e5a_9Axig6mtO-Xu5YN8V6I6zeUX6mHkl9edmErspn/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+027.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5vMo3DvBL_Pe3iBpEqNgvRRD1MaOh1ZdIjNEfFEvmddBtP245Va47ix4kmSnIynQbfgH3c4rNu_g1Nv7Qupy-iA8gp87Atgbfw5e5a_9Axig6mtO-Xu5YN8V6I6zeUX6mHkl9edmErspn/s320/Heritage+Village+027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306031848825598882" border="0" /></a>trapper's cabin<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94OxauHqAOVBeWes4oarNJq-MAwHrX8vecrlZgWHk27JeNAcgFWWYYO5f8ByfkJ4mZ6as2Co-0OC8knJmMGDOE-npkfwGP_xZQ4n1W9t-yLFyWImZxq-u0ippYQ_bYdIfEm8L2svAuLBX/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+028.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94OxauHqAOVBeWes4oarNJq-MAwHrX8vecrlZgWHk27JeNAcgFWWYYO5f8ByfkJ4mZ6as2Co-0OC8knJmMGDOE-npkfwGP_xZQ4n1W9t-yLFyWImZxq-u0ippYQ_bYdIfEm8L2svAuLBX/s320/Heritage+Village+028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306033890551913538" border="0" /></a>interior of cabin<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjs9cJaLLacyXeYviz0SulkIlAXlfSXMahBCXu9HUj-GOnXdGoqjoJIHTh-T4MY3nyDzdDj4yXCBus1eL55gXcmqxQHOj6pQTAqaG0rDjyUKfUVaw2fbLz7q5MJFdwLkMNrdkNp8wZF94f/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+014.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjs9cJaLLacyXeYviz0SulkIlAXlfSXMahBCXu9HUj-GOnXdGoqjoJIHTh-T4MY3nyDzdDj4yXCBus1eL55gXcmqxQHOj6pQTAqaG0rDjyUKfUVaw2fbLz7q5MJFdwLkMNrdkNp8wZF94f/s320/Heritage+Village+014.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306031858909962210" border="0" /></a> firehall<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lWm9DVBCJqxTq3Z3iurl3TB058t4b3rDbD0ynimWfiQzwBf3vrBwjwIZnXW-VyRvcoY9EMmI7sInXcf-fxjXD4wsEVZXGtElQBWoejv-Pt0pEcatu2FXeBGvD_A_82R1dLplWt4zeot6/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+015.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lWm9DVBCJqxTq3Z3iurl3TB058t4b3rDbD0ynimWfiQzwBf3vrBwjwIZnXW-VyRvcoY9EMmI7sInXcf-fxjXD4wsEVZXGtElQBWoejv-Pt0pEcatu2FXeBGvD_A_82R1dLplWt4zeot6/s320/Heritage+Village+015.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306067825477554258" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtBugHNdjXgT2jXJLVMwuGHljxNVPtjiKM5pBcTWr6Oj8l0IorbxNrVQNBPmAP8_VuAcau-H4chyhyphenhyphenFJcreYXoOgOsfOWngHUJOCMOyOfRWQPV2bjy05oiEMdAYahO2UQMnGA7GFvoQVB/s1600-h/Picture+016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtBugHNdjXgT2jXJLVMwuGHljxNVPtjiKM5pBcTWr6Oj8l0IorbxNrVQNBPmAP8_VuAcau-H4chyhyphenhyphenFJcreYXoOgOsfOWngHUJOCMOyOfRWQPV2bjy05oiEMdAYahO2UQMnGA7GFvoQVB/s320/Picture+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306035116034523618" border="0" /></a>firetruck being restored<br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WvtZlKaVCNN6Q_NPt4s02BDlpILlBLJqsFs5ASQXkctaHBtOoP86CPtFPa-DBCI-Lcr-RTfe91aPpuKuL8v6N-NEAsAsGgHfpylm11q_8xI2yRjzQHZfchzba9SS_WMcT1oYAZyOli9r/s1600-h/Picture+020.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WvtZlKaVCNN6Q_NPt4s02BDlpILlBLJqsFs5ASQXkctaHBtOoP86CPtFPa-DBCI-Lcr-RTfe91aPpuKuL8v6N-NEAsAsGgHfpylm11q_8xI2yRjzQHZfchzba9SS_WMcT1oYAZyOli9r/s320/Picture+020.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306035912500453586" border="0" /></a>interior of schoolhouse<br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnw1A-fYH01s0ulZjt4rxOKm2Mql65eVPdHoCMMQC5anr8-c7unz6wl6CbhC_uCLTYaJIShj-Y696Q9R7I6Yn-BOsfxXwHlyirzxFuXKT9yLpXS4Q4maRdGSpmkLJhyzapJf6M3McSdPiJ/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+021.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnw1A-fYH01s0ulZjt4rxOKm2Mql65eVPdHoCMMQC5anr8-c7unz6wl6CbhC_uCLTYaJIShj-Y696Q9R7I6Yn-BOsfxXwHlyirzxFuXKT9yLpXS4Q4maRdGSpmkLJhyzapJf6M3McSdPiJ/s320/Heritage+Village+021.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306046692063409042" border="0" /></a>teaching requirements 1870<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqH_SjSccRvlY59U8k9GaaAwuWR4V0YMRhkJkjvU93QfAt3iByGGSrdsYS9B9ICfZF1ilZjYoxzSPZ2t9_2PNLxnnr8FohCIpkp5dlxNEm19H1rfmOnfcGMmcNLxZ1vGL006DxQnRK_75/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+026.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbqH_SjSccRvlY59U8k9GaaAwuWR4V0YMRhkJkjvU93QfAt3iByGGSrdsYS9B9ICfZF1ilZjYoxzSPZ2t9_2PNLxnnr8FohCIpkp5dlxNEm19H1rfmOnfcGMmcNLxZ1vGL006DxQnRK_75/s320/Heritage+Village+026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306032671937407762" border="0" /></a>shanty<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIcgzRs95x-XHepBC2p8qZKx0muyVIzXRtx_K-eN9-cQfFoSomuVVKo2A_z1ZJdBoIUQ_sUKwcpfaZHtdJ1ccQIvm-qbQvVTrsa18ueZfCPLxq2hrEVwBhmIYHEAj8NLM4xt_E706uAAyv/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+025.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIcgzRs95x-XHepBC2p8qZKx0muyVIzXRtx_K-eN9-cQfFoSomuVVKo2A_z1ZJdBoIUQ_sUKwcpfaZHtdJ1ccQIvm-qbQvVTrsa18ueZfCPLxq2hrEVwBhmIYHEAj8NLM4xt_E706uAAyv/s320/Heritage+Village+025.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306032674792517426" border="0" /></a>interior of shanty<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNGPNokt_fFFTM6lGzdqAQc_OWPF4fq1amqqxQo7tBD2SBHwBTucqnal7z_ozRbOny1Ak7v41QwBeQVNE-UqvTbDYK59_3zmU0oQzJYJbDssV9Kwy8cnr7QPQXQQbNx5SDW0jP2VLsTBA/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+017.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNGPNokt_fFFTM6lGzdqAQc_OWPF4fq1amqqxQo7tBD2SBHwBTucqnal7z_ozRbOny1Ak7v41QwBeQVNE-UqvTbDYK59_3zmU0oQzJYJbDssV9Kwy8cnr7QPQXQQbNx5SDW0jP2VLsTBA/s320/Heritage+Village+017.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306031853356637698" border="0" /></a>Fairbairn Church<br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBg-CXa9wUqs8WmmKflrYi0MN1WI-fNEZq6fDNktgtQ8PI7Z1iXcmeZ66DvUE53X1AVyz8yFlmGFkk7N6YmxbMOqDDlUFqwxv1T2UYC-77ogLTz4mG1S8D1ubp65pIV8iMEZ5lDiOsqseg/s1600-h/Picture+018.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBg-CXa9wUqs8WmmKflrYi0MN1WI-fNEZq6fDNktgtQ8PI7Z1iXcmeZ66DvUE53X1AVyz8yFlmGFkk7N6YmxbMOqDDlUFqwxv1T2UYC-77ogLTz4mG1S8D1ubp65pIV8iMEZ5lDiOsqseg/s320/Picture+018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306047385980322850" border="0" /></a>interior of church<br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi20Q65cByHx6KdIWlmrFaoyMC6QvY9RdQlJ6tX13apDiaO3CkFrhMOsR_SY6DwUutbpH9PhrPvACRSMJ31eHX2pODhLx2vdNgClGHwSfEVuoA90KBj3_A10UDqdcHVHUw6i9-Tgbsn37gK/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+043.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGZh0iqItVgTL9Zo6a-uhyphenhyphen7umcjYX-z4Sa5B7Iq-SidTPUFlIL37TaRrUNi3ujZWiVd1_0O2pDJZFghdoMbo8F-0wAid0Z4d0cd26sLpZdz79GhqOARbZxZwYijATz23uqtIF84i_-4-GR/s320/Heritage+Village+023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306046687327072594" border="0" /></a>the blacksmith's shop<br /><br /></div> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheR77uixOh-HOpzwHIDFw8LFA14_X5bO0nwYY1P6I4K0Sipiwngp5NS8Dta0zNXNdw2qMAPjYxD9wL_-AJRXZ_OEg6zxHlbIGW7WjLfF1CoQTYs7Pkl3FSOjipsPXc48oL3ma2Ga9tT_gn/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+041.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheR77uixOh-HOpzwHIDFw8LFA14_X5bO0nwYY1P6I4K0Sipiwngp5NS8Dta0zNXNdw2qMAPjYxD9wL_-AJRXZ_OEg6zxHlbIGW7WjLfF1CoQTYs7Pkl3FSOjipsPXc48oL3ma2Ga9tT_gn/s320/Heritage+Village+041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306035910670896770" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_Xi4pZEkqqcY2L_xCiNFIzhSkKtEOYgBJSPyqtOmqfoYWCbtCtUtXEicPc3eoRorQidjn3qVxIijDRPi1YkGiBlyA6buTKhWyn6LMJ3vdQ0cwhq7cLOUQ_VGfxsA5Bb27ubRd8aHOk_h/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+039.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_Xi4pZEkqqcY2L_xCiNFIzhSkKtEOYgBJSPyqtOmqfoYWCbtCtUtXEicPc3eoRorQidjn3qVxIijDRPi1YkGiBlyA6buTKhWyn6LMJ3vdQ0cwhq7cLOUQ_VGfxsA5Bb27ubRd8aHOk_h/s320/Heritage+Village+039.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306034411785439090" border="0" /></a>the barn<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXMg2LEKYjV2Brj8mFQOWAZxroYfqfqAR3ZbgURv1snTIa95byObdwdIOjjmOH9-M-lbyhyphenhyphenqKyUjph1EIMASi5p_XqHvC_bt6P3Yd9XNAtocanOOePykD-aSgtW3irQqIN4abGiVZxNrx/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+024.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXMg2LEKYjV2Brj8mFQOWAZxroYfqfqAR3ZbgURv1snTIa95byObdwdIOjjmOH9-M-lbyhyphenhyphenqKyUjph1EIMASi5p_XqHvC_bt6P3Yd9XNAtocanOOePykD-aSgtW3irQqIN4abGiVZxNrx/s320/Heritage+Village+024.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306032671691547410" border="0" /></a>the honey shack<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxERgzgmGKrgVxYmWnBnOS-eMNNg7xg5ptwobzW3YPhG5mrRvFsFZabxXvuLb72Ppue8Gy7jwWFXRBSrxatpPY4uduxkv-CG0LeGu6pv9zxJfapkbgvC7_uLFvoQsJBVa2n3a2zQ3KGnNP/s1600-h/Heritage+Village+042.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxERgzgmGKrgVxYmWnBnOS-eMNNg7xg5ptwobzW3YPhG5mrRvFsFZabxXvuLb72Ppue8Gy7jwWFXRBSrxatpPY4uduxkv-CG0LeGu6pv9zxJfapkbgvC7_uLFvoQsJBVa2n3a2zQ3KGnNP/s320/Heritage+Village+042.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306047391354387346" border="0" /></a>What is it?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Earline Hines Bradthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17099623350212034924noreply@blogger.com0