scouting pennsylvania barns

Last weekend, we took a trip to Central Pennsylvania for a family get-together.

As years go by, and with family scattered across the country, 

these gatherings are as rare as they are enjoyable.

The weekend was filled with laughter and stories - sharing the good and the not-so-good -

as families often do.

Greg and I had the pleasure of exploring the Pennsylvania countryside

with our two lovely nieces from Arkansas.

The mission - scouting for barns, farms and Amish - which seemed like a pretty easy mission for Central Pennsylvania.

This was the closest we came to a buggy

(sigh)

But, I'd still call the outing a success.

This camera-shy cow turned to let me take her picture after I mooed to her.

Apparently, I have a knack for mooing.

We found many quaint farms.

and beautiful barn yards

and charming barns.

We enjoyed our Pennsylvania gathering so much that a summer get-together in Baltimore is in the works - 

God willin' and the crick don't rise.

Thanks for dropping in!

covered bridges

There is nothing quite so charming as a covered bridge.

I'm not sure why that is -

I don't question it.

It just is.

Last weekend we were out scouting for covered bridges,

and this was one of my favorites.

It was a little bit off the beaten path -

of course, in Vermont, that's a relative term...

There aren't many beaten paths.

We explored outside the bridge and inside.

I think one car passed through.



Afterwards, at our favorite coffee shop we got a lesson in "Vermontisms"

The lady who runs the coffee shop asked Greg,

"So when I say 'I'll see you tomorrow', you say...."

Greg: - "Ummmmm - okay!"

Lady: "Noooooo.."

Greg:  "See you tomorrow?"

Lady: "No - God willin' and the crick don't rise"

I like that - I really, really like that!

So, I'll be back for another post next week -

God willin' and the crick don't rise.

Until then,

I am joining

Watery Wednesday

and Rural Thursday

Thanks for dropping in!