Mr. Books and I spent a great weekend in Pennsylvania. It was our first camp-out with the RV group that we joined last year.
We were at a campground in Bernville, PA. Neither of us thought to take our cameras (we finally found his charger. . . my charger is still MIA) but I'll like through to a couple of things that we did.
Yesterday before we left we went to the original Roadside America display. It was amazing. The thought that some of the buildings (that were all handmade) are over 100 years old was just mind-boggling to me.
Before we left we asked how they keep all the dust off the displays. Every three years they dismantle the entire display (which is HUGE) piece by piece to clean, re-paint and replace each piece back in the display. I can't imagine the work that is involved --- we were told that they use cotton swaps due to the size of the pieces!
Saturday, since we were so close, Mr. Books had to make a pilgrimage to Cabela's
He took his time wandering around the store and I took a nap in the "scratch & dent" section on one of the most comfortable chairs I have ever been in. No, the nap was not planned, but the body decided it had was time for a nap.
After he woke me up we went to a little quilt shop, Happy Sewing Room. The shop was recently visited by Bonnie Hunter and, needless to say, we did a little shopping.
Mr. Books picked up some fabric for a project he is working on (yes, he does quilt. . . .), we picked up a pattern and a kit that were both exclusive to the shop (the package is still riding around in his truck but I'll post pictures soon) and I got a much needed refill of Best Press.
She had the scent-free refills so I picked up one.
However, now that I think about it, I should have gotten 2 or 3. . . .but I will be at another quilt shop before the end of May so I will be able to get one there.
I'm trying to get into the habit of posting more frequently. . . . not just for me but to make it more interesting for anyone that might be reading.
Have a great day. . . . and don't forget. . . . the Traveling Stash giveaway goes off in a couple of days. . . . go to this post to try your luck on winning it.
In peace and pieces,
We were at a campground in Bernville, PA. Neither of us thought to take our cameras (we finally found his charger. . . my charger is still MIA) but I'll like through to a couple of things that we did.
Yesterday before we left we went to the original Roadside America display. It was amazing. The thought that some of the buildings (that were all handmade) are over 100 years old was just mind-boggling to me.
Before we left we asked how they keep all the dust off the displays. Every three years they dismantle the entire display (which is HUGE) piece by piece to clean, re-paint and replace each piece back in the display. I can't imagine the work that is involved --- we were told that they use cotton swaps due to the size of the pieces!
Saturday, since we were so close, Mr. Books had to make a pilgrimage to Cabela's
He took his time wandering around the store and I took a nap in the "scratch & dent" section on one of the most comfortable chairs I have ever been in. No, the nap was not planned, but the body decided it had was time for a nap.After he woke me up we went to a little quilt shop, Happy Sewing Room. The shop was recently visited by Bonnie Hunter and, needless to say, we did a little shopping.
Mr. Books picked up some fabric for a project he is working on (yes, he does quilt. . . .), we picked up a pattern and a kit that were both exclusive to the shop (the package is still riding around in his truck but I'll post pictures soon) and I got a much needed refill of Best Press.
She had the scent-free refills so I picked up one.However, now that I think about it, I should have gotten 2 or 3. . . .but I will be at another quilt shop before the end of May so I will be able to get one there.
I'm trying to get into the habit of posting more frequently. . . . not just for me but to make it more interesting for anyone that might be reading.
Have a great day. . . . and don't forget. . . . the Traveling Stash giveaway goes off in a couple of days. . . . go to this post to try your luck on winning it.
In peace and pieces,
