We spent a wonderful Saturday driving out to Leola in Lancaster County to attend an auction held at the Leola Produce Auction to benefit the Clinic for Special Children a hospital set up to help the Amish with the specific illnesses found in their communities.
We have gone several times before and enjoy the day, first for the drive out to the country from Philadelphia suburbs through the countryside of Chester and Lancaster counties. Great views of farms and rolling farmland as far as the eye can see. However, we also notice that suburban sprawl is starting to infringe upon the idylic views with the building of more and more developments. The auction has quilts, special items donated for the aution, plants, flowers, household goods, sheds etc. Plus there is plenty of great food, from barbecued pork sandwiches, barbecued chicken which is delicious and so moist, french fries, chips, donuts, hoagies, pizzas and homemade ice cream.
Plus there is the opportunity to people watch both English, Mennonite, and Amish. It was a wonderful day, with some great prices for beautiful quilts and providing important funding for the Clinic. I love seeing all the horse and buggies lined up reminding me of a different lifestyle, but with the rising cost of gas, just maybe this would be an alternative. how about a buggy like this for showing clients homes?
Nick & Trudy.... I did read this. But I wanted to comment to see how you all were doing and how your son is doing. Hope all is well...
Hi Jeff, long time no speak, we need to arrange another ActiveRain get together sometime soon. We are all fine, Jeremy is now home, out of the Marines and getting ready to begin life at college in Florida at Embry riddle in Dayotna in January. Oue eldest just got married in July, and our youngest got engaged. So a busy year.
Nick... yes, it's been a while.... I am going to write a post about a gathering for late October or early November.... holding it in Philly again.... trying to keep it central. Maybe do one out near King of Prussia next time....
In regards to the family, you sound busy. But that's great about Jeremy....safe and sound.... that's great.
Early november works better for us.