Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What's your favorite fall scent? Would we find this in or around your home right now? 

Pumpkin Spice   This scent is definitely in my house right now!

2. October is Country Music Month...are you a fan of country music? Do you have a favorite country artist? Ever been to Nashville? In terms of lifestyle are you more country mouse or city mouse? 

I am in the so-so- category fan of country music. My favorite country artist is Keith Urban.  Not only do I think he is good looking, but he sings country with a little bit of rock twist.  My favorite song by him is "Somebody Like You."

I have been to Nashville and currently planning a trip there with some friends. 

My lifestyle is more like a country mouse,but I am happy when in the city.

3. How about 'country cooking'? (loosely defined as rich flavors, familiar foods, large portions, often fried, and often associated with the southern region of the US of A)? 

chicken and dumplings-fried chicken-shrimp and grits-biscuits and gravy-mac and cheese-fried green tomatoes-cornbread-collard or turnip greens-deviled eggs-'barbecue'-gumbo-banana pudding 

Which of the foods listed is your favorite? Any on the list you haven't tried or would say a firm no thank you to if offered? 

Chicken and dumplings is my favorite.  A definite NO to any type of grits and biscuits and gravy.

4. What's something that always has a positive impact on your mood? 

Always Grandboys!!!  I can have the worst day ever and just hearing from the grandboys are seeing them makes my worst day disappear.

A close second and third is Sunshine and Exercise.  When the sun is shining, it lifts my spirits.  Exercise helps me feel better all around.  Of course, there are days when I really have to talk myself into exercising.

5. As we say so long to September share a noun, a verb, and an adjective that tells us something about how that month looked for you. 

Football games

Standing, clapping, yelling

Jam-packed days

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

A busy, fun weekend!

Thursday evening, we sat up for the 71st Apple Festival.  Last year, the first year EVER it was cancelled due to Hurricane Helene and this year we wanted to make it spectacular.  

  

Vendors began coming on Thursday and getting all set up.  We had 85 vendors in all!!

I was back at the festival by 9:30 Friday morning.  The theme of this year's festival was 'Apple Roots Run Deep'  My previous daughter opened up her own pharmacy, Chilhowie Drug Store.  The new owner put a float in the parade.

My precious daughter is in the center of the heart.  This made me smile, but also brought few tears to my eyes.

I didn't go to the parade (first parade I had missed since going in 1982) because the twins had football games.

  After the football game, I was back at the festival.  

Then the grandboys wanted to spend the night.

(Sorry about the leg and foot!)

Sunday, the festival was jammed packed.  The grandboys got to ride the train

They were ready to leave after the train ride; crafts didn't interest them too much.

The festival ended at 5:30 Sunday afternoon.  I was there till closing, helping the vendors pack up, and stacking tables, etc.  It was a beautiful festival and so glad!

Have a Great Rest of the Week and Enjoy Life!