A Rainy Night In Georgia...

Brynwood Needleworks - The Great Smokey Mountains

 

When it wasn't raining, the weather and view were incredible. We drove most of our day through the Great Smokey Mountains in Kentucky and Tennessee. We went through the Carolinas as we descended, and then down into Georgia - and torrential rains - until we reached Savannah. We were whipped by the time we landed. We ordered Chinese delivery, ate dinner, and went to bed.  

Today, we'll drive to our destination, and be with our friends, Mike and Joann...and see Bella and her puppies! We have a six hour drive ahead of us, but the journey will be worth it!

We'll share Mama and puppy pictures, including the daughter (Carly) that we choose to live with us, most of next week, so consider yourself forewarned. Prepare to be as overloaded with cuteness as we are. I have to go now. It's time to get back in the truck for the last leg of our trip south.

Road Trip - Day One...

Brynwood Needleworks - Silly Faces

 

We left Hickory Hill Farm at 7 am yesterday, ready for our road trip to get to our Bella and her puppies. Of course, we're looking forward to seeing Mike and Mrs. Mike, too. 

 

By the time the truck was loaded and we were ready to drive out, I was "glistening", and my silly expression makes me look like I'm sitting in a mound of cream cheese. lol Tag looks like he's curious, but he's really wondering how long it's going to take me to give him the little Milk Bone™ I'm holding to get him to look at the camera. Steve is sporting his new glasses, and he's ready to hit the road. "Just take the picture, already!" Did you notice that my girlfriend and hair stylist, Wendi, squeezed me in to give me my favorite hairstyle? I'm so tickled to be "short and sassy" again! (Especially as we head into hot, steamy Florida weather!)

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Good, Little Road Warrior

It didn't take long for Tag to realize that we'd be in the truck for a while, so he just settled right in like a good, little road warrior.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Beautiful Indiana Skies

The skies were beautiful most of the day. We only had a bit of rain when we were about a half hour from our destination. By the time we got to the hotel, the rain had (thankfully) stopped so we could get our luggage and supplies into our room without getting soaked.

 

Brynwood Needleworks - Crossing The Ohio River

 

By the end of the day, we'd traveled 645 miles, and we arrived in Lexington, Kentucky. The dog-friendly La Quinta was a welcome sight. Handsome and I both had paralyzed butts, even though we made frequent "leg-stretch" stops.

 

Our goal for today will be to drive to Savannah, GA...approximately another 650 miles. sheeeew! We're trading seats, so I'll drive today (at least until I start to whimper). We're taking a loop toward the east to avoid what we've seen on the news as possible trouble spots...so Nashville and Atlanta are off our list this trip. We're hoping for another beautiful, uneventful day. Good thoughts would be appreciated. 

By the way - Do you want to know what we've decided on as a name for our little girl? Let me know in the comments, and maybe I'll tell you tomorrow. hee hee

Beatrix Potter...

Brynwood Needleworks - Beatrix Potter Book Set and Tin

 

I found the neatest set of Beatrix Potter books in a lovely carrying case. You guessed it. Another Marketplace score. Funny. I wasn't looking for this set, but it came across my feed, and at a mere $15, I couldn't resist.

Brynwood Needleworks - Beatrix Potter Book and Tin

The case and books are in excellent condition. I've had the tins for years (in fact, the last time I looked, a Peter Rabbit tin was expensive!! One of these was a gift, and I found the others later to add to my collection.

Brynwood Needleworks - Peter Rabbit Tin and Book

I've been planning to do an embroidery of Peter, and looking at my tins inspire me to think about that again. I know. I know. Why not add something else to my creative To Do list?

Brynwood Needleworks - Beatrix Potter Box and My English Tins

 In addtion to Peter, I have a tin featuring Jemima Puddleduck and Mr. Tod (the fox), Jeremy Fisher (the toad), and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. They're not large tins. They had English sweets in them originally, but were empty when I received them...all in perfect condition. I've used them for threads and needlework supplies, but I mostly love just looking at them.

Brynwood Needleworks - Closeup of British Beatrix Potter Tins

Now I have a book set to enjoy, too...and to read to the littles in my life. I'd love to be a part of sharing these wonderful stories with another generation.