Before anything else…check out the North Fork of the Holston River this morning which runs in front of the house. This was the view this morning following last night’s rain. That girl is muddy!
A blog reader asked, in a roundabout way, why I’m doing this blogging thing. Well….it is way more fun than cleaning house. Actually, it’s an answer to a question I’ve heard many times…”why do you live there?” I can’t articulate a single answer so in writing this blog, I’m hoping to respond. So many good reasons…
Speaking of the blog…you may now “follow” RiverCliff Cottage by subscribing on the buttton to the right of this post. Also, if you have left a comment, thank you!! Please continue, and if you have not, please do so. I love your comments–especially when you share what you are doing or if my thought reminded you of a thought…and so on. If you wish to share a picture that supports a topic, please send along. It would be fun to see what you are doing.
For everyone who comments between now and Monday, July 30, you will be included in the random draw for this DISHTOWEL!!! Very expensive…almost $2.00!! Please comment as anyone…everyone…can use a dishtowel!! I’ll announce the winner on the Monday evening post which will appear about 10 pm. So exciting! Pleeze don’t make me beg….if I can’t give a dishtowel away, I’m sunk!!
We are still up to our necks in Kandy Korn. Last night, while I froze corn, I pleaded and begged made a suggestion that Mike make a “corn run” and drop off a few ears here and there. It’s garden wars…turn your head and we’ll leave some squash on your doorstep! He hung it on our neighbors’ doors! Today, I ran up the road to Don and Molly Kiser’s and left a few ears in their barn which I felt allowed me to steal a couple of their tomatoes. See how it works!
However, I’m getting some unwelcome help on getting rid of the corn. I know who it is based on the evidence…
Rocky Raccoon!!! He has forgotten how nice I was to him two winters ago when he was cold and hungry and I gave him peanut butter sandwiches. Just look at this…
See the chewed up ears between all the baby gourds that have volunteered because I didn’t hoe the garden.
I asked Luckie about helping me out…maybe going out and giving the raccoons a good barking tonight…she was waiting on me to take her for a trip around the Mendota Loop (Swinging Bridge to Mendota Road to Barn Rock to Swinging Bridge).
After the loop Luckie said “see my cute little paw in this picture…you can kiss it but I’m not chasing your ‘coons. I’m retired!”
This week is a busy week…especially since I laid around all day yesterday and did nothing. Mt. Vernon UMC’s VBS starts Sunday, and I am so excited about it but there is quite a bit of work involved. On Saturday, I get to decorate the church like a farm which is going to be fun! We’re “Farming the Fruits of the Spirit”…a great reason to find a use for my burlap since the burlap curtain project failed so miserably (see here), stack up straw bails, set up a Fruits of the Spirit Fruit Stand inside the “Spirit Corral.” You get the message..it’s going to be a blast!! Check out Mt. Vernon’s Facebook page for all the scoop.
Finally, I’ve had some company show up. Look at these pals….
Because of the work these little guys have created, VBS, and my extremely filthy house, I will not be posting again until Sunday night.
Love it Eva! Really enjoy keeping up with you on here. And keeping up with your projects!
Pattie
THank you for commenting. I’ve got you in for the dishtowel. I know you’re anxious to win that!! I’ve got off the projects a bit this week but will be back on them strong after VBS!!!
Thank you so much for reading. It means a lot.
Hello Eva,
you left your blog address for us before we said good-bye to you on Monday,and said you would like to hear from us. Well, thought to do just that, and say hi and tell you again what a joy it was to meet you and be at the beuatiful RC apartment and esp. get to know you and Mike. You have the kind of joie de vivre that is infectious, lots of projects, many of them just to make others happy. It’s nice knowing you and the Mendota community. It’s pastoral living at its best, as Mike said, it’s not just the beautiful country but its people are equally beautiful.
Irmgard
What a kind note, and I’m glad you stopped by RiverCliffCottage Blog and visited. We loved having you. Hope you return. You may be pleased to know that your check went straight to fabric for slipcover project!! I’ll send you the link when it’s finished!!
Love your adorable page! 🙂
Thank you Tracy for reading and commenting!
I wish I had a garden. I planted watermelon in a flower pot but every time one gets about the size of a football I find it in the yard with teeth marks in it. Evidently Darby likes watermelon…..
Do not fuss at precious puppy…she can do no wrong. you are imagining those teethmarks!
Good luck with the blog and Bible school we just ended ours tonight everybody had a good time and learned some important lessons.
Jonathan,,,thank you for reading and commenting. When did yours start?
The army of honey jars looked ready to support our immune systems and protect us from allergies, virus infections! My jars disappear with every family visitor…will stop by for more and some corn. Tomatoes inching along.
I loved your “army” … that is what they look like…. come down and get some corn before Rocky Raccoon finishes it off!!
Grandchildren get the 100% discount. She’s got three!
Eva, I love your blog. You make work sound like fun.
Your decor, canning, freezing,working with bees,and organizing has opened my eyes and made me more motivated. You get so much accomplished.
I am excited about VBS. You are making it so interesting. I know the children also the adults will be excited about farming the fruits of the spirit. Thanks Betty
Betty…thank you so much. I needed your encouragement as I have procrastinated terribly in getting my VBS stuff together. I’ll be working on it all ady tomorrow and Saturday .. Won’t let you down…we are going to have fun, and I will bet you and I will know all nine fruits of the spirit by Sunday week!! Honestly…I get to about seven of them and I’m stuttering!!
You inspire me! I’m so glad we are getting to know each other better.
I want a free dish towel!!! :] your blog looks really cute!! how did u design it?
Hi Lacy…You are in the running for the dishtowel…I’m sending you a message, too!! Love you sweet girl.