Whirlwind day....but lots of fun!

Friday evening, the guys decided they were playing golf on Saturday.  So the gals decided they would make the most of all the happenings in town.  So much to do, so little time!  We decided we'd start our adventure at 10:00.

An early morning call from one of the gals prompted a shift in the schedule and it was agreed we'd leave at 9:15. 

The game plan?  Church rummage sale in Valle Crucis, Farmer's Market in Boone followed by the Gem & Jewlery show around the corner and then Art-In-The-Park in Blowing Rock.  Plus we had the Pig Pickin' at the pool that evening!

The results?  While things were 75% off at the rummage sale, there weren't any treasures I couldn't live without.  The Farmer's Market proved a little more productive. First stop peaches from SC.  Next stop, local 'maters (tomatoes for those who don't speak "country"), and some fresh basil at the next booth.  The Knoxes were sold out of their yummy breads by the time we arrived, but picked up some tasty-looking cinnamon buns a few booths later.  (Needless to say, it was a good trip.)  On to the Gem & Jewlery show where we couldn't get past the first booth without making a purchase.  I'm not a beader or jewelry maker, but if I was, this was THE place to visit.  Anything needed for making jewelry was here.  Fortunately, there were some already-made pieces available and of course, can't leave without getting your jewels cleaned by the Touch of Purple lady.  (In addition to being overwhelmed with all the sparklies, it started pouring just as we arrived so it worked out well to be inside.)  We made our way around the mountain to Blowing Rock while there was a break in the weather.  Found a parking spot not too far off the beaten path and made our way to Main Street to get some sustenance - the Library sets up a hot dog stand, complete with all the fixings you could want and wash it down with a cold lemonade.  It was starting to rain again so we did a quick tour of the booths, stopping in a few, completing our visit without too much damage to the wallet.

THE event of the evening was the Pig Pickin' held down by the pool and hosted by the Social Committee at the Club.  What fun!  We got our good jeans arned (that's ironed in 'country'), dusted off our boots and headed out. 

The Sheets Family Band (bluegrass) was the entertainment and there was a large group who actively participated in the square dancing and two stepping. (We were too busy with square dancing to take a picture.)

We enjoyed pulled pork, beans, coleslaw and several treats for dessert (pecan pie, apple pie and brownies).  But the best part was being at the same table with our good friends, sharing lots of laughs and fun!

(Sounds like a law firm, right?)

If Ray & Bonnie were here, the Wining, Dining and Laughing Society Gang would be complete!