ChiChi and the Amish

[Chichiguita]

So yesterday morning (at 4 in the freakin' AM) I set out for Amish country to pick up my son, spend time with friends and family...and maybe face down a demon or two.

It seems very strange to be up here after nearly a year in the south. I can see that I have changed in some ways. It is surprising how many things I just took for granted as part of life that are different up here.

It is cold! At least it feels cold.
The air is dry. There is no "curtain of humidity" to greet you when you get out of the car. I noticed this morning that my throat is a bit scratchy--think it is because of the change.
There are lightning bugs up here! --I hadn't noticed that we don't seem to get lightning bugs in the burg--do we??? (of course we have lovebugs--some how its just not the same:kekeke:).
TIGER LILLIES!!!--that is one of my favorite flowers and they are in bloom up here right now--I don't think we have them in MS.
Of course--the ever present "clip-clop" of horses pulling Amish buggies is something to get used to again--along with the comings and goings of the Amish in the "hood" who come to use Gran's phone that is in her garage for them.
One word: CORN!
There are other things too...but I'm tired and want to see what ya'll are up to. We have dial up here--but I hope to check in some.

I am reminding that ya'll have made a place for me down there and while I am grateful for where I have come--I am also DEEPLY grateful for my new home. Thinking of ya'll!

[EricStratton]

we got lightning bugs too....I used to catch em in jars.....

Don't let those wild and crazy Amish be a bad influence on you while you're up there....

[hendrixfreak70]

I hope you can beat off some of your demons! Good luck!

[thornton04]

Yep we have lots of lightning bugs out in the woods :)

[Chichiguita]

Yep we have lots of lightning bugs out in the woods :)

LOVE the avatar!!!:clap:

[phmom]

My dad is from Iowa and I remember catching lightning bugs as a little kid when we lived there..... There are TONS of them. And also lots of corn.........

Have a great trip ChiChi!!! Come back safe and sound.......

[EricStratton]

Yep we have lots of lightning bugs out in the woods :)

Ain't no tellin' what y'all got livin' out in y'all's part of the world.....yeti's, sasquatch, anacondas.....(go ahead, hendrix....I set you up with the anaconda reference)....

[Chichiguita]

I'll try to get some pictures to post while I am up here.

[Fish-Bait]

wompauscat's too.

[hendrixfreak70]

Ain't no tellin' what y'all got livin' out in y'all's part of the world.....yeti's, sasquatch, anacondas.....(go ahead, hendrix....I set you up with the anaconda reference)....

Lmao!

There is a HUGE one in our house. :smt023

[hendrixfreak70]

Deergoose, jackelopes. And stuff.

[Fish-Bait]

redbellied speckled owl frogs. lol


Chichi....bring me back some ears of corn so I can dry em' out and use em' as seed next year!

[Ted]

Yep we have lots of lightning bugs out in the woods :)Well, now - - - I may just have to take ChiChi to the woods when she gets back.


:bowrofl:

[Fire Extinguisher]

Yes, in Maryland the lightning bugs were everywhere!

[Rainey]

Everyone has to admit this is a good band name.

[hendrixfreak70]

everyone has to admit this is a good band name.

lmao.

[Fire Extinguisher]

Everyone has to admit this is a good band name.
OK.... but what would they sing?

Rock?

Blues?

Gospel?

Blue Grass?

Raggea?

Country?

[hendrixfreak70]

Folk.

[Rainey]

OK.... but what would they sing?

Rock?

Blues?

Gospel?

Blue Grass?

Raggea?

Country?

I think a mix of Folk and R&B would be nice.

[Fire Extinguisher]

Dylan and Ray Charles?

[CircusRide]

Here's where I want to go to visit the Amish-

http://www.800padutch.com/intercourse.shtml

[damnyank]

Here's where I want to go to visit the Amish-

http://www.800padutch.com/intercourse.shtml

Having been born and raised in Reading, PA, I have been there (Intercourse), done that - along with Blue Ball. Kettle Kitchen Village is awesome when it comes to dips, jellies, salsa, candies, shoofly pies, relishes, pepper cabbage and some of the hottest/horseradish & mustard you ever want. And guess what? It is all made naturally and for some of it right there on premise while you watch! The Bird in Hand farmers market is awesome. Folks come by the bus loads, for fresh meats, home made sausages, cheeses, in season veggies and fruits,and crafts. Mrs DY likes visiting her mother-in-law - as long as I take her to Lancaster County!

ChiChi, you left something out, the horses really go clip, clop.........splatt:bowrofl::bowrofl:!!!

The tickle is definitely the fresh air (very fresh horsey air)! :smt105

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Have fun, ChiChi!

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

home made sausage in intercouse WTH? I am off for the holiday wonder if I can go for the weekend.

[CircusRide]

The last time I tried to get to Intercourse, I ended up in Blue Ball.

[Rainey]

The last time I tried to get to Intercourse, I ended up in Blue Ball.

Some reason I don't find that shocking.

[Hermione]

Boys, please don't mess up Chichi's nice thread . . .

[thrillseeker]

Chichi just know that we love ya and are waiting patiently for ya to come home to the south. Have a wonderful trip and time with your family and friends up north. God bless ya child. Becareful coming home. Call us if you need us. Loves ya tata.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

What she said...................ditto!

[luvnlife]

ChiChi, hope your having a great time!!! Don't forget we want to see pics!!! Love ya!

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

speaking of homemade sausage where is the best place locally to get it. I have had the butcher shops which was pretty good.

[hendrixfreak70]

I will resist!!!!!

[proud MS-ian]

Glad you found time (and a signal) to post with...we are keeping your spot open in our hearts for your return...hope it's soon!!!! Have a wonderful time....One day at a time!!!! We do love you chichi!!! :bg:

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

get lots of pictures

[Fire Extinguisher]

speaking of homemade sausage where is the best place locally to get it. I have had the butcher shops which was pretty good.
All in what you want.

I get a very good cajun sausage at a market in Picayune (same building as Paul"s). This makes the best Poboys!

I drive by it every day!

[Chichiguita]

Ive taken several today (but will not be able to load em till I get home...).

More funny differences...

Grits are nowhere on the menu up here (mush and head cheese...:smt105...ARE)

The Amish next door are having some kind of camp out tonight...it is a "younger couple' and buggies have been going through to the woods behind their place all evening...we are considering crashing the party:kekeke:...

...stay tuned--it could get interesting!

Yesterday, I watched a little amish boy run like his life depended on it (who knows why). He had bare feet and was obviously on a mission. He did--however--turn to wave when he heard our car on his road.

I spent morning at "Das Dutchman Essenhaus" (Middlebury's claim to fame) for breakfast (did I mention "no grits").

I spente the forenoon-into the afternoon at the home of two of my closest friends "D and K" drinking lemonade and being loved. I determined that their place is for me "the next step from Mata Gorda (Dominican Republic)" because of the affection and acceptance available to me there. I have pictures of their beautiful land and a couple of the cars D is working to restore right now (a 57 Chevy and a Corvette).

In the back right now there is a fire we have been sitting around laughing and talking in the mild Indiana sun.

It is a bit sureal to be here. I can't really explain it.

[betsy]

Miss you, but I'm glad you are having a nice time. When are you coming home?

[fuzzis]

I sorry you're lonely sweet Chi. Going "home" is always a strange experience. ...

[countrygirl]

I've been wanting one of those Amish bent back rocker gliders for years! I've found a few in Ohio, but have never had room to bring one back home. One day, I will break down and order one online...I would just really rather sit in it first! I inherited my love for rocking chairs from my grandmother, and to me there is nothing more comfortable that the Amish rockers. Wish I could find one of the bent back gliders around here..

[Chichiguita]

The neighbors just came by to let us know that they would be setting off fireworks in a bit if we want to watch. There are like 15 buggies parked out in the woods...We are huddled around the fire waiting for the show!

Details/pics to follow.

[XC9]

Cool! Try to have a great time chi-chi.

[Chichiguita]

I'm home! Just pooped. More tomorrow...

[Ted]

Glad you made it back safe. :clap:

[proud MS-ian]

Me too Chichi...rest up so you'll have enough energy to tell us all about it!!! Glad you're HOME!

[wilebill]

Glad you're back! I hope you had a good time.

[Scarlett O'Hara]

Welcome back!

[g8rfan]

:cheer: Chichis Back! :cheer:

[jmb]

Welcome back, Chichi! :)

[jbrack]

Welcome home!!!:clap:

[fuzzis]

TaTa's back!!!

:spaz:

[damnyank]

I'm home! Just pooped. More tomorrow...

Uhm - I just pooped also - but I didn't think we were supposed to tell others about it! :kekeke::kekeke:

Welcome back ChiChi!

[Chichiguita]

i'm home! i am (:kekeke:) just pooped. More tomorrow...

[Chichiguita]

:oops:...:kekeke:

[phmom]

Welcome back girlie......

[Chichiguita]

Soon as I get my kiddo his library fix, finish the laundry and put away this latest pile of junk we took home from the storage unit, AND find the appropriate cords--I will share some pictures.

[pEtAl mIsFiT]

can't wait to see....

I am glad you made it back safely!

[noway]

I got a phone call from a resturant in IN looking for you I guess you got your item back?

[Chichiguita]

I got a phone call from a resturant in IN looking for you I guess you got your item back?

ARE you serious???? Man, oh man!!

Yep--the..."item" has been retreived". THANKS!!!

[5$MAN]

ARE you serious???? Man, oh man!!

Yep--the..."item" has been retreived". THANKS!!!

Did you bring me some Amish whiskey?:confused:

[Chichiguita]

Did you bring me some Amish whiskey?:confused:
Honey, if I'd have found some--I'd have brought some for ya'll!!!!!

[thrillseeker]

Welcome back girlie. We sure did miss ya.

[5$MAN]

promise me chi-chi that you aint leavin' us!:cry: losing fuzz is too much & you too, hell, that would just be bad!:cry::cry:

[goober66]

So yesterday morning (at 4 in the freakin' AM) I set out for Amish country to pick up my son, spend time with friends and family...and maybe face down a demon or two.

It seems very strange to be up here after nearly a year in the south. I can see that I have changed in some ways. It is surprising how many things I just took for granted as part of life that are different up here.




Cool! That's about where I am right now, assuming you're talking about Pennsylvania. I'm on the MA/PA line just south of Gettysburg. I plan to ride over to Lancaster Co when I get a break next weekend.

[endofthetrail]

Cool! That's about where I am right now, assuming you're talking about Pennsylvania. I'm on the MA/PA line just south of Gettysburg. I plan to ride over to Lancaster Co when I get a break next weekend.
I think you mean MD/PA if you are so. of Gettysburg. Pretty country.

[endofthetrail]

Honey, if I'd have found some--I'd have brought some for ya'll!!!!!
I thought they just made wine.

[Olohian]

wompauscat's too.

Do they have wompuscats in PA?
Amish country is PA, right?