As most of you know, I go east in October to see the beautiful leaves. This year they were far and few. A few isolated spots of color, but a lot of green trees still.
Went up to Granville for cheese and apples, and took some of these on the way. Most of the rest were from the back of my brother John’s house.
We watched the Neb. football game Sat. Afternoon, and slowly it got grayer and the big flakes started.
Shortly after the game, the power went out. We lit about 20 candles and the 4 gas burners on the stove for heat, and patiently waited for the lights to come back on. Didn’t take long for that to become IMpatiently as it got colder, no heat, no running water, no toilet flushing, no lights, no cooking except what you can boil on the burners. Slept in our clothes for warmth, and the sun came out in the morning to show this wonderful winter scene–beautiful, except for no lights, no heat, no food, no water—-and on and on.
After Johnny bulldozed the trees off his road, we went up to his place as he had a gas generator we could use 2 hours at a time. Couldn’t get more gas as no one had power, so couldn’t pump any. Rationed the gasoline to evenings when it was so dark. The third day we managed to heat some water, and washing up was something special!! I would not have made a good pioneer–always thought it might be fun to try. I did, and failed miserably, mostly in attitude!! Power came back on the evening of the 4th day, and I don’t remember when I was ever happier, outside of marriage and kids!! Real hot food and a shower!! Thank you God for that! Lost it again the next day, but only for a few hours. Did get some kerosene for a heater then, and didn’t need it. Yes!!!
Jamie’s harvest party went on as scheduled–about 230 people, lots of food that went fast, lots of music and dancing. Lots of friends and visiting.
Jake and Emily came up from Baylor for the party, and we had a great time!
Chris came up from Florida for the party and her brother’s birthday, and added to our fun quotient.
Nephew David, Pastor Hazzard and son, and Jake at the party.
See all those people around the wall? That’s the food line!!
Lots of music and dancing. Even my mother who is 94 got out there for a couple!
Grandma Apple and I held up the walls!
Jamie took a round or two, we turned the clocks back for an additional hour of fun (and cleaning when it was done!) and even made church the next morning.
Aimee and I got home late last night, and besides unpacking and laundry, Dean and I went to a Veteran’s program today–great program and a free lunch too!
Got to sort the mail and finish the laundry–talk to you later!
Wow, what a change in scenery! Glad you guys got to have the party!
By: rachel on November 10, 2011
at 12:48 am