A full schedule...

Today I had lunch with a good friend of mine. When I first moved to Alabama, she was the first person in our subdivision to come over and introduce herself to us. We have been close friends ever since. She is a real southern sweet heart, with a heart of gold, and contagious smile. I opened up to her about my kids. She didn't judge me, which was nice. Sometimes I have a hard time talking to people about my kids, and the situation becaue most folks just think I did something wrong. But she didn't.

That's what I love about her. She's always ready to listen when I need to talk.

Today we were meeting for lunch to plan our first Halloween party which will be held at my house on October 16. Since we have met, she and I have talked about having a Halloween party, but just never got it together. But this year, it's gonna happen! However, Brian, my husband, thinks that dressing up (in costumes) should be optional. Which is fine. But I don't want to be the only one at the party dressed to the hilt in a costume. His main concern was/is that we are going to look pretty silly dressed in costumes outside in the backyard mingling and playing bag toss. Actually, his word was “enbarassing.”

But “embarassing” for who? Us, the ones that dress up, or for him? “Mr. anitsocial, the neighbors will think we are strange, I won't dress up, I hate parties, ok but let them dress up if they want too.”

So that's the announcement I made to all the folks that I invited. “Halloween Party at my house, and dressing up is optional.” More then likely, most, if not all won't dress up anyway. But, if it was up to me we would have full, blown out rock'n Halloween Party like the one that Bridgett, from “The Girls Next Door” would throw. Now I guarantee that Brian would have NOOOO objections to that dress up freeforall. He'd be the first in line!! But that's ok, it will turn out just fine, regardless if anyone dresses up or not. I still think I will though! Why not?

For the next month, it seems that every weekend is going to be full up with activities. This weekend (September 25-29) Brian's parents are going to be with us again. I have a wonderful evening planned for us. I have made reservations at “High Point Resturant” in Monteagle Tennessee. I got this informatin from a co-worker who had read a post on another friend's facebook. (Thank you Carol.)

From the looks of it on the internet, it looks awesome. It's an old mansion that was purchased by Al Capone back in the 1920's. It still has underground tunnels that he used to smuggle liquior. I'm really excited to check this place out. I will give a full discription on my blog about the experience. Then Sunday, we are going to check out this new litte cafe in Guntersville before taking off to the lake and letting the guys fish all day. Then for dinner I have to places picked out, but will let his parents be the final decision makers on where we eat that eveing. Either place will end up being a good choice, so it really doesn't matter. ( I will let you know which one we choose)

The weekend of October 2, there is a festival down in Dothan Alabama, that I have my hopes up for. I would really like to check this out, but not sure if we will just yet. I have to sweet talk Brian into going.

But if we do, I am hoping to check out another resturant that I found while browsing in “Southern Living” magazine, called the “Stage coach Cafe.” This is just a few things on my todo list. Hopefully check out the beach since we will be so close to Panama City Beach. My fingers are crossed.

October 16, I am participating in a breast cancer run/walk. I have been recruiting some of my friends to join me. If your interested go to lizhurleyribbonrun.org and sign up. It's for a good cause.

This is also the night of the “ optional costume Halloween Party” at 7pm.

October 22-24, me, my mother and sister are heading to Atlanta Georgia for the “Country Living” festival, which is sponsered by the “Country Living” magazine. This is a “girls” only weekend, no kids, no husbands...just the 3 of us crazy gals shopping, eating and enjoying the sights and sounds of Atlanta. I'm looking forward to this weekend away with my mom and sister.

And would you believe, that right now the weekend of Halloween we have no plans. Brian might throw in a race or two here and there, but none that has been added to the schedule for October. That might be just a weekend for rest and relaxation for us. But then again, maybe not.

But right now, I am going to focus on my costume for the party. The food, drinks and decorations.

If you have any good ideas please throw them my way. I will always try something new.

Tomorrow night we are suppose to check out this cave that has a thousand bats. Should be interesting.

Thanks for following us.

....Change of plans

Well, our plans to check out the October fest on the Arsenal today was vetoed. We decided to drive an 1 & 1/2hr.  north  to Rutledge Falls, located in Tullahoma Tn. After we packed a few water bottles in the cooler we hit the road. We are pretty familiar with the Tullahoma/Manchester area, but we still used our Tom-tom to take us right to our destination. Needless to say, when we arrived,  our trusty navigation system kept telling us "you have reached your destination" but we saw no signs for any water falls. It was very frustrating to say the least.  I think the state really needs to advertise this a little better. Nonetheless, we finally asked directions, (so much for those expensive navigation systems) and the lady told us we were here...that we were actually surrounded by waterfalls. (I will never doubt my nav system again)

  The only problem with some of the falls is that we had to hike a few miles to get to them. Which we came prepared for. Unfortunately, we only found one.

  After we parked along side the road, we walked down a path and found the waterfall. Their was a few people swimming at the bottom, which seemed to look very relaxing, and refreshing.

The little red barn





After we left the falls, I wanted to check out this new produce market that I had heard about. It was just 15 minutes or so from the falls so it wasn't to far of the beaten path. When we pulled up it looked like a pumpkin patch with all the fall decorations and pumpkins out front. I was excited and had to check this place out. The place stayed pretty busy while we were there. Inside was a lot of fresh homemade Amish "pickled" jars of eggs, asparagus, bread and butter pickles. Fresh produce, such as corn, tomatoes, cabbage and lettuce. And a ton of peaches, which the owner was kind enough to let me try one while I browsed. Now that's southern hospitality! Fresh honey with the hive still inside the jar. All of this freshly made by the Amish.

I was very pleased with the hospitality, and sothern charm of this down home market. I left with a bag full of fresh peaches, apples, tomatoes and a pumpkin for my front porch. This is a must see!



Free-stone peaches



Fresh Honey









If your Manchester Tennessee stop by Dotson's Produce
located at 738 Hillsboro Blvd
You will love the southern charm.



 



                                         

















Always an adventure.....

Brian and I like to get out and enjoy the beautiful, but simple pleasures in life. We always seem to be on the go,checking out the latest and greatest.We try to find those little hidden gems that are tucked away along the side of a road less traveled.
Join us as we set out on our latest adventures and share with you our favorite places to eat, shop and travel. Our hobbies and intrests, our likes and dislikes and all the crazy things in between.

Let the adventures begin...