Monday, September 28, 2009

Labor Day Weekend Day 3

... was Sunday and we again slept till we woke which turned out to be about 9 a.m.ish. A light breakfast in the room and we dressed and packed and loaded up the car to head home. On the way, as we were getting near the exit off I-40 for Sallisaw, we thought about seeing some things there we wanted to see.

The first stop was the 14 Flags Museum in downtown Sallisaw. Open every day and free, it's a sort of 'unmanned museum' set up in old log cabins, the first of which had been a judge's house. Stepping in the front doors to a small area, you could view the rooms set up from behind a plexiglass divider and see what life for the settlers here was like.

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From there, we drove a few miles to the sight of Sequoyah's 1829 Cabin, the Cherokee Chief. Located on his original lands, it is now a historic site kept up by the Park Service. To prevent erosion of the cabin, it is now housed within a stone building with other exhibits including a typewriter who's keys are the cherokee alphabet.

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and so ends our Labor Day weekend mini trip :D

Monday, September 21, 2009

Labor Day Weekend Day 1

Joe's birthday was in July but during the week rent was due so we never got a chance to do anything special for him. We decided instead, to get away for the Labor Day weekend since he'd have four days off with the holiday and I'd have three. I went ahead and took one vacation day for that Friday and we had a joint birthday weekend since mine was 3 September.

One of the things Joe had been wanting to do was visit Shepherd's Chapel in Gravette AR. It's pastored by a minister he respects greatly and has learned much from. So we found out what time to be there for the daily live bible study and after breakfast, headed on the 2.5 hour drive there.

We arrived with time to spare and were able to get to know some of the daily attendees as well as spend some time talking with the pastor, Rev. Arnold Murray as well as visit the bookshop and find these:
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As you can see, Joe's quite happy and we had a wonderful visit.


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From there, we drove across 87 miles to Tulsa and checked into our room at the Extended Stay. It was great and I recommend them....

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...Though it does make you pause a bit when you pull up to your hotel and see

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From there, we went out for dinner at Kilkenny's Irish Pub on 15th for authentic Fish & Chips for me and Boxty for him (the Kilmacow)100_3052100_3045

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I also had created a drink recipe for a contest within a swap I was in and the bartender was quite willing to make the Billywig Blink for me :D
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For dessert with shared Guinness Dark Chocolate cake with Bailey's Whipped Irish Cream
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On the way to the pub, we parked near a shop that had used books on sale... All of these for a grand total of $5.97!!

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After dinner, it was back to the hotel and just relax with Flashdance and Grease 1 and 2 on tv and some reading for Joe and crochet for me!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Droxy has many talents and among them is her crafty sewing ability! Such marvelous costumes and she is earning her just recognition in having been nominated as one of The Leaky Cauldron's Featured Crafters of the Month for October. Go cast your vote for this amazing crafter!

So what are you still doing reading this?????? *bilnks* Click that link and vote!

And remember a vote for droxy is a vote for Snape and Ollivander and Bellatrix and ............ Exactly how many personalities do you have running around in that head of yours dear droxy? :D

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

We Had Company This Past Weekend

Yes, Sunday evening, Joe went to take the dogs out and discovered an unexpected visitor on our front porch. It seemed one of Aragog's sons wanted to visit.


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Heck of a way to find out they're native to here after 6 years ^_-

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Another Episode of Crafty Pic Spam

So I haven't really posted what I've been up to since my trip to Memphis, except for a couple of projects. Time to show you what I've been accomplishing :D

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Yes, and even created 2 recipes

A Billywig Blink Recipe found here

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and White Chocolate Billywig Pie found here

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