Sweet Marydon and Outdoor Wednesday

These two things have absolutely nothing in common

but they both must make it into a post today.  

I'll start with Marydon at the Blushing Rose Blog.

You see, I met this lovely lady when she hosted a 

Blog Meet when Sherry was visiting the 

East Coast from her home in Arizona.  We had a 

very delightful luncheon and fascinating conversation.

Last week Marydon offered to do a post about my 

candle website because she is just sweet like that.  So, it 

is up on her blog right now.  I hope you'll get to know

her and even check out her store.

She has a huge selection of feedsacks!

I've never seen anything quite like it.

Now, to segue into Outdoor Wednesday with our

hostess Susan at A Southern Daydreamer.

Last week, in the mountains, of North Central Pennsylvania

we chose the wrong day to visit Lyman Lake.

I don't know exactly why we went on the only 

truly overcast day of the week but I do know that 

it wasn't raining when we left the cabin.

However, by the time we arrived at the lake it was a

steady downpour.  Not to be deterred we all piled 

out and headed on over to the lakeside.

Jonathan had his fishing pole and found a dock from

which to cast.  

He got several nibbles but was not

able to actually catch any fish in his few minutes there.

The rain became quite a deluge and we were all a bit

soaked.  But, boy was it fun!

One funny moment happened when our 

young and lively dog, Bandit, came running at full speed.

She spotted Jonathan at the end of the dock and attempted

to take the shortest route to him.  What she did not notice 

was that there was water between herself and Jonathan.

From four quickly pumping legs on the ground 

to a significant splash... 

that quickly she was in the water.  

She went under 

and then resurfaced 

with a face full of green plants and algae.

For some reason I just froze.  

I was worried about her but my feet wouldn't move.  

Thankfully, Mikey was right there

and helped her out of the water...she was swimming very 

nicely but she really couldn't see.  

Poor Bandit looked like a

miniature swamp monster.  

We got quite the mileage out of that event.

Every chance we got everyone huddled under

any available shelter.

Three reactions to the day....Chelsea is just being funny.

O.k. so Mike must have taken this one.  I look so glamorous in Jonathan's gray striped hoodie!

I just had to get photos of the various lineups.  

Such fun this was. 

I would do it again, even if I knew it was going to rain.

Although, a day like the one we enjoyed 

today would be even better! 

Sunny and 78 degrees.  

That is what I am 

talking about!!