Beginning Our Journey - McConnells Mill Tour and IRL with a GREAT friend.

Beginning Our Journey

Sep. 30, 2007

McConnells Mill Tour and IRL with a GREAT friend.

Although my trip was rushed due to unexpected plans with Dhs family, I had a really nice time on Saturday. My great friend Dini's family and mine, had a field trip to McConnells Mill. It was a Heritage Festival this weekend and we had a guided tour of the mill. I found it really interesting. Especially with my new desire to grind my own grains and getting my own grain mill for Christmas. It was really cool to see how the Mill did it.
I laughed as her son Luke answered every question the guide had. His hand shot up light lightening to be the volunteer. And he was always at the rail front and center to see and hear about the equipment and history. On the other hand, my dd and Dini's youngest were making their dad's hold them and not interested at all, well until we got to the basement where the "bathtub" according to my son Tristan, was at. It was where the turbines were and they really liked looking at the water.

But once we let them loose on the trails they were their old selves again, running and exploring everything!

The trail was nice. The trip BACK up to our car however - kicked my butt!!! Up the cliff, about 30 flights of stone steps with landings between that were a good bit of walking! I am not sure if I am exagerating or if this is accurate. It sure felt like 200 flights of steps. So guessing 30 doesn't seem so bad! hee hee

Here is a picture of the mill and water.

This part of the tour REALLY intrigued me because this was a grain grinder. The great grandfather of the grain grinders we purchase today. What I am hoping for, for Christmas!

The kids also got to go inside a Teepee. Wow not sure how to spell that.

But they LOVED that!

It was a great day.

Here is a family picture I took. I look awful but I cannot seem to fix it in photoshop

I guess the true best way to fix it would just be to LOOSE WEIGHT! Ok ok I know.

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Sep. 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Prncsstefy

Looks like a great time!!!

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Oct. 1, 2007 - Looks like fun!

Posted by kympossible

Great pictures! What a fun trip. And btw, you look great!!!!! Don't be hard on yourself, you look wonderful. 8~D

Blessings,
Kym

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Oct. 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by JenIG

what a fantastic day! that looks like a sublime place for a field trip. love the pictures!

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Oct. 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by StonyHillHomeSchool

Looks like you all have been doing some cool field trips! Love the pictures and as always enjoying reading your posts.

Darlene

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Oct. 11, 2007 - Imagine blog contest

Posted by Patricia Wilson

Hello LInda,

What an adorable family!

Thank you for joining Tia's blog and entering the contest! I am the author of the book in the contest....I Can't See, But...I Can Imagine.

I feel this book is a great fit for home schoolers. In addition being wholesome, it helps children to read, consider their own roots and understand that a person with a handicap can have a rewarding life. After the story is over the CD has the original sound tracts without the vocal, so it could very easily be used for home school sing-along music projects.

I Can't See, But...I Can Imagine is not a Christian book per sea (with scripture) but it has a Christian flavor. There is a lesson about forgiveness and a mention of heaven. My goal for the book, as a Christian myself, is to plant a Christian seed in the secular market.

I admire you home school teachers! There are so many problems in the public schools today. It is nice to know there are people like you are willing to take the time to see that your children get a good education in a good environment.

Again, thanks for visiting Tia's blog.

Blessings!

Patricia Wilson www.icantseebuticanimagine.com

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