the Lavignes and Bills went on another road trip. On the way we spotted this trailer with geese in cages and the back of the truck was filled with them also. Never expect to see geese traveling down the road like this. This time to Shipshewana, Indiana to meet up with friends of Lavignes and others to prowl the Amish stores. We went first to Yoders, a store with lots of retro type items. Things like Radio Flyer Wagons, the old fashion kind made of metal. I never seen so many different kinds and sizes of oil lamps and even shades for them. The kitchen section was fascinating and the canning section would appeal to Amy and Denise. Worth a trip for you two to go there. Somethings we had to ask what they were for. Mary found some butter spreaders for corn on the cob...They had many of the Little Golden Books from years ago and Jean and Mary found some first Dick and Jane stories,,,see Dick run, Run Dick Run.....How many of you remember all the names from those stories?? Dick, Jane, Spot, Puff..
We made a stop at the Cheese Factory where the gang sampled most of the cheeses and bought more than we needed. Mary bought cheese for Connie. Jean was the last customer in line for the day.
After driving around for a short distance and following many horse and buggy's, we went to dinner at Essenhous Amish Country Kitchen with bakery, shops, Mini Golf, Banquet center and catering. The food was served family style to our group of 10 and was delicious and of course everyone ate too much. After, Mary bought 2 jars of the peanut butter spread for herself and Connie.We headed back for Michigan early to make a stop by Connie and Charleys and drop off some gift items for them. A bag of Co-Op organic things from Denise , Lisa and Amy..Cheese and peanut butter from Mary. We had a nice visit with them and left for the Fenton area about 8:30.
These trips are a great way to spent time with friends..
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