It was a beautiful "blue-sky carefree day", with the sun shining so bright, you had to wear your sunglasses, and the kind of day when you can "just see forever" in the beautiful sunshine! My husband and I, who are both good swimmers, and have lived around water all our lives, had decided to join in the festivities at the Broad River, as they were having the annual birthday party for the beautiful "Greenway" there, and the annual Ducky Regatta!! You know you buy a neat yellow ducky with your number on it, for a certain price, and then they set sail all the cute ducks, and have a point where they are retrieved to see who is the winner!! You do get a nice cash sum for the top prize, and all the other funds are given to keep the "Greenway" looked so
natural and inviting to all those folks who just love nature, and want to be "up close and personal" at the river-scene, with all those picnic tables, nature trails, and tons of hardwood trees galore! We have been members of the Greenway since it began many years ago, and love the programs they present there, even the "Ghost Walks" Country Music at the Old Cabin there, and the marathon races they have sponsored, as well as the annual birthday party, with
the tubing down the river, and they send the bus to pick you up way on down the river. This
year, there were "loads of folks" planning to go tubing down the lazy winding river, and enjoy all the beauty of the river, and along the riverbanks as well--the flowers, huge green trees, and the wildlife you can view along the way as well. We were among that crowd, and were so excited to get our big tubes and head on out to jump in the cool river water and begin our trip!
At first, we were in the midst of several tubing couples, and children, and as the water began to flow a bit faster, we were able to head on out of the crowd, and enjoying ourselves immensely all the while. It was just the perfect day for tubing, and afterward, they were serving a huge BBQ lunch to all the crowd, along with cake and ice cream for dessert, so we had lots of treats to look forward to after the tubing had ended!
We were so relaxed, slowly making our way down the winding, rushing waters, and I even
went on ahead of my husband for awhile, both of us singing those old songs, (you know, "cruising down the river, on a Sunday afternoon,etc. with one you love, the sun above", and we had passed the big crowd on their tubes by this time, so we could sing as loud as we wanted to!
All of a sudden, as I had begun to float backwards--not really looking where I was going, I
heard my husband yell, "Look Out", and just at that moment my tube with me in in went
crashing and tumbling over a small waterfall---needless to say I was under the water with
my hand still holding on to the tube, and I felt myself going down, down, way down into this
huge deep hole in the river, and I kept holding my breath, waiting to go back up to the top--
but I keep going deeper in the hole! I remembered what my Uncle had told me years ago,
about learning to swim, as he said someday I might be caught in a hole in the river and would have to swim out--or drown!! All of a sudden--I threw my tube out of my way, and began
swimming as hard and as fast as I could, as I knew I could not hold my breath much longer,
and if I opened my mouth--water would begin coming into my lungs and I would drown! I began praying that the Heavenly Father would give me more breath, so I could make it back up to the top of the water, and get fresh air, and be able to live, and not drown in the river!
Finally, I popped out of the water, gasping for air, and so happy to have made it without
losing my life down in the big hole there in the middle of the river at those falls! My husband
came rushing over to me, saw my hair dripping wet, and me still taking in big gusts of air to
replenish my depleted lungs, and he said, "I thought sure you had drowned, and I was going to
call for search parties to find you"!! I was so happy to be breathing fresh air, and talking to my
husband, and know that I could finish the tubing down to the buses, that I just absolutely shed a few tears of sheer joy to be alive!! I tried to smooth out my hair just a bit with my fingers, and
then we continued on down the river for the final portion of the tubing, and you can be sure,
I keep my face turned to see what was ahead of me on the rest of the lazy tubing down that
big river! When we finally got to the parking lot for the buses--several folks wanted to know
how I got my hair so wet---and I shared my story with them, about how I swam like crazy to get out of that swirling hole in the river near those waterfalls!
I was a lucky person to be able to swim out of that huge hole, and I do believe God gave me
some extra breaths, so I could make it, as my husband said I was "under the water so long", he thought I had drowned already, and he couldn't find me! Just remember, if you are ever caught in a predicament like that---throw your tube as fast as you can, and swim as if your life depended on it---and you'll come out alive and so very thankful!!
We ended up having a great time at the BBQ Picnic, and I was delighted to share my story
with others at our table about that "hair-raising experience in the mighty Broad River!"
The morale of this story is: "Keep up your swimming skills" as you never know when they may be needed!! You can save your life, or perhaps another as well!!
Monday, October 29, 2007
Monday, October 22, 2007
Previous Blog,Down by Riverside, new comments added!
Referring to a previous blog in September, "Down By the Riverside", several folks
specifically wanted to know where my husband was, during the episode when my
young son was missing, & I thought he had fallen into the Broad River, and my Dad
jumped in to find him with all his clothes on,etc. ---- Well, in clarification of my
sweet husband's whereabouts during that time--he was on a trip to Boston, actually
a 4 week school, learning to be the "Computer Expert" as he was in charge of
a complete installation of a very important computer system at Fiber Industries.
That was the time he developed a great desire to learn everything there was to
know about the computer process control systems, as our livelihood depended
on it, and we had four children to raise! He did in fact, become the Lead Engineer
and held that position for many years, keeping up with all the changes coming down
the pike in the fast paced computer industry revolution of the times!
In fact, there was another "hair-raising incident" that happened while he was away
attending the computer training---he was called home in the middle of the night, as I
was sent to the Med Center at 3 A.M. after waking up in a huge pile of blood(hemoraging
terribly from the womb), & called my Mom & Dad immediately to come & stay with our
four children, as I needed a Doctor to stop the bleeding pronto, or I was going to die!
My Mom, called our friend (who was a funeral director nearby, who had an ambulance) to
come after me for transport to the hospital! He came promptly, had extra towels for me
to lay on for the 25 minute ride to the hospital, propped my feet straight up, & my head slanted
downward, and called the hospital to inform them of my excessive bleeding, and prepare
a Dr. to take care of me promptly on my arrival. I learned later that my Mother called our Pastor, and my husband in Boston, as they thought I would never pull through, due to the extreme loss of blood! My husband flew to my bedside, holding my hand, & the Pastor was praying over me, as the Doctor had to pack the womb for the 2nd time, as the bleeding came thru the first packing, & I could feel my entire body draining, but I did not pass out! I remember feeling "very weak & feeble, & it was difficult to speak", but I knew exactly what was happening to me. My Pastor was praying for me and the Dr. to do the right things to stop the bleeding, and the Gracious Heavenly Father did answer our prayers, and I am happy to say by the next morning, I was ready for some type breakfast, and to regain my strength! Wow--that an experience, my entire life had flashed before my eyes, as I had thought the "end of life on earth had come", but after reflecting on it all, I am sure Our Heavenly Father had further plans for my life, as I had four children to raise and a dear husband to take care of as well!
I am a firm believer that "Prayer Changes Things"!
Wow---Isn't Life Grand!! Treasure each moment as you never know when disaster might strike, just when you least expect it--Be Prepared!!
specifically wanted to know where my husband was, during the episode when my
young son was missing, & I thought he had fallen into the Broad River, and my Dad
jumped in to find him with all his clothes on,etc. ---- Well, in clarification of my
sweet husband's whereabouts during that time--he was on a trip to Boston, actually
a 4 week school, learning to be the "Computer Expert" as he was in charge of
a complete installation of a very important computer system at Fiber Industries.
That was the time he developed a great desire to learn everything there was to
know about the computer process control systems, as our livelihood depended
on it, and we had four children to raise! He did in fact, become the Lead Engineer
and held that position for many years, keeping up with all the changes coming down
the pike in the fast paced computer industry revolution of the times!
In fact, there was another "hair-raising incident" that happened while he was away
attending the computer training---he was called home in the middle of the night, as I
was sent to the Med Center at 3 A.M. after waking up in a huge pile of blood(hemoraging
terribly from the womb), & called my Mom & Dad immediately to come & stay with our
four children, as I needed a Doctor to stop the bleeding pronto, or I was going to die!
My Mom, called our friend (who was a funeral director nearby, who had an ambulance) to
come after me for transport to the hospital! He came promptly, had extra towels for me
to lay on for the 25 minute ride to the hospital, propped my feet straight up, & my head slanted
downward, and called the hospital to inform them of my excessive bleeding, and prepare
a Dr. to take care of me promptly on my arrival. I learned later that my Mother called our Pastor, and my husband in Boston, as they thought I would never pull through, due to the extreme loss of blood! My husband flew to my bedside, holding my hand, & the Pastor was praying over me, as the Doctor had to pack the womb for the 2nd time, as the bleeding came thru the first packing, & I could feel my entire body draining, but I did not pass out! I remember feeling "very weak & feeble, & it was difficult to speak", but I knew exactly what was happening to me. My Pastor was praying for me and the Dr. to do the right things to stop the bleeding, and the Gracious Heavenly Father did answer our prayers, and I am happy to say by the next morning, I was ready for some type breakfast, and to regain my strength! Wow--that an experience, my entire life had flashed before my eyes, as I had thought the "end of life on earth had come", but after reflecting on it all, I am sure Our Heavenly Father had further plans for my life, as I had four children to raise and a dear husband to take care of as well!
I am a firm believer that "Prayer Changes Things"!
Wow---Isn't Life Grand!! Treasure each moment as you never know when disaster might strike, just when you least expect it--Be Prepared!!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Those beautiful "Majestic Smoky Mountains"---Splendid!!
What a beautiful place for a relaxing retreat, "On top of those Smoky Mountains" in North Carolina and Tennessee---what a treat, especially in the autumn, when the colors are at their peak! We had a splendid trip and enjoyed ourselves immensely, taking in the inspiring beauty of those precious and awesome mountain peaks, & even ventured over to Cades Cove, the delightful place where deer, elk, wild turkeys, & occasionally a red fox appears to the delight of visitors to that historic community, a grand portion of the National Park System in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. We especially loved seeing the old Grist Mill with the water wheel turning the wheel, grinding the corn into corn-meal, & talking to the old mountain man in charge of it.
We also loved visiting the old homeplace of "Famous Aunt Rebecca", who had owned 600 acres in this beautiful area, she never married, but helped her brother raise 9 children, & could spin yarn, sew like a champion, cook the meals, work on the farm, and lived to a ripe old age. She was quite the home-maker, even had the molasses mill nearby, and could work as hard as any man in the area! Those early settlers worked endlessly--making a living in those mountains and valleys! We loved the old churches in Cades Cove too--the Baptist and the Methodist, as
the pioneers were God-fearing folks, and raised their children according to the rules of The Bible. To our delight, a couple from "Booger Holler" were there at the cabin playing and singing away, entertaining all the visitors on this special Sunday afternoon. It just seemed we had taken a step "back in time" to be there in this historic Cades Cove, enjoying the beauty of it all!
We also enjoyed the beautiful Craft Show held at the Convention Center in Gatlinburg, and they had Tim Wilson's Blue-Grass Band performing at intervals during the show--was great!
I was lucky enough to find some neat Christmas gifts at the Craft Show--so delightful! The vendors, (Craftsmen) were busily working on more gifts throughout the show, and I especially loved the talent of the wood-carver, making a delightful wolf out of a log--(this one was
"howling at the moon" ), and I'm sure some buyer will be delighted with that purchase!
We also enjoyed a Breakfast with the Blackwood Gospel Singers, and a grand and colorful musical revue at the Black Bear Jamboree Theatre--exciting! The entire area of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville were ablaze with fall decorations, pumpkins galore, shocks of corn tied with orange & black ribbons, & adorned with scare-crows, entire covered wagons loaded with fall pumpkins, flowers, & all types of scare-crow creatures, & buttons & bows everywhere you turned--fall splendor in the mountains, as well as the gold, red, orange hues lighting up all the peaks and valleys of those splendid Smokies!! If you need a "change of scenery, and some great inspiration galore--why not take a trip to the delightful, colorful "Smoky Mountains"--You will be glad you did!!
We also loved visiting the old homeplace of "Famous Aunt Rebecca", who had owned 600 acres in this beautiful area, she never married, but helped her brother raise 9 children, & could spin yarn, sew like a champion, cook the meals, work on the farm, and lived to a ripe old age. She was quite the home-maker, even had the molasses mill nearby, and could work as hard as any man in the area! Those early settlers worked endlessly--making a living in those mountains and valleys! We loved the old churches in Cades Cove too--the Baptist and the Methodist, as
the pioneers were God-fearing folks, and raised their children according to the rules of The Bible. To our delight, a couple from "Booger Holler" were there at the cabin playing and singing away, entertaining all the visitors on this special Sunday afternoon. It just seemed we had taken a step "back in time" to be there in this historic Cades Cove, enjoying the beauty of it all!
We also enjoyed the beautiful Craft Show held at the Convention Center in Gatlinburg, and they had Tim Wilson's Blue-Grass Band performing at intervals during the show--was great!
I was lucky enough to find some neat Christmas gifts at the Craft Show--so delightful! The vendors, (Craftsmen) were busily working on more gifts throughout the show, and I especially loved the talent of the wood-carver, making a delightful wolf out of a log--(this one was
"howling at the moon" ), and I'm sure some buyer will be delighted with that purchase!
We also enjoyed a Breakfast with the Blackwood Gospel Singers, and a grand and colorful musical revue at the Black Bear Jamboree Theatre--exciting! The entire area of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville were ablaze with fall decorations, pumpkins galore, shocks of corn tied with orange & black ribbons, & adorned with scare-crows, entire covered wagons loaded with fall pumpkins, flowers, & all types of scare-crow creatures, & buttons & bows everywhere you turned--fall splendor in the mountains, as well as the gold, red, orange hues lighting up all the peaks and valleys of those splendid Smokies!! If you need a "change of scenery, and some great inspiration galore--why not take a trip to the delightful, colorful "Smoky Mountains"--You will be glad you did!!
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
"In The Middle of the Night"---
I have truly had a real and honest "vision" --- right beside me in our comfy upstairs bedroom,
and it was very real and true, and I can say it is the honest truth and place my right hand on the Bible, just as if I were in the Court-Room, swearing to tell the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, so help me God.
(Yes, I have been there and done that before in the court-room, as a character witness
for a dear friend); as well as performed jury duty many times, when called on by my local county officials).
I had been very concerned about my son lately, and actually prayed sincerely and fervently for a "sign from God" that my precious son, who was having troublesome heart problems,
would indeed be just fine, and get through all the heart pain without a severe tragedy, or an
attack that would hospitalize him. Just a few moments past midnight recently," all of a sudden
I woke up from a dream as if someone had just touched me," (as I had been dreaming of my son with the serious heart pains, and was so concerned about his future good health, & we had just been walking & talking about his heart problems and his future). When I opened my eyes, there standing right beside my bed was the most beautiful "angel, adorned with bright twinkling stars
from head to toe,& she was smiling sweetly & nodded her head just slightly--- and her hand was reaching out to me!" I immediately felt completely filled with total peace as I realized this was the sign that my son was going to be just fine, and I reached out to
touch the angel, and thank her for the good re-assuring news and glorious-- heavenly visit and hold her hand, and at that very moment, as I reached to touch her---she vanished, no where to be seen! I jumped out of
bed, ran to get my Bible Commentary to look up "visions", and how they were described, as
I knew my experience and what I had seen was VERY REAL AND TOUCHED ME TO THE
VERY CORE!! As I read the descriptions of "visions"--the commentary said they are real,
and also very rare, but down through the ages, at certain times and places, and for various
reasons, God does allow "visions or messages to be conveyed through a vision to selected individuals". It went on to explain different visions recorded in the Bible, which was so
very re-assuring, (and which I had studied previously in various Biblical classes in college.)
I was just rejoicing that I had that true enlightening experience, and felt so close to God, that
He had allowed the message to be conveyed to me through one of his chosen angels to assure
me that my son would be just fine! What a blessing----now I was totally happy to share this
grand news with my son & close family & other friends as well. They also believe that my
"vision" was very real, and my son is in fact just fine, and all the heart problems vanished.
So, just remember to be extra careful when you ask God for a "sign",
about any particular situation you are concerned about----as in the
middle of the night------"You may just be visited by a beautiful angel"!
and it was very real and true, and I can say it is the honest truth and place my right hand on the Bible, just as if I were in the Court-Room, swearing to tell the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, so help me God.
(Yes, I have been there and done that before in the court-room, as a character witness
for a dear friend); as well as performed jury duty many times, when called on by my local county officials).
I had been very concerned about my son lately, and actually prayed sincerely and fervently for a "sign from God" that my precious son, who was having troublesome heart problems,
would indeed be just fine, and get through all the heart pain without a severe tragedy, or an
attack that would hospitalize him. Just a few moments past midnight recently," all of a sudden
I woke up from a dream as if someone had just touched me," (as I had been dreaming of my son with the serious heart pains, and was so concerned about his future good health, & we had just been walking & talking about his heart problems and his future). When I opened my eyes, there standing right beside my bed was the most beautiful "angel, adorned with bright twinkling stars
from head to toe,& she was smiling sweetly & nodded her head just slightly--- and her hand was reaching out to me!" I immediately felt completely filled with total peace as I realized this was the sign that my son was going to be just fine, and I reached out to
touch the angel, and thank her for the good re-assuring news and glorious-- heavenly visit and hold her hand, and at that very moment, as I reached to touch her---she vanished, no where to be seen! I jumped out of
bed, ran to get my Bible Commentary to look up "visions", and how they were described, as
I knew my experience and what I had seen was VERY REAL AND TOUCHED ME TO THE
VERY CORE!! As I read the descriptions of "visions"--the commentary said they are real,
and also very rare, but down through the ages, at certain times and places, and for various
reasons, God does allow "visions or messages to be conveyed through a vision to selected individuals". It went on to explain different visions recorded in the Bible, which was so
very re-assuring, (and which I had studied previously in various Biblical classes in college.)
I was just rejoicing that I had that true enlightening experience, and felt so close to God, that
He had allowed the message to be conveyed to me through one of his chosen angels to assure
me that my son would be just fine! What a blessing----now I was totally happy to share this
grand news with my son & close family & other friends as well. They also believe that my
"vision" was very real, and my son is in fact just fine, and all the heart problems vanished.
So, just remember to be extra careful when you ask God for a "sign",
about any particular situation you are concerned about----as in the
middle of the night------"You may just be visited by a beautiful angel"!
Monday, October 8, 2007
3:10 to Yuma-----Great Movie!
Well, I do not usually write about movies as a popular subject, ----but I did thoroughly enjoy going to see
this outstanding western epic called "3:10 to Yuma"--surprisingly well put together, with lots of action scenes, bloody
fighting, some really fancy sharp-shooting, & grand horses & riders as well. The outstanding
scenery is worth the price of the movie ticket, just reminded me so much of the grand and
beautiful--- natural nature scenes in the old western part of our great country! Some of the western
cowboys were superb in their star roles, and their expressions of surprise, horror, grief, and
excitement and happiness were outstanding in portrayal of emotions involved! It is an action-packed adventure from start to finish, --& some scenes even had me biting my fingernails, until
the plot of excitement had played its course! If you enjoy a really good western story, and are
not afraid of seeing lots of "blood-spilled scenes",shootings along the way; and a long pronged fork used as a weapon in
a terrible fight, plus lots of "fist-slinging, shovel slinging, boot-kicking, horse-riding(gang-style),
and even a train "huffing & puffing into town", as well, then just saunter on down to your local
Cinema, or ride your beautiful horse down there, tie him up to the hitching post, wipe off your
boots, take off your cowboy hat, & make your way to your favorite seat in the cozy theater.
The western entertainment is waiting -------"Bang-Bang"----Ah-h-h-No--this is not the end!!!
Well, I would love to tell you more about the story on the big silver screen---but then your
anticipation needs to be top-speed, and then you will enjoy the entire movie more---the suspense is good for you!!! An emotional run-away-------& surprise ending too!!
this outstanding western epic called "3:10 to Yuma"--surprisingly well put together, with lots of action scenes, bloody
fighting, some really fancy sharp-shooting, & grand horses & riders as well. The outstanding
scenery is worth the price of the movie ticket, just reminded me so much of the grand and
beautiful--- natural nature scenes in the old western part of our great country! Some of the western
cowboys were superb in their star roles, and their expressions of surprise, horror, grief, and
excitement and happiness were outstanding in portrayal of emotions involved! It is an action-packed adventure from start to finish, --& some scenes even had me biting my fingernails, until
the plot of excitement had played its course! If you enjoy a really good western story, and are
not afraid of seeing lots of "blood-spilled scenes",shootings along the way; and a long pronged fork used as a weapon in
a terrible fight, plus lots of "fist-slinging, shovel slinging, boot-kicking, horse-riding(gang-style),
and even a train "huffing & puffing into town", as well, then just saunter on down to your local
Cinema, or ride your beautiful horse down there, tie him up to the hitching post, wipe off your
boots, take off your cowboy hat, & make your way to your favorite seat in the cozy theater.
The western entertainment is waiting -------"Bang-Bang"----Ah-h-h-No--this is not the end!!!
Well, I would love to tell you more about the story on the big silver screen---but then your
anticipation needs to be top-speed, and then you will enjoy the entire movie more---the suspense is good for you!!! An emotional run-away-------& surprise ending too!!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
"Going to the exciting Fair"-------
It was a beautiful, cool evening as we arrived at the fabulous "Cleveland County Fair"--watching
all the little kids just "bug-eyed" on all the various roller-coasters, swings, merry-go-round,etc.. & most of them were eating "candy apples or cotton candy", & holding on to Mama's hand! We
loved the smells of the philly-cheese steaks sizzling' with onions,peppers,BBQ with all the trimmings, plus those tasty Italian Sausages with the delicious peppers & onions, & long lines of folks just waiting to dig in! Others were devouring the "vinegar-fries", or huge elephant ear cakes with powdered sugar topping! We settled for popcorn--given out free in the exhibit hall,
(chuckle) where
we loved all the beautiful displays, my favorite was the "Giant Pumpkin" that won the lst. prize,
it could barely fit in a huge oversize wheel-barrow!! My next favorite was the flower arrangements by the various Garden Clubs in the county---the top winner was beautiful and
I would have certainly picked that one myself, if I had been lucky enough to be one of the judges! We made our way thru all the crowd down to the Giant Ferris Wheel, called the "Dutch Wheel--over 220 feet high, and hopped on after giving our 4 tickets each to the agent! Just after being seated on this huge giant wheel, it spun around & stopped on tip-top, first thing, with our seat rocking a bit--what a view--we could see all over the place & almost certainly to the top of Kings Mountain--just lovely, & of course we shared a sweet kiss, as always, on top of the
world!! They let us ride for a long time, we both loved it, & my husband said--When will they
let us off, & I said "Who cares, this is really fun"!! Then, off to the Wild West Show--The Great
American Frontier, starring Buffalo Bill, (or at least he looked like him, & his show was like his--
with the trick horse riders, the dancing horses, the covered wagon--making the fast rounds in
the ring area, as well as other fantastic western riding and music for the festive occasion! For a few moments, --- I thought I was back in Cody, Wyoming---seeing the western shows come alive!! They even had a gun-fight, and the shotgun was so loud--I jumped back!! Wow--great
fun! We also enjoyed the beautiful horses, sheep, goats, chickens, and large hog with her babies
in the animal kingdom at the fair! We saw one guy trying to hard to swing the mallat & ring the bell at top, he almost did it 3 times, but lacked the gong by 1/4 inch--Ugh! We saw folks trying
to "dunk the robber", & they did often, shooters at balloons to win the big BEAR, throwing
darts for prizes, & even a fishing booth for prizes,etc. What a grand time at the fair, we didn't
stop to play Bingo this trip, but I'm sure I would have won a prize if I had, as I was feeling very
lucky(chuckle)! We did see lots of our friends & neighbors at the fair, & enjoyed catching up on
their "news", as well as meeting new friends there! I asked a friend of mine if he had been to
the great Cleveland County Fair yet---& he said, "I haven't been in 14 years, Oh-h-h, what fun
he has missed!! If you are in town anytime soon---be sure to have some "real fun" at the fair!
"Yee-Haw--Giddy-Up-Go!! You will be glad you did, and I'm sure you will love the "Dutch Wheel" or the "Screamer" or "Wild Thing" --- it moves you!!
all the little kids just "bug-eyed" on all the various roller-coasters, swings, merry-go-round,etc.. & most of them were eating "candy apples or cotton candy", & holding on to Mama's hand! We
loved the smells of the philly-cheese steaks sizzling' with onions,peppers,BBQ with all the trimmings, plus those tasty Italian Sausages with the delicious peppers & onions, & long lines of folks just waiting to dig in! Others were devouring the "vinegar-fries", or huge elephant ear cakes with powdered sugar topping! We settled for popcorn--given out free in the exhibit hall,
(chuckle) where
we loved all the beautiful displays, my favorite was the "Giant Pumpkin" that won the lst. prize,
it could barely fit in a huge oversize wheel-barrow!! My next favorite was the flower arrangements by the various Garden Clubs in the county---the top winner was beautiful and
I would have certainly picked that one myself, if I had been lucky enough to be one of the judges! We made our way thru all the crowd down to the Giant Ferris Wheel, called the "Dutch Wheel--over 220 feet high, and hopped on after giving our 4 tickets each to the agent! Just after being seated on this huge giant wheel, it spun around & stopped on tip-top, first thing, with our seat rocking a bit--what a view--we could see all over the place & almost certainly to the top of Kings Mountain--just lovely, & of course we shared a sweet kiss, as always, on top of the
world!! They let us ride for a long time, we both loved it, & my husband said--When will they
let us off, & I said "Who cares, this is really fun"!! Then, off to the Wild West Show--The Great
American Frontier, starring Buffalo Bill, (or at least he looked like him, & his show was like his--
with the trick horse riders, the dancing horses, the covered wagon--making the fast rounds in
the ring area, as well as other fantastic western riding and music for the festive occasion! For a few moments, --- I thought I was back in Cody, Wyoming---seeing the western shows come alive!! They even had a gun-fight, and the shotgun was so loud--I jumped back!! Wow--great
fun! We also enjoyed the beautiful horses, sheep, goats, chickens, and large hog with her babies
in the animal kingdom at the fair! We saw one guy trying to hard to swing the mallat & ring the bell at top, he almost did it 3 times, but lacked the gong by 1/4 inch--Ugh! We saw folks trying
to "dunk the robber", & they did often, shooters at balloons to win the big BEAR, throwing
darts for prizes, & even a fishing booth for prizes,etc. What a grand time at the fair, we didn't
stop to play Bingo this trip, but I'm sure I would have won a prize if I had, as I was feeling very
lucky(chuckle)! We did see lots of our friends & neighbors at the fair, & enjoyed catching up on
their "news", as well as meeting new friends there! I asked a friend of mine if he had been to
the great Cleveland County Fair yet---& he said, "I haven't been in 14 years, Oh-h-h, what fun
he has missed!! If you are in town anytime soon---be sure to have some "real fun" at the fair!
"Yee-Haw--Giddy-Up-Go!! You will be glad you did, and I'm sure you will love the "Dutch Wheel" or the "Screamer" or "Wild Thing" --- it moves you!!
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