The 11.5 hour drive went well...and we laughed. A lot. Here are some quotes from the trip. We'll title them "You Had To Have Been There" moments:
"You Had To Have Been There"
"Isn't the point of one person driving so that the other four can sleep?!?!" ~ Anna...guess we were all having too good a time to sleep, and Anna thought we were wasting our chance to catch up on some shut eye.
"I haven't been using the gas, and we're still going through about a quarter of a tank an hour." ~ Anna...this was our indication that she had driven too long and needed a break!!! In her defense, she did explain that what she meant was that she had the cruise control on.
"I don't recognize this at all." ~ Alicia, as we were nearing Salina. Then...
"Oh that rest area! I DO recognize this!!!"
"Fall is creeping upon us." ~ Sarah
...noticing that things were looking more autumnal as we went further north. We thought that her wording was hysterically funny....an indication that we had been in the car too long.
"Enjoy the moment while it lasts, girls." ~ Sarah...when some one commented that we still had a long way to go.
"I can't wait till she has a double chin!" ~ Alicia...referring to the fact that Anna always looks great.
"OH!!! Look at that poor little spare tire that car has on!!!" ~ Tera
"In my world ponies eat rainbows and..." ~ Sage
Okay...so maybe you didn't laugh. Go sit in a car for about 10 hours and then read this again. You might find it more humorous!
The cloudy skies made a fantastic back drop for the sunflowers and sorghum fields we passed...or was it milo?
We arrived in Georgetown in time to unload, enjoy our Chinese food that we picked up in Denver and then head out the door to attend a book signing held at the Community Center.
We so appreciate the use of "Grandma's Dollhouse"
There is something very appealing about living in a small town, where you can walk the two blocks to the main street. The night was beautiful, crisp and chilly as any good autumn evening should be, and what an experience to be able to attend such a special occasion.
Sarah, Anna and Alicia
The book: THE COLORADO WHOOPENHOLLARS ~ Living a Good Life Despite the Great Depression.
The author: Jean Rutherford Duaine.
The subject: stories about the "Whoopenhollars" (aka the five Rutherford children) told to them by their father through 75 year old letters he sent when he went to work in a CCC camp during the depression.
Four of the "Whoopenhollars" were there that night, including our very dear friend Buff Rutherford. In all, there were 35 Rutherfords and Rutherford descendants. They shared a glimpse into their history through stories and pictures and even a song that their father had always sung to his daughter Jean...beautifully sung for her by her nephew and his wife and two children. After we got our books signed we snuck behind the table and got our picture taken with the four - Bill, Buff, Glen and Jean.
Tera, Sage, Anna, Sarah and Alicia
Bill, Buff, Glen and Jean
This trip is supposed to be very relaxed...no plans, no schedules, no alarm clocks. We woke up to a gorgeous day, and around noon meandered back into town to see what was happening at the Georgetown Aspen Festival. Lots of vendors, food, a book sale...and friendly people everywhere.
The aspens are just beginning to turn, and Tera is busy snapping pictures. What a lovely time we're having so far!!!
This picture was taken at Dillon Lake today. Alicia and I went to Frisco to church and snapped this on the way back. Yes, that's a dusting of snow on the mountain. Here in Georgetown it's warm and lovely. We're having company this evening, and we're going to make an apple crisp recipe out of my favorite cookbook, "Pie In The Sky". We'll let you know how it turns out...
Until next time...
Sage for the Sisters Four
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