Well, it's that time again....I just can't believe it's been 26 years!
I had a crazy idea as a much younger woman and mother, to host a huge sale at our farm. The first year it was my sister and Lisa, the next a few more friends. On about the 3rd year, we joined 4H and the club set up and sold pumpkins. I made 2 huge Nesco roasters full of soup and homemade buns. I fed the crowds for free...ya, if you think I have a lot of energy now...ahahah...shoulda seen me then! (wink, wink). This became a very popular, family friendly event. Well, at about year 10, when my insurance found out how many people came here....it ended here. It was for the best anyway, I couldn't host that large of an event here. So we moved it down the road to our little town of Ringle. Rest is...history I guess...
We always have it on the 2nd Saturday in October. It coincides with National 4H Awareness week. We have had ALL kinds of weather...even snow. This year looks like a sunny, but cool day. I'll take it, thank you Lord.
Here is a link to the blog: Ringle Harvest Day Blog
Here is a link to the facebook page: Ringle Harvest Day Page
Yesterday, while driving back from taking my little grand back to her house, I stopped to enjoy the colors. In the midst of often stressful things, one can loose sight of what is important. I just pulled my van over and sat and looked at all of God's beauty. Boy, my little corner of Wisconsin sure is pretty right now! I needed a "mindful" moment. My co-general 4H leader messaged me yesterday and we were laughing about how stressed I used to get....the older we get...the less stressed we are. The "show" will go on either way.
I was thinking about this in my "mindful" moments...I am in October - as in my stage of life. My productive years may be less, but I think the wisdom (less stressed) is the color. Then I happened to think of this quote from Anne of Green Gables: "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers"
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Good luck at your sale! I know you put your heat into this and truly hope folks appreciate all of your hard work. My hubby use to put on an antique show yearly and I know how much work it is. Janice
ReplyDeleteThanks, it did. Oh boy, then you know it!
DeleteI would wish you luck with the event, but know you do not need it...it will be glorious I'm certain. Once again I will miss it and that makes me very sad. On the bright side, yes...the colors are glorious. It's too bad there always seems to be such strong winds when they are at their peak and are whisked away too soon. ~Robin~ (TheCrankyCrow)
ReplyDeleteThanks Robin, it was a windy day!
DeleteI've always loved that Anne of Green Gables quote. We are heading north on vacation in a few days; hoping we will get to see some color. Texas has none, so I always like to take an autumn vacation.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!
DeleteI am in the October season of my life too and I know God has a plan for me. I see there are 100 vendors at your event, that would be fun to attend and I can see why it grew too big for you to have at your farm. It sounds like a grand success.
ReplyDeleteThank you. You get "it" then. God does have plans for us!
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