Evelyn & William in Wisconsin

NOTE:  This is a fictional story I created to be the premis of our 3 VIRTUAL sales.  Last week was "I Do" and this weeks is "Barn Yard" - the sale is Saturday, June 13.  We will post photos of what is for sale that morning.  These blog posts will give clues as to what you may expect in each vignette.  



Evelyn and Willam waved good bye to her family as they pulled out of the drive.  The old pick up truck loaded down and covered with a tarp.  "We will get a real bird's eye view of the country" William said.  He was trying his best to make this long trip to Wisconsin, sound like a lovely honeymoon.    Evelyn didn't mind, she loved listening to William's stories as he drove.  "Oh, they are going to love you!"  William assured her.  "My family has been cleaning and fixing up my grandparent's little homesteading cabin for us."  Evelyn wasn't sure about living in a cabin, but the thoughts of having her own house to "keep" made her heart sing.  She was as excited as she was nervous. 

It was a beautiful sunny June day when they pulled into the drive.  William's family came running from all parts of the farm, barn and home.  They haven't seen him since the war ended.  His mother, running to meet the truck, she jumped on the side rail and grabbed Williams neck..."son, welcome home!"  As she kissed his face over and over.  "Oh, Evelyn dear, let me get a look at you!  Well, you're just about the cutest ..."  "Mom!" William said "Let her at least get out of the truck!"  "Well, it'll be nice to have another woman around here!"  The moment she entered the barn yard, she felt welcomed and loved.  

As they entered the little cabin, Evelyn looked around.  "Do you like it?"  Willaim asked "It's only temporary, I'm going to build you a proper house just across that hay field."  "Oh, William, like it?  I love it!"  After a few days of settling in and setting up the house, Evelyn dove right in to farm living.  

Dorothy, was William's mom, her mother-in-law, "Evelyn, honey, come help me do my chores" Dorothy said.  "Now, don't be afraid, just reach right in there and grab those eggs."  Evelyn, not wanting to show any hesitancy, did just what she was told.  As she quickly reached into the box and under the hen, the broody old gal, jumped right in her face.  In the midst of flapping, clucking and feathers, Evelyn grabbed the hen by the leg.  "Well, I do believe we have our 'new' chicken catcher!" Dorothy said.    The two women laughted as Evelyn put the hen down.  Evelyn wasn't sure what that 'new' role was, but she was up to whatever chore was required in this new farm life.

Check back this week for more to the story and check out the event:
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Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.