Friday, July 31, 2009

Old MacDonalds Farm!



This is one of my paintings I have done and I decided to post it today.The painting reminds me that autumn is not too far away. I can not believe that we are already into the month of August. Soon autumn will be among us. I already have my Virginia Creepers with about half the leaves turning red. I am keeping a positive attitude and hoping that it will continue to be as nice and hot as it has been this past week. Today my sister in law and I went out to one of the local farms to pick some strawberries. I knew I was going to have a bit of difficulty, but I do try to push myself...I was finished by the time I got to the patch, picked about three quarters of a gallon and knew I was going to have trouble getting back to the car. As I was walking back ever so slowly, there were two lovely horses at the fence. I thought to myself, I should take a horse over to the vehicle. First of all, if I had the enegy to get on a horse, I would have energy to make it to the car, so as I am thinking this it strikes me a little funny picturing me on the horse, and then I dropped to the ground due to my cataplexy. It does not last long, so in a couple of minutes I was picking up the strawberries and still on a mission to get closer to the vehicle. My sister in law was now on her way too and she caught up to me just as I made it to the garage at this place. I asked if it was okay to sit on one of the chairs for a minute, and I rested for about ten minutes. I also got some lettuce that tasted awesome at supper. The man at the farm asked me if I had tripped, I just said that I think I better practice my dancing steps. We all laughed, my head slumped forward,but this time I did not fall so that was good. So even though it was hard for me I managed and knew that the next time I go there I will have to take my cane with me. I also forget how quickly I can loose my oomph! After we made it back to the city we went for Ice Cappucinos and brought them home and sat in the yard and had a visit. And then I had to have a nap or I knew there would be more spells in the evening. Everything worked out, had a nice evening...oh the couple at the farm were so cute, the wife was saying to the husband, oh take the afternoon off so we can go to the wedding, you work to hard. It made me smile, they reminded me of my parents. It was a good moment. It was a good day!And now I need a good sleep. Take care.

14 comments:

  1. Hey my beautiful friend.....thank you for your honesty in sharing your story of the farm visit! You are an awesome lady Cinner! I hope that those strawberries tasted all the better for the trip!! Love reading your blog, love you too!!
    Kathie :)
    xoxo

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  2. I'm so glad you were able to get out for a bit, but the struggles of it all just want me to send you a huge hug....

    and were the strawberries the best ?

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  3. I love it and YES Autumn is on its way! Great work!

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  4. Oh good for you Cinner I'm glad you tried your best and went out and picked Strawberries...I bet they tasted so sweet and flavorful...hmmm is that a word. Oh well :) Summer doesn't end in Victoria until the end of September begining of October...that's when our plants start getting ready for winter...

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  5. thankyou ladies for your comments.You all will be glad to know they were the best tasting strawberries I have had in years. Definately worth me going out. Next time I go I am taking my cane, camera as I am getting pictures of those horses. Have a great day all.

    Dreamwriter thankyou for stopping by. come for a visit again. Take care.

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  6. You sound like one nice person - funny recovery on the dancing steps!
    Enjoy the thoughts of upcoming Autumn!

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  7. Oh- and I almost forgot - cool painting!
    It's just brilliant -what some of these blogging people do!

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  8. Thanks Anne, I know it is amazing, between painting, photography,writing, etc.Take care

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  9. fantastic painting my friend

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  10. Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself when you fell? How did you feel when you got up this morning?

    Someone should strap that bloody cane to you! Points for effort though. ;o)

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  11. honey bun! I would have loved to be there picking strawberries with you -- and maybe I could've given you a piggyback ride that last bit of the way? sounds like a fun time, tumbles and all!!! And I'm blown away by this painting -- post more, pretty please!!!

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  12. Char, thankyou, I just fool around with it.

    j.s. Yeah I am okay, I was worn out the next day...I know if you were there you woulda kicked me in the butt. Miss you much. Question, Can I post the picture you painted for me...I will only do this with your permission....cause it's my fave! Hi to Boogiebear!

    Toni, it was nice to get outta town though. as for you giving me a piggyback ride...They would have to carry you out on a stretcher...Thanks for the comment on the painting. I have to do more painting, now that I am in blogland...I don't have enough time in a day. Take care. c-woman

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  13. oh i love this painting so much!!! very pleasing to the eye
    thank YOU!

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