Back In Time~

Finally, we took the time to go away for the weekend!  We'd made reservations at Hotel Greenfield - when we were in town for Mom's services.  Walking into the Hotel, is like walking back in time.  Completely restored to it's former glory - it's a real treat to stay there.  When I was little & visiting Grandpa, I used to go by.  It looked so spooky with it's boarded up windows.  A group of local investors - people who'd lived & grown up in town - purchased the property & have restored it.

 Now, it's such fun to stay & enjoy the quaint & quiet small town rural life, that Greenfield typifies.  I'm happy we're close enough -  we can visit the place where I have so many wonderful childhood memories.

We knew the annual Parade would be on Friday night.  The chairs in the lobby were moved so patrons could see the parade go by out the windows.  This, while enjoying a hot drink in the comfort of their overstuffed chairs!

Tree in the lobby~

 The night was so mild - especially when you remember we're at the end of November!  Butch & I went out to stand on the street & watch as the floats went by.  We were tossed a popcorn ball, candy & "The Worlds Best Pizza Cutter" from the local hardware store :-)

Santa comes by!

The crowd was small - at least by our standards!  Friendly, fun & what a great way to bring in the Christmas holiday season.

Our Favorite~

I took photos & gave copies to the Hotel.  Afterward, we returned to the lobby & bar to finally partake of one of those promised hot drinks!  Yum!  Welcome Christmas Season!