& The Train Came!

We started out walking our property this morning - trying to figure out where our corners are!  The fence company was sending out an estimator. We'd hoped to get a rough idea of just what we want to fence!  Since there seems to be a discrepancy between the legal description on the deed & what's on file with the county - we're going to go ahead with a survey.

If we have what the deed says - we'd have enough space.  Otherwise, we've spoken to the neighbor who owns the adjacent piece about purchasing it.  Nika is so tired of being on her cable - she complains about the squirrels every day :-)

Nika watching for those squirrels!

 As we were finishing up, my neighbor Clara, stopped by to invite me to a Garden Club meeting at the new Senior Center.  I had to accept!  This time of year - with the holidays coming & our kids & grand-kids so far away- it was so nice to be thought of.  This Senior Center is the only one in the state that doesn't use outside funding sources & is completely run by volunteers.  A very nice building - in a perfect corner location on the town square.

I really enjoyed meeting other ladies from town.  We had a super presentation on easy ways to design table centerpieces & other Christmas decorations.  That was followed by tea & lemon cake!  Afterward - Clara asked if I'd like a tour of the town.

The old Train Station~

 I was so surprised when we started up a big hill & at the top was the old train station!  What an amazing building.  I could just imagine it way back when - in it's prime.  Clara is a photographer & as the two of us were taking photos, I heard Clara exclaim;  "The train is coming!"

Here it comes!

 In a matter of seconds the train was upon us - the Engineer blowing his horn as it swept by!  An empty coal train - on it's return & moving fast!

It had been years since I'd been that close to a fast moving train!  What a rush!  Clara was busy taking photos the entire time!   Next, we headed over to the buildings that loom over the town, known as the Glenwood State Hospital.  With a colorful history - the grounds are amazingly beautiful & very private. 

Deer roaming the grounds~

 We drove over to the lake on the large grounds, complete with a picnic area.   Clara turned back toward down, making a few more stops on our way.  It was a really fun tour & interesting afternoon.  Butch was working on the kitchen all day.  Tomorrow - finally - counter tops are scheduled for installation!