Wednesday "Treasures"

Happy Wednesday Morning everyone!  I hope this middle of the week day finds you enjoying some lovely treasures of life and living around you.  That's what I try to do on most Wednesdays...I share things I see or have or that are special in some way, or that caught my attention for some reason.  Yesterday was a rainy day all day, which is a blessing in itself!  We rejoiced in God's blessing of rain, and enjoyed a rather peaceful and pleasant day.  So that's pretty much what I am going to share with you...pictures from our "rather peaceful and pleasant day"!

We started out early for a ride and a walk, before the rains got started.  One thing on my list of places to see was this old house in our historic section of our little town...I had just heard through the "grapevine" that this grand old treasure had just gone up for sale. It's been sitting vacant for years, and we'd often drive by and try to imagine what it must have been like back in its hey-day.  I don't know too much about the history of it,  But here's a copy of what is written in the listing (which I have included below as a link if you are interested in more information):

"This turn of the 19th century home is waiting for you to restore it to its original glory. Known as the Wimberly - Eckhardt House in the early 1900s, it hosted many events by Judge Jared Wimberly and was proverbial for its hospitality. The original structure built in 1884 was an eight-room house finished in curly pine. That woodwork still adorns the windows and magnificent stairway today. The electric was updated in the 1980s."

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Link to Zillow information on this house 

If you are an old house enthusiast and would like a "restoration project house", this would be a great bargain at just $149,900.   But keep in mind that it hasn't had much updating since the 1980's, so there's no telling just what all needs to be done. I do hope someone with "deep pockets" will buy it and restore it the way it ought to be done in keeping with its historical charm.   There are no pictures of the kitchen or bathrooms on the listing, so I'm thinking they are probably going to be major projects.  

Next on our little drive was a stop down at the Kenwood Recreation Park/boat ramp so we could take a little walk before the rains started.  Not too much different there to see, but here's a couple of pictures from along the way:

I noticed these pink flowers growing alongside the road, so asked hubby to stop so I could see what they were.

According to my research, this was called an "Early Wild Rose", but here is the botanical information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_blanda

Made me wish I could take some and plant them alongside our yard somewhere. So delicate and pretty!

Here's one picture I took at the boat ramp. The reflection of the trees on the water is so pretty, even on a cloudy day:

Going back out the road from the park is this little farm, and the cows were all up near the fence for feeding time, so it was a good opportunity to say "Good Mooooorning".  

I'd say they were largely unimpressed with my greeting.  They were obviously more interested in eating:

Hello!    The big whiteish bull in the background is most likely a American Brahman.  We see a lot of this type of cattle in Florida, because they do well in the warmer tropical climates.

It's always fun to see cows, isn't it?  And do you usually say "MOOOOO" when you see them? I do. LOL.

Our next stop was a real "Treasure"!   We saw this fellow alongside the road putting letters on this sign, and I said, "Hey! Stop! That's my son!"  LOL:

And so it was!! And so we stopped to say hello. I think I mentioned that our son Benton has started working part time at the "Trading Post at Deep Creek"

 

You might even recognize those little flower pots...

He also has a booth in the store, as well as he sells his large wooden garden planters here inside and outside at their weekend farm markets.

This store has lots of interesting vendors, and you might recognize the items in this picture below:

Yes, those framed photos above were taken in my yard. The bird feeders were some that I bought from this vendor when she was one our vendors at our Dixie Cottage store. I had taken those pictures to show her how the birds enjoyed the items I bought from her, and she has used those photos as a part of her booth to demonstrate how her bird feeder creations can be used:

Such fun!

Soon our little ride was over and it was starting to rain, and yes! It rained for most of the rest of the day, Praise God!  I decided it was a good day to make a pot full of "Brunswick Stew", using up the leftover BBQ pork from Sunday's lunch...

It was SO good.  I couldn't use my oven to make cornbread, so I tried to make "Hoecakes" in my iron skillet, but they didn't turn out too pretty.  But they still tasted good.  

My oven door gasket has come loose, and we need to replace it, and actually the part I ordered online arrived last night, so now we just have to figure out how to put it on. I may call my smart DIL Rose to figure it out. She's really good at that kind of thing.

Here's the info on "Brunswick Stew", in case you wonder what that is.  I used an old recipe from one of my school friends' Mama. They were originally from the Brunswick area of Georgia, and they made it the old fashioned way, sometimes using venison or pork. 

Brunswick stew

Brunswick stew is a hearty, traditional Southern comfort food, typically made with a mix of meats like chicken, pork, or even small game, along with vegetables such as corn, lima beans, and tomatoes, simmered in a savory, often BBQ-sauce-infused broth. While its origins are debated between Virginia and Georgia, modern versions often use leftover barbecue, and it's known for being a flavorful, one-pot meal that's great for feeding a crowd.

Key Ingredients
Meats:
Shredded chicken, pulled pork, or a combination; historically included squirrel or rabbit.

Vegetables:
Corn, lima beans, and tomatoes are staples; potatoes and okra are also common additions.

Base:
Chicken broth, diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, and seasonings like Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and sometimes barbecue sauce.

Flavor Enhancers:
Brown sugar, vinegar, and hot sauce are often used to balance the flavor.


It was so good!!  

Here's some good words of advice for today from God's Word:

Proverbs 4:11-12 NIV

11 I instruct you in the way of wisdom

and lead you along straight paths.

12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;

when you run, you will not stumble.

So, if you go for a walk today...think about these verses!!  Have a blessed day everyone!!