saturday ... in the park....

Red Headed Stepchild-- at the gazebo in Coudersport, PA





train cars being remodeled near Mt. Jewett Pa by Elaine A. Russell



Today has been rather busy. When you live in the country... the week is full of chores, and if there is anything fun to be done.. it has to be on the weekend. Saturday brings the residents of Potter County out and about as much as anything does.
Today there was a Farmer's Market in the town square/park, and monthly book sale put on by the local library. I got fresh peas, salad greens and leeks. Made an awesome salad for dinner.

Over near Austin Pa is the "Dam Show" ... a yearly musical treat located at the ruins of what used to be the Austin Dam. Here is what happened there : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Dam.
This is another really good blog about it: http://caris-photo-journal.blogspot.com/2008/02/austin-dam-disaster.html.

One of the bands featured at the show is Red Headed Stepchild. A local group, now located in Nashville. They have been wowing people here for years. http://www.redheaded-stepchild.com/index.htm
As a special treat.. they put on a free 2hour show at the Farmer's Market as a teaser for tonight's show at the Austin "Dam Show."
I was able to pick up a couple of their CDS, schmooz with the band, and even got a photo (see above).

Then I was off to a birthday party for a "sorta" nephew. It was a great party with some great people.

The majority of the afternoon was spent watching torrential rains coming down. I think if it rains any more -- I will have to go mushroom hunting.

I also got to play with some friend's pet rabbits. Adorable... but now my eyes are almost swollen shut. Ah well.

And in other news... I found a home for the dog I mentioned in my blog. She is now on a farmette in the rolling hills and woods of Sweden Valley.. about 6 miles out of town. She is living with people who run a Dog rescue. I can just imagine her herding all the other dogs at the rescue and playing in the fields. She was very excited to be in the car riding up there.. and immediately allowed the owner to pick her up and give her some lovin. It was awesome. http://www.adoptapet.com/adoption_rescue/73589.html