Mark's Guitar

Photo from Mark (RS), thank you.

This is his guitar, bought it for $100.00 and now is proceeding to have it autographed by people he likes.

Yep, there is John Prine, Jason Wilber, David Jacques, Chris Knight - just to name a few.

This is a treasure!

The Waltons

A Family.

John Prine - Richmond, Virginia

If my time, is correct - Chad should be somewhat calmly in his seat, awaiting John Prine.

By this time, he has scouted out the exits/entrances - he's Prinein'. Sharpies, albums, photos abound.

Richmond, Virginia - well, to me, that is Waltons' Territory - I love the Waltons. Every Sunday night much of my family would sit and watch the Waltons!

Raisin Cookies

In honor of my Mom and her favorite cookie, I post - Jumbo Raisin Cookies. The recipe makes 5 dozen and yep, when I make them, I eat them all. Noisemaker does not fancy them.

Jumbo Raisin Cookies

2 cups Raisins
2 cups White Sugar
1 cup Shortening
3 Eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla
4 cups Flour
1 tsp. -each- Baking Powder, Baking Soda
2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. - each- Nutmeg, Allspice

Boil 2 cups raisins with 1 cup water for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Cream together sugar, shortening, eggs (well beaten) and vanilla. Add cooled raisins, juice and all, to creamed mixture. Sift together the remaining ingredients; add to raisin mixture along with chopped nuts (if desired).

Drop onto baking sheet by teaspoonfuls and bake 12 - 15 minutes in a 375 degree oven.

Makes 5 dozen.
Freezes - excellent.

Jason Wilber

Geez, finally I have something to post about Jason Wilber.

I dreamed of him last night, we were in the money. There were hundred dollars bills, twenty dollars bills, bills everywhere. It was fun, we were laughing, casual and relaxed, like we hit lotto!

Photo - Vancouver, B.C. 2009.10.16
Jason Wilber, the short one in the middle is yours truly, and David Jacques. Thank you, Charlene.

Photo taken just hours before the concert of John Prine.

Lydia

Oh my Lydia, she is so happy!

Notice her P for Prine suncatchers,
she loves how they swing in the wind.

Dig them red lips, she is smilin' big time, thinking about Donald. She is ready for Donald, she is all beautified up and dazzling to say the least.

John Prine/Chad - Richmond - Carpenter Theatre

Here is where Chad will be soon to see John Prine - ah, just makes you all in a flutter. I hope he takes his sharpie, scouts out the doorway activity, and finally can get the John Prine autograph. Geez, maybe even hear, Killin' The Blues.

Carpenter Theatre is located in Richmond, VA.

Richmond, Virginia - well, that is Waltons Mountain land. I love the Waltons. teehee, Chad is a bit young for knowing of the Waltons, but I know his Mom does.

ah heck, they'll probably chit chat about the Waltons on the way to Richmond.

Happy Mothers' Day, Chad's Mom - you have a very special son.

The Saga Of Lydia

Lydia spent the night in an upright position, she was not leaning - firm she was. I decided early this morning she needs a new belt and new lips. Oh my word, she is so happy now, elated she is!

I cannot believe how attached we have become to Lydia. I always was, but now noisemaker is peeking at her. She has attracking beauty qualities - she is Miss Wisconsin beauty material.

I went to take a photo of her, but those darn everreadys' were not ever ready for me. Another day, tomorrows' forecast in sunshine - Lydia does well in sunshine - it is her Prine Time!

Oh Boy Records - I Have A John Prine Angel

About two weeks ago, I received a telephone call from Jon at OhBoyRecords. I thought it to be rather odd as I had not ordered anything from OhBoy. However, I was in the middle eating a big huge piece of chocolate cake and let me tell you chocolate cake and John Prine/OhBoy, well they are on the same level.

Now while talking with Jon, he tells me the t-shirt 'I' have ordered will be delayed due to production problems. I did not order a t-shirt, I did not tell him that - I was more interested in my chocolate cake. I, later had to call OhBoy to set in my order for John Prine - In Person and On Stage. I inquired about ...are there orders pending...sure thing - there was one order pending. A name was given, but - geez, I forgot it now.

Today, in the mail I received an I *Heart* Johnny t-shirt. It is like christmas here ~ oh my word, good grief, smucksville all wrapped up. The t-shirt fits to a 'T'. All is smucksville material.

My John Prine Angel - thank you.

Lydia

Oh my word, Lydia suffered a very hard day yesterday - she hit snow, sleet, rain, and dirt. The wind was strong here, Lydia was leaning - yep, there on her left leg - she was angle-ing. I decided I best pick her up and lean her up in a safe place. I picked a spot between the woodshed and the garden shed. My word, the space is one foot between the sheds, I thought she would be safe from the elements.

I do not know when she fell flat on her face and once again, her head rolled down the hill. What I do know, is when I went to visit the porch I looked over and there she was with no head, dirty, and very sad.

ah then in a blink of an eye - who shows up - yep, my fine neighbor - Chris. He is in Wackoville - he visits that place everyday. I am giggling at the site of Lydia, Chris wants to know what is so funny. I replied (and pointed) look at Lydia. We both laughed big time. Chris says, everytime I come over and you are dealing with Lydia and again, she has no 'fn' head. We laughed somemore.

I packed up Lydia and her body parts, placed her woodshed. I went to see her this morning, oh my - she was cold, frozen, with no head.

I repaired her. She has a formed head now, secured with twist ties, a new hat, new lips - a necklace, man she's sparklin'. I shimmed her up and we'll see if she can withstand the winds of the north today.

Geez, I am hopin'. She's becoming a real part of the family - heck even noisemaker commented on her.

If Donald came to visit last night - Lydia was out - out like a light, she saw stars in her fall.

She is in prine form for tonight, Donald - come forth - she's waitin'.

Birthday Greetings

Oh mercy, time has gotten away on me and I missed an important birthday - Chuck. Belated Birthday Greetings, hope your day was sunshine and Prine filled.

Reeda, Happy Birthday - 8th of May.