tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post123574898810808397..comments2024-03-24T14:37:32.309-04:00Comments on Morning's Minion: Ketner's Mill FestivalMorning's Minionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-67234252258862836712016-10-24T14:52:36.068-04:002016-10-24T14:52:36.068-04:00Hildred; We who 'make things' understand t...Hildred; We who 'make things' understand the hours that go into a unique handcrafted item. I always hope that the vendors sell a few pieces to off-set the cost of setting up--and sometimes paying a fee for their spot. I look at their beautiful wares with a sigh and the thought: "if money were no object...."Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-30655506342644586782016-10-24T12:30:27.311-04:002016-10-24T12:30:27.311-04:00That sounds like a fun day and reminiscent of the ...That sounds like a fun day and reminiscent of the Kootenay valley fairs we have in British Columbia. Handmade treasures are not cheap there, either.Hildredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420791064923078834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-88538773328833024032016-10-24T09:43:45.723-04:002016-10-24T09:43:45.723-04:00Krishna; The wagon rides seemed to be a real attra...Krishna; The wagon rides seemed to be a real attraction for the families with younger children. I did visit your blog--you manage a good deal of travel and adventures--with your son who is sometimes not enthused!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-64641794801708338712016-10-23T23:44:13.255-04:002016-10-23T23:44:13.255-04:00The mule drawn carriage is cute...
Please visit: ...The mule drawn carriage is cute...<br /><br />Please visit: http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com<br />krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543228464576537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-92130669895285801632016-10-22T15:46:54.465-04:002016-10-22T15:46:54.465-04:00Jane; You and I likely both belong to the group wh...Jane; You and I likely both belong to the group who observes and says, "Hmmm--I think I could construct something similar!" I pointed out the rustic birdhouses to Jim--isn't it wonderful to have menfolk who can eye up some scraps of lumber and make a shelf--or a birdhouse? <br />I could have done with a closer look at some of the stalls, but not inclined to elbow my way through or jostle!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-80513699295881946052016-10-22T15:43:35.778-04:002016-10-22T15:43:35.778-04:00Rainey; Although I didn't mention it in my pos...Rainey; Although I didn't mention it in my post, our niece and her husband are also transitioning to a different home in the area--less house and more land. Our son is doing the quite extensive renovations for them. Howard will need to take a bit of time off from that to do the most pressing work on the house he and Dawn have chosen--we are so excited for them.<br />There was a jewelry stall at the fair which I think you would have liked--all hand made with lovely beads and such--but I didn't see anything similar to the daintily crafted items which you create. Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-56125185447496610782016-10-22T15:39:46.728-04:002016-10-22T15:39:46.728-04:00Jennie; When we came to the chair-crafter's bo...Jennie; When we came to the chair-crafter's booth I immediately thought that you and Keith would have enjoyed the items on display and could have talked knowledgeably with the woodworker. I felt that the chairs were of fine quality but hoped that their maker had a variety of venues if he depended on this work for income. <br />I wonder, too, if this sort of fair is on the rise--possibly more in the south than other parts of the country. It was a far cry from the 'county fair' type of thing that is all about cheap game stalls and stomach-churning 'rides.' <br />Our niece has a nice collection of locally made pottery which I believe she has acquired at similar festivals. <br />We are delighted that Howard and Dawn will be living a mere [!] 3 1/2 hours away!Morning's Minionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912356455981434029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-48214691160984851392016-10-22T09:45:01.351-04:002016-10-22T09:45:01.351-04:00That looks like a wonderful outing. Love those kin...That looks like a wonderful outing. Love those kind of things. I'm especially intrigued by the sorghum making, having never seen it done. Those Windsor chairs are just beautiful. That takes real craftsmanship. Glad you had a good time!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-8332545245147123572016-10-22T06:10:21.317-04:002016-10-22T06:10:21.317-04:00What a great time you had! The food sounds delicio...What a great time you had! The food sounds delicious, the hand made items look and sound beautiful or delicious!<br /><br />May your niece and her husband enjoy their new home.<br /><br />Have a great week ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7314065896417867122.post-57000905958924923062016-10-22T03:10:38.637-04:002016-10-22T03:10:38.637-04:00Oh that is just my sort of thing Sharon. What a g...Oh that is just my sort of thing Sharon. What a great day out and I imagine there were some very tempting things on offer. I especially liked the Windsor chairs (they're all lovely, but the comb back in the middle is gorgeous). The similar Georgian ones we bought at auction this week were £120 hammer price plus 21% commission (£150 ish) which is about $180.<br /><br />I loved the photo of the mules rubbing heads together. Perfect timing. <br /><br />I assume this sort of living history fair is popular in the States now?<br /><br />Glad to hear that Howard and Dawn have bought the right sort of new home for themselves (and closer to you both too).Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.com