HAPPY HALLOWEEN

I saw thee while driving through the Village of Marion and thought they would be great for today.  Happy Halloween.

OCTOBER IS DWARFISM MONTH

I guess I am in trouble with Marilyn.  I thought she didn't mention about October being Dwarfism Month because she didn't want to put it on every year.  But, she said she should have remembered it and I should have reminded her.  So even thought it is the end of the month,  it is on.

Trust God's Wisdom,
Elmer

NATIONAL CAT DAY

National Cat day was founded in 2005 by Pet and Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate Coleen Paige to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of cats that need to be rescued every year and also to encourage cat lovers to celebrate the cats in their lives for the unconditional love and compaionship they bestow upon us.

"WHAT GREATER GIFT THAN THE LOVE OF A CAT?" - CHARLES DICKENS

MENNONITE MAN DRIVING TRACTOR

These pictures were taken through the windshield on a sprinkling rain day, so they are not the best pictures. 

THERE WILL BE A POST ON SUNDAY

ANTIQUE CAR LICENSE PLATES - CANAL TOWN DAYS

Got these license plates from some of the antique cars that were in Canal Town Days in September.

FAT'S DOMINO

                                                    February 26, 1928 to October 24, 2017
                                                    "Valley of Tears"

Antoine "Fats" Domino, Jr., was an American pianist and singer - songwriter of Louisana Creole descent.  He was 35 records in the U.S. Billboard Top 40, and five of his pre-1955 records sold more than a million copies, being cerified gold.

Some of Fat's songs were: I'm Walkin, I'm Ready, Valley of Tears, I Want to Walk You Home, Walking to New Orleans, Blueberry Hill and more. He was 5 ft 5  tall and said he was as round as he was tall.

We will miss you Fats. 

Now is our "Valley of Tears"

Rest in Peace.
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THROUGH MY EYES BY THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF TERRY MULEE - PART II

These are the last of Through my Eyes by The photography of Terry Mulee.  I showed her first pictures on here on September 28th.  Again, I thank Terry Mulee for allowing me to put them on New York State of Mine and to the Palmyra Community Library for allowing me to take these pictures displayed in the library. 

TWO COMBINES HARVESTING THE SAME FiELD

Saw these two tractors plowing the same field so I took these pictures.  Think they plowed a lot before I got there.

ELMER'S POST

Anna and I went over to her Father and Step-Mother's for dinner the other night telling them about our trip to Florida and cottage.  Anna's Father didn't say a thing until he turned to his wife and said, "I think it's time we went to Florida. Elmer give me the keys."  Didn't know what to say.  I looked at Anna.  Anna looked at me.  The place needed a lot of work - I just said that.  We had stayed at Bishop Eli's parents place during most of our stay there. 

Anna again explained to her Father that the place needed work done and thought they would rather see it when we get it all fixed up.  Her Father stared at us.  Anna went on again explaining how we had stayed at Bishop Eli's parents.  Her Father stared.  Also this time is so hot - maybe after Christmas would be a better time.  Her Father stared with his hand held out.  He told me how he didn't have to get the keys form me as Bishop Eli's parents had a key to it but he thought it would be better if we gave him the key.  He stared again hand held out.  I gave him the keys.  He said he wanted to see what we bought.

Now this gives you a weird feeling when you are in your fifies and your Father - in - law wan'ts to see what you bought.  It kind of makes you feel like a two year old.  Anna says he doesn't think we are two immature - she thinks.

So Anna's Father and Step-Mother went on a bus to Florida to see what we bought.  Anna's Father is tight with money - I guess that's how he has so much.  Why should he spend money on taking a train when a bus gets you there and costs less money.  Of course, on the other hand he has losened up since he married. 

We only got one call from them since they got there. One telling us they arried safe and sound - and that Eli should be ashamed that he sold us this property to us for so much.  He said it needs remodeling (which we told them).  Right now he is staying at Eli's parents while the remodeling is being done.  I asked what remodeling. Oh, he said you two will love it when I get done.  We wanted to say more, but he hung up.

I called Eli's parents and they said they aren't getting in on this - as they laughed.  We called Albert and Olive - got Olive who said she will keep them in line - but you should see the trucks and repair men coming in and out.  Also, did we know he called out eldest son.  We called eldest son.  He said he isn't saying a thing.  I said I am your Father.  Sorry, he said that doesn't work when Grandfather calls and orders.  What did Grandfather order?  He is not allowed to tell us.  Whatever it is furnature my son is making that has to be shipped from New York to Florida.

Anna and I were thinking that maybe we would go done there to see what is going on.  Both Eli's parents and Albert annd Olive say there is no place for us to stay.  Hmmmmm.  So we wait.

Trust God's Wisdom,
Elmer

TOWPATH FIFE AND DRUM BAND - CANAL TOWN DAYS

Here is our Fife and Drum Band on Canal Town Days Weekend.

MY AFRICAN ViOLETS

Remember that one of my African Violets had only one bloom (picture one) well it has bloomed like the others (pictures two and three).  Put my other two african violets here again, too (pictures four and five).  The last picture has them all side by side in my window.