Shipshewanna here I come!!

This might have been the most exciting trip I've been on and I've been on a lot of trips.  I have always admired the Amish people.  In today's time all of the "things" we have around us and they still chose to live in the simple way they do.  The buggy's the bicycles they use to get around,  hanging the clothes on the line everyday they have wash day, and on and on.  I really do admire them as I sleep until 10a.m. everyday.  

As we were driving into town you see all these clothesline's full of colorful dresses hanging on the line.  Solid colors.  I even saw underwear in the same colors.  That surprised me. Not that they  have to wear white I just thought they would.  I gotta say I was happy to see some color.  I used to love hanging my clothes outside when I first lived in St. Louis years ago and my children were little.  But they I assume do it all the time.  It's sort of nice to have that choice don't ya think?

Can you see the clothes hanging?? They probably saw me and that camera and said, OHLORDTHECRAZYONESINTOWN!!!!    And she's taking pictures of our underwear!!

And this..........I never get tired of seeing this.    When hunka spotted the first one, he said, "don't have a seizure but look to your right".  OMGGGGGG  I was hyperventilating.  I've been waiting for this trip forever!!!!  And there it was!!!  A horse,  a buggy and people riding inside!!    Give me just a minute to compose myself.  I'm reliving it just talking about the excitement.  

Check out this one!!!  Looks like my truck after I've been to Costco.  Only my coolers aren't going to fall onto the road.  Can you even imagine?  What about the winter??  brrrrr   the rain.......  can you see why I admire them so much??  

FYI!!!  You might get tired of buggy's before I'm through.  Me,  I want one for my own!!! 

Our first stop was at Yoder's Department store.  Loved this gazebo that was there.  But do you see what I see in the background??? BUGGY'SSSSS.  My heart was beating on overdrive I swear.  

Yessssss  I know!!!!  BUGGY'SSSSS!!!!  Lots of buggy's.  

I forgot I was there to go shopping in the store.  I kept turning around and around seeing more buggy's.   Usually I'd be all over the flora and fauna but I have other things to see this trip. 

LOOK they're shopping inside too. I better get in there!  I respected them and did not take photo's of the people.  Well not when they were looking at me that is.  I KNOW!! I couldn't help it. 

This was on the outside of the store.  How cute is that?  Look at those little overalls.  T

STOP IT!!!  Stop it now!!!!   Look at all of those bonnets and black hats.  You know I had to try on one of those bonnets.  Well not there, don't be silly!!!  

Here!!!  Well.............what do ya think????    I need a buggy huh?   

My sexy bonnet look.  Hunka kinda liked it.  Just sayin.

Ok, where was I?  Back to Yoder's.

This quilt was hanging in the hallway going into the department store. On the opposite side was the market I guess. I didn't go in there but probably should have just o see what was in there.  I wasn't crazy about this quilt but it is nice. And lord knows I'd never make it.  It's nice don't get me wrong. Just not me.  

I thought this was an adorable display for the rick rack and the 1930's fabs.  Look at all that color.  So happy isn't it? 

LOOK what I found.  I knew there would be a buggy inside somewhere.  It's a wool mat.  How cute huh?    I should have bought the pattern but I know I'd never make it.  Even though I love it. 

I did take some pics of the flora.  It was all very pretty and taken care of. But I would expect nothing less really.

There'sssssss    HUNKAAAA!!!!!!   I love that man!!!  He's so patient with me on these trips.  He never complains about them, he just takes his book along and he's a happy hunka. 

Next we went here.  Nothing much inside.  They do alot of machine quilting I guess.  A few machine's were in there and a little fabric. Before hunka could get his book out to read I was hopping back in the car.  But I did like the block on the top of the building. 

That's part of my day.  More to come.  Lots more!!!  Please excuse any spelling errors.  I'm not proofing this, just hitting the PUBLISH button.  :)

Thanks for stopping by my little blog.  I'm happy you did.  Thanks for your comments too.  

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Kim Brackett]

I love the sexy bonnet look. You did buy it, right? :-)

[D]

Oh...My...Gosh...isn't shipshewana the best! we live about 2 hours away and try to make it there annually! such a great laid back getaway...hope you had a great time!!!

[Yvette Gonzales]

That was fun! One day I hope to take a trip there.

[Sherry]

Hi Sharon. I loved this post! Yes, Hunka is so wonderful in support of your loves. I have a man just like that...they are keepers! Can't wait to see more.

[Rachel]

Hey! Look, Sharon! I'm here and it's letting me comment. Hurray!

What a cool place. I want to go to Amish Country now :)

[Dandelion Quilts]

We love going there....and looking at lots of fabric and eating good food. Looks like you had plenty of fun,t oo.

[Thimbleanna]

This isn't the first time you've been to Shipshewana, is it? Boo practically lived next door! I used to love Yoder's, but they've rearranged and it feels so cold now. It seems like they have less fabric. Maybe not, but it feels like it.

[Julie Letvin]

I'm jealous - would love to go there some day. I bet we will see pictures of Lolly's soon! And we need to see how much restraint you have - what did you buy???

[Janet]

I still haven't been to Shipshewana! It's been on my list for about a dozen years. Thanks for the mini tour tho! Maybe someday I'll get there!

[Nancy]

That hat is YOU!! Maybe you can order one and wear it when you are cleaning? Can't wait to see what you bought.

[Donna]

Yep... you need the bonnet :) I am like you I love the buggies! The first time I saw the Amish I was just in awe! I took pics also when they are not looking.
Love the quilt shop and the pics.
Thanks for sharing your trip with us!
Hugs,
Donna

[Leisa DenBeste]

JEALOUS!!!! That would be me! Love all the pics. I so admire the Amish. Hope to visit someday!! Looks like you found your new look! lol Thanks for sharing!

[Ter'e Crow Lindsay]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM I would be finding another color bonnet. I did not think the yellow one was you. I bet you could make your own tho!!!!
Loved the wool mat with the buggy on it. So darling. You need that too.
Sounds like you had so much fun.

[sharon]

Ter'e, that was in an antique store, not a new one from the store. Besides, it's not like I was buying it to wear to church on Sunday. lolol BTW thanks for the compliment. I love yellow!!!

[Jean C.]

O.K.... do the poor people have to put up a fence to have a little underwear privacy???? You silly girl, the only reason they have colored underwear is cause they knew Sharon was coming to take pictures! Your the only person in the country who would take pic's of other people's underwear! You funny thing... oh, and that's some cute bonnet! I was surprised how much they hide the face! Guess once again they are trying to have a bit of privacy. Looks like your trip was successful! Thanks for sharing.

[Michelle at Faith, Trust, & Pixie Dust]

What a great trip. I've always wanted to go. And what a great blog. I enjoyed my visit. You're a talented writer. AND I love that you call your hubby Hunka. Hilarious.

Warmly, MIchelle

[catherine]

love those buggies and bonnets!!!
I would be smitten too LOL!
xo Cath

[Nancy Watkins]

Thanks for sharing your Amish adventures Sharon! I have always had a fascination with their simple life too. We went to Kalona, Iowa once and I loved seeing all those buggies and then my mom and I took an Amish Tour once somewhere in MN, which I can't remember the name of now. Again, thanks for sharing!

[Colleen Gander]

Thanks for sharing your adventure, Sharon. I'm headed that way in November as part of my husband's quest to add Kalamazoo to his travelogue. I figured it was the closest I would ever get. You pointed out the things I will put on my agenda for the trip.