Surfing? In Erie?

We didn't believe it. And after visiting, we still not sure we believe it.



We're told that people actually surf here, between Beach 10 and Beach 11 on Presque Isle. The kids have been anxious to visit for weeks. The water really couldn't have been calmer, yet we're told waves can get as high as 10 feet.



We visited the local board shop and found out that the larger waves are mostly in the fall and spring. Since the 'waves' are wind driven, they're not nearly as powerful as ocean waves. But, people do really surf.



Without waves large enough to even body surf, the kids played in the water a bit before we made it out ahead of the storm.

Jamestown Pioneer Days

We go to Pioneer Days almost every year. Like every other time, we spent a pleasant afternoon talking to the various re-enactors.

President Lincoln was even there!
























You wouldn't see this in California! They're raffling off over fifty guns!

Market House Farmers Market

We've tried the local farmer's market before, but have always been disappointed. Today was different!






It was all quite quaint, with Amish farmers, beautiful produce and fresh flowers.








I shouldn't have been surprised when I saw this. Look closely. One seller offered us a sample of melon, then took his cigarette and stuck it in the side of a plum container so he could cut the melon. Yuck!

Snail's Pace Acres

We had our first, and my last, visit to Snails Pace Acres this week. I barely stepped foot in the barn when the allergies began. Other than that, the farm was beautiful, as always.

Speedy is still kicking. And still hanging out with Oliver the llama.
















A friendly little kitty with no eyes. Not just blind. No eyes!

A Good Day!

We drove up to Erie earlier this week for a back-to-school shopping marathon at the mall. Why was it such a good day?
1) 3G all day!
2) No sales tax on clothes.
3) Done getting kids clothes, shoes, cleats and shin guards.
4) Found a pair of my discontinued running shoes (that I have been unable to find at any other store or online).
5) Tart frozen yogurt.
6) Starbucks.
I definitely felt like I stepped off the farm and found myself back in civilization.

Dog Grooming Class

The owner of The Pooch Parlor agreed to give us a lesson along with Sport's grooming today. I learned a lot. Mainly that grooming is best left to the professionals. I haven't even been bathing Sport correctly!

Before




Nails




Bath




Drying




And, this is where we got sidetracked. You'll see why I forgot to get an after picture. The groomer breeds Cocker Spaniels and has two pups about to turn 8 weeks old. Just look at this face!




We're trying hard to persuade my brother and sister-in-law to get one of these darling girls.

Heatwave

The heatwave has FINALLY passed. I thought we were going to melt last week!