Quick Trip to NC

 We headed to NC for the weekend and made a few stops on our way. 

 We decided to make it into a 2 day trip so we could take our time. 

 First stop was Our Lady of Consolation. 

 So beautiful.

We stopped at an Amish grocery and I got to enjoy a cherry fry pie.

My favorite!

As we were driving we saw a fish hatchery and we decided to stop.

I'm so happy we did as we got to pet Sturgeon!

These huge fish were pretty friendly and swam right to our hands.

I got a pretty good video of Chris petting them.

Lots of baby fish

On top of Walker Mountain was Big Walker Lookout.

It was an overcast day but the view was spectacular.

Next up was the Shot Tower at Jackson's Ferry

I found this information particularly interesting.

Obligatory selfie , LOL.

Then we drove to Mount Airy, which is the home of Mayberry RFD.

Floyd's Barber shop.

Opie's candy shop.

Managed to catch Chris by the police car.

I did see this car driving some "criminals" around the city, LOL

Maybe next time I should see if I can get him a ride.

Of course we stopped at a quilt shop or 2 on the way.

This guy is the best at planning stops for me.

More tomorrow, and the real reason we visited.

~XOP~

The Long Ride Home

Once the wedding was over we had a meet up at a local brewery (Hi-Wire) 

for any friends and family that wanted to meet up 

(and also to watch the MSU game). 

 We brought some snacks with us and the left over sheet cake for everyone to enjoy.

The Massman's and their twins showed up.  

We *finally* got to meet these adorable girls!  

Their mom, was the Matron of Honor in the wedding.

  

My great niece surprised us by attending the wedding and 

we got to spend some time with her the next day too.  

She is so cute (even wearing those HORRIBLE colors, LOL).

Then it was time to say goodbye to our home for the week and Durham.

Goodbye 710 North street!

On the road we always look for Pilot Mountain.

We needed food and fuel so stopped in Mount Airy.

Maybe you will recognize this city?  

It's the place where Mayberry RFD was filmed!

As we rolled up we saw this vintage police car giving town tours.

There were several shops that were still there from when the show was filmed there too.

After walking around the town we headed out (for real) and got down to driving home.

We passed this water tower that looked like a pumpkin (I have no idea where it was though)

We stopped at a rest stop in Virginia and I picked up a few pieces of Halloween Fiestaware.

I was restrained and only got these 3 although there were several other designs I don't have.

Of COURSE I needed the black cats.  Cole will love it too!!

Next week I will show you the gifting of the wedding quilt.

Also some other things I had been working on.

Enjoy your weekend, friends.

I am starting another BIG quilt project this weekend that I need to hurry up and complete.

It is NOT my usual color palette but I hope the intended recipient will like it.

I am going to use the purple fairy dust print by Tula Pink for the background.

It is VERY bright!

~XOP~