A trip to Ricker Hill

We enjoyed a gorgeous day of October summer.

After a well-played soccer game, we headed off to Turner for some more apples with Eleanor's friend Hanna. The orchard is at the top of a hill and provides a truly scenic view, though fall colors are not under way this early.

As if the scenery and excellent apples and pumpkins did not make it worth the trip, there is also a great kids activity area by the farmstand with a corn maze, duck races, bouncy houses, animals, a large sandbox filled with corn kernels, big piles of hay - All kinds of farm fun. As Jud said, "Who needs Disney World?"

Common Ground Fair 2011

While seeing the animals, especially the border collie demonstration, is always the top priority at the fair, there is plenty else to do. The kids area has lots of activities, including face painting. We also enjoyed great music (Belfast Brogue) and visiting with George and Cevia and others who came to listen. The really excellent organic versions of fair fare were a pretty big hit with the 8 and under crowd ( okay - maybe with the 98 and under crowd...) Can you believe that wee Gemma could make her way through her own fried dough?