Once we got the iPhone extracted from the sunroof Saturday morning, we continued on to Morris, Illinois and the 3 French Hens Market. My friend Roz mentioned it to me earlier in the week. On Saturday, I hemmed and hawed until Tom convinced me to go, even volunteering to come along.
Getting out of the car was enough of a thrill as we spotted this stately house.
We walked the few blocks to the crowded market where there was produce, bakery, cheeses, and such. There were also booths with all kinds of wares: tools and Depression glass, dolls and carriages, repurposed objects and objects to be repurposed.
It’s fun to dream of all life’s possibilities, isn’t it?
From the park, we walked a few blocks to the main business district, and had some lunch in a cute little diner, Weits Cafe, where we were greeted by the most pleasant of waitresses, who acted like we were two of the regulars. Small town diners are our kind of place. This one didn’t disappoint.
After our lunch, we wandered around a bit and went into an antique store. Who should round the corner shortly after we arrived? My friend Roz and her cousin, whose name, I’m ashamed to say, has already escaped me. Her friendly manner and poise have not, and it was a pleasure to meet her and to see Roz!
Thanks, Roz, for telling me about 3 French Hens.
Next stop, Ma and Pa on the prairie.
What a lovely trip I got to take with you this morning to the 3 French Hens Market. Meandering among the “repurposed objects and objects to be repurposed” was delightful. Thank you for sharing your gentle words and your lovely photographs.
Peace.
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Thank you, Dee. Your words are so kind. We had a lovely time there and a nice day.
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This was a fun trip that you shared with your armchair friends from afar. Was that an old shutter with photographs in the louvers? One of my antique weaknesses is Depression glass. I collect a gold color pattern, Patrician. We like to use the soup bowls as well as the dessert plates. Really enjoyed your outing!
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Oh, I like the idea of “armchair friends from afar”, Marilyn.
Isn’t that a neat idea with the shutter? I have a folding screen that looks a bit like it and took the picture to remind myself to put some photographs in it. I’ve seen the Patrician pattern. It is so lovely and I can imagine eating soup out of them. What a lovely idea. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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What fun! It looks a little like things we see on our Spoon River Drive. I just love to look through stuff even if I don’t intend to buy any myself. Thanks for sharing your trip..
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As we were driving, I mentioned to Tom that we really have to do the Spoon River Drive one of these years. I didn’t buy anything, either, but, it was fun to look and get ideas. You are welcome, Janet.
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Just a perfect day, as Lou Reed might say…the house, that beautiful market, the diner, it all came together in a rather wonderful mix. I loved this, pictures and words, Penny 🙂
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It was in so many ways, Kate, and I have one more post on it, which I am working on. Thank you.
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Just one problem with this trip — you forgot to take me along! Love places like this. Fall colors look great too.
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I knew I forgot something, Sallie. I’d love to take you along. We have had such a colorful fall this year – makes up for the summer’s violent weather. The wind has kicked up today and the leaves are now falling in a frenzy. I’m glad we got to enjoy the color we had.
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It sounds like a great day! You never mentioned if you bought anything!
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It was and I didn’t. There were loads of temptations, but, I showed uncharacteristic self-control. I did enjoy my BLT sandwich for lunch, though.
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