DOGWOOD ACRES, 8/31/09, ELANE CRUM
Hello friends. Rick and the dogs have already made a bike run to the woods this morning and are back for a nap. Little Fox keeps us both on our toes with numerous trips outdoors, while indoors we try to supervise appropriate chew toys.
My Thursday volunteer time at the WRVHS museum exhibit was cut short because of a closing at the title company. I cannot complain about that as closing a sale anytime is a good thing. I was at the New Harmonies exhibit during the lunchtime concert by the Boldman Family from Kirbyville. This was my first time hearing the family play and all I can say is a great big “WOW”! This talented family is truly a joy and pleasure to watch and listen to.
There are several free events at the museum this week beginning with Lunch and Learn on Wednesday. John Fullerton, great grandson of Chick Allen, will be discussing Cowboy Ballads.
Last week I visited with Bill and Barbara Starrett and their friend, Irene Johnson. Irene plays the autoharp and they will all be playing together at this Thursday’s lunchtime concert.
The Pickin’ Party, an old time jam session and potluck, will be Friday, Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m., at The Taney Center. It is free, but do bring a covered dish for the potluck and if you play an acoustic instrument, bring it and plan to pick along! Sounds like a fun evening.
Rick and I went to see Big Smith at Branson Landing last Friday night. We got there early to set up our chairs, had dinner at Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse, did a little shopping before the concert. There was such a large crowd; I know we missed seeing many people that we know. Uncle Roscoe and Aunt Wanetta were there with John and Mary Anne Webster. I saw Auntie Wan dancing the Big Smith Jig, so do believe she enjoyed the evening.
It was a beautiful evening to relax beneath a cloudy sky and enjoy the music of my cousins. My favorite songs are the ones they recorded at Lone Star Church of God several years ago. I got teary eyed when they sang their Grandma Thelma’s song, “I’m Gonna Land on the Shore”. How many times did I hear her sing that? I don’t know, but enough that, for just a moment, a vision of her singing shadowed out her grandsons and everything around me.
Just as I was recovering from that, a lonesome sound came from the lake and what did I see but the Lake Queen. As old memories threatened my emotional state, I saw Aunt Wanetta dancing the Big Smith Jig! Uncle Ros was right behind her, but I do not think he was dancing. My mood lightened and we had a brief visit with Dave Stewart before leaving the Taneycomo Lakefront.
On Sunday we had the pleasure of being in church again with Herman Rossner. Happy tears ran down his cheeks as he listened to the good singing and preaching from Sandy Church folks.
Later on Sunday, we visited with LeaAnn’s Uncle Eddie Turner and Aunt Annette Clayton. Uncle Ed’s emphysema keeps him from getting out to church now, but Annette takes good care of him. We enjoyed the cake, ice cream and hot coffee that she served before we left for the evening church service.
Special guests at Sandy Church on Sunday night were Kevin and Sue Clayton. It was a special night for our church kids, but we all enjoyed the flannel graph story that Sue told us. She has been doing flannel graphs since 1979.…thirty years now! After church Juanita Menzies and Patty Siler served desserts and more ice cream. I think we came home with full tummies!
As September begins this week, I must remind members of the Bilyeu Family that there is a Family Reunion coming up soon. The Annual Bilyeu Reunion will be on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Spokane High School, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Save the date and remind other family members. Bye for now.
ELANE CRUMCell: 417-239-4059Website: www.elanecrum.netWebsite: www.elanecrum.com
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