How About Them Apples?

There weren't any. At all. We hiked the rolling hills of the orchard, and came home empty handed. Early in the season the hail and tornadoes damaged the area orchards. This one was able to salvage a bit for cider making, but there wasn't a single apple on the trees worth picking. You could see the damage to the blossom end of the apples, and they just never grew properly after. Still, it was a lovely day for a hike, apples or not.

I wore apple picking clothes. The ground is wet, and the grasses tall in spots-perfect for a pair of tall boots and culottes. I knew there was a reason I was keeping both items...and it wasn't because they are stylish.

Wet feet=misery. I'm not willing to endure that if it can be helped.

Thank, Mother Nature. At least the wildlife is happy.

The squash and pumpkin patch seemed to be doing much better.

We wore long sleeves to protect from mosquitoes. It didn't help-my face is covered instead. I reached up to shoo one away from my cheek and my hand was covered in blood. I must have swiped it mid-snack. All that rain really brought out a swarm of the suckers.

We waved to a group of families on the hay rack ride as they passed by. I mean, yeah the apples were nonexistent, but you're at a farm, try to make the best of it, right? No, apparently it would have killed them to smile and wave back. Not a single wave. I understand disappointment, but for fuck's sake, life's full of them-and you're on a hay ride. People.

"The hills are alive, with the sound of music..."
Note, the child is attempting to walk away from me like I'm some strange woman he's never seen before. Just wait until he starts bringing dates home. He's embarrassed now?

Outfit Particulars:

1970's wool blazer (part of a suit) by Pick-n-Post-Goodwill
French Connection Culottes-thrifted
Boots-Goodwill, years ago
Brooches-thrifted
Vinyl Helgatastic 1970's shoulderbag-Goodwill
Pumpkin earrings-Walgreens
1970's Act III blouse-Goodwill

Danny's shirt and trousers both K Mart

On the way home, I stopped at the Goodwill in Council Bluffs and snagged a pair of 1970's Yodelers (furry boots). I have no idea if they will fit or not, but I grabbed them anyway. They'll fit someone. They were in great condition for winter boots.

No apples? Thanks a lot tornado.

Our power is going to be off for several hours tomorrow whilst the power company does some work. They can't be specific about time. If you're waiting for me to reply to email or that sort of thing, I'll apologise in advance. I'm going to see it as an opportunity to take Danny to the botanical gardens, and possibly the art museum and a few downtown galleries. Should be fun.

Have a great week.