Another sign of autumn is saying "good-bye" until next spring to the farmers markets in the area.  I visited the Blairsville market this morning, much later than my summer runs.  It's colder in the mornings and I chose not to rush out.  In the summer I was at the markets by nine to be sure I got the fresh greens before the vendors ran out and the summertime I have more energy.  Now I linger longer under my warm cozy covers, stretch and wiggle before putting my feet on the cold floor.   

 

Japanese turnips and whatever the other bunch is.

 I can't remember what she said.  Maybe a variety of a kale? Anyway, it's something for me to saute or throw in a soup.  A few days I did a slow-cook whole chicken, picked all the meat of the carcass, and froze the chicken in four bags.  Then added water to the carcass and onions, carrots, celery, a couple of bay leaves to boil for stock.  I got four containers of stock in the freezer for later use. 

This week Michael Sr., Mike Jr., sweet great-grandson Asher, and Aleigha are in Orlando visiting Disney World.  John, Carolyn, and Mark will join them tomorrow.  I'm so pleased they are all getting together for a day of playing and fun.  Wish I were there also to join in on the fun.  

Asher is pouting because he's not tall enough yet to ride the coaster.