Sunday, May 30, 2010

12 Years of Barn Loft

Birthdays in Acorn Hill aren't just for a day. It is a birthday time. Last week Nathaniel Barn Loft had some birthday time!

The week of Barn Loft's birthday was filled with anticipation as cards streamed in. The evening prior to the big day Main House President Dad, Mayor Asher Ply Wood and Barn Loft fished at the pond. Later they ate hot dogs from the grill. Before dark, Main House First Lady Mom drove Ply Wood back to Acorn Hill. Dad and Barn Loft spent the evening hours at a different pond just a walk away.

After some night-fishing, Dad and Barn Loft spent the night in the open air in the bed of Dad's truck. Next time Dad won't forget the tent poles. To learn more about the birthday fishing trip, visit Barn Loft's outdoors blog.

The next day, Barn Loft's birthday, he got to eat one of his favorite meals, eat his favorite pie and open gifts. If you would like to learn more about his gifts visit Barn Loft's dulcimer blog.

All of Acorn Hill's citizens are thankful for 12 years of Barn Loft.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Separated at Birth?


Why was it that Pastor Eli Hemlock was drawn to the April photo on the calendar? Certainly they only resemble each other in looks.
Hemlock was delighted whenever he passed the calendar. He learned how to say "turkey." "It was too bad for him that the month had to change. The salmon on the calendar for May just isn't as exciting," said Main House First Lady Mom.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Passing on the Art

It wasn't that long ago when Sarah Daffodil sat down with her friend, Nancy Garrett, to learn how to manipulate corn husks into little people. Garrett said, "I think you'll pass on the art."


Since that day Daffodil has taught two eight-week classes for adults on cornhusk doll making. She also has demonstrated in several places -- the latest being the Mountain Laurel Festival in Clarkesville.

Since learning how to make a basic doll, Daffodil has challenged herself by making animals. Her biggest undertakings have been a couple of Nativities, complete with sheep and a camel. She also copied an original painting by Linda Anderson, "The Good Shepherd," of Jesus feeding a sheep.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Cumberland Gap Meets Acorn Hill

Dulcimer jams, classes, concerts, hiking and camping were enjoyed by Acorn Hill residents in forest-laden Cumberland Gap, Virginia.

Nathaniel Barn Loft taught his second dulcimer class with 25-30 in attendance and performed in the Friday night concert. Mayor Asher Ply Wood joined in on jams and opened the Saturday night concert.

"People like my boots," said Ply Wood, who enjoyed watching the campfire cooking and did a little campfire cooking of his own with marshmallows on a stick.

Main House President Dad made it all happen.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Vantastic Vinegar

As part of an ongoing effort to get Acorn Hill citizens back to the basics, Main House First Lady Mom's eyes were opened to a couple of old, basic cleaners - vinegar and baking soda.

While reading through an issue of Mary Janes Farm, Mom found an interesting website http://www.vinegartips.com/. Cleaning at the Main House will never be the same. Vinegar will do anything that expensive cleaners can do. Where an abrasive is needed baking soda comes to the rescue. "Something that's really good about vinegar and baking soda is that they won't poison any Acorn Hill citizens," Mom said.

You can find gallon jugs of white distilled vinegar at any grocery store. Baking soda also comes in bulk and can easily be found.