We enjoyed being tourists in Asheville. At the beginning of our walkabout, we paused for a photo with the iconic iron.
It was a marvelous day to be in the city, because there were not many people about. An herb and spice shop was the only one we spent much time in. The walls were lined with large glass jars full of fragrant powders. The owner said we were welcome to open any of them to smell. John and I sniffed a few, but grandsons David and Nathaniel really went to town.
We ended up in the Arcade, a large old building full of small shops. We had lunch there and could watch people stroll by and look at the merchandise displayed by vendors outside. It was a wonderful day of being together and enjoying each other.
Mehrling Muse 
I love that y’all love spending so much time together!
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We’re trying to make the most of Nathaniel’s 10-day break.
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Love “seeing” y’all! 💜😊💚
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It’s a delight being out and about in good company and even looks like the weather obliged.
xxx Massive Hugs xxx
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We love Asheville! The old bookstore at the arcade is one of my favorites. So good to see how much you enjoy being together.
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We walked right by Maloprop (sp?) Bookstore.
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Mary Agnes says, “nothing like a big old Flat Iron for quilting”.
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Can you imagine the size of the quilt you’d use that iron on???
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Love that your grandsons enjoy time with you. We, me now, got into granhgood kinda late so by the time mine are the age of yours I might not be here.
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That’s too bad. We’ve enjoyed all the stages of our grandsons. Of course, we don’t know how much longer we’ll be around, either.
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None of us are promised tomorrow . that is why we need to make today the best we can.
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Absolutely!
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Generally speaking I don’t like irons, but that one in the pic is an exception. Maybe because I know there’s no way I could be expected to use it on any piece of clothing.
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I quit ironing when I quit sewing in the 80’s. I liked the huge iron in Asheville, too.
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Looks like the weather was sunny and beautiful. We have, or I should say had, a spice store at Eastern Market in Detroit. Went to send you the link to show you that it was the tiniest store and said they had every spice imaginable and would dare you to find one they didn’t carry and they’d get it for you at no cost. That’s all good, but apparently they went out of business. Maybe giving the store away too much. 🙂
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awwh-I did not realise you have both of the boys-but only remembered after seeing this! You must be in Heaven!! Enjoy my “sweet Anne”! love Michele
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Nathaniel is here for only 10 days this time. We’re trying to make the most of time.
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somehow, I am sure you will.
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Love Asheville…can’t believe I missed the giant iron..:)
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Come back to Asheville to see the iron!
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