MOTORCYCLE QUILT COMPLETED

I finally finished piecing the quilt together.

All that is left is to quilt it.

I have not decided yet how to quilt this.

The quilt will make its debut this weekend at the

state rally this weekend.

MOTORCYCLE QUILT

As many of you know, my husband and I love to ride our motorcycle.

Every once in a while, I get the desire to buy one for myself.

I have shared with you our adventures on the

motorcycle as we ride in Indiana and in the East coast.

We both are members of the  Christian Motorcyclists Association.

They are based in Hatfield, Arkansas.

Their minister to individuals in the motorcycle world 

in many different ways.

The CMA holds a fundraiser only once a year.

The association keeps 40% of the funds.

The other 60% is divided between three different organizations.

They are the Jesus Film Project, Missionary Ventures, and Brother Andrew.

If you are interested in learning more about their work,

click on the link below:

Christian Motorcyclists Association

With that little blurb about the group my husband and I are involved in,

each chapter is responsible for raising funds for Run for the Son.

The chapters can raise the funds throughout the year

in many different ways.

So with that in mind, I'm making a quilt for our chapter to raffle off.

I don't know where I found the motorcycle fabric but I'm glad I bought it.

The quilt is going to be a queen size quilt once it's all done.

Pictured below are the two blocks that I have made for this quilt.

I plan on having it ready by next week in time for the state rally.

That's when I'm going to take it and start selling tickets.

If you are interested or know of someone that would 

like a motorcycle quilt, please contact me.

PATOKA LAKE DAY THREE

Yesterday the day started off not well for me. My stomach was not doing well. The weather also did not cooperate for us to go boating. So we all had a relaxing day. Jorge and I did a power walk for 1.5 miles. I just did not want to go running. 

We headed into town to go antiquing. Jorge and I realized that French Lick and West Baden are right next to each other. We went to two antique stores and found a few things. Jorge was happy in finding tools made in the USA.  I found a nice green bowl for a birthday present for a friend of mine. 

We headed to the West Baden Hotel. The entrance was beautiful with brick paved roads and hydrangeas lining up the center of the road. The hotel has beautiful sunken garden with perfectly manicures bushes and no weeds I their flower beds or lawn. How I wish mine could be that way. We found out that the hotel was used as an Army hospital during WWI.  

We ended the day with David and Amber making a delicious meal of shishkabobs, salad, and beans. We went out for a sunset boat ride and came home to watch a movie. Life is good. 

The first antique store we went to where Jorge found his tools. 

The entrance to the Wet Baden hotel. 

One of the views of the hotel. 

I loved the porch. 

Howdy and his driver. The horse is 17 years old and very gentle. 

The beautiful sunken garden. 

The beautiful hydrangeas. 

The second antique store we went to. It originally was a furniture store. 

David having fun with the grill. 

A delicious meal. 

A sunset boat ride. 

PATOKA LAKE DAY TWO

Today started well. The day was rather cloudy. Unfortunately, Amber did not have a good night's sleep. She slept most of the morning so we had breakfast. Several hours later we all, including Amber, went out boating. The weather was cloudy. David went skiing several times. The day finished off with rain, a nice dinner and movies that David and Amber selected. 

                Sleeping Beauty

Birds' nests under the highway

Amber driving the boat for the first time. She was looking for the gas and brake pedal. 

A rainy evening

PATOKA LAKE

My husband, son, and his wife are taking a vacation with our boat. We have rented a floating cabin. We are near French Lick, Indiana. 

The cabin has three bedrooms and it is fully supplied. We have been enjoying the much needed rest. 

Entering the park. 

Jorge and David looking over the map of the lake. 

Amber just cuddling up to her husband. We were all so tired. 

The marina where we are staying. 

The floating cabins. 

BROCCOLI SALAD

My husband and I have been trying to eat a little healthier.

Because of our choice to change our eating habits,

we have lost weight.  That makes us very happy.

This recipe I found online and I will share with you

exactly how the recipe was written and I'll share you my version.

INGREDIENTS
6-8 c. (about 3 heads) fresh broccoli cut into bite size pieces
1/2 lb. bacon cooked and crumbled
1/2 red onion chopped
1 c. dried cranberries
1 c. cashews
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 T. white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
 

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, cool and crumble.
Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add chopped onion, dried cranberries, cashews and bacon crumbles; toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the salad; gently toss to combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

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Here's my version:

INGREDIENTS
3 c.  fresh broccoli cut into bite size pieces
2 oz. bacon cooked and crumbled
1/4 red onion chopped
1/2 c. dried cranberries
1/3 c. cashews
1/2 c.Kraft Mayo with Olive Oil (Reduced Fat)
2 T. granulated sugar
2 T. white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels, cool and crumble.
Cut the broccoli into bite-size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Add chopped onion, dried cranberries, cashews and bacon crumbles; toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the salad; gently toss to combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

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I chose to make a smaller amount of dressing 

than what the recipe originally asked for.

The salad had a slight hint of taste from the dressing

that it did not overpower it.

I also added two grilled chicken breasts to the salad.

It was filling for my husband and me 

and there was enough left over for his lunch. 

 

 

QUILT GARDENS

Jorge and I decided to go out for a ride. 

So he asked me where I wnted to go. 

I told him that I would like to go north to see the quilt gardens. 

We were smart enough to pack a change of clothes 

Just in case we had to spend the night. 

The courthouse in Wabash, Indiana. 

As we get to Goshen, we find people

lining up both sides of the street. 

We didn't know they had a cruise in. 

Lots of beautiful old cars. 

We make the decision to stay the 

night at a hotel and start 

the next day to tour the gardens. 

Overall, it has been a wonderful trip. 

I can't wait and see what

we're going to find tomorrow.