With flu vaccinations almost certainly going to run out, why not ... make your own?

Laughing deficiency? Don Knotts to the rescue ...

Hello Folks,

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The pro-life movement gains momentum with the possibility of establishing a crisis pregnancy center.

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We receive out of state visitors and more! The Grand Adventure Lives on.

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As Always,

Love in Christ Jesus,

Michael & Rebekah & soon 2 B baby.

A women's concern

Friday we went to a fundraiser for A Womens Concern

A couple of our fine servers that made the night a success

Thank you sir 

Saturday morning back in action ...

Irresistible!

A visit from afar ...

New England Art

Mortons & Thomases take over the beach.

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It's always great to travel with others who are equally appreciative of history

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In which we stump the tour guide.

Young urchins

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Not sure what it was about the grave that elicited such a cheerful response, but it sure made a great picture.

A true New England church 

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Me & my love

Lovin'

Parkour

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Thing 1 & Thing 2 promoting the New England Fall Diet (i.e. fresh ripe apples)

This probably wouldn't make their dietary recommendations

Fellow bloggers

Ladies by the sea

Mothers. Just think, without them, there wouldn't have been ...

... all of us! (pretty impressive huh?)

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Nature's playground

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Watching the sun set

... behold it's glory!

Plymouth ... or a journey to see all four of our forefathers ...

I present to you ... the Peanut Gallery

The mob descends upon Plymouth

No matter how many times I review the hold of the ship, I can't help but wonder how the 100 folks below kept ANY semblance of sanity.

Portrait

One very interesting sailor tries to convince my father that Jesus actually grew up in England

Children, do your father's teach you about the Papal canons?

Elder Fuller is met with blank stares ...

Portrait art

Kicken' back (note ... I LOVE this bed. Just such a cozy feel)

Shooting the breeze with the locals

One absolute highlight was when we were taught a round that the pilgrims might have sung together.

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Remembering a time when every man's duty included defending his family

Tales of courage and faith were told

I couldn't help but but be struck by the absolute contrast of this shot. Sure makes you think ... don't it?

Babe ... you look simply smashing 

While the girls ponder the sewing side ...

... I appreciate the workshop.

Up ... up & ever higher

"How good and pleasant it is 

       when brothers live together in unity!"

Not to be outdone, I prove that big brother is STILL big brother.

Also not to be outdone.

Homeward ...

Topping off an absolutely fabulous day with a fabulous time of desert, Four-on-the-couch and some time of song & worship

Though usually a stretch for the memory, four-on-the-pouch is neigh impossible when trying to sort over 30 people's names.

Still suffering shell shock, I find solace in my instrument

Enjoying a time of praise to God

"I'm telling you, Amanda, it was THAT big!"

Sunday afternoon

As our visit draws to a close ... it is photo time

Post Feast Trauma

In which I attempt to inspire my team as we square off for the epic game.

Crushed by a mass of Georgian humanity

The word is out. Jordan's blog is up!

Thanks Jordan for the great laughs!

Don't mess with the Portagee who thinks 'es a Scott

Vying for the Presidency

Well folks, that's all for now! It's been a blast. Times like these sure keep life exciting.  

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Y'all come again, ya hear?

Hello Folks,

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Well, I've decided to move my blog to a more bi-weekly posting fashion. So if the postings are less frequent ... THERE IS A REASON! That reason is called ... life. 

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My wife is due in one month. Please keep us in prayer. Life is moving on very quickly. 

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I shall let the pictures share the highlights as they do. 

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As always,

Love in Christ Jesus,

Michael & Bekah  & Baby 2 B Thomas

Activities

Having failed to bring a rolling pin, my wife utilizes her resources

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Next Saturday, it was time for the Palin's first annual medieval family festival (I love those "first annuals" ... been to a lot of those in my time. If I ever went to a "first annual" that I hope truly becomes an "annual", this it'd be it). 

Jeff shows off his I-Knight the little known renaissance predecessor to the I-Phone maintained in secret from the monks of Mac a little known country in the corner of Europe

Awww!

Portrait 1

Portrait 2

Definitely worth being called Portrait 3

A motley crew

Our Royal Host

Once there was a man who was sent to the stocks

He was deprived of bread and even cheap meat from an ox

Rotten tomatoes stained his long dark hair

Enough! Said he. For freedom I will tear.

But escape, he could not, and thus slipped into despair. ... The end (you know, there is definitely a reason I haven't been selected as #1 Children's Story Book author of the year)

A drink that has zing to it!

Only a man drinks a brew like that

Twitterpated

The highlight of the day, for many, the pillow log

Sitting was far too tame. To stand! That's the way to an audience command.

A friar watches the action

With my wife watching, I felt strength coursing through my veins ... I was on fire, VICTORY OR DEATH!

Well, death in my case. Although, Jeff was the ONLY person I couldn't ultimately beat consistently. I guess it's a good thing to have such a noble father-in-law.

She's going! 

The split second where time stands amidst the shouts of the crowds, and the contestant stands frozen able almost to recover. Then, with a rush, they are down.

Challenging the queen!

Whooa!

Come lass, is that all you've got?

This is gonna be good!

My jaw dislocated, I realize my career as an orator was probably unlikely anyway.

Swings! Renaissance dresses! There must be photo op somewhere.

Motion! That's what I love about swings. The music of motion.

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Hmm ...

Nope! Tire swings are NOT made for pregnant women

"Come hither! come hither! my little daughter,
And do not tremble so;
For I can weather the roughest gale
That ever wind did blow." 

Wreck of the Hesperus - Longfellow

Swing lass! Higher ever higher.

The signal is called for the races! (note, that chain mail was HAND MADE from COAT HANGERS!) 

The junior division!

Not so junior division

Because I just can't do a post with out the blonde haired princess

Our hosts lead us in a period circle dance. 

Playing Medieval Jeopardy - "I'll take .. ah ... Bubonic Plague for 500 points"

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Thanks Rick and Sharon for a great day!

Before winter house care (note ... pre winter house care is definitely better then Federal Health Care)

Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he shall not depart. 

That does not look like an OSHA approved move!

"Is it safe? Sure ... if you like danger!"

Hour after hour, the old is flaked away and the house is renewed. Sons are equipped and we move forward 

Work being done, the dad's assume the Patriarchal Pose.

Patriarchal Posing over, we bid ... "So Long! Farewell Auf weidersehan good-bye"

Fall Beauty

Fall beauty of a different sort

It may be fall, but I don't think there is any beauty there.

Well folks, fall is here. It has been good to have a couple hours margin here and there I didn't have over the summer. That'll all change when the leaves fall. For now, it is nice to enjoy the season. 

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Y'all come again ... ya hear?

On the collapse of the dollar, only Glen Beck could make this an interesting watch ...

Hello Folks,

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Short post this week.

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Busy times.

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I'm gonna be a dad NEXT MONTH! :-)

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As always,

Love In Christ Jesus, 

Michael, Bekah & Baby 2 B

Farm Share

A part of our farm share are some pick-your-own ground cherries.

You know. There is nothing like a good Honeydew Melon. And THAT is nothing like a good Honeydew Melon.

Weighing out our share

Before my hair cut

Down the cape

Arriving late Friday, Bekah & I visit with the Flynn family for the weekend

"And in studying, you must have learned that man is mortal so you would have put the poison as far from yourself as possible, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me." 

Next morning, it was raining - What a better time for a Jam Time

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Others play games

Hey! I'm likin' it!

Such a dah'lin

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Boy is it coming down!

How about some MORE Masterpiece

A break in a weather

Drats! I forgot my boots. White sneakers & camo pants! There's a fashion NOT waiting to happen.

Why does she look better in my hat then I do?

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Golf

Taking advantage of the clearing weather, we were able to catch a couple rounds of mini golf 

"Read it, roll it, hole it" 

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The competitive spirits rise as scores are tallied

A woman's got to do what a woman's got to do!

Jeff's Art

A visit with Mandy

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Jeff seeks to be counter cultural 

"Let's go buy a kite ..." (if you don't get it, tough!)

Macs Rule! (But boy is Windows hard to let go)

Of course what would vacation be without rest.

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So long y'all! Have a blessed week.