The 2016 annual Halloween girlfriends gathering
was hosted by Teresa, at Hard Cracker Farm.
was hosted by Teresa, at Hard Cracker Farm.
What does Hard Cracker mean............
Hard Tack is a simple type of biscuit or cracker,
Hard Tack is a simple type of biscuit or cracker,
made from flour, water, and salt. Inexpensive and
long-lasting, it was used for sustenance during
long sea voyages, overland migrations and
military campaigns.
It's literally a "hard cracker" that lasts for years.
military campaigns.
It's literally a "hard cracker" that lasts for years.
This year we spent the weekend in the
newly finished guest cabin.
Saturday morning Teresa's hubby David cooked
and served us a full breakfast at the big house.
Yea, he's a keeper for sure.
Sunday morn we had campfire coffee, oatmeal
and fresh pears from Teresa's heirloom tree.
Glorious weather and a beautiful view.
There is always something to delight
the eye at Hard Cracker Farm.
Step inside for a peek at Teresa's
full size country dollhouse!
My hubs made a walnut plate rack as my
hostess gift. Teresa and David were over
the moon. It matches the other walnut
furniture in the cabin and luckily was
just the right size
The weather was so mild
we were snug in our beds
without a fire.
the eye at Hard Cracker Farm.
Step inside for a peek at Teresa's
full size country dollhouse!
My hubs made a walnut plate rack as my
hostess gift. Teresa and David were over
the moon. It matches the other walnut
furniture in the cabin and luckily was
just the right size
The weather was so mild
we were snug in our beds
without a fire.
We played silly games by lamp light and laughed
the laugh that only girlfriends share.
The cabin has all the amenities,
including a flashlight in case we
needed a midnight privy run.
needed a midnight privy run.
The heirloom tree produced bushels of the
biggest tastiest pears I've ever seen or eaten.
Full of juice and crisp like an apple. Teresa's
warm Pear Crisp dessert is delicious.
biggest tastiest pears I've ever seen or eaten.
Full of juice and crisp like an apple. Teresa's
warm Pear Crisp dessert is delicious.
The ones at the top of the tree
needed some coaxing.
Cinders braved the ladder and was
armed against the hail of pears as
she shook the limbs.
armed against the hail of pears as
she shook the limbs.
Sunday we strolled the paths and visited the castle
ruins at Ha Ha Tonka (laughing waters) State Park.
Photo from: Ozarks Parks
ruins at Ha Ha Tonka (laughing waters) State Park.
Photo from: Ozarks Parks
Shelby was our constant companion and protector
from the Halloween goblins and ghouls.
from the Halloween goblins and ghouls.
As always, we had a great time catchingup, laughing and sharing.
Sadly, the weekend came to an end,
but we look forward with joy to next year!
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Happy Fall
