Breakfast was waffles, eggs, bacon, and fruit served in the large dining room on the first floor. The B&B owner Karin, makes a tasty breakfast and comfortable setting for all her guests. I read the Louisville paper (remembering my friend Randy Hammer, the previous VP of the paper) and chatted with the other guests, a woman with her daughter and sister, who are here to attend a wedding.
The market is called the Bounty of the Barrens Market and has dozens of vendors with crafts and food produced locally. The market is similar to the one in downtown Pensacola every Saturday, but about twice as large. I thought this to be a great opportunity to do a little gift shopping. There were many booths with seasonal gifts, jewelry, clothing, and food. The market is setup to surround the central park, much like the festivals in Seville Square in Pensacola, terraced up the sloped sidewalks that surround the County Courthouse located in the center of the park.
I found a booth that had these really cool designs set in soap created by a local woman that are most unique I had ever seen. Another woman had a table full of interesting jellies, with flavors like banana here were also hand woven baskets made by the Yoder family that were very much like the Longaberger baskets.
Last night I visited a local joint, called George J's on the Square, to listen to some local pickers play and sing. The songlist included CDB, Merle, John Prine, and some originals. George J's is a old time corner drugstore building with soda counter, booths, and a black/white checked tile floor.
I know I'm probably sounding like the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce President but, this is a cool and friendly place. I can't even count the times I've been called "hon.."
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