August at Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell, IN

Crafters hard at creating.

Rich getting in the fray to take a picture or two.

Debbie and Sheila getting started on their projects.

Is this work or is it fun?  FUN!  Loved the finished projects.

Amazing that this tree is still living with such a  large hole and look at the size of those roots.

Friday morning walk to the Pioneer Village.

Weaver and tanner working on loading the loom.  This lady tells us she has been working at the Village for 27 years.  She weaves on at least two full size looms and a much newer table top version.  This one was interesting to see how the thread was loaded to the back of the loom.  Sunday morning she was weaving on this loom.  

Log cutting at the long low roof off to the side of the mill.

The Mill.  Not running at the moment but we came home with some corn meal anyway.  

The stream along the Mill.  There is a mist in the air from the cool water.

Butterflies at the Village Gardens.

Friday night hot dog and hospitality.  Thank you Dave and Joy!  Wonderful evening.

Linda assisting again.

The gentlemen we love.

The men solving somebodies problem (I guess) while the women did the crafting.

Saturday morning crafts in full swing.

I believe the comment was:  I just downsized everything in our home....I am not adding anything back into it.    However, she was the right hand person helping Pat with her bottle.  Couldn't have done it without you Linda.

Our ladies are very talented and creative.  Thanks Mary and Sheila for the supplies and instructions....and to the countless drinks that were consumed prior to the project.

Chopping the wood and building a fire.  I believe there were marshmallow roasting planned for a bit later.

Friends.

More after dinner discussions.

We are letting Saturday evening meal at the lodge settle while we relax back at the campground.  And Yes that is a Sunnybrook in the background but not one of our members.....they were happy to listen to more than one invitation to join us....would be great if they did.

Some folks are a bit more energetic that others.  Dave and Joy returning fro their walk.  Rich and Linda walked too, but the camera failed to capture them.

No campout is complete without the campfire!  We had one each night.  Thanks Keith.

I think there is a campfire somewhere in this area...but we are not getting too close.

Wrigley sitting right in front of the fan.  Guess it was like riding in the Jeep his head out the window!

Sunday Morning Church - The Meeting Hall

Sheila showing off her purchases from the Merchantile.

Sunday morning after church service we got to see the loom in operation.  How neat!

Church attendees.  When we sat down inside we spread out and the speaker was surprised when he found out we were all one group!  Sermon on Sin!  

Opps, how did this happen?  I am in a picture.  Me, Mary, and Jerry!
Great time to visit the Village....early while it was still somewhat cool.  

Heidi Jo- "please Mom, please"