Little Guy Teardrop Trailer Travels--Quilt Show

I did not get up until 9 o'clock--so was "in bed" twelve hours!! It was such a dark gray morning I kept hoping for some sunshine. I was amazed when I awakened (again) and saw the time. First a shower and wash my hair, then tidy the trailer and fix green tea, bananas and blueberries for breakfast. Also, people walking by wanted to see Little Guy--so long conversations. Likewise, last night, several came by to see Little Guy. I love to "show" my teardrop trailer!!

With the number of people at the Quilt Show, you'd think money was being given away!! When I arrived at 11:30, we were being parked along the long main entry road because the many parking lots were full. $5. at the entrance to the Arboretum, for parking, and $4. admission to the Quilt Show. We were packed like sardines!! (Talking to an Asheville Quilt Guild member, I learned Saturday and Sunday will be extremely crowded.) Due to the "multi-tude," I had to wait extended periods of time to snap a picture. According to their advertisement: "This annual event presented by the Asheville Quilt Guild features more than 300 quilts from many states and worldwide. Features demonstrations, a Merchant's Mall and a boutique of handmade items." FYI: My favorite... was on the whimsical side and titled "Sunbonnet Sue goes to Hollywood."











I browsed the gardens of the Arboretum, too, and sat in cool shady places to admire the beauty. I ate an apple rather than pay $8. for a Veggie Burger and chips (or Chicken Sandwich available for alternate choice). I repeat (from an earlier blog): I'm a "cheapskate."

Also from an earlier blog: "Too soon old, too late smart." From the Arboretum, it was only six miles to Panera via the Blue Ridge Parkway (nine miles from camp). The last several days I have fought traffic on the maze of surface streets, and the spiderweb of Interstates. On this short drive, I passed the 500 mile point for this recent trip.

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To follow my trip chronologically--to see the next blog--click Little Guy Teardrop Trailer Travels--Quilt Show (pictures).
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