Hello Everyone!
It’s a another beautiful day in Panda’s World!! LOL
The sun is out and it’s in the high 80’s. I left Fairmont, WV around 11:30 a.m. Started down Interstate 79. I hopped off a couple of times to find things of interest, but wasn’t having much luck. Cause when you are going 70 mph, it’s hard to see much of anything let alone all the small signs along the roadway!! So I jumped off the Interstate and headed back down Rt 119. I’m so glad I did. Not long after getting onto Rt 119 I came across a sign for a glass house. I love watching glass items being made!! Every year I go to the Topsfield Fair and watch the guy there do his thing!! It is truly amazing! This place is called the Appalachian Glass & Gifts, located in Weston, WV. Wow, what a place- cool stuff and awesome people! Inside there is a guy named Chip. He hand makes all the glass items you find inside- right there in the store. You can watch him work and he explains what he is doing as he goes along. There is also a gentleman doing woodworking there and a woman hand painting items. All crafts are sold right there. They also have a visitors center and items from other local merchants - like wine from the local winery! After I had browsed around a bit and picked up a couple of things, I asked Chip if he would mind me taking some pictures of him working. He gave me the go ahead, but we had to wait for a bit, so I sat and chatted with them for a while. Then Chip went back to creating beautiful pieces of glassware. I want to thank everyone- for their hospitality during my visit. Their help was greatly appreciated! If you want more info contact them at:
I was then off to a campground that they recommended- The Broken Wheel. I’ll spend the next couple of days here, and check out the places suggested to me by Chip and his crew!
Just before I got to camp ground I saw a sign! This one was for Stonewall Jackson Dam. So I went in to check it out- there were a few people fishing along the ponds & rivers banks. I then went on to find the campground.
The camp ground is great! At the general store/office they have hummingbird feeders, on the front porch. There are so many hummingbirds !!! I have never seen so many at one time. They buzz all around you! And I do mean buzz!!! LOL They sound like giant bumble bee as they go by! I also have see a few domesticated bunnies hopping around, and many others birds like cardinals and finches. I will enjoy this spot for sure. Check out their info at:
www.brokenwheelcampground.netI don’t seem to have a signal here from my computer or phone, so I will go down the mountain a bit to post these reports and pictures.
So if you don’t hear from me for a couple of days…fear not I’m still around!!! LOL
Enjoy the pictures…and I’ll be back in touch soon- Take care of yourselves- Love Donna
1 comment:
I can't believe how close you got to those hummingbirds, so cool. That glass making was neat and the colors on it were beautiful.
Love ya,
Babs
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