Sunday, October 26, 2008

New live-ins at the Swaner Home

Every time we go out our back door "the eyes" are upon us. At least six deer, all shapes and sizes, are eating the blossoms off my potted plants, and Pears, apples, and some weeds (which I don't mind)
At least their safe at my house and not getting shot up in the mountains by Deer Hunters.



















Saturday, October 4, 2008

GREAT TRIP....Take time to look at photos and please make comments.

Another photo from Virgina City of the Baker's shop. I wouldn't be surprized if there is some hard old muffins in there.
An added bonus on this trip is the beautiful moose we happened upon.

On the way up and back on the freeway home, just north of Pocatello was this huge Budweiser sign on a group of silos in a farmer's field. You could see it for miles around. Cindy McCain would be so proud. (heir to her father's wealth)

You've got to see Virgina City at least Once in your life!

This ladies shop was unbelievable....Buttons, shoes, perfume, cloth etc.
more of the same -just stunning!!!!

These are old Edison rolls which you play on an Edison phonograph.
Take a look at the wallpaper and that old picture on the wall. I bet that was risque in its day.

Ghost Orbs in Virgina City...Happy Halloween!!!

Could this be another Ghost Orb from Virgina City? Maybe.
An awesome look at the old mercantile store. Everyone of those items on the shelfs could be sold on ebay for a ton of money. UNREAL!

The old assey office with orginal gemstones and rocks.
Old mining office......

Virgina City and photo of Ghost Orbs

Some of the stores you could only take the photos through glass windows. This is an old clothing store with the actual authentic clothing of the era. Notice the original photo of President Lincoln.
Spats and shirts and hats....awesome.
Hats and umberellas
Old grocery store with canned goods and much, much more.
MY FIRST GHOST PICTURE...NOTICE THE ORBS ON EACH SIDE...I didn't take this photo through a window. This may be ghost orbs from the past...oooooooooooh!!!!

I love Virigina City

Virigna City is like everyone was natched up by aliens and they left their business "as is".
Above is the old Dentist Office. This is the old stable.
The view of old business with wooden boardwalks.
The white building is newer...gift shop and dance hall.
An old shoe store with a mannequin shoe cobbler with a cracked head. He wouldn't leave with the aliens. Seriously, this guy (can't remember his name) back in the 70's bought up the entire town and told those who owned stores that they could stay until they die but they had to sign over their deeds to him. The guy then left everything as is, right down to the cans on the shelves, and everything else. WOW-IT WAS AWESOME. I've been here three times and the town still leaves me breathless!

More pics of cabins in the middle of nowhere

Inside the main cabin-a bed which I would be hestitate in sleeping in.
Someone is keeping it in liveable condition for someone...maybe deer hunters.
Old wood burning stove....
Oil table cloth with a place mate, candles, and artificial flowers..nice touch.

An old crocheted hot pad hanging on the wall above the stove.

More Pics from Gem Hunting Trip

This is old rancher's cabins in the middle of nowhere between Virgina City and Dillon Montana
I peeked inside each and everyone of them. It's like looking back in history 100 years ago.
There was a small creek near by where Roger sucked up garnets by the thousands.
Most were small garnets but there's always hope that we would find the big ones.
Inside the main cabin was this old sink with water pump.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

My heart goes out to Jayne this day.

clip-heart-rose1.jpgOur hearts and prayers go out to Jayne this morning. I'm sure she must have been afraid. I know the lord and his heavenly helpers were hovering near her. May we pray for her to be strong, brave, and patient. We love you Jayne and always pray for you.