Buchanan Gazebo

   

My girls used to love the Gilmore Girls.  In fact I think they still watch it in re-runs.  The show took place in the fictional town of Stars Hollow.  It painted a really nice view of small town life.

Buchanan is also a small town.  Though I think it is way smaller than Stars Hollow.  We have quite a few events that are fun.  There is the Civil War weekend where they camp in the park and fight right down the main street.  Mountain Magic in Fall is this weekend and there will be vendors, live music and a car show.  I admit to liking the junk food best.  Funnel Cakes, anyone?

Recently the Town Of Buchanan built a very cute Gazebo in the Park.  I believe the intention is to have music and celebrations there.  If you donated to the building fund, you could get your name on a plaque for all time.  Or until it fades away or something.  We liked the idea of giving to the community and also that some future descendants will find our names and be amused.  So there we are.



 I mean THERE we are!

   

 

There was a very nice ribbon cutting and Harry Gleason, the Downtown Revitalization Manager gave a nice speech about the town's beginnings.  Harry is in charge of all of the festivals and events we have and everyone knows him.  Lots of individuals and businesses donated to get this new addition to Buchanan built and I can't wait to go to the first concert.

 

A Rainy Day in Virginia

It rained most of last night.  Hard , loud rain that woke me up from time to time.  This morning was a bit overcast, but reasonably warm and reasonably dry.  We started to work on the shelter.

We first has to determine which was the shortest post and we had to take in consideration the slope.  After that we had to figure out how far down to put the cross pieces to leave room for the long boards and the caps for the posts.  It was wet and a bit muddy, so RJ "helped" by jumping up on the seat of the mule and leaving muddy foot prints.  Then it started to sprinkle making a huge mess. 

We managed to get up the two supports on the end and one long board across the back before it got too wet.  It wasn't particularly cold, but no sense in working in the rain on ladders.



Now it is raining quite a bit harder and I have the excuse to go eat some popcorn and be a slug.  We can finish tomorrow.    If we don't finish by then we will have to wait for Tuesday.  This weekend in the Buchanan Civil War Weekend.  Buchanan is a very small town and there was limited fighting during the Civil War, but they do a good job here.

We have cavalry and infantry come here from many states in addition to the local troops.  They set up tents and even have a sutlers tent.  There are many speakers at various venues to learn about the people and the times.  Or you can just wander and enjoy the sights.  There are a few skirmishes on the main street through town and a larger battle in a field with cannons and sword fights on horse back.  It is a fun event.  .  We plan on going and will have to put off finishing our project.

SPOILER ALERT!    The Yankees win the war every time.