October’s Bits & Bobs Box!
How perfect the last two days have been here in SW Florida. No humidity to speak of and a nice breeze that makes one think of Fall.
It seems the Captain and I had scheduled routine doctor’s appointments all on this day in October….so we were able to get those appointments taken care of as well as do the early voting. Be sure to vote ya’ll !!
Early this morning, I had put a chuck roast in the crock pot along with potatoes, onions and carrots as I knew it would be a busy day. It always makes the house smell so good. I was glad all I had to do when we returned home was put the biscuits in the oven. (No, I did not make from scratch! LOL)
We have a Farmer Joes here in the Cape and their produce is so fresh and good. I am sure it has to do with the fact that they buy from local farmers.
They have been celebrating Fall Fest.
I don’t know this little guy but I thought he was adorable posing among Farmer Joes’ pumpkins.🥰
We stopped there on our way home …of course I bought a few??? things as we sipped on specialty coffees.
It really felt like Fall…. cooler weather plus seeing all the Autumn colors.☕️
The Captain went flying this week…and I picked him up in Venice (in Florida) one evening and we went to a late dinner at a local steak house. I seem to order the same thing….Bone in Ribeye Steak…So good! I figure if it ain’t broke…don’t fix it. I will admit if I find a good entree, I always order it, so I usually know what I’m having at the various restaurants we frequent. Do you experiment or stick with the same thing?🥩
Also this week, I was in Sports Heaven! As most of you know we are big sports fans of our Kansas teams. The Kansas City Chiefs won their 5th straight win, remaining unbeaten so far this season. Of course that can change on any given Sunday…🏈
And the Kansas University College basketball team won their exhibition opener game. Rock Chalk Jayhawk! We have high hopes with this young team. But like football, anything can happen.🏀
October also brings Octoberfest and here in the Cape, they really celebrate….and have been for over 40 years.🥨
I am always reading and I have to recommend this book…it is by Charles Swindoll, “Awakened By Grace“. In this book, “Swindoll shares for the first time the story of how God grew a small, insecure boy into a man who delights in speaking grace and truth to millions. This book celebrates God’s presence in each of our lives as we journey with Swindoll through: 1. A childhood spent in the shadow of World War II, and with feelings of being unwanted. 2. Meeting the drama teacher who helped him find his voice and the sixteen-year-old girl whom he’s still married to after seven decades. 3. A season with the Marine Corps that strengthened his leadership gifts and his faith. 4. The sermon that led to the building of a worldwide ministry. 5. The joys and challenges of grounding his public life in private faithfulness,; Including wisdom gleaned from over sixty years in ministry, words he would like to speak to his younger self, and encouragement for anyone going through tough times, Swindoll reminds us that God is at work in ordinary lives, shaping us for His glory before we even recognize His hand.”
One of our dear friends had a birthday, so the family had a surprise Birthday Dinner which is always fun.🎂. No gifts, but we all had a good time!
Above is our Autumn entry…I’m still working on it…not sure if I am leaving the bright orange and white under rug…Last year I used a black and white under rug. I think I liked it better….but I know I like the comment “Hey there pumpkin”…just like the “Hello” on the door, I feel they are both welcoming which is the vibe the Captain and I want to give to each of our visitors.
Have a Blessed and wonderful week.
Luke 10:2 “….“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
“How perfect the last two days have been here in SW Florida. No humidity to speak of and a nice breeze that makes one think of Fall.” Farmer Joe’s pumpkins plus specialty coffee sounds like the ideal October errand. I like Bits & Bobs posts that keep the ordinary days, not only the highlight trips.
This October roundup really does feel like fall in SW Florida, with no humidity, a nice breeze, and the Farmer Joes Fall Fest pumpkins and autumn colors. The chuck roast with potatoes, onions and carrots in the crock pot sounds like perfect comfort food for cooler weather, and I enjoyed the Kansas sports updates alongside the book recommendation. Your autumn entry with the bright orange and white checks sounds lovely too, and I hope you settle on just the look you want for it.
What a great post, Kari. And you are definitely ready for fall. I like the orange checks under the mat. They’re cheerful and look good with the wreaths. It’s a pretty door! Your cooking looks great and it looks like you’re having a lot of fun. I would go nuts in that wonderful market! What a selection!
Kari. Love all your blogs. I remember the witch decor on your door at TWA many moons ago. I keep your blogs in a file. Refer to them for ideas.
Oh my, pot roast is one of my all-time favorite comfort food meals, Kari!! Right now I’m getting very hungry after looking at your picture. Isn’t the cooler weather and less humidity so wonderful? I’m sitting on my patio right now watching g the birds by my little waterfall. I hope you have a happy and blessed week! 🍁🧡🍂
Oh yes Kitty….comfort food and wonderful weather…what more could one ask for? I am also so blessed to have friends like you, thank you for stopping by. hugs! 🥰
Kari, as you know fall is my favorite season, but just not looking forward to winter. lol I love going to fall festivals. They are so much fun. I have never read Mr. Swindoll, but I will seek out his books in the future.
Beautiful blog, Kari!
Hugs and love,
Sandy
thanks Sandy…I do know how much you like Autumn. Weston Bend park always has such a beautiful display of Fall leaves as does Watkins Mill Park. The Captain and I used to camp there in the Fall and walk around the lake trails admiring all the falling leaves. So pretty. hugs my friend.🍁🥰🎃🍂
Kari, whether you say bits or bobs or I say odds and ends, it a great way to gather unrelated items together. The Fall Festivals, the farmer markets with lots of pumpkins, comforting crockpot meals, your front door welcoming looks, and exciting new freshmen and returning seniors playing for KU basketball, all make for a fun and enjoyable October.
Isn’t that the truth Jan! Add in a county Fair or two and we have a perfect October. Hugs and Rock Chalk! The Captain and I were at a favorite Mom & Pop cafe last Friday morning and I heard someone say “Rock Chalk” and when I looked up, this gentleman and his wife were beaming. Of course we were wearing KU Blue. I’m ready and so glad Tre White, Melvin Council, Jr, Kohl Rosario and Paul Mbiya are still with us.🏀🏀🏀🥰
Well, well! I made pot roast in the crockpot this past week, too. We got home from a getaway, and the next day I decided to make it. That dinner is pure comfort for me.
I enjoyed all your fall bits and bobs. The pumpkin patch was adorable.
Happy Fall Tuesday!
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thanks Nancy…I envy your get-a-way to Maine. It is so beautiful up there.
I think I love comfort food because that is what I grew up on…Every Sunday, we could count on fried chicken or pot roast after church. Those two meals remain on my meal rotation and perhaps always will as long as I can get in the kitchen to cook. I’ve been asked what I would like to have as my last meal (so to speak) and it is:
Fried Chicken in my cast iron skillet (because Mama made it that way),
fluffy, mashed potatoes with white cream gravy,
fresh corn (on the cob if in season),
hot flakey biscuits (with honey butter),
garden salad with bleu cheese (Mama had catalina & thousand Island on the table),
Cinnamon, sliced apples (Musselmans do not make these spiced apples anymore)
Tall glass of iced tea with lemon
Yummy! Thanks for stopping by my friend, Enjoy the cooler weather! 🥰
You have made me hungry! It all sounds so delicious!
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Good morning, Kari! I so enjoyed my visit this morning. Dinner looks delicious, you should have called us. Farmer Joe’s would be a wonderful stop for pumpkins and fresh fruits and veggies. Congrats to your KC Chiefs! My Crimson Tide is struggling this year. It is just football, I remind myself! I have many of Swindoll’s books and enjoyed each of them. I should pull them out and revisit them! Love your autumn entry, Wishing you a joy-filled day, my friend!
thanks Pam for stopping by and for your kind comments. I have used many of Chuck Swindoll’s books on Fridays Bible Study. His series on characters ie; Elijah, Paul, Esther, David and many others are invaluable.
The temps here in the early mornings have been about 66 degrees which probable doesn’t seem ‘cold’ to many but to us Floridians..it means jackets and sweats. LOL
Yes, I have to remind myself sports are all just games as I can get pretty ‘involved’….Colossians 3:2…but sometimes I can’t help myself. LOL🏈🏀 The Captain was in Lexington, KY a few weeks ago when Bama played UK…he was wearing his blue Kansas shirt and he couldn’t figure out the friendliness of the fans until I reminded him the local fans thought his blue shirt was UK instead of KU. (as you know the Tide won that one)
Hugs my dear friend…
I have all of his character books and have used them for Bible Studies! They are great!