Our Pot of Brunswick Stew |
Neal Starts the Cooking |
JR Takes His Turn |
Now, I have to be about the luckiest mother-in-law in the world. Not only do I have wonderful daughters-in-law, but I have been fortunate to be able to develop relationships with their mothers. They are wonderful women, and I love them both. I know that it was their influence that made Patti and Shanna the wives that they are to my sons. Can a mother ask for more? Anyway, Gina, Patti's mother, lives in Charlotte. Judi, Shanna's mother, lives in Asheville. On Thursday, Judi traveled from Asheville to our humble abode for lunch. (I think she was induced in part by the offer of Brunswick Stew.) We share common grandchildren, Gracie and Avery, who belong to Adam and Shanna and live in Austin, TX. We just had the best time! We busted out the Brunswick Stew and the garlic bread, added a salad and some fruit, and gorged ourselves all the while talking about our grandchildren and Judi's new house. Above is a picture of us together, courtesy of photographer JR. G....you're next. When I come to Charlotte next time, I'm getting a picture with you! Our common grandchildren are Katie, Lauren, and Jon, Jr. who all live in Charlotte with Jon and Patti.
This is Turkey Foot. I didn't know it's name until yesterday when Mountain Man, Alan, told me. Now that I know the name, I can see why it is called that. Jim's mother had some of this stuff on her Chapel Hill property, down in the bottom land that was very damp. It apparently grows in bottom land that is near creeks and streams. That's where this is on a piece of property that we own in Jackson. The best part however, is that it is wonderful greenery for Christmas. It never loses its green color, even though it drys out, and it doesn't wilt. You can put it up at Thanksgiving and it will still be wonderful at New
Years. It must be part of the running cedar family, but it is much hardier than running cedar. It is a prolific grower and no matter how much you take, it will be replaced and multiplied by the next year. If you want some, come on up. I have an endless supply!
Love to all. Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday and hang tight to your families!
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