Alabama Gourds....

There are several events through out the year that will keep Chuck and I

busy attending. This one is held in the fall in a little town about 30 mins from our land. It cost us a whole $2 each to get in. There were lots of gourds for sale in all shapes and sizes. I bought some that were shaped like pears and a big apple. Those were fun to paint. The artistry of painting on gourds just amazes me. I took lots of pictures of the art but I'm posting the one of the cat because it looks like our Annabelle. We also bought a mixture of gourd seeds and last spring, we planted some in the garden. Our neighbor has told me that there will be gourds waiting for us at Thanksgiving. I hope they will be big enough to make into bird houses. Another "up north" ( I know, I know...Alabama is considered the "south" but not to someone who has lived in Florida her whole life) experience to be had.