Damn it, Indiana. How am I supposed to quit you?

This weekend, Tate was home from Tennessee.  We spent time together as a family, enjoying our last days in Indiana.

Nearby where we live is a festival called the Feast of the Hunter’s Moon.  If you ever get the opportunity to go, you totally should!  All the participants dressed in garb from the late 1700′s.  There were artisans from all over, making beautiful items from wood and handspun yarn and food cooked in huge cast-iron pots over open fires.  The festival spanned several acres, and offered period entertainment with storytelling, music, and jugglers.

We had a blast, watching the sites, smelling the campfires burn, and watching the artists work.

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On Sunday we enjoyed a most mediocre lunch at a local eatery. The place is a relic straight out of the mid to late 70′s, complete with heavy brown and orange decor. The place smells like fryer grease and the waitresses are a bit salty.  It’s a fun place to eat, nevertheless.

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Oh Indiana. I’m going to miss you.

We leave for Tennessee on Thursday. On Wednesday afternoon, I’m going to return my cable box and *GASP* modem. That means I will not have Internet access for OVER 24 HOURS.

Keep the Internet spinning while I’m gone, will ya?

57 Responses to Damn it, Indiana. How am I supposed to quit you?
  1. Jamie
    September 29, 2008 | 2:47 pm

    Good luck with your move mama! Tennessee is not so bad. ;)

    psssttttt…If you’re ever in Nashville…let’s do lunch or ritas.

  2. Erica
    September 29, 2008 | 2:52 pm

    Oh that festival sounds awesome! ;-)

    AAAHHHH! – no Internet for 24hours? How can anyone survive? How did they live in the 1700′s without Internet?! ;-)

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  3. Sandy
    September 29, 2008 | 2:57 pm

    Good luck and have a safe trip!

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  4. Amy
    September 29, 2008 | 3:10 pm

    You are amazing! If I was suddenly moving like this, I would not be leaving the house. I would be in a total panic.

  5. Beth
    September 29, 2008 | 3:16 pm

    OMG! How do you move that fast? I can’t even pack the kids for a weekend trip in that amount of time! You poor thing!!

  6. Teri
    September 29, 2008 | 3:25 pm

    You have a picture of yarn….I love you.

    Teri´s lastest post..In which I cut my knitting

  7. Carrie
    September 29, 2008 | 3:31 pm

    Here’s hoping you have a non-stressful move. And no major internet withdrawals.

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  8. Carrie
    September 29, 2008 | 3:32 pm

    And…OMG! I remember those commercials! “Meet you at Arni’s!” But I’ve never personally been. :-(

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  9. Devan
    September 29, 2008 | 3:33 pm

    That festival looks fun! Good luck on the move, don’t worry, we’ll take good care of the Internet for you. ;)

    Devan´s lastest post..Cause I’m a sucker for a nice purse

  10. Slacker Mama
    September 29, 2008 | 3:34 pm

    Wow! I can’t believe you are already moving! Good luck!

    I know it came under difficult circumstances…but I must say I’m loving the new header.

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  11. Burgh Baby
    September 29, 2008 | 3:42 pm

    I think you deserve an air card. It’s the only way to live when you’re on tour, and you have most certainly earned a little something something at this point.

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  12. Carrie
    September 29, 2008 | 3:44 pm

    Wow I can’t believe you guys are already moving! You move fast. Have a safe move and try not to go crazy without internet. :)

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  13. Mary Beth
    September 29, 2008 | 3:46 pm

    You guys don’t waste time, do you? Good luck with the move and we’ll be waiting for you when you get hooked back up:)

  14. Jennifer
    September 29, 2008 | 3:50 pm

    @Teri, The yarn was amazing! It was so gorgeous and soft and EXPENSIVE.

    I wanted a scarf, that was knitted in the most gorgeous turquoise yarn I’d ever seen. It was $75. OUCH.

  15. Jennifer
    September 29, 2008 | 3:52 pm

    @Beth, I guess I should be more clear…

    I’m moving with the kids and just our most necessary items on Thursday. My inlaws are helping me. Tate and I will come back when it’s time to have our house packed, which luckily is all done by movers.

    For now, we’re staying in a furnished 3 bedroom house, paid for by his company. At least it will have Internet access.

  16. Jennifer
    September 29, 2008 | 3:53 pm

    @Jamie, I’ll see you at Blissdom!

    Also, I lived in TN for four years and I know it’s a great place. I just have no desire to move, no matter how great TN is!

  17. Mom24@4evermom
    September 29, 2008 | 3:59 pm

    Wow! That seems so fast. Obviously they think a lot of your hubby that you’re getting so much help. I hope things go well. I’ll be thinking of you. Breathe!

    Mom24@4evermom´s lastest post..Happy New Year

  18. jerseygirl89
    September 29, 2008 | 4:16 pm

    That festival looked like so much fun. I like the new look/slogan, but I definitely second the air card suggestion. You deserve it.

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  19. Headless Mom
    September 29, 2008 | 4:47 pm

    That was fast. Blessings and prayers as you make this transition.

    And those wooden spoons are delightful!

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  20. Kendra
    September 29, 2008 | 6:26 pm

    Wow, loving the pics of handspun yarn! Sorry that the move is happening so fast. But I guess that is better than having to sit and worry about it for a long time. We moved so much when I was growing up…I thought that everyone moved every year.

    Kendra´s lastest post..My Wordle

  21. Aimee Greeblemonkey
    September 29, 2008 | 7:12 pm

    I am so behind on reading, I missed that you were MOVING! holy moly! Best wishes, babes!!!

  22. Rachael
    September 29, 2008 | 7:18 pm

    Good luck with the move!

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  23. rachel
    September 29, 2008 | 7:46 pm

    The internet will surely crash and burn without you here.

    Good luck honey.

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  24. Angie@ Keep Believing
    September 29, 2008 | 8:34 pm

    Holy SHIT that is a FAST move.

    Wishing you an easy transition.

    KEEP BELIEVING

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  25. Maggie
    September 29, 2008 | 8:34 pm

    Good luck with all your packing and preparations! I hope that the move is easy and as painless as possible.

    I LOVE that first shot – it’s awesome!

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  26. Scar,et O'Kara
    September 29, 2008 | 9:15 pm

    I use to live in Fortville. It’s been 3 years and I still miss that darn place. Not the snow, mind you, but the people and the different places to go.

    Travel safe and enjoy your new adventure.

  27. Kat
    September 29, 2008 | 10:29 pm

    Wow. It all happened so quickly. Yipes. That must be so difficult.

    Salty. I forgot about that word. Love it!

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  28. Devilish Southern Belle
    September 29, 2008 | 11:07 pm

    Wow, this move is taking place so quick! Love your new site look, though!

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  29. tulipmom
    September 30, 2008 | 1:02 am

    I just about fell off my chair reading that you were moving AGAIN ….I’ll be thinking about you on Thursday and hoping things go as smoothly as possible.

    I hope you guys will be very happy in Tennessee.

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  30. Vic @ Glowstars
    September 30, 2008 | 5:48 am

    Do you have internet on your cell – I know it’s my saviour!

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  31. Jennifer
    September 30, 2008 | 6:03 am

    @Vic, My cell phone is completely out of minutes until Oct. 6th! No Internet and no phone is going to be very hard!

  32. Deb
    September 30, 2008 | 7:29 am

    Jennifer,

    I can’t imagine what you are going through. It must be incredibly difficult. Wishing you as smooth of a transition as possible.

    Deb´s lastest post..Friends and family

  33. Sue @ My Party of 6
    September 30, 2008 | 7:55 am

    Seeing how people lived in that era helps me realize how easy my life is ~ water right from the tap! Washing machine! Dishwasher! It’s so great for the kids to see.

    Safe travels and good luck on the new adventure. I love the new header. The internet will miss you. But we will hold on for 24 hrs.

    Sue @ My Party of 6´s lastest post..It’s a small house, but I wouldn’t want to paint it*

  34. lceel
    September 30, 2008 | 9:06 am

    Good luck, Jennifer. In the meantime, I am going to grab the Internet with both hands and hold it together until your return. Just for you.

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  35. Gail
    September 30, 2008 | 9:26 am

    Jennifer~
    I promise you that Indiana will miss you as much as you will miss Indiana. I haven’t been to the Feast in years, but every year I say that I want to go. My only point of contention…Arni’s…mediocre??? Did you not get the sausage pizza and Junior with ranch??? Whenever I come back into town I have to stop there…but I understand, I suppose, if you weren’t raised on the stuff:)
    Good luck with the move, and congrats on making it a wonderful last weekend!

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  36. tracey
    September 30, 2008 | 11:36 am

    Travel well. I can’t wait to see the fun new things you discover in your new home!

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  37. shannon
    September 30, 2008 | 12:10 pm

    Oh my, I don’t which is worse, the foreign service where you begin planning for the move over a year ahead and end up obsessing endlessly, or getting told “Surprise we are moving to Tennessee next week!” I hope the move goes smoothly and you settle in quickly!

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  38. Marie
    September 30, 2008 | 2:58 pm

    The festival looks like so much fun — I love historical things like that.

    Good luck with the move!!!

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  39. Kristi
    September 30, 2008 | 3:28 pm

    I’ve moved a bunch, so I am feeling your pain! LOVE LOVE LOVE Arni’s, mediocre food and all. Best of luck on your move. Keep us updated on all of your adventures once you get settled!

  40. Anglophile Football Fanatic
    September 30, 2008 | 3:38 pm

    I know how much torture that is not to have access. It will still be here when you get back – we’ll keep your place warm & comfy.

    Anglophile Football Fanatic´s lastest post..This Ain’t Rocket Science

  41. Ashlie- Mommycosm
    September 30, 2008 | 3:44 pm

    Oh, my. I know you’re not thrilled, but…great header. Keep your sense of humor and you’ll come through in one or two pieces.

    Good luck with the move!

  42. kj @ where my boys at?
    September 30, 2008 | 7:40 pm

    good luck with your move.
    get back in touch when you can. :)

  43. Kia
    September 30, 2008 | 8:06 pm

    I’m so sorry you have to go cold turkey on Indiana. Talk about fast-moving! Wowzers. I hope you can scramble your way to some interwebbery soon, in order to update us on your life!

  44. MacNessa
    October 1, 2008 | 2:21 am

    OMG! No internet for 24 hours, if it were me, I’d have paramedics standing by with defibrilators…I might not breathe without it :) Just this morning I was scanning the news on the telly, and thought to myself, I must SO log on and see what’s really happening (i.e. on the web) because the internet is SO really where it’s at. TV is SO last century – ha ha.

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  45. Rika Susan's Home Repair
    October 1, 2008 | 3:47 am

    I am writing from South Africa. Hope I can visit this unique area someday. Sounds like you had great fun there.

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  46. WM
    October 1, 2008 | 11:26 am

    Oh honey…weren’t you just in moving hell not too long ago? I feel for you I really do. I say you put a moratorium on moving for oh say until the kids are 18 ;)

    Hang in there, I’m sure Tennessee has lots of equally exciting things for you!

    WM´s lastest post..Ramblings from a very, very tired woman

  47. Sarah
    October 1, 2008 | 1:58 pm

    Indiana is going to miss you!! We’ll miss you terribly!! I’m so sorry you have to go!!

    Sarah´s lastest post..I hate Halloween

  48. Trishy
    October 1, 2008 | 8:10 pm

    Best of luck with the move, Tennesse is lovely (as you know) and full of awesome fun times ahead. Thank goodness for the help of the in-laws. Hope the transition is a smooth one, and know you are in our thoughts!! :) (Hope you get internet access soon too!)

  49. Jennifer A
    October 1, 2008 | 8:20 pm

    We’ll miss you and be waiting for when you get back.

    Jennifer A´s lastest post..When do you walk away and give up?

  50. PsychMamma
    October 1, 2008 | 10:41 pm

    This Hoosier is sorry to be losing your presence in the state. Even though I never met you IRL. So glad the interweb will keep you connected to all of your “stalkers” when you’re settled again. Wishing you all good things and hoping the move goes smoothly.

    P.S. Maybe there are no Kirby salesmen in TN…

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