Spent some time with my friend’s at their log cabin in
Delphi, IN. They’re putting their home on the market this summer. So if you enjoy the ride and your
looking for a place to hide this be it, baby! It’s about a 30-minute drive from Lafayette.
Thursday morning on my way up, I decide to
stop in the town of Delphi to take a quick peek in side one of their antique
stores, which sits directly across from the courthouse. I could have stayed for hours but, I knew my
friends were waiting for me, so I did a 10 min peruse through the store. Upon leaving I get to see a guy, in an
orange jumpsuit, being hauled back to jail.
Pull out and go around the block. While I’m waiting in line, I get to sit behind a semi hauling
Pigs to... (I’m almost positive)
Indiana Packers Corporation – (pigs
slaughtered on site/distributor).
Canned, Frozen, Kosher (really? please explain), Salted or Unsalted Pork. Unintentional plug for my buddies working
the packer’s plant in Delphi.
But wait it get better!
So I’m out there to help them with a Garage Sale. They have like 13 acres in BFE, and it take like 5 minutes just
to get up their driveway – Ok, I’m exaggerating just a bit. Sale is at 8am – Nothing unusual there,
except our 1st customers of the day are some Leedyites. And I'm sure most of you are wondering what a Leedyite is; a Leedyite is similar in dress to Amish or German
Baptist. But there are many different
sects that have emerged from that culture from which the Leedyite derives. It's complicated, and can not be distinguished by appearance, you normally have to have an understanding of the history of the religious culture and family name recognition is a big bonus.
(Jockeying their horse and buggy into position)
I had to grab my camera and start snapping away. I’m laughing hysterically (on the inside
mind you – not out loud) thinking – Yep we’re off to fast start this
morning! When my friend reprimands me
and says “Hey they don’t appreciate having their photograph taken”. I immediately stop and rush inside to
dispose of the camera. I wasn’t aware
that they forbid cameras & mirrors, as it is a reflection of vanity ~ (So
True). Except…and I’ll reveal as I go on.
So they walk up to the house from the middle part of the
drive. They didn’t pull the horse &
carriage up to the pavement, but parked them in the woods. We exchange pleasantries and after a bit of
shopping I approach the gentleman and asked if it would be all right if I
took a picture of his horse and carriage, and he said I may.
And that is where photography is not so much
acceptable to them (because It’s modern technology) but tolerated or allowed
because it has to do with nature (for lack of a better word) and not the soul. I tend to think of it along the line of some Native Americans not wanting to be photographed for fear of
stealing their soul.
Her sale went very well, and I helped save a two items, a 1971 Barbie house & Marx train set. She said that is why she sent for me, but we both know it was for my parking attendant extraordinaire abilities. Just try maneuvering 7 cars with only 4 parking spots on a single lane. I even had to jump into peoples cars, back them up and turn around for them!
So, Any who...I didn’t want to make this one post
excruciatingly long so this will be a 3 part post – Next up are the baby Foxes
& Phloxes, and Morel Mushrooms Madness.
Wishing you long Open Roads and
Wheels to carry you there.
Ciao!
KJ the JunkYard Gypsy
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