tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post9161457849565719748..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Frugal Adventures: Mennonite MarketsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-57009801631178534632009-06-02T19:51:57.072-05:002009-06-02T19:51:57.072-05:00What a great weekend adventure. My husband and I a...What a great weekend adventure. My husband and I are off for a small frugal camping vacation tomorrow. I actually live about 30 min from Metter, and did not know about the farm market there. I will have to go that way the next time I head to Statesboro or Savannah. Love the little smocked slippers. JackieEmpty Nest Full Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01614775825338921445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-83708316543207839132009-06-01T17:34:11.428-05:002009-06-01T17:34:11.428-05:00Thanks for sharing your trip and the inspiration. ...Thanks for sharing your trip and the inspiration. I know I would have to work much harder to live that lifestyle but I love the inspiration to simplify/refocus my current lifestyle.Tubo Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648885392472180009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-57391148553727635302009-06-01T11:32:24.838-05:002009-06-01T11:32:24.838-05:00I too am quite fascinated with this lifestyle - an...I too am quite fascinated with this lifestyle - and the Omish -<br /><br />I have friends who are Mennonites, but more 'contemporary' in origin; in that they have more of a simple living philosophy, but don't mind spending money toward entertainment for the children - No traditional clothing - just simple folk that make everything from scratch and are vegetarian -<br /><br />I am so glad that you and the fam had a chance to go and visit the farm! I love reverting back in time - a place I long to be -<br />Gotta find one of those 'round here - If not - I'm southern bound in T minus 30 days!Workin' MAMA!https://www.blogger.com/profile/17074507460374554898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-81860318822321168972009-06-01T07:43:18.827-05:002009-06-01T07:43:18.827-05:00What a neat place to visit! My parents have some p...What a neat place to visit! My parents have some property in Amish country in TN and we love to go to their houses to buy baked goods and fresh veggies when we are in the area.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355490512757848795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-73724279195301489762009-06-01T07:08:37.251-05:002009-06-01T07:08:37.251-05:00Sounds like a great day. One that I too would enj...Sounds like a great day. One that I too would enjoy. My mother was raised in a Mennonite home. Her grandfather was a Mennonite minister and father of 21. I got a taste of this lifestyle first hand. I am so grateful for what my grandmother and mother taught me. Many times by example rather than me paying attention (you know how youngsters can be). I love reading Mennonite cookbooks; a lot of useful information in them.<br /><br />I'd love to do a trip to a place such as you did. I'll be utilizing Google. Um, my home looks lazy too.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282795765966618930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-88564968193149439142009-06-01T05:43:40.242-05:002009-06-01T05:43:40.242-05:00We strive to live a plain life - although, we do o...We strive to live a plain life - although, we do own a small laptop that we run by recharging it in our car. We do live off grid without television, electricity, nor running water. We make as much as possible with our hands which helps us to keep our hearts and minds to God.<br />Thank you for your beautiful blog. We are hoping to visit an Amish community in Ohio someday soon.Tonya Gunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140984106118247860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-75818416889901796982009-05-31T22:40:13.755-05:002009-05-31T22:40:13.755-05:00I grew up near several Amish communities and I too...I grew up near several Amish communities and I too am fascinated by their lifestyle (while having no desire to live it). I was friends with an Amish family for several years and worked with some Amish families when I was doing social work. I always enjoyed learning more about how they did things - they were always so generous in sharing their time and knowledge.Michelle Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423308673171062647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-67740819962050014712009-05-31T14:37:29.842-05:002009-05-31T14:37:29.842-05:00That sounds like a neat way to spend the day. I'm...That sounds like a neat way to spend the day. I'm totally fascinated by that way of life, although admittedly, I really don't want to live it. I like my modern conveniences! <br /><br />Your family looks so picturesque all in blue!Anne Marie@Married to the Empirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600919522369171555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-4847270671205765182009-05-31T13:50:37.830-05:002009-05-31T13:50:37.830-05:00I have never been able to visit an Amish or Mennon...I have never been able to visit an Amish or Mennonite farm or market. I have read a couple of books on their life, and like you it is fascinating to me. I do know how hard the work is. I can just imagine not having electric power to run my air conditioner in Texas. Yikes. Not a good thought. I love my Amish cook books, and I hope to visit an Amish community when we go to Mississippi later this year. Thanks for sharing your vacation. Hope you are feeling a lot better. The kids look so very handsome in the pictures. RoxieRoxie700https://www.blogger.com/profile/01763951875927210467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-52268717193287547002009-05-31T12:10:04.568-05:002009-05-31T12:10:04.568-05:00LOVE it! We live close to a Amish and Mennonite c...LOVE it! We live close to a Amish and Mennonite communities, and I'm always convicted when I visit them.Musings of a Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854615817486354491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-21315216095924881102009-05-31T08:54:45.590-05:002009-05-31T08:54:45.590-05:00Susan, I think most of these daytrips are strictly...Susan, I think most of these daytrips are strictly of the do-it-yourself variety. We would never have visited the farm were we not invited.<br /><br />However, if Google fails you, start at your local farmer's market. You may be able to find out about bulk food stores, roadside produce stands, jam houses, and quilt shops that you could visit on your own.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-20155290857744349042009-05-31T08:51:41.512-05:002009-05-31T08:51:41.512-05:00Grass fed beef burgers...thanks for keeping me on ...Grass fed beef burgers...thanks for keeping me on my toes!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08455517419708043340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-9332155710948900562009-05-31T08:20:44.822-05:002009-05-31T08:20:44.822-05:00I know what you mean... we live near an old order ...I know what you mean... we live near an old order Mennonite community and have several Amish communities in our state. They work HARD! We always enjoy our time in their world! Glad you had such a great day... hearing about the food you at is making me hungry.<br />HeatherMore than Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391332999979380361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-72919986227548439062009-05-31T08:10:34.985-05:002009-05-31T08:10:34.985-05:00I AM VERY JEALOUS! THIS IS ONE THING I MISS ABOUT ...I AM VERY JEALOUS! THIS IS ONE THING I MISS ABOUT LIVING BACK EAST!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11064113501129840818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-37888800185431282682009-05-31T08:06:51.141-05:002009-05-31T08:06:51.141-05:00that sounds divine. I love my modern conveniences,...that sounds divine. I love my modern conveniences, but I do try to incorporate doing things myself at home where it brings me joy (cooking) and where it saves money or uses less of the earth's resources (biking, line-drying clothes, etc.)<br />This must've been so fun!Soon, Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855857323371531628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-88128829873488670982009-05-31T07:19:03.251-05:002009-05-31T07:19:03.251-05:00I used to live right in Old Order Amish territory ...I used to live right in Old Order Amish territory in Ontario and was fortunate to make a strong friendship with the woman across the road. We had canning bee's and my family got to participate in a real barn building bee after their barn burned down.<br /><br />But, you are so right... it is a hard, hard life with so much work. In reality the struggles are just the same but somehow seemed simpler without the extras. I still remember her husband and brothers coming over to watch hockey on the television, or how we'd cook our meals for the 'bees' at my house, lol!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-9522782746685949912009-05-30T23:04:10.939-05:002009-05-30T23:04:10.939-05:00Oops! My comment just got eaten up in cyberspace,...Oops! My comment just got eaten up in cyberspace, so I'll try again!<br /> Love the blue color on everyone. A very beautiful family, and a little baby who doesn't look so little anymore!<br /> And what I tried to ask a few minutes ago was whether or not you know of any sites on the internet that have lists of places like the one you visited, but in other states. I live in Illinois, and I know there are several areas around here that are pretty heavily Amish and Mennonite, but I don't know if any of them offer any day trips like the one you visited. Any suggestions on how to find something like this on the internet?<br /> Hope you have a lovely weekend, Meredith.<br /> SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03794795142708229053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-82789462902753248972009-05-30T22:31:27.963-05:002009-05-30T22:31:27.963-05:00How do they feed grass to burgers?
Just kidding! ...How do they feed grass to burgers?<br /><br />Just kidding! I know what you meant. It looks like it was a beautiful day for a great outing. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Love your blog.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16492479518115195098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-86949351539325510682009-05-30T22:21:03.432-05:002009-05-30T22:21:03.432-05:00I love this life too, and so appreciate their disc...I love this life too, and so appreciate their disciplined work ethic. I think how great it is for kids to understand farm life, but then I realize how much I struggle to keepmy house in order with all my conveniences, and often think of their days. Yep, lazy home here in comparison as well.Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152743288585898776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-91085941338950776902009-05-30T22:03:46.054-05:002009-05-30T22:03:46.054-05:00Dear Meredith, what a lovely day with for you and ...Dear Meredith, what a lovely day with for you and your family. I'm sure seeing simplicity in action like that would be inspirational.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.com