Blain's

 September 5, 2025

Turtle Lake CG site 165

Beulah, Michigan 

Momma and Dad decided to brave the chilly temps after the morning rain subsided to run a couple of errands.  Lowe's to pick up an item for another project and O'Reilly's for brake pads for the Ram as Momma was hearing that high pitch warning sound when Dad would use the brakes.  But those pads won't get installed until the front finally moves thru and takes the rain showers with it.

While they were out and about, they stopped into Blain's Farm and Ranch because Momma had seen an advertisement for a great price on pecans.  Our last pecans were just enjoyed in some Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with pecans tossed in, so it was time to replenish.  

I have to tell you, I was soooo glad they shopped in Blain's.  Momma said it reminded her of Rural King, except for the location of the dog items.  As she walked in the door, there they were.  A whole long aisle....rows and rows....of dog toys.  And the next aisle had my coffee time mini treats.  

When they arrive home, I was waiting at the top of the steps.  Momma told Pam how all of a sudden her bag became super heavy as she tried to enter the camper....and then it suddenly became lighter.  Hee hee,  I had my nose buried in that Blain's bag and hauled out my newest toy.

  Dad tried to tell me it was his bear, but I knew better, although I will let him play with me and bear.

That worked up an appetite.  Time for coffee break.  What are we having today, Dad?

I knew it.  Something cherry as we are in cherryland.  I'm going to sniff so hard there won't be any smell left.

Just give me the okay and I'll snatch a big bite....please, oh please.

Momma said it not only feels like autumn, but it is beginning to take on the look of autumn.  There is a tease of fall color beginning to appear.

A few early turning leaves here and there.

I wonder if autumn leaves taste anything like cherry Danish?  I wouldn't know as I haven't experienced either one.....yet.  At least that's the story we are telling Momma.  Shhh!!  Dad just can't resist my sad look but we'll never tell.

I'm Chloe