The Thresheree

We had a beautiful weekend here. So beautiful that we spent lots of time outside enjoying the weather. The best thing was that Grandma & Grandpa Peterson came up to visit.


We took them to our village's "Thresheree". When you visit this event, you are taken back in time to the 1870's. Our historical society has restored an old mill and farm house, completing them with time period furniture...some being original to the house. This is the Mill.
In the farmhouse, we saw some interesting things. Like this old washing machine...
An old stove. I thought it was very cool that there is a picture of the owner of the house, sitting in the rocking chair right next to the stove. Obviously, these are original pieces. The little girl who grew up in this home was there yesterday...she's in her 60's. That was her Dad sitting by the stove in the picture. It was fun to hear her stories. She even showed us the room in the house where she was born.
Outside, there were many old cars, engines and machines...

They were even giving a demonstration of horses plowing a field...
We are so happy that the weather cooperated so this wonderful event could happen. We ALL learned a lot and it made us VERY THANKFUL for our home and family. Especially for the modern conveniences that we enjoy today......