Saturdays in Saxapahaw

Something that has become a Saturday tradition for us this summer is Saturdays in Saxapahaw. It is a combination of farmer's market, music, kids fun, and a picnic. The farmer's market is pretty small but mixed in with the fresh veggies and baked goods are refreshments like lemonade and wine.

The music we've seen has been excellent. The first band was the best - The Gospel Jubilators. They're an a cappella singing group that does gospel music in the style popular in the 40's and 50's - before gospel became more like pop music. So we were kickin it very old school a few Saturdays ago - Ruby prefers it old skool. This group is really good.

For perspective, the crowd sits up on a shaded, grassy hill above the stage. We like to grab a pizza on the way out of town (it's about a 20 minute drive) and bring a few beers along with milk & water for Ruby. We spread out a blanket and Ruby settles in for about 54 seconds before she is doing the meet-n-greet with the crowd. She likes to walk up to people, especially older kids, sitting on their blankets and stare at them until they acknowledge her. She then pretty much keeps staring at them but the people can tell that she likes them and they giggle with her and accept her style. Soon she makes her way into the parking lot and barrels through the farmer's market on the way to the water-filled canoe. This is where she spends most of her Saturdays in Saxapahaw.

Kirsten and I take turns chasing her around and supervising her social activity. Ruby likes to meet a little - eat a little - swim a little - wander a little - and, of course, cry a little. Generally we have to pack up and go about half-way through the show because her bedtime is 7 o'clock and she begins to breakdown if we push it too far. But while we're there she has a great time and it's fun for us to go to another town to see some live music and have a picnic. (clicking the photos makes 'em BIG)

This is something we're doing pretty regularly this summer so you locals should come join the fun! BTW, the weather right now in NC is unbelievable. For the people who've heard me obsessively mutter on and on about the dew point in the summertime, all you need to know is our dew point has been in the 50's lately! So that translates into temps in the low 80's during the day and in the 50's overnight. This is Christmas in July!