31st Anniversary...

Kathy and Greg Armstrong from Louisburg, Kansas plan a trip each year for their anniversary. They often ride the Katy Trail at the western end but Kathy wanted Greg to see the eastern side too. They spent 3 days peddling, hiking and checking out the Wineries along the trail from Augusta to Hermann. Here they are relaxing on the porch with their books and a glass of wine, enjoying a beautiful sunset.

What's for Breakfast?

OK so what is George's Big Country Breakfast? Well here's a sampling...There is always fried potatoes with onions; bacon, ham and/or sausage; eggs either fried or scrambled with veggies and cheese; toast, OJ, hot tea and fresh ground coffee. Sometimes you may get biscuits and gravy too. George loves to do it Big! I offer a light and healthy breakfast but hardly anyone ever requests it. I probably shouldn't tell you all this but I call it George's Artery Clogger Breakfast and he calls mine Maggie's Tooty Fruity Breakfast. Either way we've got something you will like!

Kansas City Bound...

Also here this weekend were newlyweds Jerome and Miranda Harris from Kansas City. They've been together for years (since college) but just married 1 week ago, they were in town 2 nights for yet another college pal's wedding. Although we didn't get to hear him play, Jerome is an accomplished pianist and we are looking forward to their return for their 1st anniversary. Maybe he'll give us a sampling of his talents, hint hint...

A Sterling Bunch from Diamond...

This was a busy weekend at the BnB. One group, Cammie and Bruce Burkey and John and Lisa Mitchell, drove up in their cute little sports cars from Diamond, MO (near Joplin) for the Wine and Art Fest in Washington, MO. Afterwords they hung out in the wine cellar playing a lively game of cards. The next morning they were off to Hermann for the Maifest which was also held this past weekend. These guys know how to have fun!

Visitors from Matoon..No it's not another Planet, it's in Illinois!

George and I were at the Blumenhof Winery in nearby Dutzow this past weekend and met Sue and Carey Paxton from Matoon, IL. They ride their Harley out every year to Hermann for the Maifest. Carey is a professional photographer and has a studio in Matoon. Check him out at The Perfect Image. Here they are clowning on the porch swing...

Patrick In The Hot Tub

This is a classic photo of George's son Patrick reading "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" in the hot tub... Amber is supervising.

The National Champions

Saturday we hosted a victory party for the UMSL (University of Missouri St. Louis) Roller Hockey team who won the National Championship this year in Philadelphia. It turned out to be a 12 hour party because some team members didn't arrive until 11 PM! I was in bed by then so half the team didn't make it in my photos. But apparently I missed the best part because our neighbor Ralph went home and brought back a new born squealing piglet making all the girls squeal right along with it. Then he gave some of the girls a ride in his combine! Ralph, we never knew you were such a ladies man! George and his pals Ed and Rob provided entertainment and a good time was had by all. Unfortunately Son Patrick couldn't make it because he is also on a local community league that was having it's playoffs that same night. Here they all are hanging out on the porch and in the Wine Cellar...