My nephew Jed drove over from the Atlanta suburbs on Sunday to have lunch with me, my sister Ramey, Daughter Andy, and niece India at the Irondale Cafe (inspiration for Fanny Flagg's Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe). We had not seen him in more than a year, so we had a good lunch and a good visit. While visiting, Jed reminded me that I had been lax in updating my blog, which he follows. I also got a note from friend and long-time blog reader, Barbara this week checking on me. I won't make excuses; crap happens.
After lunch, Jed, Ramey, and India drove over to Ruffner Mountain and had a good time on the trails. Daughter Andy and I didn't go. I'm afraid my mountain-hiking days are over. And Andy never was much of a hiker.
I'm determined to get a photo today of Kris's cat quilt progress, and maybe work on the quilt a little. It has been more than a week since I've visited the sewing room.
I also need to update my reading list. I've read some books since last I posted, one really good one I'd like to tell you about.
So stay tuned, everyone. I promise I'll be back shortly.
Jed took some fun photos of our visit, at the cafe, Ruffner Mountain, and at Ramey's' house. I copped a couple more from the internet. Photos by Jed Cage except as indicated.
The Irondale Cafe is a popular eatery. We stood in line for 15 or 20 minutes. That's Ramey in the front.
Fried green tomatoes at the Irondale Cafe. YUM! YUM! (not Jed's photo)
Ramey and India at Ruffner Mountain mural
Trail at Ruffner Mountain
More Tail at Ruffner Mountain (not Jed's photo)
Jed and Ramey (I guess India took this one.)
Ramey at her house looking up at something. (I guess Jed had a drone. I wasn't there at this point.)
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On 06/05/2025, Barbara Anne said ...
Good to have a new blog post and how delightful your family to get together at the restaurant that inspired the Whistle Stop cafe! AMIL and DH share(d) a love for fried green tomatoes but me, not so much.
I'm looking forward to seeing your Starring Cats quilt progress and the book reviews. You're ahead of me in sewing when I was on a roll til I sprained my left wrist in a fall about 6 weeks ago. Haven't gotten going again yet.
Hugs!
On 06/06/2025, Barbara Groeschell said ...
I check your blog daily and was delighted to see activity. Looks like a fun day in beautiful and delicious Alabama.
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