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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 03:16:03 AM
OK, I know that isnt the name in the song,and I think the locals pronouce it more line "deana" than "dina" but.... Our very own Design Diva is from Medina, Ohio.. so here are some pictures of her home town that I took... The town is as ecletic and artistic as is Carol.. I loved it there....
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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| NikkiBeaumont |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 08:31:43 AM
Sounds like there is a story here. Who is LaDonna? Is she your alter ego, Rene?
Farmgirl Sister #554 |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 06:25:10 AM
lol!!
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 06:23:22 AM
Oh! Believe me.. when LaDonna get's loose something "interresting" always happens! Lordy, I try not to let her out at all.. but of course, she is "free" more than I want to admit! Dealing with "rene" is hard enough, but there is no mercy for myself when LaDonna shows up... although, my boys seem to like LaDonna.. gesh!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - May 27 2009 : 05:45:30 AM
Ya should have sent LaDonna in for the photos, Rene', never know, something interesting might have happened, LOL!
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 5:53:19 PM
I think it is funny that we are discussing the phonetics of the town's name. I talked to 6 different people there and got 4 different ways to say it.... cracks me up! The town is so cute, very eclectic, the downtown looks like "mayberry" but there is also some great artist flare that you see as you drive around the fringe... Very awesome.. Oh there were a bunch of "biker duded" hanging out in the park.. of course I was to chicken to photograph them... :)
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
| NikkiBeaumont |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 5:46:10 PM
I know, I had a bad dream the other night about being on a roller-coaster and I told whoever I was with that I would just close my eyes and not look. It must have been the photos that Lovin' Man showed me. Those coasters are like nothin' I've ever seen before!
I will definitely let you know if we are going to go. That would be fun! Ohio is so full of great stuff!
Farmgirl Sister #554 |
| deeredawn |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 4:42:56 PM
YAY! Nikki if'n ya'll come to Ohio to do Cedar Point... lemme know cuz I'm only about an hour south of that too! I will meetcha up by the lake....however, your lovin' man can ride with mine on the coasters, cuz dawn deere don't do heights well.... urp!
And yes, "meh-die-na". LMAO! Hooked on foniks werked fer me!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
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~live big, ride hard, and shoot straight~ |
| NikkiBeaumont |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 3:08:10 PM
OH! MY! GOSH! I cannot believe that I didn't recognize the courthouse clock as soon as I saw it. WAY COOL!
Dawn, are you saying that the town is called Meh - dina? Like die - na. I hope that I can remember that. Once, not too long ago, my mom and I were shopping for linens and I said something about a duvet cover, only I pronounced it dove - ette. Yes, really, I did. I am ALWAYS learning. Ha! Mom had to correct me. I don't mind. That's what people who love you do.
I have a feeling that we will be making a trek up to Ohio this summer. Lovin' Man was telling me about all of y'alls wonderful roller coasters. He was even trying to figure out flight times. He just didn't come right out and say that we are going.
Farmgirl Sister #554 |
| deeredawn |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 2:52:07 PM
A little Medina tidbit. The square that you see in the movie Back to the Future was modeled on my (and Carol's) hometown. The courthouse clock was actually used for some of the stunts. I rememeber the streets being blocked off for the movie crews. Never saw anyone famous, but I was young and probably didn't care.
And yes, there are all sorts of things that happen at the Square. Free summer concerts, Art in the Park, weddings.... I have a pic of it on my blog around Christmas time. Beautiful.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
~live big, ride hard, and shoot straight~ |
| deeredawn |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 2:49:05 PM
Hey! that looks like HOME!
I love Medina... Rene' you are sneaky indeed. Did you go on Saturday? And its Meh-Dina. Not deena. Medeena is in Africa me thinks. Sigh.... it all reminds me of Mom. I'm only a 30 minute drive from there, but a little homesick after seeing those pics. Carol, when you come back "home" look me up. We'll go climb the fence to the city pool at night!!
Poor little duck. It just came outta nowhere!
Sue, Sammie sends a bark and a sniff. Stella rolled over for a belly rub....
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
~live big, ride hard, and shoot straight~ |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 2:32:19 PM
I called. I guess the word of the day is "quack" *grin* I think y'all had way too much fun!
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 09:08:42 AM
Hey Sue.. was this AFTER the "duck under glass"? (you all can ask Dawn about the duck).
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
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Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
| Sue Feely |
Posted - May 26 2009 : 07:00:14 AM
I was there! I was there! With Dawn and the Mavens this past week-end. Very cutsy and small town; loved it! Visited the Root candle place, what a history! Did some "junkin" there and we all found some great deals! Beautiful place Carol; lucky you!
Sue Feely
Sister #349 |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 3:49:40 PM
I didn't know she was from there! That's just up the road, really. Very cute town, though I've just driven through. Great pics!
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| Carol |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 3:34:32 PM
Thank you Rene! I'm so thrilled to know that you were in my hometown and took these photos for me. It's dear to my heart, but no so near anymore, and it makes me smile to know you were there!!
Carol
"Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, red wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming 'WOO HOO, what a ride!'"
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| vintagediva1 |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 10:55:49 AM
rene',
How about if you make it your full time job to travel around the country, staying with farmgirls and taking pictures of their town???
You can stay here if you come to Michigan
Michele
www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
stitchingby2sisters.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk |
| Alee |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 09:38:14 AM
Very Beautiful!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 09:27:03 AM
I just want to go on a road trip now, Rene'. Whenever I travel it seems like we're always in a hurry and never have time to stop. That is a dream of mine, though. To just take off and enjoy the scenery along the way.
I love all your photos. You must be having a blast. Can't wait to see more now.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 09:13:14 AM
So beautiful. Looks like the essence of small town America, doesn't it?
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
Planting Zone 4
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| Mumof3 |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 06:41:29 AM
I just love small towns. This one os no exception. Thanks for sharing!!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
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| NikkiBeaumont |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 04:58:07 AM
What a cute little town! It reminds me of Stars Hollow from the Gilmore Girls. I wonder if they have a bunch of special events going on in the square and bands to play in that gazebo. I love places like that! Thank you for sharing the photos, Rene! You know that I adore seeing new places and people!
Farmgirl Sister #554 |
| electricdunce |
Posted - May 25 2009 : 04:41:48 AM
What wonderful photos, thanks for sharing them.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister #153
"Give me shelter from the storm" - Bob Dylan
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