Second on the 2nd: My first ever Friday Smiles post

I apologize for not linking to last week's Friday Smiles, but I had to be up at 4 a.m. to take Sally to the hospital and stay with her while she had her foot operated on at 5 a.m.   Imagine my surprise when I saw that Annie had linked me.  Thank you, Annie.

For my Second on the 2nd, I am sharing my first ever Friday Smiles, which was way back on Week 31.  Annie's Friday Smiles are now up to week 257.  Here is the post from August, 2013 in its entirety:


Today I'm joining Annie at A Stitch In Time for her weekly Friday Smiles.  I've joined a bit late, because this is already week 31, but I love smiling on Friday along with Annie, our smiling host, and many of my internet friends.

Some of you may remember I started taking stay-cations last year at which time I made some self-imposed rules:

The self imposed rules:

1. Round trip must be less than or equal to 80 miles (128.75 km).

2. Must be achievable in a single day.

3. No more than $15.00 (USD) can be spent (does NOT include fuel).  See my right sidebar for monetary conversions in your country.

So where did I go out and about this first stay-cation of 2013?   

(For some reason, these photos don't enlarge)

This place is listed as a local "must see" attraction. If this mural doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will!

And you can start to see how crazy it is, already.

  

In case you can't see the sign at the top right,

today we are visiting the Nifty Nut House.  It's actually a local

nut and candy establishment, where you can get lost for hours among the goodies they sell.

Or you might want to stop (with your children, I suspect) for a photo op.

Wander past the rows of hard candy, wander past the cases filled with all types of fresh nuts, and you'll end up in chocolate heaven.  You might even be lured into buying a very small bag of chocolate potato chips.  That small bag and big price tag really put a smile on MY face had me giggling.

Of course, you might be lured by the home made fudge and brownies, or the truffles and turtles.  Whatever you choose, you'll love it all.  It'll put a smile on your face!

I was lucky.  I live less than five miles from The Nut House, and I kept my hands in my pockets for the most part.  I ended up buying a small amount (1/8 lb) of chocolate for about $3.00 (USD).  Just don't go hungry, and don't expect a museum.  It's all about the nuts, candy, chocolate, and of course, the smiles my friends.

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I recently learned The Nifty Nut House has expanded at the same location.    I will have to return with my new good camera soon.

Now it's time to share your own Second on the 2nd.  The rules are quite simple and everyone is welcome to join the fun look back.  All you have to do is bring back a post that you are especially proud of, or perhaps one you shared before anyone knew your blog existed.  It could even be one where you revisit a topic of great relevance.  Any post, any genre, any artistic endeavor is acceptable.  Then link below (direct links only, please) and Bleubeard and I, along with other Second on the 2nd friends, will be by to visit.   Please be aware this link is only open for five days, so linking on the 2nd is preferred.  And please visit Annie's Friday Smiles, too.