After a week of Bologna sandwiches for lunch (in my process of becoming more financially savvy but that is another post :) ), I had a dinner date which a friend! At the last minute, my friend had to cancel but my heart was already set on some Bar BBQ Chicken! So I called up another good friend, Ginny Jackson, and said "Lady, Whatcha doing?" Ginny is up for nearly anything and readily agreed to meet me at the Back Porch Bar BBQ in Renfro Valley. Being this was my first actual visit to the restaurant, I was a little nervous! I love Barbecue Chicken but I am also a picky eater! But barbecue chicken with potato salad and baked beans plus some homemade banana pudding (to go) was the final decision and a good one I might add.
After eating all that delicious food, a walk through the valley was a must! Now, I am no stranger to Renfro Valley as it is one of my favorite all-time photo session locations but I don't often make it to the village shops when I am there by myself. I prefer a picnic with a good book creekside. The flowers are in full bloom outside each shop where antiques, collectibles, souvenirs and knick knacks, bluegrass recordings, framed prints and so much more! On this quiet Thursday evening, most of the shops were closed, except for the grist mill! How have I missed the ice at the Grist Mill? Yes, I know...more food? In the mood to try something new, I could resist not a good size dip of Orange Pineapple Ice Cream! I believe I may have found a brand new favorite to add to the Ultimate Bucket List!
So we wondered around the store looking at cute signs and figurines: including the hillbilly Ten Commandments. Then we finished our treats by sitting on a bench and just soaking up the beautiful sunshine and good company. If you and your family want to enjoy a nice stroll, a good dinner topped off with a yummy dessert, then I highly recommend a visit to the "Valley Where Time Stands Still!"
Oh, and I said all of this just to say "Happy Birthday to my dear friend, Ginny!" What a blessing your friendship is to me!
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