Fire away :)

You live in Amish country....yet you have a computer.
I therefore conclude that you are NOT Amish?

You live in Amish country....yet you have a computer.
I therefore conclude that you are NOT Amish?


That would be correct.
However some Amish have cell phones. They're not allowed to have electricity in their house but they are allowed to have it in their barns. Guess it's kind of tough using a computer in a barn. :)

What does this describe?

Clip-clop, clip-clop, twang!, thump!, clip-clop, clip-clop.......

What does this describe?

Clip-clop, clip-clop, twang!, thump!, clip-clop, clip-clop.......


A two buggy collision on Route 83 on a Friday during rush hour. :)

A two buggy collision on Route 83 on a Friday during rush hour. :)


Close! It's an Amish drive-by shooting.

Close! It's an Amish drive-by shooting.


Considering the fact that Amish are pacifist, they'd have to be pretty ticked. ;D

Considering the fact that Amish are pacifist, they'd have to be pretty ticked. ;D


Maybe because one of the Ezekiels wore navy blue, instead of black?

Maybe because one of the Ezekiels wore navy blue, instead of black?


Oh yeah, he's pretty much gone English.  Pretty soon he'll be selling crack for money to buy another plow.

Oh yeah, he's pretty much gone English.  Pretty soon he'll be selling crack for money to buy another plow.


Amish crack?
Now, THAT'S a weird concept!!!!!!

Amish crack?
Now, THAT'S a weird concept!!!!!!


Not a weird as you may think.  About 8 years ago the cops nailed a cocaine ring here.  The Hell's Angels were getting Amish to sell cocaine.  The Amish not knowing much about the drug culture did it.  The though behind it was no one would ever suspect an Amish guy to be selling drugs, it was perfect cover for a while.  That's what you call a WAKE UP CALL!!!

Do you live near Intercourse, PA?  ;D

Do you live near Intercourse, PA?  ;D


I live about 20 miles from Intercourse and Blue Ball PA.  (Yes, that is a small town.)

Are you Amish?

Do you like to go to Kitchen Kettle Village? I love that place! We will be in your territory in the end of June. We are going to stay in Paradise....and go to Dutch Wonderland, take a train ride, and then head to Hershey. :)

Are you Amish?


I believe this is the answer:


You live in Amish country....yet you have a computer.
I therefore conclude that you are NOT Amish?


That would be correct.
However some Amish have cell phones. They're not allowed to have electricity in their house but they are allowed to have it in their barns. Guess it's kind of tough using a computer in a barn. :)

How's the weather there?

Are you Amish?


No Howard.  I was raised Catholic.

Do you like to go to Kitchen Kettle Village? I love that place! We will be in your territory in the end of June. We are going to stay in Paradise....and go to Dutch Wonderland, take a train ride, and then head to Hershey. :)


I've been to Kitchen Kettle Village.  They makes some of the best jams.  Paradise is a nice place to visit.  All though it gets really crowded around the time of your arrival. (tourist season is from the end of may till Mid-Sept.)  Strasburg Railroad is a neat place.  You are going to Shady Maple aren't you? 

I believe this is the answer:



Thank you Hawk. :)

I've been to Kitchen Kettle Village.  They makes some of the best jams.  Paradise is a nice place to visit.  All though it gets really crowded around the time of your arrival. (tourist season is from the end of may till Mid-Sept.)  Strasburg Railroad is a neat place.  You are going to Shady Maple aren't you? 



oh most definitely! That's Chris' favorite place to eat there! :)

How's the weather there?


About like New York City only slightly warmer. :)

About like New York City only slightly warmer. :)


warmer than 50 degrees? ???

warmer than 50 degrees? ???



That's what she said.

Have you seen the video Amish Paradise?  ;D

Have you seen the video Amish Paradise?  ;D


I don't know of too many people here who haven't!

What's your favorite of the little towns surrounding Lancaster?

What's your favorite of the little towns surrounding Lancaster?


Mountville.  Small, quaint, a lot of cool people there.

Mountville.  Small, quaint, a lot of cool people there.


I don't think I've ever been to that one.

I don't think I've ever been to that one.


It would be on the other side of Lancaster County than you visit. 

It would be on the other side of Lancaster County than you visit. 



oh ok...I'll have to check it out sometime.

oh ok...I'll have to check it out sometime.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountville,_Pennsylvania

It's a really cool little town. 8)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mountville,_Pennsylvania

It's a really cool little town. 8)



that's awesome! How far is it from like Paradise, Bird-In-Hand, etc..?

that's awesome! How far is it from like Paradise, Bird-In-Hand, etc..?


I'm going to say 15 to 20 miles.

I live about 20 miles from Intercourse and Blue Ball PA.  (Yes, that is a small town.)

Mountville.  Small, quaint, a lot of cool people there.
Intercourse? Blue Ball? Mountville, for Pete's sake?!?

People from Pennsylvania are dirty.  :o :o :o

Intercourse? Blue Ball? Mountville, for Pete's sake?!?

People from Pennsylvania are dirty.  :o :o :o


No Dear, they wouldn't be so dirty if you didn't have a dirty mind. ;D

What are The Amish's beliefs?

What are The Amish's beliefs?


The Amish (not to be confuse with Old Order Mennonites)  Reject such things as pride, individualism, vanity, infant baptism.  There are also different sects of Amish.  But those are the basics.

The Amish (not to be confuse with Old Order Mennonites)  Reject such things as pride, individualism, vanity, infant baptism.  There are also different sects of Amish.  But those are the basics.


Why do they reject them?

No Dear, they wouldn't be so dirty if you didn't have a dirty mind. ;D
Hey, I'm not the one who named the towns.  :D

Hey, I'm not the one who named the towns.   :D



And such weird ones ;D

Why do they reject them?


I'm not quite sure.  I'm going to the local Farmer's Market tomorrow.  I'll ask one of the Amish folks that question and get back to you. :)

Hey, I'm not the one who named the towns.  :D


Neither did I, nor do I have control of what goes through your mind. ::)

And such weird ones ;D


I'm sure the people that live in places like Salunga, Lititz, Bird-In-Hand, Ephrata and Reems will be hurt by your statement. :(

I'm not quite sure.  I'm going to the local Farmer's Market tomorrow.  I'll ask one of the Amish folks that question and get back to you. :)



I love the farmer's market? Do you go to the one in Bird-In-Hand?

Neither did I, nor do I have control of what goes through your mind. ::)
It's only natural that town names like Intercourse, Blue Ball, and Mountville would cause me to have impure thoughts.  :o :o :o

I know that somewhere in Pennsylvania there's a town called "Eighty-Four," I'm surprised that there also isn't one called "Sixty-Nine."  ;D

It's only natural that town names like Intercourse, Blue Ball, and Mountville would cause me to have impure thoughts.  :o :o :o

I know that somewhere in Pennsylvania there's a town called "Eighty-Four," I'm surprised that there also isn't one called "Sixty-Nine."  ;D


Sixty-Nine, Pennsylvania? ;D

I'm not quite sure.  I'm going to the local Farmer's Market tomorrow.  I'll ask one of the Amish folks that question and get back to you. :)


Thank You. :)

It's only natural that town names like Intercourse, Blue Ball, and Mountville would cause me to have impure thoughts.  :o :o :o

I know that somewhere in Pennsylvania there's a town called "Eighty-Four," I'm surprised that there also isn't one called "Sixty-Nine."  ;D



nope, that would be negative.  Hahahaa...I don't live that far from Eighty-Four! :D

I love the farmer's market? Do you go to the one in Bird-In-Hand?


No, I go to Central Market.  Going to the one in Bird-In-Hand would mean a bus trip with parcel.

Central Market is in Lancaster City.

No, I go to Central Market.  Going to the one in Bird-In-Hand would mean a bus trip with parcel.

Central Market is in Lancaster City.



Is it a bigger one than the one in Bird-In-Hand?

Is it a bigger one than the one in Bird-In-Hand?


Bigger and older. :)

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Just thought I'd post this picture.  :)

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Just thought I'd post this picture.  :)


The problem with that picture is the guy is wearing buttons.  To the Amish button symbolizes war. (Please don't ask me why, they just do.)

Why do they reject them?


Because they are sinful.

They don't wear buttons because the military wears buttons on their clothes, and they don't want to be confused for the military...so they don't wear them.  The same goes for mustaches.  This is obviously a little archaic, but it's what they hold on to.

They don't wear buttons because the military wears buttons on their clothes, and they don't want to be confused for the military...so they don't wear them.  The same goes for mustaches.  This is obviously a little archaic, but it's what they hold on to.


Why would they be confused with the Military?  They are pacifist.  Actually they start growing the beards a soon as they are married. 

Why would they be confused with the Military?  They are pacifist.  Actually they start growing the beards a soon as they are married. 



Because I am assuming that when this particular rule was made, the only people who had buttons on their clothes were the military.  Look at photos of uniforms back during the Civil War era.  Lots of buttons.  And mustaches are not the same as beards.  You will not see an Amish man with a mustache.

Why would they be confused with the Military?  They are pacifist.  Actually they start growing the beards a soon as they are married. 


So they don't shave?

So they don't shave?


No

Because I am assuming that when this particular rule was made, the only people who had buttons on their clothes were the military.  Look at photos of uniforms back during the Civil War era.  Lots of buttons.  And mustaches are not the same as beards.  You will not see an Amish man with a mustache.


It was towards the end of the Civil War that they started making exceptions for Conscientious objectors wasn't it?

I believe you are right though about the Civil War connection. 

I believe so.

I believe so.


Are you aware that Amish woman use straight pins instead of barrettes, hair clips etc to hold their covering in place?  There's a certain way to do it so you don't end up getting jabbed. :)

Are you aware that Amish woman use straight pins instead of barrettes, hair clips etc to hold their covering in place?  There's a certain way to do it so you don't end up getting jabbed. :)



Yeah, I had been reading up on that when I looked to see what the deal was with the Amish and buttons.  I've yet to wear a straight pin that doesn't poke me somewhere. 

Yeah, I had been reading up on that when I looked to see what the deal was with the Amish and buttons.  I've yet to wear a straight pin that doesn't poke me somewhere. 


I've gotta ask someone how they do that.

How's the weather there?

How's the weather there?


It just started sprinkling.

Is York in Lancaster County?

Do you ever get snow up there?

Is York in Lancaster County?



No, York is in York County.  York County is right next to Lancaster County. :)

Do you ever get snow up there?


Yes, we occasionally get snow.

Yes, we occasionally get snow.


How much snow falls up there? ???

How much snow falls up there? ???


Down here, (because you live north of me) we got about 8 inches total.

Have you seen the movie "Gettysburg?" 

Have you seen the movie "Gettysburg?" 


Yes Sir, I have it on DVD!!!!!  I watch it when I can't fall sleep. (It's a Civil War thing.)

What is it about Lancaster you hate?  ???

What is it about Lancaster you hate?  ???


Lancaster County folks  aren't terrible tolerant of too much.  I hate the fact that they're building on every square inch of land they can get their hands

Next question!!!! :)

How much rain do you get up there? ???

Are you closer to Pittsubrgh or Philly?

What teams do you root for?

Hey Kathie!

We made our reservations for our trip in June. We decided to stay in Paradise in that Best Western Revere Inn & Suites....it looks really nice...we are looking forward to our trip! :)

How much rain do you get up there? ???


We got about three inches since last night.

Are you closer to Pittsburgh or Philly?

What teams do you root for?



Much closer to Philly than Pittsburg.  I root for Pittsburg, I was born in that area. :)

Hey Kathie!

We made our reservations for our trip in June. We decided to stay in Paradise in that Best Western Revere Inn & Suites....it looks really nice...we are looking forward to our trip! :)


OMG, I was out that way today.  I found myself taking pictures from the car (I was in the passangers seat.)  I was planning on posting them here for you.  I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip very much. :)

OMG, I was out that way today.  I found myself taking pictures from the car (I was in the passangers seat.)  I was planning on posting them here for you.  I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip very much. :)


Oh, I'd love to see your pics!! :)

Oh, I'd love to see your pics!! :)


I have to finish off the roll, and have it developed. :)

We got about three inches since last night.


In New York about 5.55 inches of rain and most of NY was flooded.

In New York about 5.55 inches of rain and most of NY was flooded.


It was coming from the north, so you guys got hammered more. :P

It was coming from the north, so you guys got hammered more. :P



The rain should stop by tomorrow evening,This is ridiculous. ::)

The rain should stop by tomorrow evening,This is ridiculous. ::)


I heard there may be snow. :P

I heard there may be snow. :P


I don't know what you heard.I didn't hear any snow.

I don't know what you heard.I didn't hear any snow.


A friend of mine told me.  Hope she's wrong.  I want at least 60 degrees.

A friend of mine told me.  Hope she's wrong.  I want at least 60 degrees.


Not for a while here in New York.

Not for a while here in New York.


It's 53 here. :)

IYO, what is the best thing about life in Lancaster County?

IYO, what is the best thing about life in Lancaster County?


It's history.  We're big on historic preservation here.

It's 53 here. :)


It's chillier here in New York and it won't get any warmer until the weekend.

It's chillier here in New York and it won't get any warmer until the weekend.


We still have a bit of that chill, but not bad.

We still have a bit of that chill, but not bad.


Is it a freezing cold? ???

Is it a freezing cold? ???


I wouldn't say freezing cold, just bitter.

How far are you from Slippery Rock?

How far are you from Slippery Rock?


100 to 150 miles west.

Well..we found out that the place in Paradise is booked for when we want to go....so, we are quite possibly staying at one of the suites above kitchen kettle village...my parents stayed there and they loved it.

Well..we found out that the place in Paradise is booked for when we want to go....so, we are quite possibly staying at one of the suites above kitchen kettle village...my parents stayed there and they loved it.


June is prime tourist season.  Most of the hotels and motels on Lincoln Highway are not going to have vacancies.  Hope you can get one near Kitchen Kettle Village, but if you can't I would try to get a room at the Eden Resort.

June is prime tourist season.  Most of the hotels and motels on Lincoln Highway are not going to have vacancies.  Hope you can get one near Kitchen Kettle Village, but if you can't I would try to get a room at the Eden Resort.



we got the confirmation for the room at Kitchen Kettle....we are looking forward to our trip. :)

we got the confirmation for the room at Kitchen Kettle....we are looking forward to our trip. :)



Wonderful!!!  Do you have a list yet of what you will do/see?

Remember what I said about those out of the way places. ;)

Wonderful!!!  Do you have a list yet of what you will do/see?

Remember what I said about those out of the way places. ;)



Well...since we will have Vaughn with us..and my parents with us...we will be doing mainly kid friendly stuff. We are planning on going to Dutch Wonderland one day....going to the Hershey's Chocolate Factory, and maybe the Hershey Zoo....taking a train ride and visiting the Thomas the Tank Engine Museum, ..etc. Now..Chris and I might go back in the fall (by ourselves)...so I will definitely plan some of the out of the way things that you suggested for that trip! :)

Well...since we will have Vaughn with us..and my parents with us...we will be doing mainly kid friendly stuff. We are planning on going to Dutch Wonderland one day....going to the Hershey's Chocolate Factory, and maybe the Hershey Zoo....taking a train ride and visiting the Thomas the Tank Engine Museum, ..etc. Now..Chris and I might go back in the fall (by ourselves)...so I will definitely plan some of the out of the way things that you suggested for that trip! :)


There is a huge "antique mall" right near the Strasburg Railroad.  Of course you'll probably go to the Visitor Center.  The outlets are right near Dutch Wonderland.  Gee, hope you guys aren't planning on being too touristy. :P

There is a huge "antique mall" right near the Strasburg Railroad.  Of course you'll probably go to the Visitor Center.  The outlets are right near Dutch Wonderland.  Gee, hope you guys aren't planning on being too touristy. :P



I LOVE antique shops/malls...I think I will have to check that out when Chris and I come back in the fall. It's so hard taking Vaughn to places like that.

I LOVE antique shops/malls...I think I will have to check that out when Chris and I come back in the fall. It's so hard taking Vaughn to places like that.


Vaughn would probably like the Hands-On House Children's Museum of Lancaster.  It's kind of like the Chucky Cheese of art and Science. :)

Vaughn would probably like the Hands-On House Children's Museum of Lancaster.  It's kind of like the Chucky Cheese of art and Science. :)



oh, that sounds cool. We have something like that in Pittsburgh...it's called "The Chidren's Museum"....I used to love when my parents took me there as a kid. We haven't taken Vaughn there yet...but we will soon. :)

oh, that sounds cool. We have something like that in Pittsburgh...it's called "The Chidren's Museum"....I used to love when my parents took me there as a kid. We haven't taken Vaughn there yet...but we will soon. :)


I figured Vaughn's a bit too young to appreciate the Textile and Quilting Museum. ;D

I figured Vaughn's a bit too young to appreciate the Textile and Quilting Museum. ;D


hahahaah..yes! Oh man, I could picture him there...he'd be trying to climb the quilts!! :D ;D

hahahaah..yes! Oh man, I could picture him there...he'd be trying to climb the quilts!! :D ;D



*hides eyes*  they're sensitive about their quilts. :o

*hides eyes*  they're sensitive about their quilts. :o



yes...I can imagine! This would definitely be a place that we will avoid at all costs! ;D :D

yes...I can imagine! This would definitely be a place that we will avoid at all costs! ;D :D


DUTCH WONDERLAND IT IS!!!! :)

DUTCH WONDERLAND IT IS!!!! :)


hahaahaa! :D ;D

I know this isn't exactly in your neck of the woods but have you been to Roadside America?

THAT'S It I'm WARNING THE NATIVES!!!!!

Um mm, now wait, I all ready did that.  No one seemed too concerned.


O.K. WELCOME TO LANCASTER!!!!!

(P.S. I don't think I have enough for bail.) ???

I know this isn't exactly in your neck of the woods but have you been to Roadside America?



Yes, I have.  Route 6, I believe. :)

I'm locking the thread.  I moved. ;D

are you serious..or are you being funny? LOL!

We are leaving on Tuesday....we have tons of neato things planned...Vaughn's pretty excited. :)