While we were traveling from Church historical site to another, we drove through several Amish communities in Ohio. How fun to see the horse and buggies and see their clean and well taken care of homes. You can tell right away if the home you drive past is owned by the Amish- no motor vehicles outside, clothes drying on lines, and little children with dresses or pants with suspenders. Very fun.
We stopped at several Amish furniture stores to look for a couch, but ended up shopping for a dining room table and chairs. Talk about workmanship and pride in their art! The quality was astounding, and the prices were VERY reasonable. We almost got a set, until we found out that the shipping from Ohio, would've been as much as the set was worth....hmmm. couldn't swing that!
If I had a lot of money, I would buy all my furniture from them. It will last forever! We also talked to one of the store owners. His name was John. He didn't have electricity in the store- he had gas lanterns. They don't have any computers or other technology unless run on batteries, because they don't use electricity. To call someone, he had a building separate from the store with a cell phone in it. Very interesting. Stu, being Stu, asked why some of the Amish have cars and such, and some don't . He said it depends on the family(congregation) whether they use more modern things. I liked him, and the way they live- simply. Sometimes I get tired of all the "modern" conveniences, and would like to live like the Amish. Their faith in God is apparent. I like that, too.
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I *loved* the Amish Country. Their lives are so fascinating. And they seem luck such great people. We have more in common than people initially realize, too.
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