Though they’re known to put in long hours, Amish life is not all work. Today’s question for Pennsylvania Amishman John Stoltzfus: What kind of things do Amish do for fun? John’s answer follows. Do you enjoy any of these pastimes? This is a very interesting question, however first I needed to look up the description of “fun” -enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure. Entertainment or amusements…
Al in KY recently reminded me of the photo quiz posts we did last year (wait, I guess I mean 2011, not quite last year anymore). He is right, it’s a nice time to do another. Below you’ll find three photos from three different Amish communities. Your clues: 1) Each is from a different geographical region of America 2) None is from the three largest Amish-population…
I’m calling it “Amish” in the title, though that’s not totally accurate. More of the participants were probably non-Amish, though there were quite a few Amish riders as well, and a heavily Amish crowd. Riders perform each Monday in the spring and summer, but as I understood it the August 27 event at Hill Brook Farm Arena was the highlight show of the season. I…
I’ve just gotten back from Lancaster County after what felt like 2 days in the car driving home yesterday (trucks can be bumpy on highways). I’m going to catch up on comments now and will be sharing more as I settle back into English America for a couple days here before the next trip begins. This photo of a friend of mine was taken a…
My PA trip is still going strong. Departing from the Amish schedule for a bit, I took a day trip to New York City yesterday. And of course this sign caught my eye, amid all the skyscrapers and bustle, just south of Central Park: The only Amish I saw were on the Amtrak ride home to Lancaster, though. And they didn’t have any buggy…
Remember Funny Business? Today Tom has some more signs from a variety of New York Amish shops, showcasing the Amish funny bone as well as some wise sayings from smart and important people. Which do you find wisest or wittiest?
As promised, we’ve got more of Mary’s photos from last weekend’s Horse Progress Days at Clare, Michigan. Enjoy:
Another photo that could probably use a caption. Though I’m drawing a blank on those shoes… Taken in the Holmes County Amish settlement.
This photo was taken in a Western Kentucky Amish settlement. Amish have an interesting relationship with tractors. And some Amish tractors are more interesting than others! KY Amish tractor photo: D Sniegowski/flickr
The latest photo in need of a caption. Amanda Cohen, who took this last summer in Lancaster County, ended up with a little surprise while uploading it to her computer. Thanks to Emma for sending it along!