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         The life and times of Mark and Paula Persons

 

Saturday, July 27, 2013: 

Mark and Paula headed to a Celtic Fest at the Farm on St. Mathias, just south of Brainerd.

There were plenty of animals including donkeys and horses that loved to be fed.   

There was music, much of it Irish.

It is fun to see musicians feeling good about their art.

Face painting was very well done.

It takes a real artist to do it this well.

There was beer that was brewed locally.

A popular item that day.

Several blacksmiths showed how to forge iron into useful items.

This is Jim Newgord, visiting the farm from Riverside Forge from his place in Pillager, Minnesota.

Hot stuff.

A young lady was learning to do blacksmithing that day.

This young man was mesmerized by hot iron.

He may be a great blacksmith someday.

Sheep were sheared and then petted.

The sheep didn't mind much especially since it was cooler for them in warm weather.

Sheep wool was spun into thread and then woven into cloth.

Nicely done. 

A peat stove was demonstrated for providing heat on cold days.

Peat is decayed vegetation found in wetlands. 

When dried out, it makes a good fuel.

Some people really like the smell of peat while it is burning.
Quote of the day:  Lots to experience at a festival like this.   Mark    < Back to previous story Ahead to next story >

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