B is for Boone (Daniel, that is.)

There’s a place in Hillsborough, North Carolina, a little to the east of us that we just call Daniel Boone.  Unbeknownst to me until a few minutes ago, it used to be a theme park in the 50’s:   Daniel Boone Railroad

Yesterday, on the way home from work, I decided I needed a jadeite mixing bowl to go with the brand-new Kitchenaid mixer my kids bought me for Christmas.  I knew exactly where to go because there is a cute little store named The Cottage that has one whole area stacked with (usually way-overpriced) jadeite pieces.  I could spend at least an hour in that place every other time I visit, but today I was on a mission.

I knew the property had been sold, but I didn’t know how quickly shops were shutting down.  When I got to the store, there was a sign stating that they were closing forever on March 4, 2019.

I bought my mixing bowl (at a discount) and promised to come back for more before they close.

Leaving the center, I called my husband and told him the sad news.  He quickly said, “Are you still there?  Did you take pictures? You know it won’t be there very much longer.”

I made a u-turn.

Here’s the result.  I like to call it “As the Sun Sets on Daniel Boone.”