Hope you’ve all had a great week so far!  Our weather here is warming up, but up to now, it’s been 70* during the day, and 40′s through the night.  Many things going on here at home, getting ready for the fall craft shows, and I’ve been having some computer woes which have kept me from getting around to more of you, or even posting … 
I did manage to get a few pictures uploaded to share with you from this past weekend at the Irish Fest on Saturday. 

Sunday afternoon we went driving in the country to get pictures of all types of “FENCES”, and I did find one which I entered over at iliveinmycamera, for this weeks contest … so be sure to go vote for your favorite!  And if anyone is interested … the theme over at BetsaflyGallery for next week is “PETS” … so if you have any pictures of pets, any and all kinds, you can find all the information over there to help you get them submitted.  I’m still working on that one!! :o)  

Well on Saturday, we headed for the Irish Fest after a great breakfast at Bob Evans, and found a parking place pretty easily … and the parking wasn’t free, but close to all the activities.  We walked to the what we thought was the Irish Fest, but realized that we were at the Mexican Fest!!  So we asked, and found out the Irish Fest was 7 blocks north of where we were.  Well, we knew in that moment that we were going to get that much needed exercise, so off we went …
good thing we had our walking shoes on!  It was the most beautiful day … not a cloud in the deep blue sky. well maybe a wisp, or two … cool … and the walk was invigorating!  We could have driven, but we paid $5.00 to park and would have lost that …
besides, we really enjoyed that walk! 


This first picture is of the Scottish Rite Cathedral … a very impressive building …




 We knew when we were getting closer …




The sounds of Ireland … they had 4 stages with Irish music playing … 
my favorite was a smaller stage with a group of 3 women, and the music was wonderful …
I couldn’t get the best pictures … and many didn’t turn out,
but I’m still learning all the settings on this camera!   

 


We stopped at a larger stage with a group of men playing … (sorry about the clarity).
If you can see the ‘drum’ that the man on the right is playing … it’s called a “Bodhran” …
you can find a lot of history on line about them … they have the neatest sound to them …
and if you play one, you’re known as a “Bodhranist”.   




Here are a few of the participants that were there … 
 … I love the sound of ‘bagpipes’ …
and I kept telling Lewis that he shouldn’t have passed up buying that ’kilt’!! 
He looked at me funny!  

              


They had crafts, jewelry, lots of food, everything Irish … 
(sorry, Lew … no elephant ears here!)



   

… but as I said, a lot of pictures just didn’t make the cut …
except the real important ones …..



They had a stand set up trying to get subscriptions to the Indianapolis Star …
if you signed up you’d get one of these umbrellas …
I would have liked to have had one, but the picture was free! 
Might make for an interesting background!!



As promised … the ’Sheep and Duck Herding’  … in the city … 
Waiting for the command … he was so eager to please!






It was interesting how this particular sheep would seem to challenge the dog …
He wasn’t very obedient! 



The ducks were easy to move around the pen … 
he had called out 2 dogs and it was very interesting to watch them work.

   

This is the White River Canal, downtown … it’s a beautiful walk, and we wish we had come sooner! 
There was artwork on the sides of the canal under the bridges we walked through …






You can also ride paddle boats on the canal …
we’ll do that sometime …



We saw a few fountains … all so pretty …



… and more of the peaceful canal …



The water in this fountain runs between the potted flowers,
down the center steps … it sounds so pretty …
I’ve always wanted one of those table top fountains …
anybody have one of those??



A lot of the pictures of the actual canal way didn’t come out,
so I found this last one on the Internet for you …
it gives you an idea of what a walk might be like along the canal at night.
That’s when I want to go again! 



We walked on and found a wedding going on … there was no professional photographer …
or at least I didn’t see one, and she was giving her mother directions on how she wanted her pictures taken. 
I asked if I could practice and take a few photos, and she said she wouldn’t mind at all. 
I told her I was no professional, and that I was learning how to use the camera. 
I wish these were better, but I’m going to be sending them to her … 
she was very sweet … and a very nervous bride … so was I!!







After we talked with this sweet couple, we walked on,
and saw more beautiful fountains downtown…



The water looked so clear and refreshing …
I would have loved to have dangled my feet over the edge!



This was a final parting shot of the Scottish Rite Cathedral … 
… the sun was just behind it.



When we got to the car, there was another wedding going on …
this one, with a professional photographer, but I took a couple of photos anyway …
I enjoyed watching the professionals at work,
and would have loved to see the wedding album of this one! 

This building is the Indiana World War Memorial …
A very large, beautiful building.
Next time I’m going to count those steps!

I took took another picture of it in July …
no wedding going on then!



Finally … how cute is he?!  He wanted to come home with us!!
I wanted to bring him home with us too,
but, the lady that belongs to those feet, absolutely refused!
Can’t blame her, can you?!!

Well, I hope you enjoyed our Saturday … it was a full day …
and my feet still hurt thinkin’ about it … but we really enjoyed our time in downtown Indy.
and we’re looking forward to going back! 
You all have a great ‘hump day’, and providing the DSL doesn’t give me more problems,
I’m going to try to get around to visit and catch up with more of you later today. 

Be blessed in Him!
Hugs,
~ Deborah <><