AMISH BUGGY RIDE
Today I went to the Amish country in Sugarcreek, Ohio where I experienced my first Amish buggy ride.  The ride was along a gravel path on the side of a local Amish  farm.  Our driver was one of the elderly members of the farm.  The buggy we rode in held four adults including the driver and the drivers young granddaughter.  These particular buggies could hold up to six people.Â
I have just arrived back home but wanted to give you a little sample of my adventurous day in the country. Â A fuller report with more details will be given tomorrow. Â Hope you enjoy these few pictures.Â
I was given permission to photograph these Amish men.
BE ENCOURAGED! Â BE BLESSED!
Francine In Retirement 
What a cool experience and to get permission to photograph the men is wonderful. Way to go Francine. I enjoyed riding along with you!
rutheh - July 25, 2012 at 11:31 pm |
Thanks Ruth, glad to have you along. The members of this Amish family are a part of the New Order and they weren’t quite as strict as the Old Amish Order. There are so many orders and they are all different.
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fgassette - July 25, 2012 at 11:38 pm |
Another job well done! God bless you! 🙂
Paulette
pbus1 - July 25, 2012 at 11:34 pm |
Thanks Paulette, Your comments always lift my spirits. I was away all day, so I will be catching up on others blog post tomorrow.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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fgassette - July 25, 2012 at 11:42 pm |
I guess it’s a way for them to make some money. Like it or not, money is part of our modern world.
wordsfromanneli - July 25, 2012 at 11:59 pm |
They seem to have adapted well with little effect on their way of life. They are in the tourist business to provide meals to groups and sell their homemade products.
fgassette - July 26, 2012 at 7:45 am |
i love these photos, a great outing francine, i look forward to more tomorrow!
dadirri7 - July 26, 2012 at 12:31 am |
Thank you for you kind words. I love taking pictures and I ‘m glad some came out well enough to post.
fgassette - July 26, 2012 at 7:46 am |
Again, wonderful pictures! I just purchased Amish butter and eggs today at a local Farmer’s Market near my home. The butter is the most delicious butter I have ever eaten, and the eggs are the freshest. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
bigsmileu1 - July 26, 2012 at 12:55 am |
Their farms are well taken care of. The food we ate there was excellent. I was full all evening long.
fgassette - July 26, 2012 at 7:48 am |
I am happy that you had the opportunity to enjoy the trip. 🙂
bigsmileu1 - July 26, 2012 at 12:22 pm
They are amazing in this day of high tech and modernization…thanks for sharing the Amish. 🙂
Sunshine - July 26, 2012 at 1:10 am |
They are sheltered from high tech in many ways and don’t permit them in their homes, but they are still well informed.
fgassette - July 26, 2012 at 7:50 am |
amazing…:)
Sunshine - July 26, 2012 at 8:53 am
Lovely way to spend your day, Francine. I enjoyed your photos very much. 😉
adinparadise - July 26, 2012 at 3:36 am |
I enjoyed the buggy ride. Glad I had the opportunity. I am glad you like the photos.
fgassette - July 29, 2012 at 2:06 pm |
wonderful!
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frizztext (@frizztext) - July 26, 2012 at 4:44 am |
I am glad you like it. Thank you for your link.
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fgassette - July 26, 2012 at 7:40 am |
I dont pretend to understand, but I bet it was a great experience. and those buggies are fantastic. 😉
cobbies69 - July 26, 2012 at 5:35 am |
Their lifestyle is different but they seem happy and content. Their is something to be said for living the simpler life.
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fgassette - July 26, 2012 at 7:39 am |
I would Love to take an buggie ride . In fact I would Love to spend a day on a amish farm…Thanks Francine for this wonderful article.. Blessings.. Bro Pat.
Pats Devotions - July 26, 2012 at 6:32 am |
Thanks for stopping by. It was a lot of fun.
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fgassette - July 26, 2012 at 7:31 am |
I just bought new end tables from Amish craftsmen. They are extraordinary!!
sharechair - July 26, 2012 at 7:30 am |
They have a high work ethics. Their quilt making are also excellent. Thanks for stopping by.
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fgassette - July 26, 2012 at 7:36 am |
What an enjoyable day! I’ve never experience the Amish buggy ride, I love Amish crafts and quilts!
Amy - July 26, 2012 at 10:23 am |
Thanks Amy, it was a wonderful experience. Just not long enough.
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fgassette - July 26, 2012 at 10:30 am |
Even if I have a hard time understand their rigid belief system, I do admire the fact that the Amish people live their lives without destroying mother earth with pollution or by other negative effects from modern society.
munchow - July 26, 2012 at 12:13 pm |
They are very caring people dedicated to their beliefs and culture. I also admire how they care for the land.
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restlessjo - July 27, 2012 at 2:47 am |
About an hours drive. They are interesting. I have always wondered about them.
fgassette - July 29, 2012 at 2:10 pm |
What a treat! You must have done something special … these people opened their hearts and lives to you.
Mona - July 27, 2012 at 4:22 am |
They are a very friendly people who open their homes and farms to anyone who visits. Of course, it is a business to them. The men are in charge and will answer any question you may have.
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fgassette - July 30, 2012 at 11:15 am |
Lovely! 😉
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fgassette - July 30, 2012 at 8:24 pm
There is an AMish community near where I was staying in Michigan. What an experience that must’ve been, going for a buggy ride. 🙂
ChgoJohn - July 31, 2012 at 11:32 pm |
Sounds amazing! Thanks for taking us along on the ride Francine 🙂
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