Amish Paradise....Menonnite Actually

Show of hands, how many has ever been to a Mennonite Auction? Well I can officially add it to the list of fun and random things I've done. I went with my father and his friend to a plant & veggie auction down in Versailles run by the Menonnites. What an experience! First of all I was the most "scantily" clad lady there wearing...gasp...shorts! But no one seemed to mind. It was actually quite fun. No where else have I interacted so freely with Mennonites - they seem to keep to themselves often when you see them at the bulk food stores or randomly elsewhere. Not here, guess it's because they are more on their own turf and are used to others coming into the auction. Either way, it was a hoot, and we got some beautiful flowers for a great price. Although, I must say, if you think auctioneers go fast, you've never seen a Mennonite auctioneer. I have grown up around auctions, live with an auctioneer, and I have never, ever seen an auction go so fast. I really had to pay attention to keep up with it all. Talk about moving product - whew! Not to mention, talk about a place where it doesn't matter if you lock the car, leave your purse, or even let your child roam free. I appreciated the simpleness and genuineness of it all, not to mention how such a strongly opinionated/moral group of people have no judgements of the rest of us...they were truly sweet people. I only seem to strengthen my love for the country as I find new experiences amongst it. You should check out one if these if you ever have the chance! (They actually have them about three times a week during peak growing seasons.)