Pioneer Woman at Heart

One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!

One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

Adopted Motto

"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Tea Time in Tanganyika

Have you ever wondered where the phrase "tea time in Tanganyika" came from?  I have yet to find out.

It's a saying my Dad used to ask me when I got overwhelmed, frustrated, or just plain upset about something.  He'd ask me, "is it tea time in Tanganika?" and I would profess to him "yes!"

Wednesday's "tea time" reminded me of those days, although I was not overwhelmed and frustrated. Having tea on the porch has been a long time enjoyment.  A lot of memories have been, and are, created there.
 A view on my porch 

A view from my porch. . .

... another view from my porch

5 comments:

Brittany said...

Daffodils next to grape hyacinths... I have that same view!!!

Unknown said...

Pretty, I need to do a "high tea" sometime!

Candy C. said...

Great views, both on and from the porch! :)

Katmom said...

Oh My Word! the only view from my proch/balcony( right noe) is deer hoof prints in the snow! I would give anything to see a few blossoms...althought I did notice a few days ago ( before yesterdays snow)that my tulips are poking their heads up through the ground! yippeeee!
Happy Friday....
>^..^<

Sam I Am...... said...

Beautiful Springtime here too. One of the prettiest I remember. I miss my screened in porch I had on the farm. It was just like adding on a room in the Summertime. Looks so relaxing with everything you need there! Oh, maybe some needlework and a good book or magazine....enjoy!