Panguitch, Utah

Paul Moen with rainbows of inspiration

It was that time of year when Panguitch, Utah holds their historical Quilt Walk. Seven very brave and dedicated settlers walked over freezing deep snow to get supplies in the town over the mountains. Their families had little or no food.  They made their way through the deep snow by laying down one of the hand made quilts they took along on their journey. They would walk across one quilt then lay another down. Panquitch ( an Paiute Indian word for `big fish`)  Social hall was draped with beautiful handmade quilts for the occasion. The first settlers were run out of the area by the Paiute Indians.

Social Hall in Panguitch, Utah

Panguitch Social Hall full of quilts and will be
 showing the story of the quilts in a play later on in the day.

At 10 AM there was a parade of tractors and vintage cars. Panguitch, Utah is a beautiful town with old buildings and historical brick homes. Their shops are filled with  true western antiques, cowboy chaps and old bear, buffalo and horsehair coats and saddles that look like they are from Don Quixote. Their is one place called Smokin' Hot Antiques who had their business in the Old Fire Station. Very nice atmosphere and lot of good energy in that place which accounted for all the customers coming in to get their choice of vintage wares from leading edge cookware of the 18oo's and early 1900's to  the `got to have it ` kitchen gadgets and more. I saw a brightly colored metal butterfly with a filigree sign that read "Be gentle to yourself" Paul bought it for me as an Anniversary gift. We were married 11 years ago June, 9, 2001.

There was the deep metal green `Thunder Horse Mercantile` building from 1906. The windows were layered with paper antiqued with browned crinkly corners. There was an opening where the paper sagged. I leaned inward... squinted and saw these awesome chandeliers layers with antlers and a wood floor and shelves that must have held various sundries and wares long ago. So much potential here and really it is good the way it is for now.  Here is a short video of the parade Paul was yesterday. You may like what you see and travel here someday.

Paul went on to win 1st Place at the tractor pull. The stadium bleachers are old and weathered but provides a breezeway and welcome shade or shelter from the weather. It looks like it was built in the 1930's. It would be a great project for some Eagle Scouts to sand and paint it again. Actually it is the finest seating this side of Cedar.

Most folks filed in early, after the parade, and watched as the arena set up for the tractor pull. Some kids were playing on the top levels of the stadium seats on an overlook with a nice roof and benches. This cute little boy below was standing up their against the peeling white paint and I snapped his picture along with the others.

The old stadium at Panguitch Fairgrounds

Stadium lookout over the arena.

There was a lovely woman who sat down on the bleachers. I think her name was Alexa. She had on a long black print dress with chunky, very beautiful southwestern jewelry and a very lady like blonde straw hat with a nice smooth rounded top and a slender brim. She also had on a khaki jacket which draped along her body every which way she positioned herself. Very savy with the camera and technology of texting on her cell. She was in her 60's or 70's and just inspired me so much because I am sort of stuck in my stall cleaning couture. I have been lookin' for some feminine attire to wander about the garden in. Anyone have any ideas for me?  Anyway, she asked when the pull began and I did not know. She mentioned forgetting her book so I offered her one of my recent Mary Jane's Farm Magazines and my pink lined paper pad to make notes on such as recipes or organic info. I love Mary Jane's Farm Magazine and she did too. I saw her write up a whole page and smile sweetly at the ideas in that book. She was wanting to make jelly, I think, or that wonderful jam. A really good issue Vol. 11 # 4 I just got it a few weeks ago. Well, she loved it and wrote down the subscription info. Now that I think about it, I should of gave her the card inside to order a subscription. I shared it with my new friends I met there named Samantha and her husband Randy. They were new to the area and moved from Nevada. Everyone seems to know Whittier, CA when they ask me where I am from. Most just say with a smile and nod of their head" Oh yes" They go on to mention they are from Pasadena or San Diego, which are all in Southern California

The tractor pull began and Paul was up real fast.  he was in the 4,000 - 4,500 lbs Class. He really pulled his best on his shiny 1955 Allis Chalmer WD 45. He won 1st place! It was all over pretty quick. We got our lunch of cheese, salami and crackers out of the cooler. The ride home was divine with lots of white headed Yarrow reaching up to the sun and long green valleys and mountains high.  I love this place. Everywhere we go we are in the country! The weather was breezy and easy in the high 60's with blue sky and a few white clouds over the mountains. How does it get any better than this? This was a wonderful wedding anniversary and he took me out to dinner too.

. We are going on a ATV ride with our club at the end of the month back  through the mountains. We will gather for lunch  right in front of the Cowboy Smokehouse on Main St. in Panguitch. I heard that food there is real good so I am looking forward to another fun day.

Thank you for coming by to visit  Little Utah Farm. I love sharing with you. Watcha all been doin'?

Untill next time,

This is Deborah `MOON` Moen signing off.

Over and out here.... in Cedar City, Utah