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peace at last

Posted on July 21, 2024 by is there any more pie?

There is no way to tell if this eagle is the same one that has terrorized the opreys and their babies in the nest, but we have spotted no conflict in the skies for over a week now. This eagle … Continue reading →

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peaches, 2024

Posted on July 18, 2024 by is there any more pie?

Meet two boxes of Red Havens. Aren’t they gorgeous? In early June I put my name on a list to order these two boxes. The Peach Man came through, so here is my allotment for the summer. The other varieties … Continue reading →

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back to school, back to work

Posted on July 17, 2024 by is there any more pie?

Three of my four Texans headed back to their home state Monday morning. There is much to be done before the official start of school. You can see the Funny Grandson pretending to cry. It wasn’t long ago that the … Continue reading →

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loving the 4th

Posted on July 5, 2024 by is there any more pie?

The crowd was bigger than ever, as was their enthusiasm. And the sun was shining–hallelujah!!! We spent the afternoon (a) napping, (b) sitting in the sun on the dock and (c) sitting in the shade on the dock. The Funny … Continue reading →

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trouble in the cove

Posted on June 23, 2024 by is there any more pie?

Meet our eagle. This spring he has enjoyed perching on trees close to the house and terrorizing the ospreys nesting on the west side of the house. We’re in the middle of an ongoing ospreys vs. eagle war. When this … Continue reading →

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always a hit

Posted on June 18, 2024 by is there any more pie?

Sometimes you just need hot fudge on your ice cream. The recipe came to me from my friend Sharon, in Massachusetts. It’s always a much-anticipated treat. Here’s a link to a website that shares the recipe, too: https://www.food.com/recipe/baileys-hot-fudge-sauce-202009

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camping in the cold days of june

Posted on June 17, 2024 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man couldn’t wait to spend the night in the cabin with his sons and grandson. Nothing would stop him, especially not the predicted freezing temps. He had a wood stove, sleeping bags, a freshly made pot of chicken soup … Continue reading →

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it has begun

Posted on June 14, 2024 by is there any more pie?

The Funny Grandson once again jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Pend Oreille immediately after arriving Tuesday afternoon. He made some heavy panting noises as he emerged from the water and swam back to the dock. Undeterred, he kept … Continue reading →

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big trip, big city, big welcome

Posted on June 10, 2024 by is there any more pie?

Yes, we were in Costco. Banjo Man wanted to have the famous hot dogs for lunch, which we did. It was pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon, but not insanely crowded the way it was before Memorial Day. We had … Continue reading →

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you saw what?

Posted on June 5, 2024 by is there any more pie?

Daughter Nancy sent pictures Monday of owls sitting on our Rhode Island patio. They were there for at least an hour, she said, and were not the least bit disturbed by her taking pictures through the window. I think they … Continue reading →

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