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who are they?

Do you know what kind of birds these are?  The babies are getting bigger and here is Mama hanging on to the outside of the nest.  We’re expecting thunderstorms, so she’s ready to keep the little ones safe from wind … Continue reading

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waiting for banjo man

Banjo Man is arriving at 11 tonight, so because the Big City is one  hundred miles from the lake, a trip of this magnitude is never to be wasted by driving directly to the airport. But first I stopped at … Continue reading

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no name band name

Busy Tuesday up on the hill at band practice: Must get the sound right. Who knew five people would have so many cords? We named the band!!!!! And ate doughnuts. It was a PARTY!!!!! Meanwhile, back at the lake…

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wish you were here

Hey, Sarge– Do you remember this birthday??  We miss  you!!  Stay safe. Love, Mom

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sorry, banjo man

I tried so hard to win this at the auction, but…it went for more money than was in my Banjo Man Birthday Budget. The 30th Annual Bodacious Barbeque was held last Saturday night to raise money to support the community … Continue reading

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fear of hatching

Okay, you know I have a bird nest in the corner outside of my office window. I can only see the nest by opening the window in the exercise room and hanging the upper half of my body out of … Continue reading

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3rd annual montana ladies gathering

The Montana ladies always arrive with coolers filled with gourmet goodies and bottles of iced champagne. They love to party. Can you tell? See the lady in blue on the left? Her sisters used to babysit for my Son #1 … Continue reading

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no name band practice

Practices and lessons are going well. The gig is looming. But we have no name. Cougar Creek Gals? Not Your Mamas? Idaho Blues Sisters? We are absolutely going to decide this week. I’m making lists (now that the revisions are … Continue reading

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redneck scarecrows

Here’s a closer look. Please note that this is only temporary, until I get to town to buy netting. The birds are eating my tomato blossoms, though Retired Mountain Man says birds don’t eat tomato blossoms and Mandolin Ann and … Continue reading

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going to town

Many of you ask about life here in north Idaho. What do you do up there?   I ride around with my laundry, that’s what I do.  Doesn’t everyone? And I take pictures of my laundry, too. Look closely and … Continue reading

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