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the cleaning season

I love these little suckers. It’s cleaning time here in Rhode Island.  It happens every fall, after we return from the lake.  Suddenly I absolutely need to buy plastic containers and organize the stuff that Banjo Man doesn’t haul to … Continue reading

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veterans day

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future family heirloom

Here she is, folks.  It’s game day here at the homestead.  And nothing says football like Cheerleader Barbie.

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love this cd by Golden Triangle

To listen to samples and/or purchase this cd, click here. Cougar Creek Band Members, this one’s for you!  I’m waiting for Will to report in with details of the cd release party at the Saxon last night. 

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another storm, post Sandy

Stocking up: Batteries. Flashlights. Toilet paper. Water. Bread. Propane. Protein bars. Yep.  We’re ready.  The wind is blowing.  The snow is snowing.  We still have power (obviously!). It’s so good to be snug and warm here at home.  

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the last sunday night in austin

The 7:40 pm show at the Alamo Drafthouse: Every Sunday night, 10:30 pm at the Continental Club: We’re heading home today. This is what’s waiting for us. We’re so lucky this huge pine tree (or other downed pines) didn’t land … Continue reading

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nebraska vs. michigan state

Tough game to watch. One of us Cornhusker fans survived the last 3 minutes by putting a colander over his face. He also learned to jump up and down while yelling, “GO BIG RED!” His grandpa was so proud. Next … Continue reading

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our local beach

Theatre-by-the-Sea, for those of you who have been there and remember, is out of the photo, directly on the left side of the picture. We hope to have electricity back by Sunday. So glad we are not there right now! … Continue reading

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date night at the saxon pub

Banjo Man’s favorite musician is  blues man Johnny NIcholas. Wednesday night’s Happy Hour at the Saxon Pub in Austin = Johnny Nicholas and his band, Hellbent.  Or were they the Hellbenders? I will look it up tomorrow and let you know. … Continue reading

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happy halloween

…and a great big happy birthday to my brother!

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