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happy belated bluegrass birthday
Many weeks ago Banjo Man declared that he wanted to go to a bluegrass concert. For his birthday. Because there would be a…wait for it…banjo. The Travelin McCoury’s were coming to town. The who? I had no idea. But there … Continue reading
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a whole lot easier
Consider this a commercial. When I discovered the steamer canner I bought in 2021 would not work on my new induction cooktop, I was very, very sad. But Retired Mountain Lady came to the rescue and showed me hers. She … Continue reading
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a fabulous 4th
The weather was perfect. Warm but not too warm, sunny, breezy and bright. No thunderstorms on the horizon this year! The parade had a record number of vintage automobiles. So gorgeous! Watchers from the roof of the Pantry. Dancing Mandolin … Continue reading
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the bunkhouse
Very exciting days up on the hill. Banjo Man isn’t on the construction crew, but he is definitely enjoying his supervisory role as the Bunkhouse–Formerly Known As The Annex–becomes a reality. Banjo Man had his crew–Ben, Will and the FG–painting … Continue reading
the first eight hours
The Funny Grandson and his parents arrived Friday afternoon and within 30 minutes–after hugs and greetings–the kid ran down the hill and jumped off the dock. He’d worn his bathing suit under his pants since Butte, so he wasted no … Continue reading
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fly boy
Very early Saturday morning the Funny Grandson, his dad and I were down at the beach. Uncle Will had been burning driftwood, the FG hauling brush, and Ben and I drinking coffee. And then…the neighbor started up his sea plane. … Continue reading
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a happy dad
Son Ben’s favorite dessert is banana cream pudding. Believe it or not, I’ve never made it before (he has a lot of favorite desserts so I’ve never delved into this particular one). But here it is, in a trifle dish, … Continue reading
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let’s get this party started
That’s what Captain Lee says to his guests aboard the yacht on BELOW DECK (a tv show on the Bravo channel). Oh, yes, let’s do that, please. Sunday evening there was life on the dock. George and Will had a … Continue reading
the sweetest woman in the world
Happy Birthday to my mother-in-law, who passed away at the age of 94 in 2003. Everyone loved her. And we all miss her terribly. I’ve mentioned this before, but she taught me to can fruit, make jam and cook apple … Continue reading
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peppers, dip and soda pop
Hmmmmm…… What does this mean? What is my refrigerator telling you? Answer: Will is coming! We pick him up at the airport Wednesday afternoon and I’m sure that on Thursday morning he’ll be sauteeing peppers and cooking eggs. He’s going … Continue reading
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