Category Archives: family

summer of the waffle cone

Posted on July 24, 2022 by is there any more pie?

This has become our go-to evening snack while playing Mexican Train dominoes and/or poker. Yes, poker. We have chips. We have cards. We have a total inability to keep a straight face. Lest you think we are not eating healthy … Continue reading →

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what a crock!

Posted on July 23, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man is decorating his cabin and asked me to find him a…crock. Why, you ask? For his kitchen utensils. As in, the pancake spatula. Remember these? Last Thursday I made a quick stop at an antique store/mall next to … Continue reading →

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it’s back!

Posted on July 22, 2022 by is there any more pie?

My computer has been in the repair shop, but it now home once again. Its slowness and freezing up have been issues since I arrived here at the lake. It’s my “summer laptop” and I like not having to cart … Continue reading →

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breakfast at the cabin

Posted on July 10, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Banjo Man declared they were the best pancakes of his life. Here’s his kitchen: Are we all filled with envy? I personally covet the beach-towel counter top.

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cabin joy

Posted on July 9, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Yesterday afternoon three generations of fearless mountain men headed up to the cabin for a night of mayhem…well, cards and snacks and stories. It was the Funny Grandson’s first camping experience. He was not impressed with his grandfather’s idea of … Continue reading →

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parade morning 2022

Posted on July 7, 2022 by is there any more pie?

And then the thunderstorm hit. We made it home while watching the lightning, then waited out the weather so the guys could return to watch the sawing contests. And later? It was 56 degrees, but we were ready for the … Continue reading →

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traditions

Posted on June 22, 2022 by is there any more pie?

When the Funny Grandson arrives at the lake there are certain traditions that are upheld no matter what the weather. First of all, he scrambles into his bathing suit, runs down the hill to the dock and jumps in the … Continue reading →

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we are here

Posted on June 21, 2022 by is there any more pie?

You can see by the grocery lists that I have been busy. I have filled the Idaho freezers and refrigerators with enough food for the apocalypse. I managed to make two shepherd’s pies and four lasagnas before the dreaded Covid … Continue reading →

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let us remember

Posted on May 30, 2022 by is there any more pie?

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go van gogh

Posted on May 29, 2022 by is there any more pie?

Last Wednesday Banjo Man, Nancy and I drove up to Providence to experience the “Van Gogh Immersion” experience. Oh, my. This was my bright idea so, with tickets purchased six weeks ago, we headed to the Big City without knowing … Continue reading →