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a very big sigh of relief
Our Nebraska football watch party was this afternoon. We loaded up on snacks, cheese, crackers, cookies and pie from two grocery stores. There was chicken, potato salad, salad and coleslaw. Here is son Ben enduring yet another close, stressful Nebraska … Continue reading
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wednesday night in lincoln
I think I have lost my motel-lovin’ mind. I booked a room at a Best Western hotel here a month ago. I thought I had booked with points. I hadn’t. I thought it was a new hotel. It wasn’t. Huh? … Continue reading
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tuesday = nebraska
No time to blog last night, as we are being pampered in North Platte by Banjo Man’s sister and husband (Nancy and Ned). Yesterday began with a visit to the Pioneer Museum in Douglas, Wyoming. I’ll tell you all about … Continue reading
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in missoula saturday night
It was a three shoe day. I started out wearing my Hoka walking shoes for the morning while getting ready to leave the lake, packing and cleaning. At 2:26 PM, as we drove towards Highway 200, I switched to sandals. … Continue reading
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okay, here’s the plan…
Today’s the day we leave the lake and head out on an epic road trip. Yes, I said “epic”. And I mean it. We’ll be home in RI again in two weeks and one day. But first Banjo Man has … Continue reading
the busiest week that ever was
I do not exaggerate. George arrived a week ago last Wednesday. I was in town having lunch with the Montana ladies, so Glen presided over a dinner of ribs. The thirty pounds of boneless ribs I bought in May have … Continue reading
wednesday night lights
It’s football season in Texas. “Friday Night Lights” means high school football, of course. But the Funny Grandson’s season began last Wednesday night (although it will be on Tuesday from now on). From what I understand, Mondays are for 7th … Continue reading
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the season
As you may remember, September is the social season here at the lake. As grandchildren have returned to school, company has returned back to where they came from and gardens are shutting down, folks around here have more free time … Continue reading
finally, game day
Two hours until kick off. GO BIG RED!!! Are we excited? You betcha! Banjo Man was awake at 5 AM and couldn’t get back to sleep. That’s how it is on Game Day, people. The traditional chili is simmering on … Continue reading
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minus 11
It doesn’t feel like August. In fact, it is 54 degrees this morning. Yep, 54. I am wearing long pants, socks and a sweatshirt. It is 11 degrees colder than the typical Idaho August morning and 23 degrees colder than … Continue reading
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