Category Archives: family

catch up sunday

I have not forgotten about blogging, I swear.  There have been…issues.  My computer is very, very slow.  As in “barely operating”.  I bought some software to clean it up, but nothing has worked so far.  Banjo Man has offered to … Continue reading

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too lazy for words

Okay, it’s almost noon and I am still in my nightgown. Such a luxury. Banjo Man is outside weed-whacking the edges of our very long driveway.  He is so happy to be cleaning up the place.  Daughter Nancy couldn’t get … Continue reading

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tuesday night lights

A beautiful evening in Round Rock, Texas. The Funny Grandson’s team won. And cheers were heard o’er the land. More pictures to share tomorrow, but it is late and we are off to the airport in the morning to fly … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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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