Category Archives: family

happy birthday, sarge

You’re looking good!!!

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daddy’s birthday

He would have been 89 today. We never stop missing him. How he would have laughed at this scene at the Cousins Weekend! With birthdays two days apart, Sarge and Grandpa often shared a party. My dad’s favorite cake was … Continue reading

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until next year…

The Sisters, Etc. visit was another Event, with the parade and the fireworks and the warm weather and a chatty three-year old to entertain us. There were lots of wonderful meals… And many wild card games… Rock-skipping… And conversations that … Continue reading

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after the parade, it’s summer…

Time to fish.  Check out Banjo Man’s lucky red hat. Time to tease a big cousin. Time to tease Mom with the pool noodles. Time for romance. Time to kayak. And best of all, time for a nap.

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north to the Badlands

Some Nebraska horses enjoying a beautiful morning. South Dakota!!! We took dozens of pictures in the Badlands.  I’ll post more, but here’s a teaser: Banjo Man and Story Man enjoying the view. Tomorrow we’re off to Wyoming and Montana, with … Continue reading

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what we did saturday morning in lincoln, nebraska

Sneak preview of tomorrow’s blog post:

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and the storms don’t stop…

A special birthday party wasn’t affected by the huge storm that hit Omaha Friday night. Until we realized it was time to go home and the rain was still coming down in torrents, that is. Banjo Man is making his … Continue reading

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the cousins reunion

We had a great time. Can you tell?? The cousins washed Banjo Man’s old truck. Banjo Man loves it when there are boys to boss around. Sarge fixed the battery. Some of us dressed up.   Sarge taught his cousins … Continue reading

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never-ending clutter

I’ve spent the last three days in the workshop/storage area of the basement.  I’ve hauled ladders and storage bins and books and vintage fabrics and china and, well, you name it and I’ve moved it. One of these days I … Continue reading

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party time

The “Outback” is pleased to announce the 2nd Cousins Weekend Reunion (the  1st was Nancy’s wedding)!!! Friday evening:   “Meet and Greet”, casual reception and late-night buffet, here in the woods. Saturday:   8:00:  Kitchen opens for coffee, tea and juice.  Conversation welcome. … Continue reading

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