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a welcome home
Daughter Nancy awaited our return on Wednesday afternoon. The house–freshly cleaned and decorated–was ready for us. Such a good feeling to walk into our home after six months away! Today I am leaving all the piles of clothes, etc. behind … Continue reading
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please pass the pie
Custard pie, actually. We ended a busy day with dinner at the Amish- run Blue Gate Restaurant’s buffet. Morning began with an 8:00 start and 145 miles to drive to Shipshewana, Indiana. Those 145 miles were filled with traffic and … Continue reading
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illinois, 428 miles beyond council bluffs
I am so tired tonight I can’t remember much about the day. We were energetic and on the road by 8. There were a lot of trucks. A LOT OF TRUCKS. We crossed the Mississippi. We ate a quick lunch. … Continue reading
tasty treats
We were on the road at 7:30 Friday morning. Wyoming beckoned! Around noon we were close to Wheatland when Banjo Man announced he was hungry. And not only was he hungry, he wanted to eat in a local cafe. Or … Continue reading
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i think it’s friday
I’m chugging my morning coffee in Sheridan, Wyoming this morning. It is 6:45 AM. Yesterday while we were on the road looking at this… …the Retainer Rescue Mission was taking place as two intrepid Montana men and a trusty cell … Continue reading
it’s that time of year
Do you know what I love about October road trips? I love my afternoon caffeine fix when it’s flavored “pumpkin pie.” The gas stations and truck stops will have versions of pumpkin cappuccino available as needed. And come mid-afternoon I … Continue reading
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texas awaits
I am leaving Banjo Man. For five days. This will be the first time we’ve been apart for two years, since the cancer diagnosis and all of its resulting operations, procedures, tests, etc. We’ve been glued to each other’s sides. … Continue reading
goodbye, summer
You were a good one. Busy, joyful, full of family and friends. The lake was warm, the cherries plentiful, the trips to the Peach Man as successful as ever. There was music. And plenty of food. Ice cream. And another … Continue reading
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rain
It’s a good thing when fire danger is extremely high and you have escape plans in place in case the worst case scenario happens in your neighborhood. Thank you, rain and clouds. Much appreciated! In other news, the Elberta peaches … Continue reading
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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is there any more pie? 