Category Archives: lake

september with sarge

Last week Sarge arrived.  Uncle GL and Banjo Man were very excited, because having Sarge around means getting stuff done. There were lots of hugs. (I took these pictures on my new I-phone.  I can’t believe how much fun it … Continue reading

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big sigh of relief

It has rained here. At last. This picture was taken the fourth day of rainy, cool weather.  I was leaving my French  Friend Janou’s house and heading home.  I had brought her a 25 pound bag of sugar and she … Continue reading

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smarter maybe

Saturday I dropped my “basic” cell phone on the tile floor.  The back flew in one direction, the sim card in another.  I put it back together again and…nothing happened. It had died. On one hand I didn’t care.  I … Continue reading

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threads and stuff

Last  week I was driving to my physical therapy appointment (the frozen shoulder is thawing!  Hurray!) and I missed the turn into the parking lot.  I had to drive another half mile until I found a place to turn around. … Continue reading

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both sides now

“I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now…” And then the winds blew the smoke out of here, a lovely break that lasted about 18 hours before returning. It was so good to see the sky and the mountains again.

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red sky in the morning

Remember that old adage, “Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning, red sky at night, sailor’s delight”? It’s a similar story here, far away from the sea. This photo was taken early one morning a few days ago.  That … Continue reading

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options

Son #1 called yesterday and told me that my grandson, while having a tiff with his mother, declared he was leaving and “going to Idaho”. My daughter-in-law replied, “Fine with me.  Good luck getting there!” I didn’t blame him for … Continue reading

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porch chatter

Last Thursday it was time for the annual gathering of the Montana ladies & friends. We had a lot to talk about: summer company, grandchildren, children, food, families, travel plans, etc. We skipped the Housedress Dress Code and the dock … Continue reading

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viva roma

It is time for my annual Tomato Bragging Post. Yes, I know that all of you who grow hundreds of tomatoes every year think that this is pathetic but I don’t care. I have two pots.  A fully grown, ripe … Continue reading

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banjo man’s mountain birthday

Banjo Man wanted to hike into his cabin for his birthday.  So we packed a picnic lunch and, after piling into Sarge’s 4-Runner, we set off up the mountain with our son, daughter-in-law and grandson. Our grandson was thrilled because … Continue reading

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