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once a farm boy, always a farm boy
In order to make the best out of a non-lake, non-mountains, non-Idaho summer, I decided we should plant some tomatoes and have a container garden on the back patio. People grow lots of tomatoes here on the coast. Tomatoes and … Continue reading
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it’s been a while
Yes, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on the blog. There have been so many times I’ve wanted to write about what is going on here…but I really haven’t wanted to write about what is going on here … Continue reading
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a man with a plan
Sound the trumpets! Why? Because the sun is shining and the temperature might hit 70 degrees today. Banjo Man couldn’t be happier. He has the perfect Saturday chore ahead: putting together one of two new wheelbarrows (Job Lot had a … Continue reading
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a little fabric therapy
I have been sitting in front of my “special fabric” cupboard this morning staring at the fabric. I really need to cut something up. It’s a stress reliever, believe me. Give me some freshly ironed fabric and a rotary cutter, … Continue reading
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mother’s day 2019
Happy Mother’s Day to all of you mothers out there! We deserve a happy day with lots of time to relax. I hope you are planning something peaceful. Banjo Man, our daughter Nancy, my mother and I are heading to … Continue reading
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the turkey field
See this ugly field? That’s what I call it. The Ugly Field. It has been occupied by dozens upon dozens of turkeys this month. Every time I would drive by–on my way to Home Depot–I would be tempted to stop … Continue reading
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highs and lows and klondike bars
It has been an interesting week here in the Land of the Remodel. In the seven weeks since this project began, Banjo Man and I have consoled ourselves at night by eating Klondike bars, those chocolate-covered squares of vanilla ice … Continue reading
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a little update
Pardon my excitement, but I just had to share. Nelson wouldn’t let me take his picture, so I had to settle for the tile. Lots of thunder and lightning this morning. The crashing sound of disaster woke me at 5 … Continue reading
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at least there’s this
Look at me, fancy kitchen person that I am. I now have a Keurig that matches my new counter. Of course, everything else is a mess and I will have to remove this tonight before the crew returns early tomorrow … Continue reading
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the busiest day
Yesterday Banjo Man woke me at 6:30 yelling, “Get up! The counter guy is here!” I didn’t think so. He comes from an hour and a half away, in Massachusetts. But I staggered out of bed and found my robe … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 