Category Archives: Family

Spring

Posted on 04/18/2018 by Jenny

Lots going on at Midtown ranch. Bulbs are blooming. Rhubarb is peeking out. Breakup is 90% complete though the dogs are still getting muddy. The backyard snow is half gone. The greenhouse is the normal disaster. Just a few more … Continue reading →

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Healdsburg and ekaphants

Posted on 04/12/2017 by Jenny

Visiting my mom in Healdsburg California. Spent some time at the plaza and drove down to Oakland zoo so EKA could see elephants in person. Rode the sky tram. Road the train. Saw elephants, giraffe, elands, camels, lions, tigers, zebras, … Continue reading →

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Kinda Christmasy

Posted on 12/24/2015 by Jenny

We got our tree from Minnesota Bob Sunday before last but I didn’t have much interest in decorating with stress and worry and then sorrow for papa.  Christmas Eve arrived and the tree was still naked. I pulled the ornaments … Continue reading →

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Up to ears

Posted on 10/04/2015 by Jenny

We are up to our ears in puppies, new boiler, toddler and projects. Insulation happens Tuesday, then ventilation. We hope to be up for air soon.

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Busy

Posted on 09/28/2015 by Jenny

Elizabeth is playing at being a puppy often. Today she wanted to be ‘stacked’ and photographed like the real puppies. A friend came over and helped do puppy pictures. Scott installed a hanging lamp in Elizabeth’s room. It is super … Continue reading →

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Fall bounty

Posted on 09/20/2015 by Jenny

Elizabeth and I harvested the garden tonight. Blama, Blampa and the dogs helped. There are a few more tomatoes on the way, and corn. The plot is about done though. There were a few beans and peas that might be … Continue reading →

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Aladdin Model 18 “Allah’s Choice”

Posted on 07/13/2015 by Jenny

We bought a travel trailer this weekend. It is a 1968 Aladdin Model 18. I think that model was called “Allah’s Choice” It’s a bit careworn as may be expected from a tin can that’s been rattling around for nearly … Continue reading →

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Community

Posted on 02/12/2015 by Jenny

This is not a deep thought. Community is what you make it. Scott and I like having the option of buying locally from our friends and neighbors. We like living in a town that has interesting events conducted by our … Continue reading →

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Awake and sore

Posted on 10/21/2014 by Jenny

I am awake too late at night waiting for my accident pain to recede so I can sleep. Good things today. First snow and an oh so delighted toddler gleefully making tracks thru every inch of yard. She was do … Continue reading →

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RIP Jeep

Posted on 08/25/2014 by Jenny

There was a not quite fiery car wreck on August 25. Fortunately I was alone. The Jeep and Skamper as well as the Honda that struck me were all totaled. An interesting assortment of bruises, concussion and internal injuries for … Continue reading →

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