Blonde dog is weird.
Cannot imagine that this is comfortable but she's fast asleep.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
The Camping Experience
Over the many years The Frau and I have been acquainted (and married) we've done a great deal of camping. We've camped across the breadth of Canada, south to the gulf shores, all of the southwestern US, most of Wisconsin and we even took a Jeep trip across the rocky mountains.
In the past decade and a half we haven't done much camping at all - a result of two homes, a tree farm other recreational pursuits and a dearth of time. Nevertheless, we've culled-thru and saved most of our camping equipment when we down-sized the past winter. And it was fun to break-out the Eureka, heavy-duty Outfitter model A-frame tents to invite the grand kids to camp in the yard. It was a first experience for the grandson and a positive event for him as well. We discovered the Labs enjoyed the experience as well.
It also scratched an itch I've forgotten and perhaps when I retire some day there will be more time for camping pursuits.
Raising a toast to fun times out of doors and around the campfire.
In the past decade and a half we haven't done much camping at all - a result of two homes, a tree farm other recreational pursuits and a dearth of time. Nevertheless, we've culled-thru and saved most of our camping equipment when we down-sized the past winter. And it was fun to break-out the Eureka, heavy-duty Outfitter model A-frame tents to invite the grand kids to camp in the yard. It was a first experience for the grandson and a positive event for him as well. We discovered the Labs enjoyed the experience as well.
It also scratched an itch I've forgotten and perhaps when I retire some day there will be more time for camping pursuits.
Raising a toast to fun times out of doors and around the campfire.
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Breaking News
This just in.
Fox News has suspended its contract with the former speaker of the House, fueling speculation that he could be Donald Trump’s choice as a running mate.
Between Donald and Newt that would amount to a six wives.
I suppose that would be a six-pack of wives.
Fox News has suspended its contract with the former speaker of the House, fueling speculation that he could be Donald Trump’s choice as a running mate.
Between Donald and Newt that would amount to a six wives.
I suppose that would be a six-pack of wives.
Order Out of Chaos
A week ago I posted a picture and description of the ingenious and positively brilliant scheduling device that The Frau placed on the back hallway of the house.
It worked like a dream. Who needs a smartphone when you have Post-it® Notes, paper, extra tape and a blank wall.
The grand kids did a fine job of rolling with the ebb and flow of our unstructured scheduling, last minute changes and the vagaries of the weather. And when we got down to the last day there were only two leftover yellow sticky notes remaining: Making Bread and Running Thru the Sprinkler.
With the exception of a loaf of bread and the sprinkler we accomplished everything we planned to do plus some unplanned events that materialized out of nowhere. Everything including the Roaster Chicken!
The ten activity-packed days literally flew by in a flash and daughter and the grand kids are gone now. As a consequence things have grown quite a bit quieter and it's going to be a lonely adjustment without a five year-old waking me up for breakfast in the morning.
Truthfully, I'm plum, worn-out.
It worked like a dream. Who needs a smartphone when you have Post-it® Notes, paper, extra tape and a blank wall.
The grand kids did a fine job of rolling with the ebb and flow of our unstructured scheduling, last minute changes and the vagaries of the weather. And when we got down to the last day there were only two leftover yellow sticky notes remaining: Making Bread and Running Thru the Sprinkler.
With the exception of a loaf of bread and the sprinkler we accomplished everything we planned to do plus some unplanned events that materialized out of nowhere. Everything including the Roaster Chicken!
click image to enlarge
The ten activity-packed days literally flew by in a flash and daughter and the grand kids are gone now. As a consequence things have grown quite a bit quieter and it's going to be a lonely adjustment without a five year-old waking me up for breakfast in the morning.
Truthfully, I'm plum, worn-out.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Heavy Equipment Operator
From the opportunities list was tractor-riding today. After five inches of rain there was not going to be any tractor driving on the trails or in the yard - too squishy!
Bucket operations instead.
The grandson is a quick study. Barely a moment or two of instruction and he got the up and down of the loader. Saving the scoop, lift and dump for the next visit...
Belgian Days
This weekend
featured Belgian Days. An annual celebration of Wisconsin's
Belgian-American heritage right here in Brussels, Wisconsin. This part of Wisconsin hosts the largest
collection of Walloon Belgians outside of Belgium.
Some pictures from yesterday's parade...
The color guard and flags
A really big flag
The Lion's Club and first responders
Horses
Big equipment
Pink equipment
Peninsula Belgian American Club
Nice parade for a small town. Small town America is part of what makes America Great!
Some pictures from yesterday's parade...
The color guard and flags
A really big flag
The Lion's Club and first responders
Horses
Big equipment
Pink equipment
click on images to enlarge
Peninsula Belgian American Club
Nice parade for a small town. Small town America is part of what makes America Great!
False Sunflower
click on the flower to enlarge
Heliopsis helianthoides. Commonly called Ox-eye this native plant is a member of the aster family.
A native member of the aster family - butterflies are attracted to this plant and it is easy to grow.
Seems like ever week now a couple of new native wildflowers are to be found blooming in our pollinator planting.
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