Monthly Archives: June 2010

Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 20, 2010 by farside

This is the card that I made for my Dad for Fathers Day, the photo was taken on June 06, 1953. Dad was off to be the best man at his brothers wedding. He took time for me and a … Continue reading →

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Observations in June

Posted on June 19, 2010 by farside

Just a few observations today. The Yellow Lady’s Slippers that are along our back drive are in full bloom, they were 28 days behind the Yellow Lady’s Slippers that are in our wildflower gardens. This year there were four blooms, … Continue reading →

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Weathering the Storms and Wild Iris

Posted on June 18, 2010 by farside

Yesterday there were 35 tornadoes in Minnesota. The town of Wadena was hard hit yesterday, it is located about 45 miles south of us. We were in the grocery store when the Noah weather radio started going off. We headed … Continue reading →

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Chance: Jailed

Posted on June 17, 2010 by farside

It is I Chance, the wonder blogging Border Collie! I was in jail, I have never been in jail before, I had no get out of jail free card either. This is how it went down..  Far Side has been … Continue reading →

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Wistful Wednesday: A Tree In Iowa

Posted on June 16, 2010 by farside

This is Far Guys paternal Grandmother, Theresa or Tracie. She was visiting her old Iowa "home place."  ( Near Logan, Iowa) She was born on June 13, 1895, this year would have been the 115th celebration of her birth. She … Continue reading →

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The Hunt

Posted on June 15, 2010 by farside

The Snellman hill is looking pretty good, we didn’t stop there, there is only one driveway and one approach. The traffic is horrendous but there are Slippers all up and down the hillside. It is nearing full bloom. I may … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Happenings!

Posted on June 14, 2010 by farside

The Loon nest that I have been watching since April will not be producing any chicks this year. Today is day 40 or 38, depending on which egg is left on the nest, egg one or egg two. Normal hatch … Continue reading →

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The Wildflower Hunt Continues

Posted on June 13, 2010 by farside

A blog reader left me a comment, " Do you ever find a flower you are unfamiliar with anymore? It seems you have a great variety of wildflowers where you live!!" Yes, I do find flowers that I have never … Continue reading →

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Curiosity: Mount Calvary Cemetery

Posted on June 12, 2010 by farside

I felt the weight on my back as the scrawny legs scrambled to the top of my shoulders, I straightened up, they had a perfect view, I could only see the siding, was it white or dirty beige, my old … Continue reading →

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Wildflowers: June 11, 2010

Posted on June 11, 2010 by farside

I will call this first plant Canada Mayflower or Maianthemum canadense or False Lily of the Valley. It is a native plant that will eventually get green berries that turn a dull red. It looks just like Lily of the … Continue reading →

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