Monthly Archives: November 2010

Chance : Fish Hook Lake at the Point

Posted on November 20, 2010 by farside

It is I, Chance the most handsome blogging Border Collie in Minnesota.  We didn’t see any more eagles in the field. Far Side was in a real funk..so after errands in town Far Guy drove her out to the point.  … Continue reading →

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Eagle Food

Posted on November 19, 2010 by farside

There is a new road kill or a not quite shot deer in the field across from our driveway. Oh, who knows perhaps it just died of old age right there in the field after it escaped the big hunt … Continue reading →

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Yellow Page System

Posted on November 18, 2010 by farside

Do you get tired of Doctors Offices and waiting.  I know I do. I had a little problem the other day and made a same day appointment and left Far Guy and Chance in the dust. No sense having them … Continue reading →

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Wistful Wednesday: Postcards Grandpa Kept

Posted on November 17, 2010 by farside

Recently I went through some of  the old photos that belonged to my Grandfather and Grandmother Y.  Amongst the photos were some interesting  Real Photo Postcards. Real Photo Postcards were all the rage in the early 1900’s.  You could have … Continue reading →

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Humble

Posted on November 16, 2010 by farside

There is some old country song out there that goes kinda like this “OH..Lord it’s hard to be humble when you are perfect in everyway.” Yesterday something spectacular happened to me.  I got an atta girl..from my peers..some very special … Continue reading →

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New Old Stuff: Shiny Brites and Lassie Books

Posted on November 15, 2010 by farside

  Jo brought me over a gift, she was thrift store shopping and thought of me. A few more Shiny Brites to add to my collection..I did not have any of this design in gold so they are just perfect!  … Continue reading →

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Second Snow

Posted on November 14, 2010 by farside

Last night it got cold enough to snow. This morning the ground is white..barely.  This is our second snow.  The third snow is the one that usually stays for the winter at least that is the old wives tale I … Continue reading →

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Cousins Club November

Posted on November 13, 2010 by farside

My girl cousins get together once a month.  Last Tuesday was my turn to host.  It was a good turn out with seven of us present.  One of our projects is always a quilt that we give away at the … Continue reading →

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Art and beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Posted on November 12, 2010 by farside

Recently I was sitting with Far Guy and Chance in downtown Bemidji, we were all waiting for Trica to run an errand.  I became bored and noticed one of the numerous beaver statues that are all around downtown on the … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2010

Posted on November 11, 2010 by farside

My Dad was in the Korean War, he was in Korea when I was born.  He spent a cold miserable winter there without proper boots or clothing.  I think he still moves his toes all night long..to keep them from … Continue reading →

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