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Author Archives: farside
Sunset and Clouds
Most people think that Minnesota has mountains. I suppose because Little House on the Prairie was filmed in California where there are mountains. Minnesota has some hills and some cliffs along rivers and the North Shore..but no mountains. We have … Continue reading
Posted in Minnesota, Minnesota observations, Photography
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Wistful Wednesday: Uncles
My Dad had eleven brothers. They are all deceased. My Dad and my Aunt Anna are the last remnants of their generation. These are two of my Dad’s brothers. Oscar and Ervin. The automobile is a 1932 Model A and … Continue reading
Posted in Wistful Wednesday
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Flying recon in the yard
Far Guy’s newest passion is flying recon through the yard. It entertains us in the evening when there is no wind..he flies and I photograph. It doesn’t take much to entertain the aging. It even has lights. I don’t fly … Continue reading
Posted in hobbies, Photography
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Confirmation 2013
Fourteen years ago a tiny baby was baptized. Our first Grandson. And then he grew…and grew… Into this handsome very tall and still growing guy that affirmed his faith In Jesus Christ! Baptism day to Confirmation day…how time flies. Confirmation … Continue reading
Posted in Grandchildren
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Prom 2013
We were invited out for a pre-prom dinner by Savannah and her parents. Getting ready for prom must be hungry work..she wanted to eat baby back ribs..so she did. Her Grandpa borrowed her his hooded sweatshirt so she wouldn’t get … Continue reading
Posted in Grandchildren, Savannah
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Loony
Last night after supper we went for a ride. On my way home from work I saw the loons on the Mill pond. A pair. They mate for life..but take separate winter vacations..then meet up again in the spring to … Continue reading
Posted in Loons, Minnesota Lakes, Minnesota observations
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Towanda
The phone rang early. Far Guy answered..and he quickly turned the phone over to me since I had been dealing with the “mess” for months. Someone in their infinite wisdom changed to a different computer system. During the change only … Continue reading
Posted in Far Sides Thoughts
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May Baskets
We were surprised with a May Day basket! What a great basket these two delivered! We gave them their baskets. Chance helped deliver to these three. Can you see a theme? May Baskets = Smiles! Some girls were not at … Continue reading
Posted in May Day, neighborhood kids
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Wistful Wednesday: May Day 1954
It must have been a cold snowy late spring in 1954..59 years ago. May Day 1954 and count them seven May Baskets all for me because my baby brother was way too little to eat candy/cookies back then. I will … Continue reading
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Chance: A Close Call and a Winner
It’s me!! My turn again. After errands yesterday we stopped by the lake to smell look around. The sun was shining. It was a beautiful day and 60 degrees above zero!! I smelled looked around. I wandered out on the … Continue reading
Posted in Chances adventures, Minnesota Lakes, snow stick, wildlife
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