Category Archives: hobbies

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

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Trains

We took the day off yesterday and headed for a train show. South of us the snow is not as deep..or piled as high. It was a good train show..I bought a Zamboni..no that is not a train..and I bought … Continue reading

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What’s on my desk: Cards

I make my own cards. I take photos ..lots of photos.  I decide on the photos to be printed..usually at Wally World. I am a regular at the local five and dime, because I like to have one fine collection … Continue reading

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Camera Shopping

I hate in store shopping..but I had a list..checked it twice and wrote down what I thought I needed and the sale prices if I would have ordered off the Internet. Next stop Best Buy..I was searching for a new … Continue reading

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Dreary Scrapbook Days

Dreary Days are here in Minnesota.  I am still at the scrapbook retreat.  This is the unfrozen creek/brook going out of Lind Lake headed to Lake Melissa. The wind was cold on Saturday.  We all went out for breakfast and … Continue reading

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Scrapbooking Retreat

I am at a scrapbooking retreat.  I left Far Guy and Chance to take care of each other at home.  There were left overs in the fridge and a few Hockey Game’s on the TV to help fill their evenings.  … Continue reading

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Train and Toy Show

Sunday we took off and went to the Toy and Train Show. It has been marked on our calendar of events for a few months!  It was interesting.  This year there were many more old toys. Some old guys must … Continue reading

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Birch Bark

This is what I made..no not a canoe and not even a Christmas tree ornament. Any ideas? Dave was painting on his Pumpkinseed Fish..he is so very talented. His fish is carved from Basswood.  He will paint on it for … Continue reading

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Bees and Bark

I had a wasp chasing me around the yard. I think he was deranged.  I finally stomped on him.  This time of year the stinging creatures are so aggressive..the cold nights must do something to their brains. I found one … Continue reading

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New Camera for a Old Lady

Jen went shopping for me on Friday.  She picked up my new camera and delivered it on Saturday night.  She knows I hate to shop..so it was much less painful just to have her shop for me! It is a … Continue reading

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