Big Ball

 of yarn.  I had a whole bunch of little balls of yarn...so I made one big ole ball of yarn. 

I started with brown and ended with brown.   I am using a 3.5 hook and am doing the linen stitch.  Easily done while watching tv.   It will make a blanket...not sure how big but it is what it is. 

We had a quiet day on Sunday.  My other baby brother and she who sees robins first came over to visit. 

I napped in the afternoon.  

Supper was left over pork ribs, corn and a baked potato. 

Minnesota weather: High 40F or 4C  Low was 24F or -4C.   We are in a fire watch.

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Fire Weather Watch in effect from Monday, 10:00 AM CDT until Monday, 8:00 PM CDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service

Affected area

Becker

Description

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR NORTHWEST MINNESOTA... The National Weather Service in Grand Forks has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, West Polk, Norman, Clay, Kittson, Roseau, Lake Of The Woods, West Marshall, East Marshall, North Beltrami, Pennington, Red Lake, East Polk, North Clearwater, South Beltrami, Mahnomen, South Clearwater, Hubbard, West Becker, East Becker, Wilkin, West Otter Tail, East Otter Tail, Wadena and Grant. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

May Baskets

 It is about time to make May Baskets. 

I have the basket part made...working on the decorations....they will be an animal. 

They can be as simple as a cup filled with candy...or flowers...whatever you like to surprise someone. 

It is a tradition that I have been able to participate in for over 70 years. 

My first May baskets May 2 1953.  Photo of me and my Mom at the farm where I grew up.

We made it to Duluth and back again to visit with our daughter for her 54th birthday.  It was a good day. 

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54

 Our oldest daughter Trica is 54 years old today.  We hope to meet her for lunch. 

In 1973 we celebrated her first birthday in Colorado.  We were there while Far Guy went to Tech School at Lowery AFB.  We enjoyed our time in Colorado.

Happy Birthday Trica...we love you lots! 

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28 and a robin

 We had a couple of Robins in our yard on Wednesday.  Far Guy was calling for them.  I saw them but did not have my camera. 

Yesterday I saw them and my camera was handy. 

One on the left and one hiding in the shadows.

On our way to town the willows are showing their first yellow hue. 

I picked up the grocery order from Wally World and then went to the other grocery store in town for things that were not available while Far Guy had his weekly infusion. 

Supper: Ham, turkey and cheese on flat bread..our version of a sub:)

Minnesota weather:  The car said it was 74F on our way home.  High 79F or 26C  Low was 32F or 0C.

Happy 28th Birthday to our Granddaughter Maddie!  Love you lots!

Maddie in Costa Rica...photo by Jen! 

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A finish

 I finally finished the afghan that has been in the works for a just about a year. I started it in June of 2025. 

The back is just about as pretty as the front.  The pattern is Apache Tears and I used a 3.5 hook and all different colors of yarn.   It is good to have it done. 

We had a quiet day on Wednesday.  Far Guy worked in his garage.  I did some laundry and all kind of misc things...not much that shows.  I picked up some sticks in the yard and soaked up some sunshine while reading a book.

We had leftovers for supper. No cooking just warming up!

Minnesota weather: High 67F or 19C  Low was 40F or 4C. 

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