Dryer screen

 Who knew? Or remembered?  We were having a problem with our cloths dryer...the clothing was so hot I could barely touch it to fold clothing even during the cool down cycle.  Ouch!!  Something was a muck.

Far Guy tore apart the front panel to locate a temperature sensor...then we called the appliance shop in town and talked to Bert because he might have the part we needed.   It is a stacked Maytag and we have had it a really long time...over twenty years. 

Bert said "The soaps and fabric softners today that are used sometimes build up on the dryer screen, clean the screen with soap and water and it may fix your problem."

Low and behold it did the trick.  It had been a year maybe two since I last washed the lint screen.  I know I have heard this little fix before but did not recall it.

We are especially vigilant and never leave the house when the dryer is on.  Years ago I saw a house fire that was caused by a dryer and our oldest daughter lost her first home to a dryer fire when Savannah was a baby. 

Smoky Hills were really smoky one day last week. No fires just humidity.

Supper was Far Guy's amazing dip and tacos.

Minnesota weather: High 49F or 9C  low 27F or -3C.   It was supposed to rain...but it did not.

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Golden

 Some days are more Golden than others.

Isn't she a beauty?  We love her lots!  It was good to see her last week on Thursday night and Friday.  She was so excited she went between Far Guy and I for attention....yes she might be a tad spoiled...but we helped spoil her when she was a pup. 

Then back at home what popped up...well the Dandys of course.  I didn't think it was warm enough for them yet. 

On our travels Up North last week we saw a bear near Zerkle.  I was not fast enough with my camera to get a photo. 

Minnesota Weather: High 67F  or 19C  Low was 43F or 6C...it is supposed to turn cold and rain on Monday. 

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More May Day!

 Saturday I had an errand to run in town so I took the town kids their May Baskets...they were not home but luckily I had a bag to put the baskets in and I tied them to the railing by the front door.   I am sure they got me on their security camera!

Then I was off further South.

These two were home, their Mom was running an errand. 

I asked if they knew what yesterday was?   Of course they said "May Day!"  I asked  if they thought I had forgotten them?  They said "No we thought you were maybe too busy but we thought you would show up sooner or later!"  I asked how many May Baskets did you get?  They said "None...we only get them from you. "  Vivian shared that she liked the Fox May Day Basket the best from a few years ago:)

Fun stuff these May Baskets!

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May Day!

 We were traveling on May Day...we managed to get a few May Baskets to the neighbors and to a little guy for his first May Day.   More baskets will be delivered on May 2nd....not quite as special but better than a kick in the butt.

We did May Day one day early with our "Greats" 

Baby K finally has some teeth and instead of Candy she got soft baby treats. 

Hope you all had a wonderful May Day!

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May Baskets

 The May Baskets are pretty much set for delivery...they may be one day late for most folks..it all depends how I feel.  

They are supposed to be Hedgehogs...but might look more like Porcupines.

This pattern is the last of the Sack It creatures...I will have to start over again next year or find a new design.  I have seven different animals over the years...dog, pig, sheep, owl, fox, raccoon and hedgehog. 

May Day 1954 that was my dog Frosty in the background...he was a gift from my Maternal Grandparents.  They always saw that I had a dog when I was little. 

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