Friday

 We rescued Tilly from the repair shop.  The gaskets she needs have been ordered.  She needed to come home and go into the garage just incase it rains.  She will go back to have the repairs and an oil change soon.

Far Guy replaced my lawn mower battery and fixed a flat tire so I could mow. I dug out my lawn mowing stuff...special long sleeved shirt, red rubber boots, hat, safety glasses and special carrier for my phone.  I mowed the wild gardens east of the house...we like to mow it to give the wildflowers a bit of a chance!  The grass is turning green after the rain we had earlier this week.

We made pizza for supper. 

Minnesota weather:  High 55F or 13C  low was 35F or 2C.

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Stash

 I made a small baby blanket...perhaps just right for a car seat in the Summertime.  

It is the linen stitch using a 3.5 crochet hook.  The yarn Stylecraft Special DK  and I have no idea what the colors are anymore.   I have a bunch of yarn yet to use up. 

Far Guy and I took Tilly to town for his Infusion and a blood draw for me.  Our Buick has been in the body shop getting a small dent fixed.  Tilly is now in the repair shop for a diagnosis about her transmission fluid leak.  We are glad to have the Buick back...although Ranger Blue is great transportation! 

Minnesota weather: High 77F or 25C  Low was 32F or 0C.   It rained early on Thursday morning.  Thundered enough to wake me up...which is really saying something as I am a sound sleeper!

Whats cooking: Freezer food...Vegetable Soup for me and Jambalaya for Far Guy.  One night we had Moons over my Hammy.  

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A memory

 Remember when you were handed an ice cold glass of lemonade and the glass was so cold it almost hurt your hand? 

On a really warm day I would hold the glass up to my forehead and then to both sides of my face. 

These aluminum tumblers made by Color Craft in Indiana were very popular in the 1950's.  

Our neighbor Lorraine had a set and it was special drinking lemonade or Kool-aid out of them. I always liked the red glass the best!

I am sorting through some "stuff" and putting "stuff" on marketplace.  

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A Graduate

 Cee Cee graduated from Kindergarten and will be a First Grader when school starts in the Fall.

Here she is with her Mom! Those smiles are great! Way to go Cee Cee!

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June is gone in April

June is gone! 

 She left behind a rock and some dirt. 

There is a hint of green in the grass now....or maybe it is my imagination. 

Seems I have a speeding ticket in North Dakota and my license will be suspended unless I contact the appropriate authorities in the Philippines.  Who knew??  They are quite insistent with their text messages.

Why is it that everything you read on and off the internet/phone has to be suspicious of a rip off??

Minnesota weather:  High 64F or 18C  Low was 33F or 1C.

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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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Dermatology

 We had Dermatology appointments.  Last year Far Guy's Breast Cancer diagnosis came about through a Dermatology appointment....for what he thought was a cyst. Anyways they are important appointments.

Far Guy got an all clear...see you in six months. 

I had two biopsies one on my leg and one on my arm...the one on my arm looks nasty.  We will wait for the biopsy report and go from there. 

The best part...going to Kentucky Fried Chicken for the Tuesday special.  So supper was easy peasy:)

Some Minnesota scenery. 

Minnesota weather: High 52F or 11C  Low was 35F or 2C 

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A sign

 There is a sign of Spring out there.

Can you see them?

How about now?  The Pussy willows!

Far Guy and I went out for a ride on Ranger Blue looking for Spring.  Other than deer in our yard, a couple  ducks down at the river and a chippy feeding on a deer carcass...the Pussy willows were our big find for the evening ride. 

We made pizza for supper.  Far Guy putzed the day away.  I did some laundry and worked on the parts for May Baskets. 

Minnesota weather: High 53F or 12C  Low was 39F or 4C.  

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Going

It rained, it was warm...we had snow fog all morning on Sunday...the snow melts so fast it makes it foggy.  We did not get to the forecasted 70F.

June is going...going...but not gone yet.

 Not a speck of green anywhere.

Sunday afternoon we had lunch at my other baby brothers and she who sees robins first...hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and all the fixings.  It was really yummy!   We missed seeing one of their daughters ( she was working) and two grandsons in  North Dakota...everyone else was there.  Fun to see them all again after a long Winter...the little kids are getting taller! 

Minnesota weather: High 64 F or 18C  Low was 40F or 4C. 

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Stash

 I finished one blanket using up part of my "stash."

It is a shell stitch.  I  was not thrilled with the one blue/grey bunch of yarn but it is what it is. 

Yesterday was a busy day.  Far Guy tackled all kinds of small projects while I did some laundry and got rid of a bunch of over the hill stuff in the fridge!

We made pork chops and rice for supper with peaches. 

Friday night we went out with my other baby brother and she who sees robins first for supper at a local place...the food was good.  

Saturday was the Frozen Four Championship.  So we watched hockey in the afternoon. 

Minnesota weather:  High 46F or 8C  Low was 40F or 4C.  It rained a little.  It is supposed to be 70F on Sunday...we will see if that happens.  I think we still have too much snow cover for that to happen!

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The Snowbank named June

I think that June may be gone in April this year.  We are supposed to get really warm weather this weekend. 

Always fun to see June disappear! 

Something missing was not found so we did the best we could and had a new key made.  It took three different visits to two different places of business to accomplish it....but now we can cross it off of our list and I can say with certainty that the missing keys will show up now. 

Far Guy has been out to visit his old car Tilly in the garage and the next door neighbor/great niece Anna stopped by with Remmy. (Remmy is a pup that was rescued from a ditch nearby last Fall...someone threw her out the window) She grew over the Winter! 

What's cooking: My other baby brother brought us over a couple of jars of venison soup that was really good so we didn't have to cook our first night back.   Yesterday we made Chicken Enchiladas before watching the big Hockey game...we lost so it was not a fun game to watch. 

Minnesota Weather:  Sunny.  The breeze coming off the snow is chilly.  High 46F or 8C  Low was 30F or -1C eh!

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27

 Our youngest Granddaughter Paige was 27 this week!   Happy Birthday Paige!

I looked at photos from 10 years ago when she was 17. 

She was going to prom!  Chance loved all of the girls and was happy to pose with them! 

Here is a photo I took of beautiful Miss Paige last December!

We love you lots Miss Paige!

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Safely home

We are back at home in the woods.  We are mostly unpacked and catching up on naps! 

There is a fair amount of snow here. 

Yesterday we picked up a grocery order from Walmart and went out for a late lunch in town. 

The house is just fine...we had to call the Security alarm company because of a low battery...Ken came and replaced it within a few hours of my call...no charge as the battery was replaced 2 years ago and it should last 3 or 4 years.

Jen followed us home on Tuesday to help us unload the vehicles and help us put some stuff away and got our computers hooked up again!  We miss her already!  

Minnesota weather:  High 42F or 6C  Low was 27F or -3C eh!  Beautiful blue sky is back! 

Our grand Paige had a birthday yesterday!  Happy Birthday Paige!

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Book Club 2026: April

 We read a Stephen King book called Revival.  

I give the book a 7 out of 10.   Usually he writes better and has you wondering and on the edge of your seat...not his time.  I guess I expected more.

Most of the gals felt the same way...a little disappointed.

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Puzzling

 It was time to put the puzzles away.  These are the last two that I finished.

Both were fun puzzles.

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Easter Weekend

 Far Guy and I and Sadie had a quiet weekend.  Sadie enjoyed walks each day with Noah. (She came back tired!)

This is Sadies I think you forgot to feed me look.   FYI she was fed! 

Far Guy and I are packing up and venturing back to our home in the woods one day this week.

Jen and Andy have been off on an adventure with beautiful views!

They will return today.  Sadie will be thrilled! 

Whats cooking: Far Guy made a steak and baked potato along with fruit for our Easter meal.

Minnesota weather:  High 41F or 5C   Low was 19 or -7C  it was a windy day so it felt cold.  Some of the snow melted a little.

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Happy Easter!

 

Help us to live in the grace and happiness of Easter Sunday everyday.  Amen

Snowed

 It snowed about 3 maybe 4 inches and melted some on Friday.  We are all set for round two of the Winter Storm...who knows maybe it will fizzle out.

The roads were snowy and slippery when we took Sadie to daycare but dry when we picked her up. 

Grandson Noah came over and shoveled the walk and the driveway.

Easter weekend is upon us. 

Minnesota weather: Cloudy High 36F or 2C  Low was 32F or 0C.

We have no plans for Saturday or Sunday...just staying safe with Sadie. 

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..WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, and west central Minnesota. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible.

Hopeful

 Dogs are forever hopeful...seems like they are always optimistic.

They never realize that the stick they have carried from the woods has to be left outside.

Surely it will fit inside?  

Maybe someone will come lay down in the snow with me? 

Nope not happening. 

It snowed most of the day...fine flakes...there is probably 2 or 3 inches of new snow. 

Minnesota weather: High 33F or 1C  Low was 29F or -2C eh!  We now have a Winter Storm Warning instead of a Winter Weather Advisory.

Far Guy went to his first April appointment (weekly infusion)...thank goodness we only have 9 appointments in April...practically on vacation. We need a rest after all the March appointments.  I went to Aldi and Hobby Lobby...everyone and their Uncle was in town today...storm shopping would be my guess.

Never give up...Spring is bound to come someday.

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...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Minnesota and northeast and southeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Falling and blowing snow will lead to areas of quick and sudden reductions to visibility, making travel difficult, especially in rural areas that are prone to blowing snow. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

April 1 Snow

 It began to snow about suppertime.  Huge flakes. Sounds like we may have some weather in the next three days or so. 

It is not even an April Fool's joke. 

Andy and Jen made supper....chicken, potatoes and fruit. 

Minnesota weather:  High 35F or 2C  Low was 30F or -1C eh! 

..WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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Pastel

 I am working on colors in the stash.  The stash could be an ongoing project for several years:)

There will be more colors, it is a shell stitch and I am using DK yarn and a 3.5  crochet hook. 

Tuesday morning Sadie came to tell us that she had a problem.  It was TUESDAY.  She goes to Daycare every Tuesday and plays with friends.  Andy forgot it was Tuesday and left her at home...good thing Far Guy knew what day it was and what her problem was!  How in the world did she realize it was Tuesday???  Dogs know more than we think they do. Yes Jen took her to daycare!  No April fooling either!

Minnesota weather: Snowy and windy.  High 35F or 2C  Low was 23F or -5C eh!

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