A Change of Scenery

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From maples, oaks, ash and birch to palm trees.

Puzzling

On December 9, 2024 By ardiesbooksIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Our son-in-law gave us a 2,000 piece puzzle…two or three years ago. We decided now was the time to tackle it.

Small maybe, but brave…

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Peaceful…

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They do grow up…

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She was asking me a question, “Grandma, what do you want to be when you grow up?”

Six years later…I still don’t have an answer.

All at once…

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We have gone from 19th century living to being in the modern era. Our “off grid” days are about over. The cabin we built for summer living became our year-round home this year. Modern conveniences have arrived…all in two days times.

It’s blackberry pickin’ time…

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You can tell he’s a serious berry picker when he fills his cap, too. He’s determined to get the berries before the bear does.

Scott County Fair

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Ah, the big horses…so fancy and beautiful! Percheron, Clydesdale, Belgian…16 hitches, 6 horses in each hitch!

Any ideas?

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The Wait is over…

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Been waiting for the lilies to bloom. July brings them out.