Monthly Archives: July 2014

We had more somewhat-damaging rain/hail Tuesday evening. Beate and Tim unblocked the big culverts, and Andy worked on our part of the road — after removing a tree that had fallen across it. He said all of the culverts needed … Continue reading →

It turns out we have two cherries, not just one, ripening. And it turns out two trees, not just one, survived the fire. We’ve known about this one all along: We thought it was the only one, but Torben and … Continue reading →

Torben just sent a new video. (It’s also on YouTube.) Yay, Torben! Yay, Sammy! I’m glad Sammy got most of the treats, since he did all of the work. 🙂 July 29, 2014  

It can go right across the lawn if you fly it right. —Famous last words Things don’t always go the way we expect them to. My first reaction to this video was to think of the U.S. and the war … Continue reading →

The Chronicle of Woos had a short post last Wednesday. It was just this picture of Phantom… with the caption, Please turn the heat OFF, Mom!!! Amen to that, said I! It was about 90° here yesterday, too hot for … Continue reading →

Here in town we’ve been warned to be careful if we use Dempster Dumpsters — there may be a bear inside! A fellow resident posted this video: For an even more interesting bear story read KB’s A Magical Meeting with … Continue reading →

We needed a house number — Andy picked 75 — in order to get a building permit, so in June 2012 Andy nailed it to a tree at the start of our driveway. Here’s what it looked like last Monday: … Continue reading →

Yesterday Andy saw a new flower blooming in front of the house. This time he took a picture right away, before some critter could eat it. We’re also excited about “all” the grass and clover growing there. We believe in … Continue reading →

Andy’s cherry is ripening! It can be hard to see, but there is a net protecting it from birds and critters. When he came home Sunday evening he said there was also a big red poppy blooming in front of … Continue reading →

This father had a quick, creative solution. I love it! What do you think? July 22, 2014