While down at Exploits, the outhouse was a focale subject of conversation. In fact, it was something of a meetingplace for some, as it’s a two-seater. Often one of the kids would bustle in on an adult (or invite the adult to join them) without any hestitation (on the kid’s part). This “togetherness” seemed to…
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The Scoop on the Dirt
The dirt party went well, I think. Heather seems to have had a good time, too. Thankfully this year her knees weren't sabotaged by too much kneeling. I didn't actually explain the dirt party concept in my first post, so here's what it was all about. When we bought this house almost two years ago,…
Let the festivities begin!
The 2nd Annual Taylor-Hood Dirt Party is scheduled for Saturday, May 20th. Celebrations will begin anytime after 9am and will continue throughout the day. Events include: rock garden construction top dressing of lawn flower bed filling stone wall construction lawn sodding and seeding rock raking stone step building hand washing The feast will be…
Round the Bay Part I – Salmon Cove & Carbonear
When asked what I wanted to do for Mother's Day by my wonderful husband, I said that I wanted an outing, with hiking, a picnic, some photographs and happy people. He said he could do most of those, but the last one might be problematic, given that The Daughter has turned into The Fiend lately…
They’re coming!
According to a friend who is also a meterologist and wave guru (and who took the picture you see above) the icebergs are on their way. After a quick check of my flickr photos, I noticed that I actually don't have any iceberg shots. Nada. I'm sure I have some taken with film somewhere, but…
Raising the Bar Strength & Conditioning 