Category Archives: friends

*::Yule Shindig 2010::*

Posted on December 23, 2010 by K

Every year, we have the same party.  (see this and this and this and maybe this if you want some history – or repetition)  It’s pretty much the only party we have anymore.  And it’s a mean son-of-a-gun.  We started it … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Events, friends, Fun Stuff, holidays, Making Things, Pics of Made Things, Rachel, Seasons, The kids | Tagged , , | 22 Comments

~o:> Winding down

Posted on October 14, 2010 by K

There are just times when (you: finally sitting on the couch after many days, house now quiet) your eyelids just keep drifting down, all by themselves.  And there are also times you jump up to dance around the house, rejoicing … Continue reading →

Posted in friends, Fun Stuff, Horses, Images of our herd in specific, Knit Stuff, Making Things, Pics of Made Things, Seasons, Visits | Tagged , , , , , , | 26 Comments

:: The Explanation ::

Posted on October 7, 2010 by K

My oldest daughter’s father-in-law is a crazy man.  When he was young, he stepped out of his life, joined the LDS church (alone of all his family), jumped on a motorcycle and took himself to Utah.  There, he went to … Continue reading →

Posted in A little history, Explanations, Family, friends, Gin, The g-kids, The kids, Visits | Tagged , , , , | 17 Comments

~o:> oh, camping, oh

Posted on August 1, 2010 by K

I think of myself as growing up in a Big Camping Family. I have slept on the ground with only an ancient sleeping bag between me and the rocks, on bouncy cots that turn over if you’re not careful, on … Continue reading →

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~o:> In the hood

Posted on July 31, 2010 by K

Just a few images. My long-time neighbor and good, good friend, Jeri.  She keeps chickens and rides a Harley.  And watches over me. Hard core Harley girl. I tell her horses are better. She laughs. Some terrible shots of some … Continue reading →

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~o:> Living on the banks

Posted on July 26, 2010 by K

. . . of a river.  As we do so live.  The river, and G’s penchant for fly fishing, drove our purchase of this place.  We were young, then – middle twenties – and didn’t stop to notice that the … Continue reading →

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~o:> Having a Hay Day 2010

Posted on July 18, 2010 by K

Okay, I have so dang much to write about.  And I’m behind reading everybody else.  Why?  I don’t know why.  Stuff keeps happening.  So – write or read?  Write or read???  Okay – both. But me first. By the way, … Continue reading →

Posted in Epiphanies and Meditations, Events, friends, Images, IMENHO (Evidently not humble), Just life, Rachel | Tagged , , , , , | 26 Comments

~o:> A Tale of Two Tails

Posted on July 14, 2010 by K

Departing from long tradition, I have finished a horse.  Not just in the fact that I have given him hair, but I have also finished his hooves.  Or what would have been his hooves if he had any.  I have … Continue reading →

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~o:> Another Day at the Market

Posted on July 13, 2010 by K

Or: My Side of Rachel and the African Kikoy In the continuing saga of our fascination with the Farmer’s Market, summer finally came to the valley, and we sallied forth to sample the local offerings. Rachel went with us, and … Continue reading →

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~o:> A Hopeful Dog

Posted on July 9, 2010 by K

First of all, may I tell you that I rode two horses today?  Chaz’ buddy, Chels, visiting from Out East didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to ride, so ride we did, all the afternoon away.  Chels and Chaz … Continue reading →

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