Tag Archives: G

~:: Rewind: Mouse-end ::~

Posted on September 8, 2011 by K

The promised end of the mouse tale: After much doing of this – and this and this, we found a great, smooth round stone made into a fountain.  It sat inside some sort of collar, and water was constantly running … Continue reading →

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~:: We Visit the Mouse ::~

Posted on August 27, 2011 by K

Today, in the 97 degree weather, after a hard day’s tractor work, I came home drooping.  I wanted lime sherbet.  In anticipation of such a moment, I had gone to the store and bought some with my own money.  Thus, … Continue reading →

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~:: At the Farm, sort of ::~

Posted on June 18, 2011 by K

Okay, so I’m trying to get back in the saddle here.  Found myself with only my phone to shoot with.  It was Work Yourself to Death Out in The Sun day.  I put up the rest of our fencing.  Took … Continue reading →

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~:: Have at Thee, Then ::~

Posted on May 14, 2011 by K

First, can’t help shooting the yard again.  This is SO May. Magic.  People with diaphanous robes and flowers in their hair play here before we get up and after we fall asleep.  Also skunks do. Shadows JUST LIKE SUMMER.  Except … Continue reading →

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~:: FarmFriday: Equine Adventures ::~

Posted on April 23, 2011 by K

Horse notes: 1)  Last Saturday, when I opened the barn door – happy and carefree and unsuspecting – I ended up frozen right in the doorway.  When you know a place as well as I know that one, you know … Continue reading →

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~:: A Hair-Raising Tale ::~

Posted on April 13, 2011 by K

Setting the stage: Scooter.  A stool.  The barber.  And the audience.  oh, and the dogs. Let’s see.  You want a buzz?  A Mohawk?  I could carve your name back here – You’ll want sideburns, right? “Sure, Papa G.  Gee.  Wow. … Continue reading →

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~:: The Payoff ::~

Posted on April 6, 2011 by K

This weekend is one of my two favorite ones on the year.  My very favorite weekend is the first one in October.  These are the times when my faith celebrates its general conference, when folks all over the planet listen … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fun Stuff, Gin, Images, The g-kids, The kids, Visits | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 33 Comments

~:: Tis the Season ::~

Posted on December 20, 2010 by K

The horse arena is sopping.  Sopping, soaked, swampy.  And there’s more rain coming.  We woke to snow.  But the rain washed it away.  This on top of other snow and subsequent rain.  Even the high stalls are now turning to … Continue reading →

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~o:> Autumn Continued

Posted on September 22, 2010 by K

Picking up where we left off: Here we were, at the top of the ridge, looking down on this incredible grass valley. And we’re slowly lurching down this steep path. Now, pretend you’re me.  You’re not me.  But you could … Continue reading →

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:: Flaming Autumn ::

Posted on September 20, 2010 by K

I am certain this will be part one.  I took over 200 shots when we went up the mountain on Saturday – took the big camera in the gigantic camera case, slung across my back (and dangling at my side, … Continue reading →

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