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We all had a great meal the other night. Appetizers of shrimp and scallops followed by ribs. Sitting by the fire is a tradition that never fails to bring out good conversation and warm feelings.

Captive in my own home

by up10ad | Thu Sep 4, 2008 | All (Home), Health, Homestead | 0 Comments

Although my recovery is coming along fine, my mobility is limited by abdominal tenderness. I've been on the couch or in bed for days on end and it is annoying to say the least. The other night brought a beautilul sunset with bright long shadows that enticed me from...

Just me. Hi everyone!

by Rick | Mon Sep 24, 2012 | All (Home), Me! | 0 Comments

Are Ya Bored With Cycling Posts Yet?

by Rick | Sat Jan 2, 2021 | All (Home), Health, Runkeeper | 0 Comments

After several days of rain it finally warmed up a bit (48°) so I took a long ride to Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area. Total of about 21 miles. There were some Kite Surfers in the cold waters on the bay side. [video width="1920" height="1080"...

Nephews. 16 & 17 now!

by up10ad | Fri Jan 27, 2012 | All (Home), Weather | 0 Comments

Just cut hay

by Rick | Thu Jun 6, 2013 | All (Home), Fun Stuff | 0 Comments

Bette discovered TV

by up10ad | Sun Sep 26, 2010 | All (Home), Dogs | 0 Comments

After 6 years Bette has decided that she likes watching NatGeo and Animal Planet.

First rose again #nofilter #rose #bloom #flower

by up10ad | Sat May 5, 2012 | All (Home), Homestead, Seasonal | 0 Comments

We may be moving…

by up10ad | Sun Jun 10, 2007 | All (Home), Travel | 0 Comments

Although we have listed the house for sale in the past, the market momentum has increased here and delivered a buyer. We have a good, firm offer and the closing is set for July 2. Of course we immediately went looking ourselves and we found a nice place in...

Sandi is the Pied Piper

by up10ad | Thu Aug 14, 2008 | All (Home), Homestead, Strange | 0 Comments

Sandi and the geese get along great. They sit in her lap and peck lightly at her rings and bracelet as she pets them. After a bit they quiet down and just relax and poop on her LOL.

Thanksgiving, a time for family

by up10ad | Sun Nov 30, 2008 | All (Home), Lifestyle | 0 Comments

This holiday season has started. The weather here in Delta is just about perfect for fall, crisp with a chill that reminds you of what is on the way. I'm going into this season with anticipation of Christmas without hospitals, in good health. I am so grateful to...

Honey Crisp Apples

by up10ad | Mon Sep 28, 2009 | All (Home), Lifestyle | 0 Comments

We planted a Honey Crisp Apple tree 2 years ago and this year it finally came to fruit. They are sweet and juicy right off the tree and Sandi has made several apple pies. MMMMMmmmm. Another pretty good iPhone pic eh?

Hooked up again

by up10ad | Sat Aug 30, 2008 | All (Home), Health | 0 Comments

I had my final surgery on Thursday to reverse my ileostomy and I'm being released from the hospital in a few hours. Woo-hoo! All systems seem to be working fine and I'm digesting scrambled eggs & pancakes as I write this. I still have a month or so of healing of...

Christmas Feast

by up10ad | Sat Dec 26, 2009 | All (Home), Lifestyle | 0 Comments

We celebrated Christmas in Meeker with the Giaos. Drove up Christmas Eve and back late on Christmas day. Had to come home to tend to the animals. We did eat well.

Ravens vs. Broncos

by Rick | Sat Jan 12, 2013 | All (Home), Food and Drink, Fun Stuff, Me!, Sports | 0 Comments

At Dave's Famous BBQ.

I love my flags

by up10ad | Mon Jul 14, 2008 | All (Home), Homestead, Weather | 0 Comments

Sandi got me the flagpole several years ago for Christmas but I didn't I install it until last month. I especially like the Gadsden flag. It is in our back yard.