FLOWERING GARDEN June, 2009 ECHINACEA Bob caught some breathtakingly beautiful shots of the Echinacea at ‘golden hour’ one evening. He planted more flowers this year than last year. POPPIES AND ZINNIAS The poppies unfolded slow enough that the pods just kind of hung on in some cases. Zinnias at ‘golden hour” illustrate the […]
MUSHROOM MOUNTAIN A trip to South Carolina June 12 – 14, 2009 A REAL PEACHY PLACE We drove by this giant water tower peach outside of Gaffney, South Carolina. It was commissioned by their Board of Public Works and sports a jaunty seven ton, 60-feet long peach leaf on one side. Its purpose is
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THE WASHINGTON DC AREA May, 2009 CHEATERS After Christine broke down on the highway and we rented another car, we drove over to Ned’s to spend the night. There didn’t seem to be any point in fighting DC traffic to end up in Lancaster four or five
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AMAZING AMOUNTS OF FOOD May, 2009 STARTING THE MONTH OFF WITH PLENTY Before we went on vacation, Bob pulled fistfulls of beets and armloads of kale from the garden. We pickled the beets, then blanched the kale and froze it for next winter. LETTUCE BE GRATEFUL Big salads are something we eat at least
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TROUTS LATEST PHOTOS May, 2009 – Issue #96 COLORADO – 1977 The beginning of a cheap sunglasses tradition—Bob and Ned at a Fleetwood Mac concert on May 1, 1977 at University of Colorado Boulder. FARMERS’ HANDS We stopped by Edible Earthscapes to see our friends Jason and Haruka on the first day
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ANOTHER GREAT VISIT WITH OUR NEW JERSEY RELATIVES May 28, 2009 A WHOLE LOT OF WEEDING GOING ON We joined Jim, Kathryn and Christina in their garden for a little weeding party. In a short time, we had given the peppers, beans, squash and tomatoes a new perspective on life. MAN
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SHIPPENSBURG MINI-REUNION May 21, 2009 A WARM AND SUNNY PLACE John and Darla’s home is one of the most welcoming places we have found. If they aren’t careful, we’re just going to move in and stay. Darla’s grandfather built their house and her father helped. When we arrive we usually find little notes like the
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A HIKE UP TUMBLING RUN WITH APHIA AND MICHAEL May 20, 2009 THE NATURAL WORLD BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN EVERYONE Michael and Aphia make a point of finding time to get out and hike. They are a beautiful couple. Bob and Camille love that nature thing, too. TUMBLING RUN What an appropriate name
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MEMORIES ALONG THE JERSEY SHORE May 18, 2009 ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK We stopped to stretch out legs at this pretty beach park and nature reserve on our way up the coast from Haddonfield to Atlantic Highlands. The park is located between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay. NATURE IMITATES NATURE The beach grass and
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VISITING THE LANCASTER ILLOS May 16, 2009 LITTLE BITTY BIRDIES Deb shared her fascination with the tiny robins that have chosen her front porch for their nest. The parents take turn feeding them worms from the yard and the youngsters flatten themselves when they feel threatened. A COOL HIKE It was hot out, so
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