Raspberry time!

Sandy and I picked almost a gallon of raspberries today. We will be making jam tonight. I also have some rhubarb so I'm thinking a batch of just raspberries and one with both. The grapes have powdery mildew and aren't looking good right know. The apple tree should be producing many apples this year if I can keep the deer off.

A fresh shot of the Grandkids

How can you resist this picture? They love playin' in Papa's hammock


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HAIL!

Sandy woke up to this last Saturday. This was on the deck within a few minutes.

Shawn Phillips this weekend

I can't make the KAXE festival because of some other engagements this weekend. But while I'm in the Cities I'm going to go see Shawn Phillips at the MN Zoo. Great place to see a show if you've never been. I brought the ducks down to the cabin and let them hang out in the pond. I'll be on Cheese next Saturday, and don't forget about the Cheese picnic, Aug, 23rd.

2 ducks

Yesterday 2 domestic ducks waddled into My yard.They were thirsty and hungry by the looks of it. I have posted found ducks alerts on the local Park Rapids Radio and newspaper. Hopefully someone will claim them before My dogs get'em.

Back to the books

I failed My masters test,( I hate the word failed). I'm eligible to retest in 6 months, so you know what I'll be doing. Just a matter of time and I'll be a master electrician. Wow!!!! how bout' those skeeters? I was weeding the garden this afternoon and I was almost carried away.