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We’ve gone Coastal!

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Dick

The winter weather in Nebraska just got the better of us – even though there was no snow when we left it was cold. Kathy and I are in our first of three weeks on the Southeast coast of the … Continue reading →

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Cleared for Landing

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Dick

It is a fabulous time of year at the lake. We had our first measurable snowfall of the year (1/2″). Also, 100 or more Canada Geese have taken up temporary residence on their way south for the winter. The geese … Continue reading →

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Black Squirrel

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Dick

Kathy has been telling me – for what seems like years – that she has seen Black Squirrels on some of her trips to Lincoln, NE. Of course I was never with her during those sightings. She would take me … Continue reading →

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Fall Color

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Dick

The high winds the last several days have completely stripped the trees of their colorful leaves. The trees are bare now. While the leaves were not as colorful this year because of the severe drought in Nebraska, what color there … Continue reading →

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Let the Winds Blow

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Dick

Drive for an hour in any part of Nebraska and you will likely see at least one Windmill. Most are installed in the middle of fields to pump water into tanks for grazing cattle. (Sidebar: Today there are a number … Continue reading →

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Roots of Determination

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Dick

One of our stops in Yellowstone was at the Lower Falls in Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon. As we walked along the pathway to “Artists’ Point” I noticed this scene. I don’t know how long this tree has been here – quite … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Catch Me

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dick

Equal time! My Grandson’s picture has already been posted. It would be terrible if Grandpa (a.k.a. “Papa Dick”) didn’t give equal time to my Granddaughter. So… With a pile of rocks between me and Cora, a game of Hide-and-Seek was … Continue reading →

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“Old Faithful”

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Dick

When you hear “Yellowstone National Park,” the image that comes to mind first is “Old Faithful.” Old Faithful is a geyser within sight of the Old Faithful Inn. Brochures indicate that “Old Faithful” erupts about 20 times per day and … Continue reading →

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