Category Archives: Places to visit

Gone Fishing

Posted on August 6, 2013 by farm2011

Yup, it’s that time of the year again. It’s the time when some of my girlfriends and I head up to the North country for a long weekend. Now I know that the title of this blog says ‘Gone Fishing’ … Continue reading →

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Sunday Run & Drive

Posted on August 4, 2013 by farm2011

OK, I’m kind of liking this running thing lately. Kyle and William got me started running this summer, and for some reason I am still enjoying it. Who would have thought? I’m still not very fast, and my face looks … Continue reading →

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Spending the afternoon on the water

Posted on July 13, 2013 by farm2011

My friends and I planned a kayaking trip for about 2 months and Saturday was the day we picked to go. With the weather forecast on Thursday for Saturday to be at 0 % chance of rain – things were … Continue reading →

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Streetscape Project in West Union

Posted on July 11, 2013 by farm2011

Tonight one of our local towns celebrated a milestone. Back in 2008, they started a project that honestly was truly amazing and just as amazing was to have completed this summer. What they did was to take their small town … Continue reading →

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Driving around

Posted on July 5, 2013 by farm2011

Daryl hasn’t taken the Chevelle out this year, and it was about time that he did and we went for a ride. But if there’s anything that I learned is that you just don’t take the car out of the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Sister Rose Catherine’s Life – Sunday

Posted on June 30, 2013 by farm2011

The day was set to celebrate Daryl’s Aunt – Sister Rose Catherine’s 100th birthday. But about a month ago she passed away, and then there was a discussion if the celebration should still happen. The decision was made to still … Continue reading →

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Lawler Irish Fest – Sunday

Posted on June 23, 2013 by farm2011

We had to get to church early to help with the breakfast that we were helping with. The breakfast was a waffle breakfast and even though they said that they had done one a long time ago in our church, … Continue reading →

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Lawer Irish Fest – Saturday

Posted on June 22, 2013 by farm2011

Today was filled with parades, food, and a lot of hanging out and visiting with friends. It was so overcast this morning and with the crazy weather that we’ve been having, everyone was worried about having the parade getting rained … Continue reading →

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Lawler Irish Festival – Friday & the 5K

Posted on June 21, 2013 by farm2011

You knew that this probably wasn’t going to be your ordinary day when you look out and see a log cabin house going down the road. It was our neighbors that they made for the parade tomorrow for Lawler’s Irish … Continue reading →

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Dairy Days in Fredericksburg, Iowa

Posted on June 12, 2013 by farm2011

Dairy Days in Fredericksburg, Iowa was this week and this year it took on a whole new meaning for me. Now if you’re not familiar with this celebration, it’s been going on for the past 89 years and the town … Continue reading →

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