Category Archives: Spring

Homecoming!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by bdale56

It has been almost 6 months since I last wrote a post in which I promised I would write more often. So for anyone wanting to know, the winter was long and dreary. The spring has been cold, wet and … Continue reading →

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With a spring in my step…

Posted on April 16, 2012 by bdale56

So I went out today after getting hay for the ponies. It rained earlier and more rain threatened to move in. It’s what we need after a drought. Looks like we will have a good first cutting at least. The … Continue reading →

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Hello, from Cootville USA!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by bdale56

A third crest is predicted for the Minnesota River this weekend. We will be alright, but come on anyhow! Speaking of spring, did I mention it’s flooding almost all over Minnesota right now? I guess we are all lucky in a … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Park

Posted on April 6, 2011 by bdale56

Got up early today, once again to the sound of the pumps in the basement. There were no good opportunities for sunrise photos as it was too overcast at the time. So I made some ultra strong coffee (I buy … Continue reading →

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As the River Rises

Posted on April 5, 2011 by bdale56

I feel like I am writing a new soap opera. Its called, “As the River Rises.” Main characters: Me, my partner Bruce, our two dogs and some of our neighbors. Up and down she goes, and up again (the river … Continue reading →

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Sky-tinted Waters

Posted on April 2, 2011 by bdale56

“What does Minnesota mean? The name Minnesota is based on the Dakota Sioux Indian word for sky-tinted water, which refers to the Minnesota River and the state’s many lakes.” (From statesymbolsusa.org) It’s an appropriate name for a state with over … Continue reading →

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I Heart Spring!

Posted on March 27, 2011 by bdale56

Spring used to be my favorite time of year. After a long, harsh winter, who wouldn’t welcome spring? I still love spring; but this year we had another 100 year flood. I don’t understand how that can happen because last year … Continue reading →

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Getting My Feet Wet

Posted on March 26, 2011 by bdale56

I wish I was taking photos on a beautiful sandy beach getting my feet wet. But I’m not. On a sandy beach that is. I am still getting my feet wet. That’s because I live near the Minnesota River and … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Visitor

Posted on March 25, 2011 by bdale56

We just finished the last night of shifts on midnight. We drove slowly on the way home, looking at the flooding river. It took a while to get home because I had to keep stopping to see if I could … Continue reading →

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When Winter Mixes it up With Spring

Posted on March 23, 2011 by bdale56

Winter dies hard and slow in this neck of the woods. Even though it’s officially spring and the snowman’s remains lie scattered in the grass, winter snow falls once again, right after a thunderstorm last night. It seems like winter … Continue reading →

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