Category Archives: Family Stuff

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Bugs, Boys, and Life Goes On..

Posted on September 17, 2023 by patchworkfibers

The loss of my husband/soul mate/best friend of almost 40 years in early July was devastating, even if it was not unexpected. Life will never be the same, but it will go on. Life abounds around the farm.I cut down … Continue reading →

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Introductions

Posted on December 18, 2019 by patchworkfibers

I’ve been inspired to get back to blogging. It’s been awhile and you may have forgotten me.  So I’ll start with some introductions.. Let me introduce the newest member of my loom family. I’m one of those people that is … Continue reading →

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That Was The Year That Was

Posted on January 7, 2019 by patchworkfibers

with a nod to Tom Lehrer and his album of the same name. The 2017 fall breeding season found us dealing with some follow up surgery for Dave, so we opted for a reduced breeding season. As we catch up … Continue reading →

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Sightseeing From the Front Deck

Posted on October 25, 2014 by patchworkfibers

One of the things that is included in the “Welcome to Medicare” visit to the doctor is depression screening.  This consists of answering an assortment of questions, one of which is — “Do you take time for vacations?” I had … Continue reading →

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Fortunate Fortune, Lubberly Linda, and Dave To The Rescue

Posted on October 17, 2011 by patchworkfibers

Fortune went for her two week check up and to have her splint changed this morning. I’d planned to handle it myself. But once again, “Dave To The Rescue” stayed  home from work to help me. I couldn’t quite handle … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 22, 2010 by patchworkfibers

You don’t need snow to have Christmas. The holidays are often a time to rejoice and sometimes a time to be a little sad. Christmas 1970, Myakka Valley in Sarasota, Florida. My mother standing at the head and my grandmother … Continue reading →

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Blog Often

Posted on September 9, 2010 by patchworkfibers

According to http://thepioneerwoman.com/confessions/ “Ten important things I’ve learned about blogging” (I love Ree’s blog – it’s just good fun – check it out if you haven’t yet. ) “#2 blog often” and ten more things (yes, ten more – check … Continue reading →

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Wildlife Photography

Posted on May 18, 2010 by patchworkfibers

Between the rain, getting the garden in, and working to get another spinning order together, I just haven’t been carrying my camera around much. Today was a beautiful sunny day and I took a break to see what I could … Continue reading →

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Itty bitty batts and itty bitty blog

Posted on February 12, 2010 by patchworkfibers

When I have washed, carded, woven , dyed, crocheted, and spun as much as I can possibly do when getting ready for SAFF in October,  I relax and toss little bits of fiber/color that aren’t enough for my usual four … Continue reading →

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I tried to be nice..

Posted on December 28, 2009 by patchworkfibers

but,  I guess I was naughty ’cause I got a bundle of sticks for Christmas… which is what I asked for. Thanks, Santa! I have finally convinced Dave that lumber, field fence, and fence posts are suitable as Christmas presents. … Continue reading →

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