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We missed the peak colors, but enjoyed the visit anyway.

Brandywine Falls 10/29/06 6:41 PM

Just a few snapshots to share the color display.

Fall in Ohio 10/25/06 3:52 PM

Hi,

Here’s a new video from this past weekend — enjoy!

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We had a great visit with Mike, Jenn and Caleb. We took a hayride, gathered pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, walked the soybean maze (less scary than the corn maze), and laughed and laughed together.

Lima 10/22/06 8:23 PM

Lima 10/22/06 8:23 PM

Inspired by Richard Proenneke’s documentary of his solitary life in the Alaska wilderness, I replaced the handle on one of my most prized hand-tools. While I took a few shortcuts — no tree was harvested in the process, and I used the electric drill, and I worked under artificial light in a cozy 65 degree basement workshop — I take much pride in my accomplishment. See below.   Thanks for the video, Jeff and Anna-Marie.

The first flakes were seen here yesterday afternoon. Nothing stuck, but it was a “chilly” reminder that winter approaches. Bob and Lyn enroute to Michigan for a short getaway drove through white-outs. Early (maybe earliest) lake effect snow in Buffalo NY was mentioned on yesterdays weather. Brrr.

I thought the grandsons would enjoy these elaborate versions of the “marble run”. 
 
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3163263343187879320

Just noticed that we’re becoming a food blog. Maybe we need a new hobby. . . . Think I’ll bake some bread today.

Tofu hoisin with baby bok choy — we added some of Trader Joe’s brown basmati rice. Very tasty

We had a great day. Drove to Pittsburgh and toured the Strip district. Had dinner (a great dinner) at Lidia’s Italy. Here are a few pictures.

Pittsburgh

Oct 6, 2006 – 6 Photos