Author Archives: Butch

Rachel Visits

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Butch

We like to have our grandchildren visit us every few weeks and this weekend was Rachel’s turn. We picked her up after lunch on Saturday and when we got home Karen cooked up a batch of sugar cookies for Rachel … Continue reading →

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A Daytrip to Galena

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Butch

When we got up last Saturday morning, I asked Karen if she would like to do something special on this lovely, bright and sunny day. She thought a drive to see the fall colors would be just the ticket. I … Continue reading →

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Fall Campout at Red Oak Lodge

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Butch

This weekend was our fall camp out at Red Oak Lodge. Not long ago the Conservation Department decided to upgrade the rifle range by the cabin parking lot. This resulted in the access road to the cabin being relocated. It … Continue reading →

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Movie Reviews – September 2008

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Butch

Here is what we saw: Title Made Saw Rating Crossworlds 1996 9/4/2008 2 Nim’s Island 2008 9/6/2008 3 Fly Me To The Moon 3D 2008 9/17/2008 3 Smoke 1995 9/26/2008 3 Here are my reviews: Crossworlds Our hero has a … Continue reading →

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Our Trip to California – Part 2

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Butch

We went to the beach at Half Moon Bay on Friday. When we first got to town we stopped at a seafood restaurant, Sam’s Chowder House and had lobster rolls. They were pretty tasty. Then we headed for the beach. … Continue reading →

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Our Trip to California – Part 1

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Butch

On September 16 we flew to California to visit Wendy and family and to hold our new grandson August for the first time. We had to drive to Des Moines to catch the plane because the air fares out of … Continue reading →

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Movie Reviews – August 2008

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Butch

These almost got forgotten with Augie’s arrival, but here goes… Here is what we saw: Title Made Saw Rating The Dark Knight 2008 8/1/08 3 Live Free or Die Hard 2007 8/3/08 3 Flawless 2007 8/8/08 3 Nowhere in Africa … Continue reading →

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August Quinn Thorpe Copley

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Butch

Welcome to our family young August!!! Wendy will be publishing a more detailed blog I suspect, but she said it was ok for me to put mine up ahead of hers. At 2:21 Sunday morning, California time, August 31 the … Continue reading →

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Brucemore Garden Show – Year 2

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Butch

Last year I participated in the Brucemore Garden show. They invited me back this year too. The entry fee went up from $15 to $50 but even then I thought it was an opportunity to make some money. Last year … Continue reading →

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The Dick Pinney Art Project Continues

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Butch

Last May, Rachel and I came up with a little art project. You may remember that Rachel first noticed Dick Pinney’s work on a visit to the Cedar Rapids Art Museum. She liked it best of anything we saw. I … Continue reading →

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