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In Oshkosh. B’gosh, Part 2. Cooking for a Crowd

Rave Dining MWB-style is not for the faint of heart. Cooking for thirty or more — you never know who or how many will show up for dinner — is more art than science, which can make grocery shopping a … Continue reading

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In Oshkosh. B’gosh.

Rave A week ago yesterday we returned from our family vacation, and between recovering from that, chemo on Monday and “the shot that makes me ache” (Neulasta) on Tuesday, I haven’t had the energy to even think of writing about … Continue reading

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Oshkosh~where you wake @ 6 to sound of a hot air balloon outside your tent.

Oshkosh~where you wake @ 6 to sound of a hot air balloon outside your tent., a photo by ladywriter47 on Flickr. Oshkosh~where you wake @ 6 to sound of a hot air balloon outside your tent.

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Aviation: It’s Not Just a Hobby, It’s an Adventure!

Rave Some sights from our trip home from Oshkosh. Glad we didn’t have to take off after this guy. His wake turbulence would have blown us away. Some Birds’ Eye Views of Chicago   What’s missing from this picture? Look carefully, … Continue reading

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How I Spent My Summer Vacation

Please note: I’ve reached the age that I count it as a good photo if I look happy. This one qualifies. And, I didn’t spend my whole summer in the Round House. We also went to Illinois (twice), Pennsylvania, and Oshkosh, … Continue reading

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Creativity: Teetering on the Brink of Genius

A Rave About Creativity Last week, we went to Oshkosh for Airventure. The Engineer and I camped beneath a plane, while our daughter slept in another tent beneath a different plane and tried (with some success) to pretend we weren’t her parents. … Continue reading

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Becoming a Bag Lady

Rave: Becoming a bag lady Last year at Oshkosh (see posts from 25 July 2011 through 16 August 2011), the group we camp with saved their beer and pop tabs so I could make a purse like my friend Ann’s. … Continue reading

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Up Close and Personal with the Radial Engine on a 1929-era Airplane

0711101541a.jpg Originally uploaded by ladywriter47 Raving     View from left side of Ford Tri-motor airplane over Cleveland – Rand Siegfried, pilot This was a great way to see Cleveland. It was a bonus to be piloted by Rand, an acquaintance … Continue reading

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Garage Sale 101, Part 3 – Where Do I Start?

More on Garage Sales — An Even More Opinionated Guide on How to Proceed With Your Sale “It’s not junk until it’s been in three garage sales.” — Doc Harris I’m not sure who Doc Harris is, but he had … Continue reading

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