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Sunday, April 25, 2021

A Hodge Podge of Activity

Hello Everyone.

So much has been going on here at Wilder's Last Resort that I've not shared with you.  It's been a busy, fun, and hectic few weeks.  First off, let me introduce you to Yogi who decided to check out our deck this week, during daylight hours.


There have been many sightings of this bear in my neighborhood.  I think Yogi was looking for a pic-a-nic basket on the table.  

Yogi also likes to do a balance beam routine on the deck railing.  I guess he is smarter than the average bear.....even though he's not wearing his signature green hat, white collar and tie.


I was in the dining room at the computer with my back to the windows, when I heard a thump on the deck.  All pattern writing came to a screeching halt, and my heart rate elevated off the chart.  I grabbed the iPad and started taking pictures.  Mazey was completely oblivious to the bear.  Some watchdog she is!  I think my next quilt has to include a Bear Paw block.


Our grandsons spent their Spring Break with us.  We took them over to a skate park in Sonora, and took them to lunch at Covers Apple Farm and bought a mile high apple pie.  I LOVE this picture of the boys, and Mazey.  Let me tell you they made quick work of that pie!  


They spent a lot of time playing in the woods and constructed a fort.  If they had been here to see the bear, they probably wouldn't have stepped outside the cabin.


We kept them so busy all week, doing outside activities.  No video games, not much TV except to watch the new Godzilla vs. Kong movie. I was not a fan of that movie.  I kept waiting for Fay Wray to appear on the Empire State Building......didn't happen.


We took them to two skate parks so they could ride their scooters.  I'm now fluent in skate park lingo. I know what a vert wall is behind a quarter pipe. I always thought a "kickout" is what an irritated horse would do.

We went kayaking at White Pines lake which is just three miles down the road.  I love to kayak and be out on the open water.  The hardest part is getting in and out of the kayak.  I'm very pleased to report that my entrance and exit from the kayak did not involve any flatulence.  That would have been just too embarrassing in front of my grandsons.  

We went kayaking with our granddaughter and her new boyfriend a couple of summers ago.  I was mortified when I disembarked and, you guessed it! Once the laughter starts, forget about getting out of the kayak gracefully with any sense of decorum.
 

Yesterday, we drove to Plymouth for an antique truck show to see a friends trucks on display.  I love this picture of his truck.  The red truck is so striking next to the blue sky and clouds from the approaching storm.


This Politician's Wagon made me chuckle.


It's a manure spreader.  That says it all, and expresses my feelings about most politicians.


Soon,
Lynn




14 comments:

  1. Good morning. Oh my goodness. First I could not help but laugh at your "Yogi Bear" comments. Then a slight bit of fear entered my thoughts as to what the heck "That bear is too darn close". The pictures are wonderful and the boys have grown so much. It says a lot about you and Joe if they want to spend their break with you two. The photo of the truck and blue sky is gorgeous. Bet the owner of that truck would love that picture. Thanks for sharing - ALWAYS entertaining. Glad to hear the kayak trip was "uneventful". :)

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    1. Yes, the only thing separating me from the bear was a dual-paned glass window. I'm glad the kayaking was uneventful too!

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  2. looks like a wonderful time and so great to see the bear photos!

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    1. The bears seem to like our nice sunny deck as much as we do!

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  3. Loved the politician's wagon!

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  4. Wow you really had a lot of news! The bear, oh my! Cute grands :-)

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    1. We've been busy, in addition to my secret sewing!

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  5. Your entrance and exit from the kayak...LOL!!

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    1. I think I need a crane to life me in and out of the kayak. It would make life so much easier!

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  6. Oh my, what excitement! So lucky to get pictures without the risk! My neighbor who is an experienced Maine Guide, helped Game Wardens over the weekend to rescue an orphaned cub. Despite his experience, the cub got in a bite before he made it into the crate. Yikes! Glad you had fun with the kiddos too!

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    1. The little cubs are so cute, but they can be dangerous too. Thank you for commenting, Wendy.

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  7. Wow, that bear. Amazing that you captured it so well. Grandons, how wonderful. A lovely post.

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    1. Yes, grandsons and granddaughters are the best!

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