Monthly Archives: October 2012

Wordless Wednesday – 10/31/12

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Went to the Fair – the Craft Fair

I spent last Saturday at a craft fair to support the Wiggin Memorial Library. A whole day with my daughter and no dirt under our nails – what a treat. She had her 1840 Farm booth set up and was … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Foreign

The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre, built of concrete and stone and holding approximately 65,000 spectators, was started in 72 AD, completed in 80 AD, and modified between 81-96. When we visited in October 2008, it was a surreal feeling to … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – 10/24/12

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Farm hop

We took a road trip yesterday from our 1840 Farm north to Walker Farm, Bristol, New Hampshire. The Walker Farm is a wonderful example of a family farm providing fresh, locally grown food and some good family entertainment for their … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Silhouette

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New Castle in October

A couple of days ago, on a beautiful fall day, I decided to see what New Castle, New Hampshire, one of my favorite summer spots, looks like in October. As always, it was beautiful. But, you could almost feel the … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – 10/16/12 – Quilts up close

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Quilt Show

I went to my first quilt show yesterday. It was sponsored by the Cocheco Quilters Guild, Dover, NH. Their 2012 Quilt Show, Scraps to Treasures, was amazing. There were so many gorgeous quilts in every size – small, lap, wall, full, queen … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Big

This week’s photo challenge was “big.” The first thing I thought of was my granddaughter standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The memorial is 190 feet long, 119 feet wide, almost 100 feet high, and it is surrounded by … Continue reading

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