River Road Ramblings

Comments and photographs from an old local historian and backwoodsman about life in the St. Croix River Valley

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Keep on Truckin'

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Brother Byron bought some decals like this for his Case tractor used in tractor pulling (CC or maybe DC -- he had both).  Robert Crumb, a ...
Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Bottling Syrup

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On a snowy cold morning I look on the porch and see 17 gallons of maple syrup sitting in 5 plastic pails waiting to be finished.   Finis...
Sunday, April 27, 2014

Lightning and Rain

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The first thunderstorm of the season is moving through tonight.  Lots of wind all day, and many lightning strikes and rolling thunder.    ...
Friday, April 25, 2014

Spring Walk on the Forty

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After planting 25 more trees, took a break in the late afternoon with the sun out and checked out the farm.  Ponds are full and beautiful! ...

Lake is Open!

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The lake opened up fully on April 24 this year, about 1 week later than normal and nearly a week earlier than last year, April 29th.  The st...
Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Catching Up Days

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The sap stopped running on Sunday but we had gotten behind on the cooking, so Scott is finishing up the last 100 gallons by tomorrow afterno...
Sunday, April 20, 2014

Easter Afternoon -- The Big Melt

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The family gathered at brother Marv's place for Easter dinner and the afternoon egg hunt for the kids.  70 degrees made the day seem une...
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