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Spring Break with the Grandkids…
Summary: During Spring Break, the narrator spent quality time with their grandkids. They worked on building a swarm trap and visited Stark Caverns, enjoying a military discount for the tour. The cave had unique formations and a steep climb. After the tour, they had lunch and ice cream, making it a memorable day.
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LST-325 trip…
9/18/2023 Today was a road trip kind of day. Linda had read that LST-325 was docked at Hannibal, MO and we wanted to visit. We left home around 10:00 and got to Hannibal just in time for lunch. We ate at the Mark Twain Dinette and that alone was worth the trip. Among other things,…
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Field Trip!
In November 2022, after family time, I visited my cousin in south Missouri to observe and help with fall hive inspection. She recommended protective gear, and we inspected Langstroth and horizontal hives, handling bees for the first time. We treated the hives for mites, collected honey, and I got stung. It was a valuable experience.
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Introducing Yogi…
In August 2022, amidst the chaos of construction, a remarkable feline named Yogi emerged. Despite initial tensions with Kate, a large dog, a unique bond blossomed. Through patience and a motherly approach, Yogi and Kate formed an unexpected and heartwarming companionship, defying expectations and demonstrating the value of slowing down to embrace unforgettable moments.
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Break Time…
The Katy Trail Katy Trail State Park, is the longest developed rail-trail in the country. The park, built on the former corridor of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad (MKT or Katy), is 240 miles long and runs between Clinton and Machens. Katy Trail is part of the American Discovery Trail, has been designated as a Millennium Legacy…