Friday Five – Number Fifty Seven

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Tina Garceau

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Fifty seventh in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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King of the Delawares

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Joe_Williams

king-of-the-delawares-detHere’s one that John Capewell shot across the Delaware in Pennsylvania.

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It’s April 30th

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Joe_Williams

apr-30…it may be time to take those Christmas decorations down.

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DIY Laundry Detergent Update

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Tina Garceau

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I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for years – not only is it economical, it cleans better than any detergent I’ve ever used. Fels Naptha soap is a great stain remover, and is one of the ingredients used in this recipe for laundry detergent. I used to grate the soap on a box grater, which was time consuming, then I bought a Salad Shooter on eBay – but recently I’ve discovered a easier way I had to share with you. You can microwave the soap – no more grating!!! Continue reading →

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Ham, Bean, and Kale Soup

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Tina Garceau

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The best thing about making a big holiday ham is planning what to do with the leftovers. There was Easter Dinner Part II, sandwiches, quiche, and then there’s the soup – a fabulous, stick-to-your-ribs ham, bean, and kale soup!  Continue reading →

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All-Star Wrestling

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Tina Garceau

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Friday Five – Number Fifty Six

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Tina Garceau

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Fifty sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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This Old Shack

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Joe_Williams

this-old-shack-detHere’s a photo that I’m assuming John Capewell shot somewhere during a trip, but I don’t know where. Capewell travelled and he took his camera with him although it was somewhat more arduous than an Instamatic. There is a Union and Confederate flag among the rifles and cannonballs so I’m wondering if it was during a trip below the Mason Dixon Line.

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Easter Photo Restoration

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Tina Garceau

 

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The problem with old color photographs is they fade. Here we have photo of Joe (center) and his siblings, John and Karen – looking like set extras on Mad Men.  Continue reading →

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