Papa and I went out to the garden last night, and picked many cucumbers and zucchini. We also cut a lot of lettuce, and pulled a few carrots and beets. I picked one cabbage to eat, I enjoy slaw this time of year. I was able to give some cucumbers away, but we are overrun …
Category: Bluegrass
Jul 28
OK, We are Home
We had a wonderful time over the weekend at the Marshall (Michigan) Bluegrass Festival. Saw some friends and caught up. Saw some wonderful music. It never rained all weekend, very unusual for a festival in Michigan. I believe this and MayFest go on record as being the only dry festivals so far this summer. OK, …
Jul 23
Wednesday
Wednesday, and nothing is done. Well, perhaps I’m wrong. The fridge is clean. Papa and I started some sweet pickles last night, they’re in brine in a crock in the basement. Lex is packed, kind of, I have to finish this morning. I got my eyes checked, and needed new glasses. They’ll be here soon. …
Jul 08
Home Again
Papa and I arrived home a couple of days ago, after a tour that included 3 bluegrass festivals, 2 quick stops at home, 3 grandchildren, a couple of rainstorms, and a bunch of fun. First, the bluegrass, the reason for the tour. We attended the Hart Brothers Festival near Guysville, Ohio. Had a great time, …
Jun 19
A Little Drive
Papa and I are taking a little drive down the road tomorrow. The littlest most economical car is all packed and ready to roll. The cooler is in the garage, waiting for me to add the last minute “stuff”. We are taking a tent, a cooler, some clothing, and a few other necessities. We’ll be …
Jun 06
Not Enough Bluegrass??
I must not have mentioned the dreaded banjo often enough lately. I notice it’s totally gone from my tag cloud. I guess that’s how I know the darn cloud tag is working. So this is my banjo post of the day. Here is my favorite very local banjo player. You can hear him play a …
May 17
Bluegrass Festival XII
Sponsored by the City of Auburn Hill and the Chrysler Foundation. Saturday Sept. 6, 2008 from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Civic Center Park, 1827 N Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hills, MI Special Concensus Cherryholmes Pine Mountain Railroad Hardline Drive The Cats and the Fiddler The Emcee is David Blakney. This is a free show, be there!
May 16
West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association MayFest
Are you already there? Michael Cleveland is appearing Saturday, check the link for more. See you there!
