Dim Sum = Good Eats

While in Colorado, Robin and Jackie took me to a new Chinese restaurant in Broomfield. It was beyond delicious.

The pictures don't do the food justice.

I'm getting hungry again.

Happy taste buds and full tummies will put a smile on anyone's face.

Colorado Travels

I made my annual treck to Colorado again this year, but before I continue I must say to all my Colorado friends who I did not see, "I'm sorry." I was there for 6 short days, got to spend 2.5 days w/ my hubby and tried to get out and about for a relaxing vacation. It is not for lack of wanting to see you; it was a lack of time.

I had some quality fun time with Ian.


....his twin sister, Faith.

.........Colin, and..........

his new sister, Lauren. A big MAHALO to their parents (and the fur babies, Missy & Tigger) for giving me a place to sleep and helping me fill my tummy with all the good food I miss.

Farmer's Market

I'm going to take a quick break from posting trip stuff; but I'll get back to the travels soon enough. Saturdays are fabulous because that means the Farmer's Market. My friend, Jodi and I try to hit it up each Saturday and you know it's good 'cause we're willing to wake up early and go about 7:30 a.m. to get the good stuff and beat the crowds.

The farmers market makes me smile because of the many colors,

the wondeful aromas.....................

and of course, the locally grown, nutritious food. All of which ends up on my grill. Hooray for Saturdays.

Minnesota Travels Part VIII

This will be the last post about the Lanesboro trip. Our last day began with a second fabulous breakfast atthe B & B. A beautiful fruit cup with and edible flower.

Then some cinnamon chip scones, fresh out of the oven. When it was served there was a light sugar frosting drizzled on it - oh my!

The last course was an egg dish with broccoli and ham.

Before we all departed, we gathered in the garden for a family photo.

Back row (l to r) Shirely, Ken, Renae, Al, Joan, Frieda, Larry.

Front (l to r) Joseph, Hannah, me. Thanks everyone - it was a GREAT time! Love ya' all!

Update on George

The last post introduced you to this cutie-pie, George. I haven't been able to stop thinking about how he's doing; so I e-mailed the "goat lady," Ada and inquired. Here's what she had to say:
"thanks so much for the nice note asking about George. he has made many friends and it is wonderful. George is doing pretty good, really. he eats and drinks by himself now. all the therapy the children did with him must have helped. he is in the barn with goats on each side of his pen and appears comfortable. at first I was afraid he was blind, but he is following me with his eyes when I walk in and that is a good sign. he knows his name now. his ears turn when you speak TO HIM. he is one crazy little lovable fella and we are so happy he is doing so well. thanks again for your note, ada ( the old goat woman)"

Minnesota Travels Part VII

During the Amish tour we visited a non-Amish farm, Austin's Mohair Goats. Here's Aunt Frieda trying on socks.


Dad looking at them too.


I bought a couple pairs from this lovely lady, Ada Austin. She raises the goats and sends off the wool to be hand woven into socks.

Here's a mama goat with her recently born baby who was only a few days old.

So adorable.

Another goat.

Meet George, the cutest sheep. Poor little guy was born in March and when we met him he had suffered a stroke a few days earlier.

"Here I am, aren't I adorable?"

Minnesota Travels Part VI

We took a tour of the surrounding area; the rolling hills and bluffs are beautiful. The Amish began buying land and farms and they have successfully adapted to the surroundings despite being the minority culture. There will be no pictures of the Amish themselves; in their culture, they don't bring attention to themselves.


This is an Amish school house. All grade levels are taught in this one room. There is a separate outhouse and a place for the teacher to hitch her horse and buggy. They are schooled through the 8th grade. Amish teachers have no formal training; they just have to have been a very good student themselves.


An Amish wagon. The Amish don't fly in airplanes; they can catch trains or be driven by non-Amish in cars.


Joan is smiling because we just stopped at the Amish bakery and picked up some yummies.

Aunt Frieda and Aunt Shirley posing by an Amish wagon.

Getting off the tour van at the last stop.

Amish families are pretty self sufficient; providing themselves with their own food and milk. They don't use electricity so their food is canned - fruits, vegetables and even meat. Here's a goat. I learned a bit about the Amish and there is something to be said for the non-materialistic life style they lead. There are many aspects of their culture we might think about emulating.

Minnesota Travels Part V

Scenes of Lanesboro.............it's a cute town and they've kept the buildings on main street in good condition. Here's one example: this building houses the museum (wish I had time to check it out, perhaps on the next trip) and it is next to the bike path.


Someone is remodeling this train car to be an eatery.


What caught my attention was what was painted on it.


This is a rare site now days; I thought about making a call, just for the heck of it. I should have looked closer to see how much it costs to make a call.

Minnesota Travels Part IV

Lanesboro is a town of less than 800 residents; however, there are some great things if you take the time to look around. Some of us were walking back from dinner Friday night and saw this sign.

We headed up the alley and we got a real treat; flowers and fire flies.

Flowers make you smile.

I believe this contraption, now a flower pot, was once used for milk, to separate the cream.

From what was once a wagon; engraved is "Norma's Garden, Enjoy scenic views."

One morning Todd's mom and I went to look at it again and we met Norma's husband enjoying his coffee in the garden.

Minnesota Travles Part III

After the big breakfast I wasn't sure when I'd be hungry for lunch; but at noon I was hungry. We had lunch on Main Street at das Wurst Haus. I really like these "hole in the wall" places because it was a real "mom and pop" kind of place, unpretentious and the food was yummy!

I think it's owned by the guy in the picture below. Here's Aunt Frieda putting in her order; she wanted a chicken sandwich but he convinced her to order a brat because he makes them.

We had entertainment during lunch - it was very festive.

Joseph enjoying his ice cream.

We all enjoyed ice cream despite the sign: