Author Archives: ShellyBeach

Brian’s Birthday

Posted on July 12, 2013 by ShellyBeach

Wednesday was Brian’s Birthday, so we went to Cleveland for some fun activities. We went to Cleveland in the morning so we could go to a tour of Progressive Field at 11:30. It was probably the best $7.50 I’ve spent … Continue reading →

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Zoo Again

Posted on July 12, 2013 by ShellyBeach

Well. On Tuesday, my dear preceptor-turned-pal-turned-neighbor Kim told me they sold their house (to the neighbors behind them…a deal which has since sort of fallen through because whoever was supposed to buy the neighbors’ house backed out…but that doesn’t really … Continue reading →

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Independence from the tyranny of yard rabbits

Posted on July 6, 2013 by ShellyBeach

First, a pickling update: 1) The pickles I made were gross. Vinegar is important. When I get cucumbers in my weekly vegetables, I will try a different recipe and hopefully luck into some delicious pickles. 2) My dad stopped over … Continue reading →

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Pickledy Pickle

Posted on July 2, 2013 by ShellyBeach

I should be in bed, but I’m having a hard time taking this week seriously because of the holiday. I’m sure I’ll be super tired tomorrow. I am trying a pickle recipe that involves no vinegar – just water and … Continue reading →

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Yard Stuff, Yawn

Posted on June 22, 2013 by ShellyBeach

Various yard things have been happening that are probably only interesting to me. Skip this one if you’re sensitive to information about plants. So the Asian/Chinese Dogwood (I can find sources saying either) bloomed. It has been blooming for several … Continue reading →

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Fungus Among Us

Posted on June 21, 2013 by ShellyBeach

For whatever reason, there has been a ton of fungus in the yard this year…lots of mushrooms and whatnot. First, lets talk about this: Since this one was so distinctive, I was able to internet-identify it: Mutinus elegans, commonly known … Continue reading →

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My Dad’s Lecretia jersey

Posted on June 21, 2013 by ShellyBeach

I bought this frame and had the Lecretia pictures printed for my Dad for Father’s Day. He’s pretty excited about this:

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BabyCat got her hairs cut

Posted on June 21, 2013 by ShellyBeach

The weather and cats puking dictated that BabyCat get her yearly humorous haircut: Another picture of her…she is so unfortunately shaped: As soon as I had it done, we had a stretch of cool weather here, so I felt bad. … Continue reading →

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So I did a little plumbing

Posted on June 21, 2013 by ShellyBeach

I have always thought the builder’s grade basic faucets in my bathrooms were gross, but I didn’t want to bother with finding a plumber (or getting “Uncle” Dan to come all the way here) to have them replaced. Additionally, since … Continue reading →

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Zoo again

Posted on June 4, 2013 by ShellyBeach

Even though we were just at the Zoo, we went again today to see the newly-opened AUSTRALIA! exhibit. Before crossing the Trail to get to AUSTRALIA! excitement, we saw the baby polar bears being cute, and we also saw this … Continue reading →

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