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A Little Tree Obsession

We started doing the Christmas Tree lot 3 years ago at our place.  It was love at first… sale.   We harvest wild trees from an area that is permitted for commercial cutting.  I love everything about tree-cutting trips — a … Continue reading

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My Love/Hate Relationship with Media

Yay!  We were in the news!  Boo!  It means I had to be on t.v.!  I’m almost to the point of accepting what I look like on camera and that no matter what I say or how brilliant it sounded … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup, 11/18/207 – Thanksgiving in Wine Country!

Red Mountain Roundup is a roundup of all of the things to do, places to stay, and other information to help you plan your visit to Red Mountain. Thanksgiving in Wine Country:  This link contains ALL the info! Weather:  http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US Events, Places … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Spice, My Eye

I can’t get on the Pumpkin Spice train.  Man, I can’t even approach the Pumpkin Spice train station to TRY to board the train.   Weird, because I looooove squash and have been devouring the stuff in various forms almost daily.  … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup, 10/12/2017 — Catch the Crush Weekend!

****CATCH THE CRUSH WEEKEND! ****  Food trucks, tours, music, food pairings, etc.  This link contains ALL the info! Red Mountain Roundup is a roundup of all of the things to do, places to stay, and other information to help you … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup, 9/21/2017

Red Mountain Roundup is a roundup of all of the things to do, places to stay, and other information to help you plan your visit to Red Mountain. This weather has been all over the map lately!  Looking much better … Continue reading

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Business Ramblings – Marketing

More thoughts about business, this one’s about marketing, or budgeting I guess.  You can view my other ramblings/lessons here.   The common phrase we hear when being pitched a service (in this case an ad) is, “well, it’s $1000. If … Continue reading

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Dash — Informal Horse of the Week

Oh, Dash, beautiful Dash.  He’s our big, red, long-legged love bug. 21 this year, and going strong.   Dash is a big boy with a big motor…and an even bigger heart. A 16-hand sorrel, Dash is an own grandson of … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup, 9/14/2017

Red Mountain Roundup is a roundup of all of the things to do, places to stay, and other information to help you plan your visit to Red Mountain. Gorgeous autumn days are here!  http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US Events, Places to Visit This Weekend: … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup, 9/7/2017

Red Mountain Roundup is a roundup of all of the things to do, places to stay, and other information to help you plan your visit to Red Mountain. The summer’s last hurrah of heat before Autumn really sets in.  Also, … Continue reading

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