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The Tale of Two Fairs: The Iowa State Fair and The Minnesota State Fair

Posted on September 12, 2025 by oltimetv

September 12, 2025 The Tale of  Two State Fairs: The Iowa State Fair and The Minnesota State Fair The Iowa State Fair  Upon entering the fair, my Mom and I pose in front of the Iowa State Fair sign.   … Continue reading →

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California (Disneyland) Dreamin’

Posted on May 9, 2025 by oltimetv

May 9, 2025 California (Disneyland) Dreamin’   Taking advantage of a Disneyland photo op, in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. January 31, 2025 Disneyland Bound My family really likes Disney!  I guess, I was the one who started it. :o) … Continue reading →

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Being “Crabby” (…with J.O. Spice, that is)

Posted on January 6, 2025 by oltimetv

  January 6, 2025 Being “Crabby” (…with J.O. Spice, that is) J.O. Spice Company’s, Crab Seasoning What state do you live in?  Does your state have a “state crustacean”?  Maryland does! It is the blue crab, or known in scientific … Continue reading →

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Oops, I Did It Again! (Yet, another visit to the State Fair, plus an apple orchard, too!)

Posted on October 21, 2024 by oltimetv

  October 21, 2024 Oops, I Did It Again!(Yet, another visit to the State Fair, plus an apple orchard, too!) Enjoying my favorite Minnesota State Fair treat, Peachy’s Baking Company‘s delectable glazed donuts. Dear Readers,If you have followed my blogs for … Continue reading →

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Galaxy Space Men and Radio Signals

Posted on July 23, 2024 by oltimetv

July 23, 2024 Galaxy Space Men and Radio Signals Four ‘Galaxy Space Men’  A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…I was thumbing through my copy of the decorator book, Country Living’s Collection Style, when I spotted them…a … Continue reading →

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Food, Glorious Food! Kickoff to Summer at the (Minnesota) State Fair

Posted on June 14, 2024 by oltimetv

June 14, 2024 Food, Glorious Food! Kickoff to Summer at the (Minnesota) State Fair My son and I gleefully poseas Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox at the Kickoff to Summer at the (Minnesota) State Fair To borrow from the … Continue reading →

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A Mansion called Terrace Hill

Posted on May 3, 2024 by oltimetv
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Niagara

Posted on February 26, 2024 by oltimetv

February 26, 2024 Niagara Falls “Going Over Niagara Falls in a Barrel” Please, do not despair at the above image of my family members and I “going over the falls”! We all, actually, navigated Niagara Falls safely, without incident, and … Continue reading →

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You’re a Mean, Green One, Mr. Grinch… How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Posted on December 18, 2023 by oltimetv

  December 18, 2023 You’re a Mean, Green One, Mr. Grinch…How the Grinch Stole Christmas! My DVD copy of How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) Merry Christmas! I love this time of year!  The combination of colorful holiday decorations, delicious … Continue reading →

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It’s a Wonderful Life!

Posted on December 7, 2023 by oltimetv

December 7, 2023It’s a Wonderful Life! It’s a Wonderful Life! The Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention, September 2023 I attended the first day of this three-day, non-profit convention.  I had an absolute blast!  I share a few photos from the day, below.For … Continue reading →

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