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alt.rural.entertainment

Yeah, we watch TV. Not as much as most people, but more than we should. But there are other ways to pass the time...

Fran with the Chicks Instead of TV The Elysian Field

How about archery? None of us have mastered it, but we've spent a few hours fooling around.

The Crooked Arrow The Archery Lesson Straight Shooter The Match

Messing about in boats, anyone?

We Made That! Our Wooden Boat Afloat In Our Boat

Then there are the seasonal pleasures...

Matt and Banks in the Snow Rockets Away! Betsy's Scarecrow Birthday Party

For a while we had a pony. Her name was "Lacy."

Banks and Lacy Banks on Lacy Fran and Banks on Lacy Trimming Lacy's Hooves

Mmm...how about the food? Come to think of it, we eat so well that's gonna take a separate page. But this gives you an idea of (below left) the pleasures of preparation and (below right) the lip-smacking delights that can only be gathered in the country. Those are the leftover drumsticks from a fried grasshopper feast. Tastes like chicken—no kidding!

Betsy and Jan Grill Out Man That's Good!

The Treehouse Suite, I call this. Yes, I know it's not in a tree.

Treehouse in Spring Treehouse in Summer Treehouse in Autumn Treehouse in Winter

Then there's all the different ways to relax...

Betsy Stretches Out Dad Having a Soak

These last two pictures didn't fit anywhere alse, but they seem to go together anyhow.

The Mud Men The Clean Girls