Category Archives: fun

Riding along

July 8, 2019Bob, funsusanmanzke

We happen to have two carts to drive around the farm. The first is the 2001 Easy Go Workhorse, which is what we usually use.

This is the second cart. It is also an Easy Go, but it is a 1987 Marathon.

We don’t drive it often enough, and Bob had a terrible time getting it to start this summer. He worked hard on it so when family visits, we can have two carts to use.

Sunny and Bob after a drive down the farm lane.

Bob did a lot to get it going, but he’s not sure what actually made it go. After putting in a different battery it wouldn’t turn over. Bob couldn’t figure out what was going on, then it started and chugged along. After running rough for a while, it eventually ran smoother, but I still don’t trust it.

If anyone takes this cart for a drive, make sure you carry your cell phone in case you need lane-side assistance.

Father and son and son

July 6, 2019Family, funsusanmanzke

We had three generations this weekend here when Russell and Harrison visited this weekend.

I was there, too.

A tripod and timer worked so we could take this photo together.

Russell and Harrison discover a treasure trove in grandma’s attic.

To Russell’s amazement, he found a stash of his old toy Transformers that had been packed away for years. He and Harrison had fun transforming the toys from Daddy’s childhood.

Harrison and Russell’s visit included cart rides, paper airplanes, and SNAPS.

Times go fast when we all were having fun.

Splashing around

July 5, 2019Family, fun, reviewsusanmanzke

Today, Russell and Harrison came for an overnight visit.

It’s hot so a trip to Seymour’s new splash pad at Recknagel Park was in order. Of course, Grandpa Bob and I tagged along.

Harrison started with a drink of cool water.

Grandpa and Grandma sat on a bench in the shade as Daddy and son went on the playground equipment. Next was the splash pad.

I did walk onto the splash pad, too. The water was refreshing, meaning cold for me.

Daddy Russ watches as Harrison checks out a water spider.

I recommend this park for children of all ages. It is especially great for younger kids.

All I could think about while I watched Harrison and other children playing in the water is this would have been great when our children were little. Now that it’s here it will be used by our visiting grandchildren.

It’s worth the trip to Seymour.

A Fourth of July celebration

July 4, 2019Family, funsusanmanzke

It is quiet on the farm, yet we did celebrate.

Rebecca and Andy came over with a new charcoal grill. It was still in the box so they had to assemble it, well Andy did.

The grill box is opened and the assembly begins

The grill was quite a project. Bob and I didn’t help, except by getting a couple tools.

After an hour, or so, Andy had it together.

It wasn’t long before brats and burgers were roasting over the fire.

We ate and visited. It was a successful celebration on Sunnybook Farm.

I forgot to mention, since the fire was still hot, I brought out a roast and put it over the coals, too. We’ll have plenty of leftovers.

Farmer’s Market newbie

July 1, 2019crafts, creativity, fun, Wisconsinsusanmanzke

Bob and I are preparing to set up a canopy at the Seymour Farmer’s Market tomorrow–if I’m there, expect rain.

I got out my old canopy and tried to remember how to set it up. I haven’t used it for ten to fifteen years and hadn’t kept the instructions.

I tried to put it together myself, as I had at art shows, but I needed help. Bob looked at all the pieces and together we managed to get it up.

We found a couple of holes in the material but patched them with Gorilla Duct tape, so I think I’m ready for our new adventure.

Tomorrow I’ll post about our first day. Wish us luck… Yes, Bob will be with me. Don’t forget to stop by our Green canopy.

Susan Manzke

Writer, Speaker, All-Around Good Person