Category Archives: Memories

Still connected to Fleet Farm

Friday used to be Fleet Farm shopping day with Bob.

I continue to check out the ads. When I do stop at Fleet Farm, I remember following Bob through the aisles in search of things he needed.

The last time I was there I came home with dog food, cat food, and wild bird food. For old-times sake, I also walked through the tool department, thinking of Bob.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

A pleasant memory

Driving north on Miller Rd from County G flooded me with memories.

All of 1977 Bob traveled from Illinois to northeast Wisconsin, moving the family farm north.

I took the ride sometimes, leaving our two young children with grandma.

Today this view reminded me of our move when we found our forever home.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Remembering our 1973 engagement

We were in Bob’s Impala that day. It was his first car. Up until he bought that car, he used the farm truck. Neither of us knew that it would turn into a special day for us. I can’t believe it is 49 years since he proposed. Listen to my account of Bob’s proposal.

August 8, 1973, was the day Bob finally asked the big question.

It’s a good memory, but a little tough, too.

I sure do miss my soulmate. Love you forever, Bob.

(The photo was taken at a friend’s 1973 wedding.)

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Quick view of Seymour museum

Come visit our local museum on Depot Street, Seymour. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1 to 4, until Labor Day.

You can meet me most Friday afternoons. That’s when I help as a docent.

The museum has multiple touch screen computers for fun and/or education.

Come on over and join the fun.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.

Don’t sit on the dog’s chair

Flinger was a large chocolate lab from my youth. He loved to pull us on sleds over snow and ice. This story is about his chair.

Make sure you choose your chair carefully. You never know if it belongs to a person or a dog.

Until next time, that’s all there is from Sunnybook Farm.

Copyright 2022 Susan Manzke, all rights reserved.