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How did we survive?

Humorist Robert G. Lee wrote this in the September edition of Reader’s Digest. How did we survive?  We drank from every garden hose in the neighborhood and now they tell us that it could be a health risk?  According to … Continue reading

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42 years ago this month

The Parade Watcher has been absent for a while, but I promise to be a little more faithful with my postings.  The other day I had a song going through my head and I could not get it out.  It … Continue reading

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Happy Easter

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter.  The Lenten season comes to a close and a day of celebration comes forth like the spring flowers.  May you enjoy the day with family and friends. 

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Updates from the Parade

We had a sand bag removal party in the neighborhood last night.  90 minutes and all the sand bags were out in the street ready for the city to pick them up.  A few people are going to have to … Continue reading

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Flood photos from north Fargo

Here are some photos from the northside of town.  I took these on Sunday, March 21, 2010. The bike path under Co. Rd. 20 is now a boat path. Not sure how high this flag pole is but it is … Continue reading

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Monday’s floats in the parade.

Just a couple of things on the radar this morning. 1.  The flu.  Whether it’s the regular flu, or the H1N1 variety; where has it gone?  Maybe it has been replaced in our part of the world with flood coverage, … Continue reading

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A few floats of note.

1.  The first day of spring:  Spring arrived but it sure doesn’t feel like it.  I’m still wearing my winter coat as the northwest winds are howling and the temp. is barely above the freezing mark.  The Red River is … Continue reading

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Sunday Stuff

Could be a long day today.  After attending the Class A Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament in Bismarck the last few days, it feels good to be back home and back in my own bed.  Just wish I could have … Continue reading

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A couple of news and floats in the parade.

A couple of sure signs of spring.  My sump pump is running and the return of the potholes.  Some of the potholes are growing larger by the day.  If nothing else, they keep you on your toes while you are … Continue reading

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Early week floats in the Parade

Entering the week with a couple of floats in the parade that might make you think.  1.  Babies in bars?  Would you believe this is actually being discussed?  A CNN story is getting lots of comment. 2.  A Golf Opener:  … Continue reading

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