The Dahl family May 30
The continuing adventures of the Dahl family You know, if we all work together, we can get this place cleaned up and ready to open for curbside service. (We hear a rumor that could happen in the next week or so.)
The Dahl family May 29
The adventures of the Dahl family continues….. Grace, Jennie and Alice were very excited to learn about animal skulls at the Pember Nature Preserve. They stopped in for a quick program before heading down the trails. Yes, the trails are open! Grace is a big fan of skulls and educated Jennie and Alice on the … Read more
The Dahl family May 28
The continuing adventures of the Dahl family There’s a lot of work to do before we can plant this garden. We’re waiting for the plow and harrows to arrive. There will probably be beans, tomatoes and cucumbers here. We might even add a few squash. At the front of the building, Ella is trying to … Read more
The Dahl family May 27
The continuing adventures of the Dahl family (overheard at the campfire)I love camping out. There’s just something about the smell of a campfire!Yes, and it’s definitely the best way to cook a steak or a few burgers.I’m not so thrilled by the black flies we encountered while we were hiking.Do you think we packed enough … Read more
The Dahl family May 26
The adventures of the Dahl family continues… Jennie, Alice and Grace decided to head to the Pember Nature Preserve for a program on Bird’s Nests. It seems Jennie knows all about birds and their nests and even educated Alice and Grace. The Nature Center and the Pember’s loan kit has many nests to investigate. Please … Read more
The Dahl family May 25
The continuing adventures of the Dahl family Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. … Read more
The Dahl family May 24
The continuing adventures of the Dahl family The Dahls wanted to get out in the beautiful sunshine before the day gets too hot. We have lovely benches and a pretty garden behind the Pember. This overlooks the beautiful Mettowee River. They can also see the walking bridge over the river and behind those trees, the … Read more
The Dahl family May 23
The continuing adventures of the Dahl family Ruth celebrated in style yesterday when the gang threw her a birthday party. She shares her birthday with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (b. 22 May 1859). She couldn’t wait to curl up with some of her favorite Sherlock Holmes mysteries after the party.
The Dahl family May 22
The adventures of the Dahl family continues… David and Ella thought they would check out the Museum’s gift shop. Wow, look at these cool shells, said David. And they are free, said Ella. There are a lot of items in the gift shop which help support the Museum. Did you know that seashells are old … Read more
The Dahl family may 21
The continuing adventures of the Dahl family We finally talked Elvis into doing a concert for us! Marie Davis and Jennie Kent roomed together in college. Jennie told us about taking naps before her afternoon psychology class and the music was on a constant loop of “Elvis at Madison Square Garden.” She knows all the … Read more
The Dahl family May 20
The continuing adventures of the Dahl family People have been asking “what do the Dahls do at night?” Well, sometimes they order in pizza: “Hey guys, hurry up! The pizza’s almost gone!” Occasionally, they get together on Bernie’s desk in the Museum and hash over the events of the day around a “campfire.” There weren’t … Read more