Tin TeePee/Log Cabin

Nice blog that is so reminiscent of my upbringing ...

2012-06-02T12:17:35.193-06:00

Nice blog that is so reminiscent of my upbringing in east central Alberta. My brother in law has a sizeable cow/calf operation and I grew up in farming country and was exposed to branding. It is what it is! Jeanette's folks were mixed farmers with cattle, hogs and chickens too.

Really nice photos! And I'm willing to bet that it was a fun day too.

That's a terrific photo of Emmi in the VW!

2012-06-02T08:24:20.085-06:00

That's a terrific photo of Emmi in the VW!

I feel like you about branding, a necessary evil....

2012-06-02T07:51:43.003-06:00

I feel like you about branding, a necessary evil. Great photos, but I love the bug the best; had one in college, it was red, and I called it Ruben!! Enjoy the weekend.

Brings back the memories, I've done a zillion ...

2012-06-02T05:42:53.768-06:00

Brings back the memories, I've done a zillion brandings. Those were the days! Thanks,,,,great Blog....

The VW Bug photo brought back a ka-zillion memorie...

2012-06-02T04:52:37.233-06:00

The VW Bug photo brought back a ka-zillion memories for me:))

Loved all the pictures but the vw bug was the best...

2012-06-01T22:31:38.150-06:00

Loved all the pictures but the vw bug was the best!!!

I loved the pictures. thank you. Being a little c...

2012-06-01T21:19:01.526-06:00

I loved the pictures. thank you. Being a little city girl, I've never been around roundups and branding. I don't get to close to cows and horses when I see them either. But I love the mountains and the surroundings. Beautiful country.

I couldn't handle the branding either. Growing...

2012-06-01T19:44:07.099-06:00

I couldn't handle the branding either. Growing up in Sidney, lots of friends had cattle but I wouldn't go out when they branded. Emmi looks so cute in the Bug. And those horses are beautiful. I think they enjoy working the cows more than the riders do.

Love the photos! Thanks for sharing....

2012-06-01T19:33:20.067-06:00

Love the photos! Thanks for sharing....

The good thing about taking the MR2 is the lack of...

2012-06-01T14:59:10.069-06:00

The good thing about taking the MR2 is the lack of space to spend too much money and bring back too much stuff. We also have a silver Spyder and I used to have a 1958 VW---the one with flipper turn signals in the side posts. I've enjoyed reading your blog for about a year now, you do a fine job of writing and pictures. I'm looking forward to seeing how you two finish the trailer.

Busy time with the Tin Tee Pee renovation but we l...

2012-06-01T14:55:05.400-06:00

Busy time with the Tin Tee Pee renovation but we look forward to the completion photos.

Enjoy camping....should you get out there!

So glad you were able to get rid of the mouse evid...

2012-06-01T08:02:07.390-06:00

So glad you were able to get rid of the mouse evidence. :P

We have never really been happy with CJ's so w...

2012-05-31T21:55:54.513-06:00

We have never really been happy with CJ's so we gave up going there. Sure hope you get out this week-end and that the weather cooperates. We want pictures of all the wonderful things you're buying and doing to the Tin Tee Pee.

Hi Janna! LoraLee is going to be over the moon whe...

2012-05-31T20:36:34.339-06:00

Hi Janna!
LoraLee is going to be over the moon when she sees this quilting!! Absolutely stunning work!! Ahhh to be able to quilt like this!!
Thanks for sharing!
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Howdy Janna, The quilt is really a work of art and...

2012-05-31T18:44:45.979-06:00

Howdy Janna,
The quilt is really a work of art and you are an artist!!! I am amazed at the art some of you do and just call it 'crafts'!!! Thank you, for allowing us to view your creations!!

Howdy Jann & Mike, The secret to Bug longevity...

2012-05-31T18:38:43.253-06:00

Howdy Jann & Mike,
The secret to Bug longevity is change the oil every 1000 miles and keep the valves set PROPERLY!! I had a friend who had about a 59-60 Beetle and that's what he did.. He put 300,000 miles on it himself, then a guy he worked with offered him too much money for it, so, he sold it with the instructions on how to keep it running... The guy had it less than a year and ruined the engine.. This was in the late 70s.. Mike, it only takes about
2-3 quarts of oil and about an hour to set the valves..BE AWARE!!! Enjoy it!!

Isn't it an anachronism to think that a car ma...

2012-05-31T18:36:45.060-06:00

Isn't it an anachronism to think that a car made in 1959 is still getting a better fuel mileage than what's commonly on the road today? Do you have a picture of it? Would love to see the car. had a bug of my own in 1974. Bought it bran spanking new, then switched to its big brother the VW-Bus.

The quilt is beautiful and your quilting is wonder...

2012-05-31T10:28:58.779-06:00

The quilt is beautiful and your quilting is wonderful! I felt my jaw drop when I saw the picture. I love it.
Never had a bug but hubby did. Enjoy.

That is one beautiful quilt. I too am a former Bu...

2012-05-31T09:13:41.622-06:00

That is one beautiful quilt. I too am a former Bug owner - 1967!

Don't know anything about quilts, but it looks...

2012-05-31T07:18:24.676-06:00

Don't know anything about quilts, but it looks like a piece of art. I don't have much love for bugs. Spent three days and nights in one on a round trip to Denver back in 71. Haven't liked them much, since. Watching the mailbox.

Seems like just about everybody has had a bug at o...

2012-05-31T07:05:34.880-06:00

Seems like just about everybody has had a bug at one time or another. My last one was a '69, and was brilliant lime green!

I work for a Volkswagen dealer and have been invol...

2012-05-31T06:38:55.490-06:00

I work for a Volkswagen dealer and have been involved with VW since 1966. How about some pictures of your Bug? Is it still 6 volt?

How many more vehicles can you did up? you got all...

2012-05-31T05:25:46.739-06:00

How many more vehicles can you did up? you got all sorts of them stashed away.....I bought my boys a bug way back when,,,,they had fun with it,,

Stunning quilt,,,,,,,,Very nice!!

Oh how I would love to take a VW bug for a spin ag...

2012-05-31T02:51:19.199-06:00

Oh how I would love to take a VW bug for a spin again. Probably been in the early 70's since I had my last Beetle. My very first car of ever was 1961 VW Bug. Traveled from one side of Canada to the other in Bugs & all the way to Florida & Georgia a couple times. Wished I had a dollar for every mile I have racked up in one of them there little puddle jumpers:)) Sure must take a lot of patience to put such a beautiufl quilt together.

That is the same VW bug that we went on our honeym...

2012-05-30T22:31:20.325-06:00

That is the same VW bug that we went on our honeymoon to Paris with.It was blue. My husband had bought it brand new a few months earlier. Hope you have lots of good times with it.