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Solid Rock Minnesota

Solid Rock Minnesota•solidrockminnesota.com
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Welcome to Solid Rock Minnesota. A place to jump off for a few minutes and regroup. Ramblings about family life, outdoors, multi-generational living, music, grandparenting, and life. Please feel free to send us a message from here at Anchor or contact us through our website at : www.solidrockminnesota.com . Would love to hear from you and where you are from. Send us your address and we will send you a Solid Rock Minnesota bumper sticker or a post card from Minnesota!
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The Ukranian Battle and How We Can Help

Watching the battle going on in Ukraine, keep the people of Ukraine in your thoughts and prayers. And those taking in Ukrainian refugees, and also those prtesting in Russia. Keep them safe from Putin and his people.

Feb 28, 2022•1 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Happy Trails Thru Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas

After a snowy and slippery start, we are getting to a warmer climate. Join us with Big Eddie and the C.O.W. as we take a travel out of the deep freeze of Minnesota and cabin fever and head South to see the sun and family.

Feb 20, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 7

All My Bags are Packed, I'm Ready to Go

After months of waiting for the day to arrive, we are finally on the road and attempting to vacation as a retired couple. Stay tuned!

Feb 13, 2022•5 min•Season 2Ep. 7

Monday Morning Music Doing it Solo: Words Get in the Way

With half the grandkids in Texas and half up North from us, Monday Morning Music has been a bit out of reach lately. I have been playing solo for a bit due to teenager work schedules, distance and the freaking cold weather. But soon we will be together to play again.

Jan 30, 2022•6 min•Season 2Ep. 5

Is it Cold Enough For Ya?

Minnesota cold snaps can cause reason for change of wardrobes and conversation at the pumps.

Jan 23, 2022•5 min•Season 2Ep. 4

Catching Up a Little at a Time

Many have asked how the first month of retirement has been going, so here is an update.

Jan 09, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 2

Be A Better Friend

To quote Paul Wellstone, " We all do better when we all do better". Such a simple statement with such a powerful message. Let's all work at being a better friend to those around us and hope it circles the globe. Be A Better Friend (See Below) Life can seem hard in this crazy world And sometimes I just pay the cost I think about all the life that I've lived And then I don’t seem so lost CHORUS: I’m going to live my life one day at a time God Lord willing and the time don’t end I’m going to sing m...

Jan 02, 2022•6 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Ice Fishing in Minnesota

Many Minnesotans ice fish thru the winter months. I have tried a few times over the years and it pretty much was more like a form of torture.

Dec 26, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 47

Time Will Be Our Friend

Retirement Day has happened for my Best Half! What does the future hold? Who knows, but part of it will be spent growing older together. This is a song I wrote for all of us who have a Best Half or Best Friend that we will grow old with. Time Will Be Our Friend Words and music by Susan McAuliffe Do you think of me sometimes At the setting of the sun? I know I think of you In everything I do Time keeps moving on Will you love me When I grow old Will you still hold my hand? Will you walk with me i...

Dec 05, 2021•5 min

Joint Custody, Minnesota Style

What do you do when you have farm animals needing attention and you want to travel in the winter? You share joint custody of course.

Nov 28, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 44

Grandpa and the Engström Rooster Gene

The Rooster Gene : the inherited ability to consistently wake up at the crack of dawn without setting any alarm and be ready to greet the day cheerfully. Just one of the genetics we have inherited through the generations.

Nov 21, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 42

Tai Chi...Yah, You Betcha!

Over a decade ago, alone on a lake in the BWCA, I met with misfortune that I am still whining about and paying the price for at times today. But I think I have solved the problem and will be back out there next Summer to portage my canoe to that little pond full of fish.

Nov 07, 2021•12 min

Ope, Sorry

Minnesotans are known for their lingering good-byes and lengthly conversations in the driveway before heading out. There is only one thing that compares in length to a MInnesota good-bye. And that is the "Ope, Sorry". Come on along to Fleet Farm and see what I'm talking about.

Oct 31, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 39

Monday Morning Music: I've Been Everywhere

One of our last Monday Morning Music Sessions before 1/2 the grandkids moved to El Paso, Texas. Nothing more fun than doing music with the grandkids!

Oct 24, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 38

"Big Eddie" Meets the C.O.W

The Maiden Voyage of Big Eddie and the C.O.W. Take a trip with us to the North Country.

Oct 17, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 37

"Big Eddie" Please Take Care of Us

After many changes and discussions, we are hoping we have our stuff together as retirement nears in the next 2 months. Here's to taking the roads less traveled and taking the time to enjoy them.

Oct 10, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 36

My New Best Friend, Ziggy

The nest is officially empty for the first time in about 10 years. Our house is pretty silent. How will I survive the deafening silence during the day at the house? With my new friend Ziggy.

Oct 03, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 36

Until We Meet Again Old Girl...

Those four-legged furry family members manage to work their way into our hearts. For 11 years. we have had not only a furry family member, but one who has given her life to service, being the ears for her deaf best friend. This by far is one of the hardest stories I have shared...

Sep 26, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 35

America...You've Become Such A Habit With Me

Traveling cross country 3400 miles makes me think of the old Waylon Jennings song "America" "America" Some have said, down through history If you last it's a mystery But I guess they don't know, what they're talking about From the mountains down to the sea You've become such a habit with me America, America Well, I come from, down around Tennessee But the people in California Are nice to me, America It don't matter where I may roam Tell you people that it's home sweet home America, America And m...

Sep 19, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 34

Thou Shalt Not Steal

The wisdom of our grandma when my brother and I go to steal something. Take a ride with us in my '64 blue painted with a brush Plymouth Valiant.

Aug 29, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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