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is a FAMILY FRIENDLY web publication featuring an eclectic mix of (hopefully) humorous stories, answers to (mostly children's) questions, interesting news topics and odd or eccentric viewpoints and opinions. Basically we cover anything that interests me (aka Grandpa Oddball). If you have a question or topic you'd like to see covered click on our ask or suggest links. If you have a news item you'd like to share or if you have alternate viewpoints or opposing views to our opinion pieces that you'd like to submit click on our submit link. We're not proud and will consider any family friendly inquiry.

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Archive for the ‘Grandma Oddball’ Category

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  • GLOOMY DAYS

    Thursday, June 30th, 2011

    A flooded boardwalk
    Water over the wetlands trail

    Another week of gloom (and doom?) here in the Pacific Northwest. Fortunately we had no rain last Sunday so grandma and I were able to get outside for awhile. Grandma took me to a local wetland's park which was interesting. In spite of it being so wet that the boardwalk trail was impassible in spots we managed to spend enough time outside to recharge my mental health.

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  • CABIN FEVER

    Thursday, June 16th, 2011

    CABIN FEVER! After all the years I spent in hospitals and nursing homes you'd think I'd be inured to cabin fever, especially since less than a month ago we'd traveled to Washington, DC in order visit our son. You'd be wrong !! After a week of reasonable weather I need some escape.

    Grandma suggested the "S0RTICULTURE" exhibit that was happening at a local park. Essentially a once a year outdoor garden show it served the purpose of getting out of the house.

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  • SURPRISE IT’S BEEN 44 YEARS

    Monday, January 31st, 2011

    Hard to believe I know. I can hardly believe it myself. Time doesn't march on inexorably; it simply evaporates leaving behind a residue full of memories, emotions, and past regrets !! Just yesterday we were married and now two children and two grandchildren later we are celebrating our 44th wedding anniversary.

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  • Meet Grandma Oddball

    Monday, May 4th, 2009

    moma_fly

    Ask and ye shall observe. This article has no particular purpose other than showing off Grandma Oddball and, well, you all wanted to see her and here she is! This picture is over forty years old and Grandma Oddball looks just as exciting and beautiful today as she did then. you want to see more! »