Grand Grandparent Life – The Haps With Herb

Maybe Not All The Way To Canaan But…

June 20, 2023 Herb 15

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 23145 – 1140 Here’s the haps: Our church is having its annual Father/Son – Men’s campout. This means that I will not be around to visit much. I go with my son, a couple of “adopted” sons, my two teenage Continue Reading[...]

Aaannndd…He’s Back!

January 23, 2023 Herb 20

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22997 – 1061 Greetings, Salutations, Howdy Ya’ll, and, Hi There Herbophiles and Herbophobes, Here’s the haps: Stepping away from the cyber world for a while was nice. I was actually going to be back a bit earlier but we wound Continue Reading[...]

Some Things, Like Toys, Are Built Better Than Others

July 23, 2022 Herb 33

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22813 – 991 Here’s the haps: So, the two-year-old grandson was here today. They come frequently and I am blessed in that I get the chance to see my grandkids on a fairly regular basis even though I don’t always Continue Reading[...]

Camping Was Fun And I Learned Something That Made Me Feel Good

June 17, 2022 Herb 36

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22777 – 988 Here’s the haps: If you want to read a first-rate telling of the campout you can check out my son, Ben’s, blog post over at Brother’s Campfire, called, strangely enough, Brother’s Campfire… Camps. But I did have Continue Reading[...]

Blogging A – Z Challenge 2022: M is for My Adventures or Do I Give A Two-Year-Old A Hammer When He Asks For One?

April 15, 2022 Herb 18

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22713 – 963 Here’s the haps: I had the day off today because I will be working tomorrow and spent it with half of my grandchildren. Two teenagers who were neither sullen nor surly, a nine-month-old, a five-month-old, and a Continue Reading[...]

Happy Birthday Mrs. Herb

December 17, 2021 Herb 36

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22595 – 908 Here’s the haps: It was Mrs. Herb’s Birthday today. We didn’t have a party but one of her longtime friends came over and they did some crafts together. Her friend used materials that have been stashed around Continue Reading[...]

Sorry, But I Have No News

December 3, 2021 Herb 40

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22581 – 894 Here’s the haps: I know many of you that follow this blog also follow my son’s blog, Brother’s Campfire, and are very concerned because you care about my son and his wife. I apologize but I have Continue Reading[...]

NaBloPoMo – Day 15 – Halfway There & Special Delivery!

November 15, 2021 Herb 32

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22564 – 877 Here’s the haps: I have a new grandson who came by a fairly normal delivery but of course, it’s special to us. named after Grandma Pike and a mountain his name is Pike Yama. Yama is “mountain” Continue Reading[...]

Where I Will Be And Baby Pictures

July 18, 2021 Herb 44

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22444 – 849: Here’s the haps: Every year (except last year) since 1998 or 1999, our church has hosted a nationwide youth conference called Heritage. Young people and their chaperones, pastors, and youth pastors will be here in Colorado Springs. Continue Reading[...]

Another Grandbaby Added To The Collection

July 8, 2021 Herb 52

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22434 – 848: Here’s the haps: Hi Gang! Well, we knew there was another grandbaby on the way but wasn’t due for five more weeks yet. Everything went well and we have a new granddaughter, Violet Stephanie Berlyn, 5 pounds, Continue Reading[...]

Mudgeonly Monday – After Action Review – Happy Camping

June 21, 2021 Herb 46

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22417 – 845 Here’s the haps: Hi Gang! Yes, it used to be Curmudgeonly Monday but I really don’t have anything to complain about. I had a great time up in the mountains. (Hopefully, this link works and you can Continue Reading[...]

Happy Camper – Headed For The Hills

June 16, 2021 Herb 27

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22412 – 844: Here’s the haps: I finished my documentation for the Division of Insurance complaint and sent it off. Now I will be going with my son, two of my teenage grandsons, and our church’s men’s group for our Continue Reading[...]

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