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Barbra and her lilacs

Jonathan — Fri, 27 May 2011 02:51:30 +0000

Last weekend Dad and I went to Minneapolis to see my sister, Barbra Bloy. The lilacs blooming in front of her house made a great backdrop for a few pictures.

Above is my sister and I, and below she is standing with our father (Wilmer).

The Farmall H

Jonathan — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:09:37 +0000

Dad and I went to the Rock River Thresheree yesterday, to look at the antique farm equipment. The Farmall H is the tractor my grandfather (Theodore Bloy) bought around 1950 to use on the farm where my father grew up. Dad (Wilmer Bloy) stands beside an H from that era below.

When you talk to the owners of these antique tractors, you can tell they take a lot of pride in their restored machines. Above is a pristine looking Farmall H of that same vintage, driven by its owner.

At Miller Park

Jonathan — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:05:11 +0000

Yesterday, my father (Wil Bloy), brother (Steve Bloy) and I went to Miller Park for a Brewers game.

The Brewers didn’t play very well, but we had fun hanging out at the ballpark — well, once we finally figured out how to get to our seats.

The Casket Arts Building

Jonathan — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:03:54 +0000

My sister Barbra’s studio is in the Casket Arts Building, a 120 year-old structure that once housed the Northwestern Casket Company.

I could have spent hours walking around the old building and taking photos,

In keeping with the site’s historic nature, I decided to post these in sepia-toned black and white.

Many of the old fixtures, like the sliding metal exit door with counterweight, are still a part of the former factory building.

Minnehaha Falls

Jonathan — Sun, 23 May 2010 00:20:04 +0000

When my father (Wilmer Bloy) and I were in Minneapolis last weekend, we went to Minnehaha Falls, which is in the city, along side the Mississippi River.

It was a gorgeous day. We weren’t the only ones enjoying the view and shooting some pics.

Inside Barbra’s studio

Jonathan — Thu, 20 May 2010 02:27:57 +0000

Last weekend, Dad and I drove to Minneapolis to see my sister, Barbra Bloy.

We wanted to visit while Art-a-Whirl (the largest open studio and gallery tour in the U.S.) was going on. It was great to see what that was about, and check out her studio.

Most of what she works on these days are the beautiful jewelry she creates.

She also does some painting.

Her studio space (which is in an old factory) is perfect for creating and showcasing her art.

My favorite of Barbra’s creations are the mandalas she paints, like the one above.

Easter walk

Jonathan — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:14:42 +0000

After a delicious Easter brunch at my brother Steve’s house, some of us decided to head outside for a walk. Below, Mike, Adam and Wil Bloy demonstrate that yes, waiting is hard.

We decided to hike around Kettle Pond, a small conservation park just a half a block from Steve’s house.

There’s something about a bare tree that I find very beautiful.

Steve Bloy leads the pack above.

There was a pair of mallard ducks in the pond, probably looking for a good spot to raise a family.

The city did a nice job with this park (they “renovated” the area last year). What a nice way to experience nature, right in the neighborhood.

Barbra and Wil

Jonathan — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:31:32 +0000

My sister Barbra and my father Wil. Taken on Thanksgiving Day at Mondovi, Wisconsin.

Father Bloy and his children

Jonathan — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:55:15 +0000

Taken at a small family gathering yesterday. From left to right, Wil Bloy, myself, Chris Davis (née Bloy), Barbra Bloy, Steve Bloy.

Bloy cousins

Jonathan — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:29:50 +0000

The main reason Dad and I decided to go to Tennessee a few weeks ago was to attend the 80th birthday party of his cousin Jim (Happy Birthday Jim!). While we were at the party we also visited with Dad’s cousins Ruth and Janette, and their families.

Pictured here are four Bloy cousins. From left to right: James Bloy, Wilmer Bloy, Janette McCormick (née Bloy) and Ruth Zeppelin (née Bloy).