One degree

Mississippi River at Crosby Lake Farm, Saint Paul.
On my way back from the MSP airport, having dropped off an out-of-town friend who’d been visiting, I passed by Crosby Lake Farm. Decided to have a look around, then decided on a quicker look once I felt how crazy cold the breeze felt on my bare skin. By the time I stumbled across this scene, my fingers were starting to go numb inside my gloves, so I made with the picture taking and raced back to the car to thaw out. Do I still have ten fingers? Stay tuned for the exciting answer.

December thaw

Holiday lights and reflections in what used to be an ice rink before the December thaw kicked in. Happy holidays, everyone.

The inquisition will begin shortly

Chair waiting for occupant, Como Ave., Saint Paul, MN.

Supernova

Midtown Cleaners and Tailors, corner of Lexington and Hamline, Saint Paul, MN.

Frosted

Winter’s in the air, Cathedral Hill, Saint Paul, MN.

Rocket to MPLS

What a difference 48 hours makes. Was out and about snapping a few photos late Saturday afternoon. The ground was still clear then, but after Monday's snow and sleet, the landscape looks quite different. To see this shot in color, check out the version posted on my Facebook page.

Fresh meats

Pondering the choices along Raymond Avenue, St. Paul, MN.

East v. West

Here we are in November already. Temperatures weren’t terrible today, so I ventured out near sunset to see what I could see. Wandered around near University Avenue for a bit, then found this bridge overlooking I-94. I’ve lived in St. Paul 22 years now and this was the first I’ve set foot on this bridge. The things you learn.

This is looking east on I-94, on the Pelham Blvd. bridge.

Road work

Morning breaks over the Montreal Ave. bridge, looking toward West 7th, St. Paul, MN.

Launch

Bar silo, University of Minnesota, St. Paul campus.

And now a frank talk about animal husbandry

Goat barn, Minnesota State Fair.

Your time is now

Sunrise in Como Park, St. Paul, MN.

Last chance to win one of these beauties

Just a few hours left for your chance to win a swell prize on the Midway at the Minnesota State Fair, and then we’re unofficially wrapping up this summer.

While we were dreaming #6

Some love from Minnesota on this fine Labor Day.
Minnesota State Fair.

While we were dreaming #8

Cue up to win a stuffed animal the size of Rhode Island. On the Midway, Minnesota State Fair.

While we were dreaming #4

I need to DUCK OUT of the fair for a bit.
Minnesota State Fair.

While we were dreaming #3

Waiting for the Midway to come alive. Minnesota State Fair.

Working at the cow wash

Polishing up for a big day at the Minnesota State Fair.

While we were dreaming #1

Bringing down the house at the Leinie Lodge Bandshell, Minnesota State Fair.

While we were dreaming #7

Waking up the Midway, Minnesota State Fair.