29 December 2021

Saint Paul MN - Cold, Wind Chill and Covid Quarantine

 



Lots of cold days and harsh wind chills as can happen late in December.  And got the positive confirmation on Monday.  So, as expected, hanging out.  Fortunately, was already feeling fine by the time the results came in.   

Good nights to let the fire make the house toasty warm.

26 December 2021

Saint Paul MN - Christmas Day 2021

 






Great expectations and a plan in place to have a second celebration with some additional family.  We started with a more typical big count of people.  Better offers, Covid concerns and life whittled us down some but we were good to go. And then the "host" picked up a bug - so far negative to Covid.  

So a great plan and no event as it went down.  Maybe in 2022.

Stillwater MN - Christmas Eve 2021

 













At last a Christmas gathering.  We tried last year but the weather kept us home after a worthy attempt to head out to Stillwater. 

This year the weather was way too warm for December, but great for travel.  A bit of a car hiccup but got back on track and had a great evening with the Sandors.  

19 December 2021

Chicago IL - More holiday celebrating

 






























The previous years of lavish holiday decorations seems to be gone - but there is still some efforts being made out there to make it festive and fun.  

Another great day.  Less wind and lots of sun. 

Chicago IL - Big City Christmas lights

 








A much warmer, but windier night as I walked to the hotel.  

Great to see so many buildings lighting up the sky to make for a more festive holiday season.