Saint Paul MN - Mary is back in town

Sue's friend Mary is back for a visit - we usually see her much more frequently but this trip has been long in coming.
Had to get out and see a few sites - so covered Cottage Grove, Hastings, Vermillion, Hastings and spots in between and along the way home before a great dinner.

Minneapolis MN - Gerard back in town

The yearly user conference so many friends and former workmates from around the world were in town for the week.  Lots of great catch ups.
Finished the week with Gerard and a giant cinnamon roll at the French Meadow.

Winona MN - hanging at the Marine Museum in Winona

New art at the Art Museum in Winona - so we had a destination.  Grandma, Greg, Patty and me set out for another adventure.
Grey gloomy day so the hills didn't glow as we drove in but great lunch, lots of side trips and a great gem of an art gallery made for another great day.  A true Minnesota gem.

Saint Paul MN - Wild open practice at Tria

Wild offered up an open practice session today so stopped by since I was already downtown - up close and personal for sure.
And a beautiful day to enjoy the sun and wander home.

Saint Paul MN - Jazz, funk and more evening

Great dinner followed by a night at Vieux Carre for a Seattle group passing through Saint Paul - their first show here.
Sure doesn't feel like Saint Paul once you wander down the stairs and settle in.

Saint Paul MN - Snow Flakes and dinner with the Mac guys

Wow - cool, cool start to the morning.  Too cold for me to remember to get a photo of the walking group the AM.  Hearty group - and we stopped half way at the new Keg and Kase for a warm up, coffee and fabulous donuts.
And later the Mac guys wandered by to hang and have some dinner.  Three more days of classes, tests and who know what and then fall break for 4 days.  And it appears most are off to Chicago for the break.  Lots of conversation and laughs - as always tonight.

Stillwater MN - family night

Lizzy chose Wisconsin for school - mid-term break so she chose to and hang with her MN family.  Lucky us.  I picked her up and she slept until she headed for Stillwater and then on to Rochester before the train back to Milwaukee.
So dinner Friday night with the Sandor gang, who showed up in full force.  Good fun for sure - and lots of stories shared.....and birthdays to celebrate too.

Saint Paul MN - back on the bike

Interesting trip home from Oz and mostly cold, rainy weather here as well.
And then Thursday and Friday arrived and we got sun an above average temps.
Got out on the bike with Patty and warm enough to enjoy lunch outside as well.

Sydney NSW Australia - Manly Ferry Ride

Sun was holding so thought I would enjoy a sunny day on the Sydney Harbour.
Worked for a bit and then the clouds, fog and mist rolled back in - and the waves at the head were memorable as we made both turns.

Sydney NSW Australia - a bit of sun and one more wander

I truly enjoy old Australian Architecture.
We got a bit of sun part of the day and got out and wandered through some of the Surry Hills and surrounds that haven't jumped in to the tear down and rebuild bigger phase.  No doubt it is coming.