Duluth MN - Pat's official "I turned 60" party - part 1

An unexpected warm week that kept even affected the northern third of Minnesota was the perfect set up to drive down the hill in to downtown Duluth to the official celebration of Pat Eller hitting the 60.
A good Irish bar, but as Grandma noted we didn't sing and Irish songs. But there was plenty of music, readings, poems and even a bit of dancing to the beat of Nancy "Cashman" Sinatra and her ensemble.

Saint Paul MN - Anna...the Perpich adventure begins

Saint Paul Mn - Labor Day 2011 finally it cooled down

The summer of heat and humidity and it was a lovely Labor Day Weekend but it sure cooled down!
Always good to gather friends and family and great fun to celebrate Pat's 60th and Mom's birthday too! Sorry Anna that we didn't get yours recognized as well....but we have many many more of those to honor.

Minneapolis MN - Loring Pasta Bar with Lynn and Jocelyn

Always a good night when Jocelyn, Lynn and I get our schedules coordinated and rendezvous.
Lots of laughs and many good stories told again and again. And always a great spot to hang out - the Loring Pasta Bar.

Minneapolis to Plymouth - good weather and the bikers arrive

Absolutely perfect Saturday morning. We took the Luce Line Trail from Minneapolis to Plymouth - about a 30 mile ride.
It was a full crew as well - an even dozen. Barney came back for more, Linda finally showed and Carly just ran out of excuses! So we gave her a few rolling hills to remember the ride...

Saint Paul MN - Barney joins us for the Saturday ride

It has been a strange a crazy year for the Saturday bike group. We have seen a few new faces and many of the regulars in previous years have had better offers or schedules have just not worked on the good riding days we have had.
Barney arrived today. Barney joined us a few years back and has never come every week but we haven't had Barney join us until today.
Barney lets me look 20 years ahead and visual doing the right things...and having the right genes and I too may still be on my bike and keep pace with the group!
A lovely Saturday by the way...a luxury this summer in Minnesota.

Serbia - Petar getting ready for year 2 at Mac

It looks like Petar figures year 2 is going to be a tough one and he is doing all he can to be ready to go at it at every level.
Look forward to having him back on our side of the world soon. Gotta love a wonderful Serbian with a great smile!

Los Angeles, Burbank, Sacramento, Fremont and San Francisco CA - Busy couple days

Zoomed in and out of California this week. Left Minnesota and landed in LA. We went up to Burbank and then headed back through rush hour to get a flight to Sacramento. Did our stuff in Sacramento and then drove down to Fremont. Finished up on the train in to San Francisco and a memorable taxi ride to the hotel. Cool, brisk evening in San Fran and back to Minnesota in the morning.
Not much time to take a few pics - caught a bit of the neighborhood in San Francisco.

Minneapolis MN - A great night at Walter and Jane's

Is Carly really that old...OH we didn't gather to celebrate that. But there was a gift book given "Porn for Women...of a certain age". Hmmmm why did we gather?
Another great night at Walter and Jane's on Mississippi River Boulevard. We don't gather as often as we should but certainly enjoy it when we make it happen.
I see Tucson with "young" Carly on a horse one day soon......