New York NY - Short trip to wander and catch up with friends

Had a friend coming in to NYC so found a flight and got a weekend break in the city.
Sat next to a guy who was heading to watch his son play Pro Volleyball on the pier - decided to check it out as well.  And as we talked a bit further we realized we had both graduated from the same school - and neither of us ever run in to people from there.  Interesting coincidence.
Great sunny day - and still on the "cooler" side of things for summer in NYC.

Saint Paul MN - Como Park

Just a great week weather wise.
Got out on bike and on foot many times.
Wandered through Como Park on one sunny day.
They have this new fixture that at first appears as some interesting art but turns out to be a pole that supports birds, bugs and animals.  Wow.

Saint Paul MN - Memorial Weekend BBQ

A unique year for the BBQ - lots of people coming and going and the guest list changing by the hour - even up to all of the arrivals.
But always a good night - and the crowd voted to enjoy the evening in the heat and humidity not the deck.  Usually we talk about being warm enough to hang outside - today we were discussing the heat.
All good.

Minneapolis MN - Betty Danger with Betty "dangerous" Cashman

90+ and we hit Betty Danger's Country Club - and Kindra joined us for the evening.   And after 50 years Byron hopped on a ferris wheel once again - he survived!

Minneapolis MN - The Luce Line Ride

A 90+ Saturday in May - Wow.  Got our ride in before we hit the 90 mark but it was still plenty warm and a ride that got the blood moving.
New coffee spot as well.  And  new biker joined the group today - the more the merrier.

Saint Paul MN - Thursday Bike Ride we got it all

Got off for a Thursday ride.  We even got started a bit earlier than usual.
Good thing.
It was 90+ when we took off.  Discovered a new park along the way.
We got a patio seat for some dinner before the last leg home and as we hopped on our bikes we couldn't miss the black sky closing in on us from behind.
The race was on - we didn't win.  It was a great rain and shower that definitely cooled us off before we got home.

Twin Cities MN - Saturday Bike Group

After a super warm and wonderful week, we got a cloudy and cooler Saturday.  Who knew that the bike ride would be the warmest and least windy part of the day - back to 45 tonight.
Cinnamon and carmel rolls from the French Meadow makes it all worth the ride.

Saint Paul MN - Kate hanging out with the aunties

Environmentalist Kate is back in town and happened to be making dinner when I stopped by to say hello to Sue and Jude - of course I stayed.
Great evening filled with lots and lots of interesting topics - and a bit of wine and a vegan delight!

Saint Paul MN - Qifan graduates from Mac

Cool, grey day but it was more than a full house for the graduation ceremony.
Always an exciting and a sad day - and we finished off with another gathering at my house before Qifan and family head to his new home in Austin TX - with a China visit over the summer.

Twin Cities MN - Saturday Bike Group

Lots of graduation activity but still got time in for the weekly ride - a cool, cool start to the ride this morning.  And a bit of rain later in the day.
Warm days due again next week.