Saint Paul MN - Family day at the Como Conservatory and Zoo

 

Katy and Gabri came to town so a great reason to gather.  Started the chilly afternoon at Como and took in the Conservatory and the Zoo.  

Something for everyone with this idea.

Fort Lauderdale FL - Morning wander

 

One more wander in the sun before heading back to the cold that continues to drag on.  

Fort Lauderdale FL - The water taxi view

 

Had an extra day fall in to my lap, so was looking around for a boat ride.  Discovered I could hop the water taxi at one end of the route and ride it to the other. 

Fort Lauderdale FL - More snow, good time to go

 

After 3 record breaking weather days - 88, 88 and 84 - we were heading back to more cold and snow.  The opportunity was there and off I went to enjoy some additional warm weather days. 

Equally crazy weather here.  The two days before I arrived that had 20+ inches of snow.  It was all underwater.  Mostly cleaned up by my arrival but still slowing down the airport.   

Spring Break season is over but still plenty of people and things going on to enjoy. 

Minneapolis MN - Biking Season is full on until tomorrow

 

Got two more rides in this week.  After the quick change in weather we went right to at least 2 record days in a row - not sure where today landed.  Wow, 88F two days in a row in April and 84F today.  

How do you not hop on the bike.  After a late start, getting things going.  And now rain and back to 30F mornings but warm typical days.

Saint Paul MN - Finally, a bike ride

 

With our never ending winter, been a bit slow getting on to spring.  And then like overnight we are now in spring.  Crazy - as all of 2023 has been.  

Hit 70F by the time I finished up.  Got in 22 miles and confirmed I can go the distance but my hill legs need to get built back up. 

The roads were bad.  The trails were mostly great - a few icy spots still out there.  And there were people out everywhere today.   

The river is clear and not to high at this point.  But we need many more warm days to get the lakes ready for action. 

Saint Paul MN - April Fools Day on us

We got the snow - 8+ inches in my area.  It was heavy and wet with tree limbs bent or broken all over.  And then it blew around before the sun came up and it quickly started to melt.  A much warmer day tomorrow so we should have clear walkways/streets by the end of the day.  

We have taken the number 3 spot for most snow in any give year....9 inches to the number one spot.  And more snow on the way Tuesday.