Alex, Cheikh and I headed out for a day trip during spring break.
First stop was the Minnesota Hindu Temple in Maple Grove. One of those places that you don't believe is sitting in Minnesota. A few glimpses of what you find inside - the temple area is a no photo zone. And worth experiencing.
Sunny warm morning that warmed up to almost 60F - our first one of those for 2022.
Headed towards Red Wing to rendezvous with Greg and then we were off to lunch in Pepin with Lorne and Sonia. Lovely day and the shelves are once again stocked up with last falls harvest and Sonia's canning efforts.
Another event cancelled over the last couple year - the Jane, Karen and Dennis birthday lunch. We are all the same age with our birthdays within 30 days of each other.
We got a great sunny and 50F+ day.
Not enough time to catch up on two years - will have to do it again soon..........
We got some more parking and miles in after work today.
And then we stopped back in at the 1029 to see what was up. Niketh had his virgin night at a pull tab guy. He started slow but got his first investment back in just as many new pull tabs. He is now in - good for the local charities it supports.
They suggested a dusting of snow on top of all the ice - but we got a whole lot more than that. A heavy pile of wet March snow greeted us all in the AM.
A grey and gloomy day but snow clinging to trees and anything it could stick to.
We woke up to a sheet of ice everywhere. Warmed up enough as the day went on to melt off and get out and about. Filled the day with a slippery walk, driving practice with Niketh, a gallery show with old friends and dinner with the sisters.
And they day is ending with lightning, thunder and a whole lot of rain. A bigger ice rink everywhere tomorrow for sure.
Since winter and snow always shows up the Trailhead was built as a hub for ski trails, bike trails and just being outside. Wonderful facility.
Big weekend ahead with national competition - and we have rain predicted for the weather.
Work day for me but sure enjoyed exploring the building a bit further and also the opportunity to learn more about all the things sponsored from this location.
Another day on the road getting ready for the driving test. Great ride.
Finished up with a stop at Psycho Suzi's - but forgot our ID. So back to the 1029 across the alley from the apartment. Still a good end to some road time.
Fat Tuesday and finally we were able to find a date to gather and celebrate our 3 mutual birthday.
Always lots of conversation - often heads down much more interesting paths than one may expect. And always some good food to make it all the better.
And we got to recycle the "happy birthday" lights once again - thanks Edie.
I got home to a great winter's day. It all changed today. Snowy, windy and quickly dropping temperatures. Sounds like the cold is going to linger for the balance of the week.
Drove up to Cape Coral to spend the afternoon hanging with the cousins. Besides Linda and Mary Jo we got Scot and Kelly and a couple others from Rochester that I haven't seen for ages and ages.
Linda was in the midst of a great car mess as we arrived - to the wrong address she provided no less. When we all got to the same spot there were lots of stories and laughs.
And after many stories about the ground owls in the neighborhood, the one in their front yard popped out to say hello as we were getting ready to head out.
We got an invite on a beautiful day for a boat ride around the canals at Port Royal and out to the gulf in the late afternoon.
Great company, great fun and a few waves of water to cool some of us down.
