Summer

Car Show at Bachman’s on Saturday & Biking on Sunday Last Weekend in July, 2018

Hi All, Some rain storms with Tornados moving through Minnesota today, Sunday, July 27. Red Wing and Forest Lake hit the worst and some heavy rains in the metro area. More are coming until midnight – I turned on my weather warnings from Weather Channel app just in case. Saturday the weather was beautiful not … Continue reading →

Bike Trail – Storm Damage Along the Minneapolis Diagonal Trail – July 21, 2019

Hi All, Sunny bike ride this morning – 70 F with 73% humidity. My overall average speed was 5.1 miles an hour and average heart rate 103 bpm. I covered 5.07 miles. Total time 59:23 minutes. I had fun and kept the meter running on my watches even during breaks this time. I thought my … Continue reading →

Calm After the Storm July 15, 2019

Terrace Memorial Garden as of July 6th, 2019

Hi All, I went out to the NorthEast Minneapolis Farmer’s Market this morning. I got there before 8:30 a.m. so lots of produce available. I got carrots, greens for salad, asparagus, cucumbers, zucchini, and green onions. The walk to the market from the parking was easier this morning so I’m making progress. The duck has … Continue reading →

Happy 4th of July Everyone – 2019

Hi All, I got a bike ride completed this morning for about 3.9 miles in 34 minutes. It was a good time high humidity but temps in the low 70’s so not bad. Keep moving everyone and a special Happy Birthday to all of you July 4th babies.

Summer Garden Pictures Closing Days of June, 2019

Hi All, I hope the beginning of the Summer Season is treating you well wherever you are in the Northern Hemisphere. Here in Minneapolis it has been a warm 2nd weekend of Summer. High humidity has brought us into the sub-tropics without even needing to take a trip. Some lightning and thunder so far this … Continue reading →

First Week of September, 2018 Trail Pictures

Hi, Sunlight is 9 hours 13 minutes for today, I track this with my Apple Watch and it confirms that soon we’ll be starting Fall.  Plants are quickly spreading their seeds so they find a spot for growing next Spring.  My Morning Glories are still blooming along with my sunflowers and wild grasses are forming … Continue reading →

Pictures from the Trail and Garden

Hi All, My flowers are blooming for my Sun Flowers and Morning Glories and my begonias are holding their own. I hope you all are having success with your gardens. I enjoy the planting, watering and watching how the birds, bees and butterflies enjoy visiting and finding some food too. Keep on believing in the … Continue reading →

Walk Pictures from Last Week Starting on August 5th

Chainbreaker Ride Completed For Me

Hi, I made it from start to 1.75 miles up 116 Feet with a pack that was well over a loaded grocery bag – 3 bottles of water and repair kit. We also had an air quality index over 101 which means high level of pollutions particles making breathing difficult for sensitive groups – those … Continue reading →