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Soldering a Solenoid
Soldered a solenoid for some after-school fun with my nephews. Their joy would be complete if it made vulgar sounds.
What “Dangerous Windchill?”
What dangerous windchill? My nephews had a blast. We also ran through the skyways of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Family Cookies
No corner left unfilled. Cookies made by my mother-in-law. Exuberant red and green frosting by my nephews.
Stand by Me
Abandoned railroad track near Fort Snelling. We listened for ghost trains.
Monster with Limited English
Ran past this willow. My nephews like to hide in it while I lurch around it as a monster with limited English skills.
Our Castle in England
I’m back in Minneapolis from my travels, so it is a priority to plan future travels. Today I booked an entire English castle for 2016. It’s just a little castle, actually a gatehouse, it’s only for a week, and it costs about the same as two hotel rooms. I want to introduce my nephews… Continue reading Our Castle in England
Cream Cake at Fenwick’s
Honored my Mum’s memory with a cuppa and cream cake in Fenwick’s department store, Newcastle. She loved to go there.
Unnatural Colors
Nephews ingested unnaturally colored dipped cones. Returned them to Mom covered in fake tattoos and cycling wounds.
Bouncing off Walls
We have them for two days. We started with them bouncing off the walls.