4-day tramp, Kepler Track, South Island, New Zealand, 2006. The mist did a dance, revealing glimpses of steep valleys
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Travel Gear: Rain Jacket
The rain was torrential. “You look funny” commented some miserable-looking middle-aged woman as she stumbled towards us on the Wainwright Coast-to-Coast hike across England. I gurgled something to show I was glad I had added to her happiness on that grey day. I suspected this was her first and last long distance walk. We certainly looked…… Continue reading Travel Gear: Rain Jacket
Rain Jackets
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Amtrak at Union Depot
Cycled to St. Paul’s Union Depot. This winter I’ll take Amtrak to Miami, stopping in several cities including NYC.
’Flu Shot in Aisle 8
Found a ‘flu shot in aisle 8 of my local Walgreen’s.
Replacing a Faucet
Dust everywhere: wore out a grinding wheel slightly enlarging the hole through the counter for a replacement faucet.
Raking Bitten Apples
Raked apples before mowing. The squirrels take one or two bites then drop them out of the tree.
Our State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is a big deal. It runs for 10 days through Labor Day with a total attendance around 1.8 million. This morning, I was one of those attendees. I’m not one for crowds, or food on a stick, or animal competitions. But I do like to drop in on the Fair every…… Continue reading Our State Fair
Illicit Photo in a Bank
A Wells Fargo guard ordered me to put my camera away. So, after buying euros I took this illicit photo with my phone.
Mannequin Awaiting Catheters
Mannequin awaiting catheters. Photographed through LCD glass on my way to do a bit of work today.