On my walk, a grain rail car was shedding yesterday’s snow.
Category: Winter
Icy Paths
Managed to stay upright on icy paths as I walked our jogging route.
Mississippi Tributary
Small ice floes floated by on a tributary of the Mississippi as we walked our running route.
Ice
Looked out at a world that was so icy, bus service was suspended for the first time in 8 years. I could see a dog walker barely staying upright, and emergency vehicles going to accidents. A good day to use the workout room, fix stuff, book travel to warm places.
Winter Walk
Walked our running route.
Arrival of Winter
Winter arrived overnight. It’s a good day to cocoon.
Snowbird Planning
Spent much of the afternoon planning to be snowbirds for two months this winter. Unlike many Minnesota snowbirds (who head south in the winter) we don’t own a vacation condo or recreational vehicle. We prefer to rent.
A Day to Stay In
It was 6°F (-14°C) outside when I woke up. Looked out at ice accumulating on the Mississippi and decided I’m not going anywhere this morning. The “rock” sticking out of the ice is a slowly crumbling pier for the old 10th Avenue Bridge. The bridge was torn down for scrap in 1943.
Return of Winter
Winter returned as I walked home.
Brief Respite From Winter
Took my bicycle out for a spin before winter returns later this week.