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After Kippers

Oct 7, 2015

After breakfast of kippers from the local smokehouse, one last look back at Craster’s harbor and Dunstanburgh Castle.

Even in the Rain…

Oct 6, 2015

Northumberland is beautiful, even in the rain.

Bamburgh: Start Walking

Oct 6, 2015

11:00 a.m., today, started my multi-day hike in the pouring rain from Bamburgh, Northumberland, England.

Long Night’s Journey into Day

Oct 5, 2015

At MSP. Tuesday p.m. I’ll be in Craster, Northumberland, UK. But first: MSP-AMS, AMS-EDI, train, bus, hike 14 miles.

End of Irrigation Season

Oct 4, 2015

Prepared for winter: pulled potted plants off life support.

Haircuts

Oct 3, 2015

Cycled to St. Paul for haircuts.

Car2Go

Oct 3, 2015

We found this in the street after a concert, Downtown, and drove it home.

Perfect Fall Day

Oct 1, 2015

A perfect Fall day, effortless cycling.

Kale Harvest

Sep 30, 2015

Harvested kale from our garden. I’ve previously posted various ways I prepare kale.

Footprints

Sep 30, 2015

Posted Travel Gear: The Carbon Footprint of Hiking Boots.

Fish Tacos at Sea Salt

Sep 29, 2015

Stopped at Sea Salt, Minnehaha Park, for their excellent fish tacos. The best deal in the Cities: two for $4.95.

Great Cleanup

Sep 28, 2015

With the nephews back home, it’s time for the Great Cleanup and Dismantling.

Shooting Bambi

Sep 27, 2015

We tuned out with Fulton Sweet Child of Vine IPA while our nephews took turns shooting Bambi.

Socializing Teddy Bears

Sep 26, 2015

My teddy bear (Mr. Têdé, on the right) is having a difficult day entertaining their teddy bears.

Dirt Trails

Sep 26, 2015

The nephews (6 and 8) insisted on dirt trails, and told me to follow them.

Meeting the School Bus

Sep 25, 2015

Two “cowboys” rode by after I met my nephews off the school bus.