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Category Archives: Minnesota observations
Sunday Drive
We went for a drive yesterday to see the area burned in the wildfire last week. Quite by accident we happened upon the spot where it might have started. I am not a Fire Investigator..but if I was I would … Continue reading
Some Blues
It was a long week. Last night I spent some time sitting outside in the yard listening to the thunder up north. It was almost a constant rumble..Chance even deserted me. Yes the Burr Oaks are still skeletal looking. They … Continue reading
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Wildfire
There was a wildfire about twenty miles south and east of us. It started on Tuesday afternoon. The wind was horrid, gusting to 45 MPH. The fire travelled fast. As we left home you could see a cloud of smoke. … Continue reading
Sunset and Clouds
Most people think that Minnesota has mountains. I suppose because Little House on the Prairie was filmed in California where there are mountains. Minnesota has some hills and some cliffs along rivers and the North Shore..but no mountains. We have … Continue reading
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Loony
Last night after supper we went for a ride. On my way home from work I saw the loons on the Mill pond. A pair. They mate for life..but take separate winter vacations..then meet up again in the spring to … Continue reading
Posted in Loons, Minnesota Lakes, Minnesota observations
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Melting
The snow is melting quickly. The fields are turning black and the ditches are full of water. Far Guy says the snow stick is now an ice stick. There is still an inch of “stuff” to melt. A couple of … Continue reading
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Looking for open water
We took Jen and Andy through Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge yesterday. Jen had not been there in years, and it was Andy’s first time there. We go over there quite often, there is always something to see, it is one … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, deer, Minnesota observations, snow stick, wildlife
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Signs of Spring Finally
It was 53 degrees yesterday..two inches of snow melted at the snow stick! We might have a winner in the next couple of days! A Robin flitted in and out of our yard. Finally he/she stopped long enough for me … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, Minnesota observations, Signs of Spring, snow stick
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Life at the river
We went for a ride shortly before sunset last night. Chance is ever vigilant looking out his window..for him one last game of ball after supper and a ride cap off a perfect day. It didn’t snow yesterday!! Dead Beaver … Continue reading
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Cold
It is too cold for the snow to melt. Honest. It is fairly disgusting. Chance and I had to go to the Post Office so we stopped a few places to take photos. The beach April 10 ..open water..but no … Continue reading
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