Enjoyed Today's Winter Wonderland

rickpete
on 1/12/09 2:15 am - Elk River, MN
I decided that before we drop into the deep freeze again I had better get out and take a walk at lunch time today.  I walk from my office across the Stone Arch Bridge at the edge of downtown Minneapolis and back to my office again.  Now I am more of a country mouse than a city mouse at heart, but I really enjoyed my walk today.  The snow wasn't blowing too hard and I could still walk on the sidewalks without boots.  I don't especially like the industrial straight line edge of the last drop on St. Anthony Falls, but its sound is a reminder of the inexorable flow of the Mighty Mississippi.  Through the gauze of snow, though, that harsh edge was softened and the flow of water with the snowy cityscape behind it bordered on the sublime.....or maybe I am still giddy from the MG coffee experience on Saturday.   Anyway, if you can, go out and enjoy a bit of the outdoors today.  It sure can be refreshing.

RP
Darla S.
on 1/12/09 2:43 am - Maple Grove, MN
I'm LOVIN' this fresh snow!  ANYTHING to cover up the nasty dirty stuff!

And I wish everyone could share the view I have out my window...  had a few deer earlier this morning, get cardinals and all kinds of chirpies on my feeder.  purdy...

RP, ever hit the Coon Rapids Dam walkway this time of year?  Methinks you'd be in awe of it...


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rickpete
on 1/12/09 3:32 am - Elk River, MN
Darla:

My parents live in Coon Rapids near the park and my brother and I take a walk there just about every year when he is home for Christmas.  My favorite winter experience there was when they had frazzle ice a few years ago.

RP
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on 1/12/09 2:50 am - Clear Lake, MN

Elmer,

Sounds very relaxing & peaceful & beautiful........

You would like the Gooseberry Falls also past Duluth......So very pretty at this time of year........

Just got my new snowpants today, so I'm going out to take a walk and shovel.....It is beautiful out today........

Kelly

Sandra N.
on 1/12/09 9:15 am - MN
LOVE your positive attitude!!  Snow is pretty to look at but BRRRRR!!  Have fun!!

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Kiba0003
on 1/13/09 12:31 am - Corcoran, MN
You are so descriptive! Thanks for the amazing imagery!

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Darla S.
on 1/13/09 12:33 am - Maple Grove, MN
Methinks our dear Elena has her days & nights all confuzzled... You got jet lag, dear? 

Tell us what you're up to on your European adventure!!


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Kiba0003
on 1/13/09 12:56 am - Corcoran, MN
Yep - definitely jet lag. It's  6:30pm here. I fell asleep at about 5pm last night and slept until 9am this morning...needed it. I feel better today.

Today was an  easy day.. just got some things done (bought glasses, went to favorite restaurant) and saw my dad's cousin. I have until the 17th in Latvia... then off to Austria! :)

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