On The Road Home
We’re back in a place where I can look around and see the earth in a natural state. There isn’t concrete all over and there are very few houses blocking the view of the majestic mountains that are rising …
Year: 2009
Happy Day
I’m happy to say we’re on the road again and headed to St. Cloud, Minnesota for the holidays before turning north to the Gunflint Trail. I’m happy to say we have the RV again and it seems to be …
Soon Enough?
Does 2064 sound like a long time from now? It does to me and I for one would like to see the skies over the BWCA haze free sooner rather than later. Minnesota PCA passes haze rules for northern parks MCT …
What Does Crazy Mean?
I recently read somewhere that when people call you crazy it really means they admire you. I’ll call these ice fishermen crazy any day.
News from Home
I’m out of the loop right now when it comes to what is happening in the real world back home. I haven’t even heard if my kids made it back safely but I did get an instant alert from the …
Tan Lines or Frost Bite Lines?
Life can be cruel sometimes and so can I. I have to apologize to a few folks for rubbing it in about the nice weather we’re experiencing. Mary Black asked if I had tan lines and claims she has frost nip …
Where On Earth?
When I look into the night sky I can still see Orion’s belt and know I am in the same world but it sure doesn’t feel like it. The vibrant blue sky and clear blue waters may look similar to …
What Will You Pay?
Just how much are you willing to pay for a 20 ounce bottle of Diet Coke? That seems to be the question I have been faced with on a daily basis while away from home. I’ve been spoiled by being …
Can You See What I See?
I hope you are somewhere you can see the night sky as it looks like there is going to be a show. Enjoy it if you can. Space Weather News for Dec. 12, 2009 GEMINID METEOR SHOWER: This weekend, …
Chilly Weather
It seems strange to see a wind chill warning when it’s 60 degrees outside in San Diego. It’s been rainy and cloudy and I crave the quiet of the cold Gunflint Trail. Weather Alerts and Advisories Wind Chill Advisory …