Friends are due to arrive very soon, so this is rushed.

Anyway, here's Purfleet dreaming of Spring (aren't we all):

And Fred doing his interpretation of a talk show host (via a cheap point and shoot):

Got a dump of snow last night, and we're going to get another dump tomorrow. Very wet snow is a pain to shovel. I can't wait for Spring!

From earlier in the season:

Off to make pizza.

Remember, don't wake Fred. Purfleet will thank you.

Just about to brave the cold and go out for a meal, so you're going to have to pass messages between yourselves..... should you want to.

Anyway, writing of the cold, here's sculpted snow on our roof:

Remains of the day...

Still blooming cold around these parts. And we've got the Super Bowel to endure.

But anyway,....

To the photos:

Glass ornament:

The wild savannah that is St. Louis Park:

Got a foot of snow just the other day, here on the flat wastes of Middle America. Got to thinking of prior warm weather experiences.

Fred says 'G'day!'

Off to check out a new pizza place. Quibble amongst yourselves if you must.

Here's a snap of a hail storm from a few years ago. Much damage all round.

This is Fred from yesterday, wishing that you all keep warm this frigid new year!

I haven't had time to transfer shots from the main camera, but Fred says 'hi!' via a cheap point and shoot.

If the whole 'New Year' thing is your thing, come on down....

Or, post a photo or two.

Nothing much to report, so a couple of shots from a while ago.

A Tale of Two Rivers.

Standing above the Mississippi:

Standing above the St. Croix (that flows into the Mississippi):

With the Trump administration becoming more unbeelievable every day, time to focus on those who do the hard work and make life better for all of us.

Here's one. I give you Signore l'Ape. In the words of Jeb Bush, please clap.

Hanging basket: