But anyway, here's a shot I took at the local nature centre a couple of weeks ago.

Stay cool everyone. It's hot out there (fake news according to Trump.... just about everything is fake news, according to our Lord and Master).

Extra blooming hot here, so we're moles in our dark dwelling.

Next week, I'll be doing this on family travels for a month. Feel free to fill in

Here's a selfie from a local swamp visit:

And Fred, realizing he's dropped his i-phone:

With all the dire news this week, I took a quick turn through sepia Lothlorien....

I would add the requisite Fred shot, but he's on strike.... (kibble issues).

So, a cloud shot from a few days ago instead.

If you too wish to leave Trumpistan posthaste,........ good luck!

Make mine a double.

Basically no Spring,... straight into Summer (it's 90F outside).

Visited the local swamp last week. No evidence of Trump doing anything useful:

Thunderstorms last night, with some interesting clouds:

Off to find some shade. Keep cool!

Yep, no snow in sight. And the sun is shining (miracle!). Wandering the neighbourhood is a lot easier and warmer. Here's a shot from last year: our obscure branch line of the old Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad.

We have a trip to Colorado coming up. A ham-fisted panorama from our last trip:

so I'm going for a walk (no snow, thank goodness).

Here's Purfleet contemplating the lack of snow.

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: