Deep Freeze part 2

Another round of cold but this one is predicted to be short. The wind is fierce today making it feel a whole lot more cold.

Snow Finally

It has been a long time since our last measurable snowfall. Yesterday it started out as rain, sleet and ice pellets. Fortunately it quickly changed.over to all snow otherwise it could have been a bigger mess.

There was enough snow to shovel and it is the wet, sticky kind so the trees and bushes are beautifully covered.

Deep Freeze - Day 4

This might be the last day of the super cold. It did get to 18 yesterday mid-day then fell off super fast with a fierce wind.

Forecast is for rising temps today and a little bit of snow tonight. I've been a wimp and not run so far this week. Perhaps this evening if I get off work at decent time.

Deep Freeze - Day 3

Almost 20 degrees warmer than yesterday and still in the single digits. Temperature rose overnight.

It warmed up to snow just a little tiny bit. Forecast is for falling temperatures during the day.

Deep Freeze - Day 2

Had to wait a few minutes for the bus. My nose is frozen.

Deep freeze - day 1

Forecast is that we won't get above zero today. If that turns out it will be the first negative high in four years.

US Pond Hockey Championships

The US Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nakomis are an incredible sporting event. There are dozens of matches going on all at the same time. There are four players per team and the action is fast and intense. There is a large warming tent where we got hot chocolate right before the arctic cold front came through.

clear ice on Lake Nakomis with big beautiful cracks

Kay and I with the 26 hockey rinks in the background.



The arctic front coming in. The wind was incredible and the temperature instantly stated to plunge.

Birrthday Events

Birthday week was a series of events...

Wednesday was the Old Chicago mini-tour kickoff with Michael, Jennifer, Amy and Rose. I used my World Beer Tour free birthday pizza.

Thursday was happy hour at Old Chicago. Kelly, Justin, Marlin, Bud, Rose, Scott, Mitch, Amy, Loretta, Bunny, Amit, Jeff S., Chakra, Dhruv and Beret. Lots and lots of laughter and some amazing small world connections.

Thursday crowd



Scott gets his World Beer Tour card...20 years later.

Handmade cards from Lincoln, Joci and Talia.

Amy with her Timberwolves bling.

Winter running

I thought it would difficult to keep up my running in the winter time. But I have been able to keep a pretty good routine of about twice per week.

First I was concerned with the early setting sun. Thanks to my 50th birthday gift which included a day glo safety vest and beanie cap I am bright and reflective. And wearing my camping headlamp lets me see oncoming runners.

The hardest part about running after dark are the vehicle head lights. I now know what deer feel like.

The other part of winter runnning I was wary if was the cold. But that, too, has turned out not to be an issue.

I wear three layers on top and my workout pants were already double layered. The legs really generate a lot if heat and I always arrive sweaty at home no matter how cold.

Would anyone notice?

My reading light would not stay on. The flight attendants were harried because of turbulence and a shortened service time.

I had the note stuck to the back if the seat in front of me. But when the lead attendant came by for trash I gave it to her. She was very appreciative.

Co-worker and running mate

I work with Melinda on my current project. She lives very south of Denver and often drives to Denver when I am here.

Melinda is a runner and has done many half marathons and one full marathon. It is nice to have someone to run with.

We ducked out of work a little early to get a run in today before the sun set. It was.in the mid 50's so could not pass it up.

A beautiful winter day

Coffee with the first Saturday gang, a run around Lake Calhoun, driving around south Minneapolis for shopping errand and this beautiful view of Lake Calhoun on the way home.

A busy new year's day

New Year's day 2013 started off with a 5k fun run with my bowling friends on a zero degree morning.

Then three different open houses with great hosts and fantastic friends...
1. JT and Linda
2. Kay
3. Bud and Suriyav

Kay's

JT and Linda's

Bud and Suriya