Do you know how llamas are judged? The word from Annette who is out scoping the fair whilst I man the booth is that rather than simply observe the llama, check the quality of the fleece, etc. llamas have to negotiate an obstacle course.
They are judged on how well they do on the course & [...]
This is being written from the Ordway Center booth at the Minnesota State Fair.
I have no idea how much i’ll actually be able to write… so i’ll be stopping and starting frequently.
The State Fair is a big deal in Minnesota for several reasons. Like all other state fairs it is where farm animal judging takes [...]
I picked up my VW Van from the mechanic’s yesterday. It seems, seems to be fine. In fact it seems better than fine.
When i arrived to pay him and take the keys i noticed the pile of parts he’d taken out.
“Uh, Mike, i thought i asked you to replace the flywheel i had…”
“Yeah, i overrode [...]
Hours of Daylight – 14:31
It is with mixed feelings i report that my Westy is back in the shop. The clutch shudder, while much improved since the replacement of the master cylinder, is still too bad to ignore. There were a couple of moments on the Two Harbors trip where i was worried i might [...]
Hours of Daylight – 14:37
It has been said if you want the most intimate travel experience ride a bicycle. Folks who do bicycle touring come to know the terrain in a way few others do; they know all the hills by their first names.
Similarly, if you want to get a good feel for the “pace” [...]
As most of you know i’m currently living in Minneapolis Minnesota while my wife completes a PhD. While the kayaking opportunities in Minnesota might seem a bit, limited, there is nothing better than a chance to paddle on Lake Superior. And that’s just what the Two Harbors Kayak Festival is all about.
Two Harbors, a town [...]
