Commitment Day 2015 Lifetime Fitness- and me.

Thank You Lifetime, I borrowed your banner. I will be running - I believe that is what I will call it - tomorrow at 10am to kick off 2015. I have not run a "race" in 20 years and I really need a new T-shirt. I hope the sky is clear and the temperature above zero.

Waves of Gray

Not amber, gray. The cold waves of blown snow wander outward from Excelsior Bay. The year 2014 ending.

A Rainy Christmas?

Ice Dive

ALARC Ice Dive 2015 Excelsior Bayview Center I will not be up to my voyeuristic antics. I usually take photos at what was previously called “The Polar Plunge”. Now the "Ice Dive" on January 1. I will be participating in the Lifetime Fitness "Commitment" 5K at 10am.Hopefully I can get a few photos there. They will not have the eye and emotional appeal of swimsuits in sub zero.... Last year:

St.Albans Bay Saturday @ 7am

Minnetonka Boulevard was clear of snow, and a light mist hung in the air. The ice on the lake is making a temporary retreat as the temperatures reached the low 50s over the weekend.

V for Victor's on Water Street

This photo was taken @ 6am. I stole this from their web site:

 “Eating is an agricultural act.” Wendell Berry

 "Victor's on Water is an Italian inspired restaurant located in historic downtown Excelsior. Quality ingredients sourced from people and businesses we trust, is our focus in creating our unique take on Italian cuisine. We source locally whenever possible. Whether you want a cozy delicious meal with your family, are out on a special date, or just want to stop in for a quick bite, we hope you think of Victor's on Water. We look forward to welcoming you into our home of community."

On the roof there arose such a clatter

Santapede.

Dylan & Cisco 12•2014 Miniature Aussie and Sheltie

Early Winter- Currier & Ives

Winter activities. With the seasonal shift, I say we're solidly into winter mode.

Christkindlmarkt...... or however you spell it!

Here we see Santa waiting just ahead of me in line for the porta. Do you ever wonder how he manages during the big event?