A quick check of my porch thermometer revealed a temperature of -10ºF with a strong wind. Back safely inside, an on-line weather check told me the wind is northwesterly at 20mph and the wind chill factor is a very brisk -33ºF! Time to work on my winter tan!
I really need my porcelain mug of organically & shade grown, fair trade, Sumatran-blend coffee to warm my semi-frozen hands, and to warm my insides!
Friday I took a short road-trip up along US Highway 8 from Forest Lake through Chisago City and Lindstrom to Center City. I had some business in Center City to take care of. I DID borrow a “digicamera” from Medford, however, so I have a few frigid travel photos to share for our Southern Friends to enjoy:
Chisago City is the first of three towns along US 8 that represent the Swedish immigration to Minnesota.
US 8 has been one of the most dangerous stretches of two-lane highways in the state. It is a heavily travelled corridor from Wisconsin to Interstate Highway 35.
Look at the water tower.
The building in the center was once a Hudson auto dealer.
Icehouses on North Center Lake.
This short trip had an added benefit of a stop at my favorite Swedish bakery in Lindstrom, The Linstrom Bakery!
Today I will venture out to find a nice new "Digicamera!"
REMEMBER—THERE IS NOW NEW CODGER-CRAP (thanks a lot Linda!) FOR SALE!
Jay Merton
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