Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Gas
On our trip to Duluth yesterday I was interested to note that the gas prices in GR were 3.559, but when we left Itasca County they were at 3.499 all the way to and in Duluth. This morning on my way to work I note that some stations are at 3.559, one was at 3.529, and one was at 3.499. We'll see what happens this afternoon, I need to fill up Vger.
Fall again
Wow, a lot has gone on since my last post, but I will focus on weather and Fall color in this post.
1.75 inches of rain 9/26-9/27.
On Friday afternoon, I happened to drive by Hale Lake (behind the Forest Lake Restaurant. I had to stop and take some photos from the Fishing Pier.
Took a drive Saturday afternoon to look at colors. Started in GR, drove out the Great River Road to Jacobson, took 65 north to 169, and back to GR. Here are a few photos from that trip.
On the River Road, there are actually 2 tractors, (plus one out of the picture) and a couple of old rakes. Yard art, very rusty.
As you drive into Jacobson on the River Road you cross the Mississippi River. This is looking downriver.
This is looking upriver.
Driving North up Highway 65 we stopped at the Boat Landing on Hart Lake.
This last is a panorama view of Hart Lake with the setting sun behind me. This photo was stitched by the camera as I took the photo.
We continued up Hwy 65 to Swan Lake. This is looking toward the sunset across Swan Lake.
Coming past Bovey/Coleraine on Hwy 169.
Coming into Grand Rapids on Hwy 169
Monday morning at the Hospital, the sun is rising up over the building behind me.
Drove to Duluth for an Expo on Monday, the drive was beautiful; but shortly after I took these last photos the sky started clouding over and then became foggy and the photos didn't turn out. This morning I suspect we are at or close to peak color, but it was too dark from the cloud cover to get any decent photos.
1.75 inches of rain 9/26-9/27.
On Friday afternoon, I happened to drive by Hale Lake (behind the Forest Lake Restaurant. I had to stop and take some photos from the Fishing Pier.
Took a drive Saturday afternoon to look at colors. Started in GR, drove out the Great River Road to Jacobson, took 65 north to 169, and back to GR. Here are a few photos from that trip.
On the River Road, there are actually 2 tractors, (plus one out of the picture) and a couple of old rakes. Yard art, very rusty.
As you drive into Jacobson on the River Road you cross the Mississippi River. This is looking downriver.
This is looking upriver.
Driving North up Highway 65 we stopped at the Boat Landing on Hart Lake.
This last is a panorama view of Hart Lake with the setting sun behind me. This photo was stitched by the camera as I took the photo.
We continued up Hwy 65 to Swan Lake. This is looking toward the sunset across Swan Lake.
Coming past Bovey/Coleraine on Hwy 169.
Coming into Grand Rapids on Hwy 169
Monday morning at the Hospital, the sun is rising up over the building behind me.
Drove to Duluth for an Expo on Monday, the drive was beautiful; but shortly after I took these last photos the sky started clouding over and then became foggy and the photos didn't turn out. This morning I suspect we are at or close to peak color, but it was too dark from the cloud cover to get any decent photos.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Gas
Gas this morning is at 3.559. I knew, I filled up last night. Can't win, it feels like I usually fill up just before the price drops or just after the price rises.
More Fall
Got some more Fall pics last couple of days to share. These are on the way home from work on Cty 71 and Cty 434. As you can see, it's beautiful, clear weather. This morning, it's warm and humid with some massive T-Storms up towards the Canadian border, had a tornado warning at 5:30AM near Bigfork.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Fall is Here
according to the calendar, according to the weather, and according to the foliage. And people wonder why I moved here from SoCal. These pictures are from my drive in to work this morning.
On Highway 2:
On 10th St SE:
On the driveway at work:
How many people are blessed with a commute that looks like this? Granted, it will look a lot different in 5 months.
Had quite a series of T-Storms roll thru yesterday beginning about 5 AM thru about 8 PM last night, left about 1-3/8 inches of rain in my gauge. As the the photos show, the sky was clear and bright this morning.
The daylight is changing rapidly also. Just a few weeks ago (it seems) sunset was at 9:30 PM, tonight it's at 7:06 PM. Tomorrows daylight will be 3m 21s shorter than today.
Gas is still at 3.599. Got the '89 Horizon back last Saturday, cost me almost $400 to get the 4 struts installed, 2 new tires, and alignment. Goes down the road very nicely now, it's a pleasure to drive.
Makes me want to get going on the '83 Horizon, which needs a ton of work. Discovered the other day when getting it ready for winter that the front wheel hub bearings are loose and noisy. I'm pretty sure they were replaced back in the mid 90's, and it hasn't had a lot of miles since.
On Highway 2:
On 10th St SE:
On the driveway at work:
How many people are blessed with a commute that looks like this? Granted, it will look a lot different in 5 months.
Had quite a series of T-Storms roll thru yesterday beginning about 5 AM thru about 8 PM last night, left about 1-3/8 inches of rain in my gauge. As the the photos show, the sky was clear and bright this morning.
The daylight is changing rapidly also. Just a few weeks ago (it seems) sunset was at 9:30 PM, tonight it's at 7:06 PM. Tomorrows daylight will be 3m 21s shorter than today.
Gas is still at 3.599. Got the '89 Horizon back last Saturday, cost me almost $400 to get the 4 struts installed, 2 new tires, and alignment. Goes down the road very nicely now, it's a pleasure to drive.
Makes me want to get going on the '83 Horizon, which needs a ton of work. Discovered the other day when getting it ready for winter that the front wheel hub bearings are loose and noisy. I'm pretty sure they were replaced back in the mid 90's, and it hasn't had a lot of miles since.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Today's update
Gas is at 3.599 this morning in GR. It's about 50 degrees this morning. Yesterday got to about 75 degrees, very nice, what little I saw of it. Working today, but only supposed to get into mid 60's.
Horizon is still at Warba Tire, the mechanic fought rust all day yesterday and it was finally ready for alignment about 4:30 PM. He'll align it this morning and he's hoping to have it done by noon (I'm sure he wants to collect his money and go home).
Horizon is still at Warba Tire, the mechanic fought rust all day yesterday and it was finally ready for alignment about 4:30 PM. He'll align it this morning and he's hoping to have it done by noon (I'm sure he wants to collect his money and go home).
Friday, September 19, 2008
Hierarchy of Management
This has been posted on the server room wall here (and at the old building) for years, I'm sure it goes back to at least the late 80's. If anyone knows where it comes from I'd be glad to post an attribution.
The President
Leaps tall building in a single bound
Is more powerful than a locomotive
Is faster than a speeding bullet
Walks on water
Gives policy to God
The General Manager
Leaps short buildings in a single bound
Is more powerful than a switch engine
Is just as fast as a speeding bullet
Walks on water if the sea is calm
Talks with God
The Director
Leaps short building with a running start and favorable wind
Is almost as powerful as a switch engine
Is faster than a speeding BB
Walks on water in an indoor swimming pool
Talks with God if special request is approved
The Comptroller
Barely clears a quonset hut
Loses tug of war with a locomotive
Can fire a speeding bullet
Swims fairly well
Is occasionally addressed by God
The Group Manager
Makes high mark on wall when trying to leap tall building
Recognizes locomotive two out of three times
Sometimes handles gun without inflicting self injury
Treads water
Prays a lot
The Engineer
Climbs the walls continually
Rides the rails
Plays Russian Roulette
Walks on thin ice
Talks to animals
The Technician
Runs into tall buildings
Is run over by locomotive
Is not issued live ammunition
Can stay afloat with life jacket
Talks to walls
The Secretary
Lifts building and walks under it
Kicks locomotive off the tracks
Catches speeding bullets in teeth and eats them
Freezes water with a single glance
Is God
Hierarchy of Management
The President
Leaps tall building in a single bound
Is more powerful than a locomotive
Is faster than a speeding bullet
Walks on water
Gives policy to God
The General Manager
Leaps short buildings in a single bound
Is more powerful than a switch engine
Is just as fast as a speeding bullet
Walks on water if the sea is calm
Talks with God
The Director
Leaps short building with a running start and favorable wind
Is almost as powerful as a switch engine
Is faster than a speeding BB
Walks on water in an indoor swimming pool
Talks with God if special request is approved
The Comptroller
Barely clears a quonset hut
Loses tug of war with a locomotive
Can fire a speeding bullet
Swims fairly well
Is occasionally addressed by God
The Group Manager
Makes high mark on wall when trying to leap tall building
Recognizes locomotive two out of three times
Sometimes handles gun without inflicting self injury
Treads water
Prays a lot
The Engineer
Climbs the walls continually
Rides the rails
Plays Russian Roulette
Walks on thin ice
Talks to animals
The Technician
Runs into tall buildings
Is run over by locomotive
Is not issued live ammunition
Can stay afloat with life jacket
Talks to walls
The Secretary
Lifts building and walks under it
Kicks locomotive off the tracks
Catches speeding bullets in teeth and eats them
Freezes water with a single glance
Is God
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