A life long learner

My favorite Park Ranger checking out some macroinvertebrates.

A new park to explore

On St. Patrick's Day Chris and I ventured up the road to the new Coldwater Project of the National Park Service.  The NPS has been rehabbing the former Bureau of Mines headquarters with plans for to make this parcel of land into a park.  Situated between Minnehaha Falls Regional Park and Fort Snelling State Park and between a state bike trail and a commuter bike trail this park has amazing potential.  We're excited to see it come to life!

Below is a link to pictures that one of the volunteers was snapping during the tour. You'll notice three familiar faces. :)
http://pigseye.shutterfly.com/coldwatermarch172012

My new baby

I just got home from the thrift store with a new toy:

Smith Corona Electra 120

I figured it would make a nice project to clean up and tinker around with.  For $9.99 I was willing to take a gamble.  Lucky for me, it's in really good condition! I've already given it a quick once over and after I track down some ribbon it will be in excellent condition.

I've been in love with typewriters for as long as I can remember. And this is actually probably my 4th or 5th typewriter now.  Now to find a sunny window to set up shop in and type my Pulitzer Prize winning book... :)

On vacation

Our sweet hotel is in the background.