My tulips opened up today for the first time. I bought a bag of bulbs from the Breck’s catalogue and all of them appear to have bloomed.
From the category archives:
Seasons
On the way to work this morning, we had a very foggy start to the day. I was able to get this shot through the windshield.
This was the last week for most good color. Forecast says it will be windy the next few days and wet…that means goodbye leaves, hello snow.
When it is really cold here in Minneapolis, the only thing that seams to help is the sight of a clear blue sky.
If you live any where near a lake in Minneapolis, chances are you might take up a winter sport. A big sport here in the winter is cross county skiing. In a big city, finding the space could be hard, but if you live on Lake Calhoun, as pictured here, you can have miles of track available to you just a few steps from your door. The scenery is quite nice too as you trek along!
… I like sunsets. They are quite rare this time of year in Minnesota because most of the days are cloudy or overcast.
Last week I talked about how to survive a Minnesota winter by keeping your vehicle stocked with items you might need should you find yourself stranded or in an accident. This week I want to touch on things you should do for your home to help get you through any emergencies during a snow or ice storm.
Probably one of the most important items to have for your home is a back-up generator. Yes, not only do you need them during Hurricanes, but you need them for ice storms, too. A generator can help keep your perishable items cold for a little bit longer, or run a space heater to keep your feet warm. Just remember to read the instructions on proper installation and keep generators outside.
Should your electricity go out due to ice on the power lines, call your local power company’s emergency line to report the outage. Keep the following items available as well:
- flashlights (battery powered)
- radio (battery powered)
- extra batteries
- bottled water
- coolers for perishables
- ice
- blankets, coats, hats, mittens
- land line phone (non-battery / non-electric)
After the storm, don’t forget to inspect the roof for possible ice-dam build up and remove any seen. Ice-dams can cause water to back up under your roof and into your home, a mess no one wants.
