Alright I am starting to run low on pictures. I did not really think this month long posting out long term . . . sure I will have a post everyday for 30 days but then what will I post? This might be a problem. . . I should probably get out and take some more pictures. The only problem, overtime, I just can't seem to turn it down. I am here at work at 0400 on what was supposed to be my first day off. To be clear I am NOT complaining about being here, I love my job and (as you all know) love overtime even more! Tonight I am working dog watch (2300-0700) because a co-worker called in sick for the shift, later this week it's 4 hours in the afternoon. That leaves me with 2 days that I have all to myself to do what I want, but wait, the house needs to be cleaned, Scamp is lonely, dishes are dirty, clothes are dirty, I have not worked out in a long time, and oh yeah did I mention I need to clean the house (I mean I REALLY NEED to clean the house it is bad!). So why am I complaining about all this, why do you care? Well you probably don't so I will stop complaining and ask a question instead.
I am asking for your ideas of what you want to see pictures of, whether they are pictures of some place you know I have been before or some place you think I should go see let me know what you are thinking! Leave your ideas in the comments, I will see what I can do!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Day 17 - University of Minnesota
Today we leave St Paul and head West. These are pictures taken on the campus of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. There is a very nice mix of both old traditional buildings and many new modern buildings on campus.
Pedestrian bridge over the Washington Ave Bridge as it crosses the Mississippi River
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum as seen from the pedestrian bridge
Coffman Memorial Union
Nils Hasselmo Hall
Tate Laboratory of Physics
I really should get back down to the U soon for some more pictures, lots of cool buildings left still.
Pedestrian bridge over the Washington Ave Bridge as it crosses the Mississippi River
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum as seen from the pedestrian bridge
Coffman Memorial UnionNils Hasselmo HallTate Laboratory of Physics
I really should get back down to the U soon for some more pictures, lots of cool buildings left still.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Day 16 - Wabasha Street Bridge
2 things today.
First, I have now managed a post a day for the first 16 days of November. In all reality I am as surprised as you are!
Second, sticking with the recent theme of photos of the "saintly city" here some photos of the Wabasha Street Bride over the Mississippi River. I was at Harriet Island taking pictures of the St Paul skyline when I wandered over to Raspberry Island to take some more pictures. I think this bridge has got some neat lines and the sun setting in the West made the colors look nice.
First, I have now managed a post a day for the first 16 days of November. In all reality I am as surprised as you are!
Second, sticking with the recent theme of photos of the "saintly city" here some photos of the Wabasha Street Bride over the Mississippi River. I was at Harriet Island taking pictures of the St Paul skyline when I wandered over to Raspberry Island to take some more pictures. I think this bridge has got some neat lines and the sun setting in the West made the colors look nice.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Day 15 - MN Peace Officer Memorial
After the recent death of Minneapolis Park Police Officer Mark Bedard I thought some pictures from the Minnesota Peace Officers Memorial would be appropriate. It is a very nice memorial on the grounds of the State Capitol. Every year on National Law Enforcement Memorial Day Officers from around Minnesota stand at the Memorial to honor fallen Officers.
Peace Officers Memorial as seen from near the Wabasha Street Bridge with the Capitol dome seen in the background.
Looking back towards the Wabasha Street Bridge. The inscription reads "Their Sacrifice Can Never Be Forgotten As They Did Not Die In Vain"
The Memorial at night
The Thin Blue Line.
"In Memory of Minnesota Law Enforcement Officers Who Given Their Lives In The Line Of Duty"
Peace Officers Memorial as seen from near the Wabasha Street Bridge with the Capitol dome seen in the background.
Looking back towards the Wabasha Street Bridge. The inscription reads "Their Sacrifice Can Never Be Forgotten As They Did Not Die In Vain" The Memorial at night
The Thin Blue Line. "In Memory of Minnesota Law Enforcement Officers Who Given Their Lives In The Line Of Duty"
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Day 14 - The Jackson Family
As you know my family is spread all over the country, my Mom in Florida, my Sister in California with my Dad and I holding down the Northern front (for now at least). This seems to be a theme for our family though. My Mom was born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, my Dad in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. While my Dad does not have any Brothers or Sisters, my Mom has 6. My Mom's siblings are spread all over the Eastern half of the country. Because of the separation of the family and the shear size - I have 28+ cousins, ranging from over 40 years old to as young as 8 - we do not get together all that often. We have only ever had one real family reunion - since I was born at least - it was a surprise party for my Grandma's 80th birthday (it might have been 75th, oh well you probably don't care that much...). It was huge success with everybody in the family showing up! The only other time that we had that many family members show up was for my Grandma's funeral several years later.
My Mom's oldest Brother Ron lives in Massachusetts and makes a couple trips a year back to Wisconsin for different events. This past August he decided to try to organize a small gathering of family at my Aunt Vicki and Uncle Roger's house in Eau Claire. I was able to get some time off work (thanks again Sherri!) to attend and represent my portion of the Jackson family. Considering we got together on a weekday afternoon I was impressed we managed to have 20 people show up. It was a good time, I was able to see people that I see about once a year and some that I see maybe every other year. Of course I brought my camera with so here are some more of the dreaded people pictures (I am kidding of course, I actually kind of like taking them now).
This was only second time I had seen my Second Cousin Jennalyn. Not only did she like posing for pictures she really like playing with my camera. The minute I started taking pictures of her she reached out and tried to grab my camera from me.
My Cousin Matt playing with a bubble machine designed for kids 3-7 years old . . . it was actually kind of fun.
Uncle Ron was also playing with the bubble machine.
The bubble machine in question being used by my Uncle Jim (who did not want his picture taken).
Cousin Amanda and Aunt Sherri were not as interested in the bubble machine as they were with the crochet work being done.
Uncle Roger and Cousin Abbi in one of Roger's Kayaks on the Chippewa River
My Cousin Jesse and his son
My Cousin Adam
It was a very good time and I was glad I made the drive over to be there. Maybe we can try to get an actual reunion organized some time soon, just don't put me in charge . . . there are WAY to many people.
My Mom's oldest Brother Ron lives in Massachusetts and makes a couple trips a year back to Wisconsin for different events. This past August he decided to try to organize a small gathering of family at my Aunt Vicki and Uncle Roger's house in Eau Claire. I was able to get some time off work (thanks again Sherri!) to attend and represent my portion of the Jackson family. Considering we got together on a weekday afternoon I was impressed we managed to have 20 people show up. It was a good time, I was able to see people that I see about once a year and some that I see maybe every other year. Of course I brought my camera with so here are some more of the dreaded people pictures (I am kidding of course, I actually kind of like taking them now).
This was only second time I had seen my Second Cousin Jennalyn. Not only did she like posing for pictures she really like playing with my camera. The minute I started taking pictures of her she reached out and tried to grab my camera from me.
My Cousin Matt playing with a bubble machine designed for kids 3-7 years old . . . it was actually kind of fun.Uncle Ron was also playing with the bubble machine.
The bubble machine in question being used by my Uncle Jim (who did not want his picture taken).Cousin Amanda and Aunt Sherri were not as interested in the bubble machine as they were with the crochet work being done.
Uncle Roger and Cousin Abbi in one of Roger's Kayaks on the Chippewa River 
My Cousin Jesse and his son
My Cousin Adam
It was a very good time and I was glad I made the drive over to be there. Maybe we can try to get an actual reunion organized some time soon, just don't put me in charge . . . there are WAY to many people.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Day 13 - Word Games
I was reading another blog that Bill sent me a while ago. The blog (Sam: Unwritten) is written by another dispatcher from Utah who is also into photography. I have been reading it for the past couple months and I'm kinda hooked. She does not talk much about her dispatch job but when she does it amazes me how every dispatch center is so similar. She is also a good photographer, her and a friend have recently started a photography business. Today she had a link to a game with a purpose.
The Game is called FreeRice, the idea is that for every question you get right the site donates 10 grains of rice to the United Nations to fight hunger. While I normally do not support much of anything the United Nations is involved in, it is a fun game. The site gives you a word and then 4 other words, all you have to do is pick the synonym for the first word. If you get the question right it advances you to the next level, if you get it wrong you go down a level. I played on and off for a couple hours tonight and managed to reach vocabulary level 31 and donate 2,000 grains of rice to the hungry. While I don't think 2,000 grains of rice will save all that much it is fun. Give it a try, let me know how you did.
The Game is called FreeRice, the idea is that for every question you get right the site donates 10 grains of rice to the United Nations to fight hunger. While I normally do not support much of anything the United Nations is involved in, it is a fun game. The site gives you a word and then 4 other words, all you have to do is pick the synonym for the first word. If you get the question right it advances you to the next level, if you get it wrong you go down a level. I played on and off for a couple hours tonight and managed to reach vocabulary level 31 and donate 2,000 grains of rice to the hungry. While I don't think 2,000 grains of rice will save all that much it is fun. Give it a try, let me know how you did.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Day 12 - Winter's Coming
OK so Winter is going to come no matter what I think about it. I am not a huge fan of Winter, but I am not one of those people who hate Winter either. Of course I hate driving in the Winter, not because I am afraid of crashing myself but because I am afraid someone will crash in to me!
I actually enjoy the time right after a big snowfall when the trees are still covered in the heavy wet snow. It can really make for some nice photos if I am in the mood to venture outside. Here are some pictures I took after a storm in March of 2006. It was a very heavy wet snow, the kind that even shuts the Twin Cities down. I think I drove around for about 4 or 5 hours that afternoon going all over the South Metro trying to find just the right picture. Not sure if I ever found "the picture" but got a few that I liked.
Hyland Park in Bloomington.
Near Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis.
On East River Road near the University of St Thomas in St Paul.
I actually enjoy the time right after a big snowfall when the trees are still covered in the heavy wet snow. It can really make for some nice photos if I am in the mood to venture outside. Here are some pictures I took after a storm in March of 2006. It was a very heavy wet snow, the kind that even shuts the Twin Cities down. I think I drove around for about 4 or 5 hours that afternoon going all over the South Metro trying to find just the right picture. Not sure if I ever found "the picture" but got a few that I liked.
Hyland Park in Bloomington.
Near Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis.
On East River Road near the University of St Thomas in St Paul.
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