The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes

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I came across a couple of Tree Swallows at the Rol

I came across a couple of Tree Swallows at the Rollins Savanah this morning. It looked to me like a couple "having words" about what was going on in the birdhouse.

From this morning’s walk. The beavers have been,

From this morning’s walk. The beavers have been, well, busy.

One last goodbye with the Allstate gang. Now I fee

One last goodbye with the Allstate gang. Now I feel retired. Thanks to all involved, they’re really a special group of people. I’ll log off with my new/old theme song https://youtu.be/XxbzdYnnqU4?si=QAWamW87k8Pjmt6A

Of course they're shooting a Christmas Hallmark mo

Of course they're shooting a Christmas Hallmark movie in downtown Libertyville. Maybe Pleasantville II?

My first #fuelfedcarclub event of 2025 in the book

My first #fuelfedcarclub event of 2025 in the books. Decent weather, cool cars, great friends. Good time.

Best sign of Spring so far. The Red Car will be at

Best sign of Spring so far. The Red Car will be at the #fuelfedcarclub Open at Lake Forest tomorrow. Let’s get this season started.

From high water over the trail, to amazingly mello

From high water over the trail, to amazingly mellow deer and some prairie burns, it was a good ride this afternoon.

Another “Art in Bloom” at the Milwaukee Art Mu

Another “Art in Bloom” at the Milwaukee Art Museum for Katie and me. Such an outstanding show in an amazing building. Is a must-see every year.

I don’t care what they say about next week’s f

I don’t care what they say about next week’s forecast - it’s SPRING!!

Spring has sprung.

Spring has sprung.

I wonder what the working people are doing today.

I wonder what the working people are doing today.

First day of my retirement, I woke up…(Cheech an

First day of my retirement, I woke up…(Cheech and Chong, Anyone?)
First project - away with the suits, ties, and dress shirts. Off to charity with them.
Yes, I am keeping the Three Stooges tie.

Got word from a neighbor that an eagle was spotted

Got word from a neighbor that an eagle was spotted at Butler Lake this morning, so I took my lunch walk over there. No eagles, but finally a Sandhill Crane (maybe George?) and a smattering of "little birds." It looks like spring has really sprung.

Serenaded by the crickets tonight on my bike ride

Serenaded by the crickets tonight on my bike ride through the savanna

Dallas to Libertyville in 2 days (almost 1) in my

Dallas to Libertyville in 2 days (almost 1) in my first 240z. Let the good times roll.

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Spring started with snow in the back yard and ende

Spring started with snow in the back yard and ended with a nice walk around the Des Plaines River Trail with some furry company.

First day of Spring, 2025. You’re a real laugh r

First day of Spring, 2025. You’re a real laugh riot, Mother Nature.

Short sleeves and shorts on Friday Snow in Sunday

Short sleeves and shorts on Friday
Snow in Sunday
March in the Midwest

Short sleeves and shorts on Friday. Snow on Sunday

Short sleeves and shorts on Friday.
Snow on Sunday.
March in the Midwest.

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