It was 25 degree, and not too windy — for us, that qualified as a good winter day. So we visited two parks, and once again, we remembered why we love Minnesota so much.
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It was 25 degree, and not too windy — for us, that qualified as a good winter day. So we visited two parks, and once again, we remembered why we love Minnesota so much.
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If Minnesota is as inviting looking as your photos, I might just have to try winter holidays over there! Balmy ay, eh, Helen. Good evening, p
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It is quite inviting… when the temperature gets up there. I stayed home for many days this winter ;-(
Thanks, Perpetua.
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Beautiful photos!
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Ah, Helen. Such beauty is why I left Minnesota. 🙂 Growing up in northwest Minnesota where the wind and snow combined for some incredible blizzards, I just had to look for warmer climates. 🙂
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I know what you mean. I love wind in 3 out of 4 seasons. But, for some reason, we have more windy days in winter ;-( Right now, all the snow are gone from trees, 43 degrees, and it is quite windy. I think I like yesterday better. 😉
Have a great day, Marie.
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Have a wonderful weekend, Helen.
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Winter like in Finland. 🙂
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Yes. I saw a lot of pretty winter photos from that area. When I think of Finland in winter, the first thing comes to my mind is “sauna and Ice swimming”. I wonder why we don’t do it here since we have plenty of lakes. Hmm…
Thank you for your comment. Have a great day.
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Oh! Oh! Oh! Where’s my big scarf? 🙂 🙂 Gorgeous, Helen.
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Thank you, Jo. How did you know I was wearing a big scarf, and a long warm coat, and a warm but not too pretty hat (I will skip all the layers of clothes)? 😉
I bought a pair of “photographer gloves”, but, I didn’t think it was warm enough.
Have a great trip, Jo.
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🙂 🙂
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Such fine winter day! Cool photos Helen.
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It was, indeed. Today is 43 degrees (heat wave to us), but windy. I would rather have a colder, and not windy day.
Thanks for your comment. Have a great day/evening.
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I agree a bright cold day is much better than a windy day. Anyways we have more negatives and double negation is not positive in case of weather. It is windy and rainy.
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How can you beat scenes such as these? I see why you love MN.
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Thank you, GP. I hope they make others like MN a little more, too.
I was thinking about one of your reply on your blog. You said, “If I get just one person curious enough to research on their own – then I have been a very successful person!!”
I, actually, have a different opinion on that. I think based on the number of people visited your blog, you already are a successful person. Every person is different. I’ll be honest with you, someday I am afraid of reading those kind of stories, because I care too much to see they get hurt. I don’t know how to say it. I am not a brave person for sure 😉 (Someday I am stronger 😉
Anyway, you provide us a connection to those who had done so much for our country, so they wouldn’t be forgotten. And for that reason, I believe you are a very successful person.
Have a great day.
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I really appreciate you saying so, Helen. I have to admit, sitting here reading your comment – I ended up blushing a bit. It’s encouragement like that that makes it all worth while!!
I can understand you having trouble reading some posts, don’t feel bad, you are NOT alone.
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The photos are beautiful, Helen. You can feel the stillness in them. Very pretty.
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Good morning, Lois. Oh, another good thing is that we “almost” had the whole park for ourselves ;-).
Have a great day.
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That is what I like about our beaches in the summer. They are almost empty except for us.
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Those are great pictures, thanks for sharing. I love four seasons… there is a quiet beauty in winter that doesn’t happen at other times.
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Thanks, Dymoon. I love 4 seasons, too. It would be nice to have 4 months for each season though 😉
Have a great day.
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wonderful pics. they still make me wanna stay indoors tho. LOL
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😉 But, we had too many of those stay-indoors days. Hmm… maybe we need some kind of vehicle that has clean glass window and can take us anywhere in winter – on snow, ice…
Have a great day.
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Wow! they are most beautiful winter shots I have seen in a while. Magical!
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Thank you, Raj. Minnesota’s winter can be beautiful, that’s for sure. 😉
Sometime the real scene is prettier; sometime it is the other way around. I think the real scene was much better in this case.
Good night.
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I can imagine that Helen.. You have a good night now! 🙂
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I agree with Raj. Beautiful photos Helen. 😀
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Thank you, Cee. It was really pretty out there. I was, actually, a little disappointed when I saw my photos. My husband felt the same way, which made me feel a little better. Ha.
Have a great day.
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Wonderful pics Helen!!!
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Thank you, Paulo. It was a gift from Mother nature. I don’t think anyone could get a bad photo yesterday. Ha.
Have a wonderful day.
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Oh my Helen – it takes a special person to love cold and snow but it is truly gorgeous. Beautiful photos
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Thank you, Tina. I think it’s easy to connect to the universe in snow days, and that connection always makes me feel great 😉
Have a wonderful day.
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Ahh the snow…So pretty❤️
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Thank you for your comment (I guess this is Sweets 😉 I was going to reply, but I thought I would visit your blog first. And you know what? I read one post after the other; I couldn’t leave! What an interesting blog!
I really love snow. I saw some snow video on your blog, too. I think you like it as much as I do. I hope.
Have a great day.
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Breathtaking photos, Helen! The second one is my favorite. 🙂
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Thank you, Amy. There are many pretty winter days here. Only if it’s warm enough for us to go out taking photos 😉
Have a wonderful day.
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No favorites here… They are all beautiful Helen 😀
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Thank you, Roberta. You have this kind of winter days there, right?
Have a wonderful day.
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We have had a rather mild winter. No snow, rainy days as is normal for Oregon.. I always tend to be on the chilly side regardless.. I love the beauty of snow but it has it’s disadvantages for those that work and go to school..
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Now I remember that you moved to Oregon. That’s a pretty state, which has many beautiful gardens. Good thing I don’t work anymore. When it is too cold, I stay home 😉
Have a wonderful evening.
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Yes, Helen, it’s been four years now. I am former California girl/woman..
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OMG. I thought it was last year ;-(
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Minnesota seems like a place which is so easy to love, Helen! Exceptional pictures. Would you consider it a good budget travel destination?
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Thanks for your kind comment. I am not sure I am the right person to answer your question. MN is a nice place to visit. We have pretty parks, and Mall of America 😉 And hotel should be cheaper than many big cities. For someone who likes camping, I would say, it is definitely a good budget travel destination.
Have a wonderful day.
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Stark and stunning, nicely captured.
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Thank you, Sally.
Have a wonderful day.
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Beautiful! 😃
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Thanks, Julie. Can’t wait for your next post! (I thought I would mention it… Ha ha)
Have a wonderful day.
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😃 ..on its way!
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Beautiful shots. I’m no fan of winter, but snow makes for a great subject. 😊
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Thank you for your kind comment. There are beautiful winter days for sure, but not as many as I like it to be 😉
Have a wonderful day.
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😊😊
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I too live in Minnesota. So many people whine about the cold weather. I like your attitude.
Snow is beautiful and makes for beautiful photos as seen in this blog. The lone tree along side the road is my favorite.
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Thank you, Phyllis. I am so happy to meet another MN blogger! Maybe all of us can get together once a year. We have so many excellent restaurants 😉
I love MN! It has 4 seasons! Winter is cold sometime, but we do have great snow removal team! Did you see the super moon? It was cloudy here ;-(
Have a wonderful evening.
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I like that idea of meeting. What about meeting at a park? We could plan something. Let’s email. Here is my business email: mooresmyths@comcast.net
No I too missed the full moon. But I do a couple of paints of my version of the moon.
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Sounds wonderful. I will email you tonight. Thanks.
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I’ll look for it.
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this is why they joke and call it Minn-i-snowda
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so purdy
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LOL. I have never heard of that before…
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I had an old professor from Minne-snowda and he loved sweater weather and was just a cool guy – that was where I heard the term – but I must admit I use it too much – when I meet people from there – but it is always new with them
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I love sweater weather, too. It’s when windy, wet and cold that I have problem with. I love Minnesota. I just don’t go out when it’s miserable. 😉
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yeah – wet and windy and miserable is just yuck in any town…
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