In Full Effect

Winter is definitely here for a while. Cold, Snow, Cold, Snow, Cold, Snow. You all know how much I enjoy the gloom. Hibernation is very appealing.You all know how much I enjoy the nap. It's a good thing I have a Florida trip in the near future to warm myself. The extent of Winter weather so far has included record-breaking temperatures, just yesterday, South Bend bottomed out at -15, easily besting the previous record low of -11 set in 1928.  The last time it was this cold in South Bend was December 19, 2016, when it was -14. That was also a new record low. The city hasn't recorded a temperature above 32 degrees since December 22nd. Through January  1, South Bend has seen 33.5 inches of snow. The city saw 42.4 inches for the entire 2016-17 winter season. There is a Winter weather advisory for the next 48 hours, expected snow amounts are between 4 and 10 inches. It is snowing as I write this. Yay Winter!

Photo Of The Day 21 Dec 2017

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Photo Of The Day

Photo Of The Day

Misfit Toys - South Side South Bend, IN

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Mural - Downtown South Bend, IN

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Road Tripping Pt X

Shane and I spent the day exploring Albuquerque. First we went to the Petroglyph National Monument at Boca Negra Canyon and walked the trails looking at the 100 petroglyphs at the site. We stopped for an authentic New Mexican lunch then headed over to the Historic Old Town to browse the shops and walk the square. We traveled around the city checking out neighborhoods, and ended the evening at Sandia Peak on the Eastern edge of town to watch the sunset.

Petroglyph National Monument Petroglyph - Albuquerque, NM

Petroglyph National Monument - Albuquerque, NM

Boca Negra Canyon Trail Petroglyph - Albuquerque, NM

Petroglyphs - Albuquerque, NM

Lunch at Sadie's - Albuquerque, NM

Old Town Doorway - Albuquerque, NM

Dia De Los Muertos Bride - Albuquerque, NM

Old Town - Albuquerque, NM

Red Arrow - Albuquerque, NM

Sandia Peak Tramway - Albuquerque, NM

Sandia Peak Tram

Sandia Peak - Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque at Night

Photo Of The Day 13 Oct 2017

Road tripping Pt V

We slept in until 8:00AM. Enjoyed the continental breakfast at the hotel before getting ourselves ready and heading out the door. We arrived in Salt Lake City shortly before 1:30PM. Our hotel was located near Downtown SLC, so once we checked in, dropped off our luggage, we were on our way to explore SLC. We walked around the Temple Square, grabbed a bite to eat at a Middle Eastern restaurant, explored the Capitol building, browsed shops, and lounged at the hotel for an hour afterward. We then got in the car and drove around the SLC to some of the other neighborhoods with shops and restaurants. After nightfall, we headed up into the mountains to overlook the city.

Utah

SLC Hotel

Convention Center

Temple Square

Salt Lake City Capitol

Capitol Dome

Capitol Elevator

SLC Bison

SLC Magazine

Downtown Building

Sugar House Neighborhood - SLC

Sugar House Obelisk - SLC

SLC Bar

SLC at Night

Road Tripping Pt II

Early the next morning, September 17th, We headed out from Sioux Falls, SD, for our next destination, Rapid City, SD. Approximately 370 miles and six hours road time. Along the way we stopped in Pierre, SD, to visit the Capitol building, Plum Creek Station on the Pierre Deadwood Trail, Perennial tourist stop Wall Drugs in Wall, SD, before reaching Rapid City. Once we got to the hotel, we headed to the Historic Downtown for dinner and exploration.

Pierre, SD Capitol Building

Capitol Butterfly Garden

Capitol Hallway

Capitol Dome

Plum Creek Station Marker

Plum Creek Information

Pierre Deadwood Trail

Bronco Bustin'

Bronco Buster

Firehouse Brewing Rapid City

Dinner

Downtown Rapid City Neon

Dakota Drum Company Rapid City

Record Store Rapid City

Art Alley Rapid City

Art Rapid City