Al's Blog-o-Sphere

Hard to believe I was complaining about it being too hot just a few weeks ago.

We went to Olcott yesterday for the Niagara Celtic Festival and just about froze. It’s in the 40’s right now and the high today was 63. I doubt it got that high yesterday. And by the lake, it’s always cooler.

One of the most popular things at the festival – because of the cold weather – was the fire pit. Even at 2pm, there were people sitting and standing around it to get a little warmth. Those nice heavy woolen tartans were appreciated by those wearing them, I’m sure. I’m not so sure about those with kilts 🙂

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We are back from our trip to Minnesota. We had a great time and extended the trip a couple of days.

We didn’t try to make the whole trip home in one leg, so we went as far as the Indiana-Ohio border and found a hotel room there. We decided to stop in Cleveland on the second leg of the trip and visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bobbi had never been there. I have been there twice, yet had never really seen it as well as I wanted to either. Both times there had been as part of the FIRST Robotics regional competitions we went to. There were team socials at the Hall, but never enough time to see it all at a leisurely pace. Continue Reading…

We’re in St. Paul/Minneapolis for a wedding (my cousin, Tom Kane) and having a great time. Continue Reading…

For your consideration. I make no case either way. It’s just an interesting presentation.