In Tom’s own words, “Great day at the “MSRA Back to the ’50s” classic car show with son TJ at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds…
TJ's 1954 Buick Special next to his canopy set up at the Back to the '50s annual event at the Minnesota State...
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One of the busiest days ever!…Photos ops kind of sketchy!…
After the boat ride, we drove past the new Minnesota Vikings US Bank Stadium (football) for this shot. I suspected that at some point...
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Comforts in this temporary life…A dose of Vitamin D…Final Mississippi River photos continue…
Southeast Steam Plant, aka Twin City Rapid Transit Company Steam Power Plant. The days and nights whiz passed us in such a...
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An interesting and unusual day at camp…What’s cardboard got to do with it?…Tom, Tammy & TJ at Minnesota Twins Game…
Grandpa and Vincent at Cardboard Camp. Time is flying by quickly. With a little over two weeks remaining until we depart Minnesota,...
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Boating on the Mississippi River on Father’s Day…Minnesota historical sites….
Greg, Camille, Miles, Madighan, and Maisie on the Jonathan Padelford on the Mississippi River on Father's Day. On Father's Day, Tom and...
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An evening to remember…Old friends…Memories of our old life…New memories to behold…
Wild turkeys are everywhere in the metro area. Sue took this photo for us this morning of this proud male. Great shot,...
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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and granddads.. A parade and a “Parktacular Day”…
Maisie, me, and Madighan while Greg went to find Miles after the parade ended. We wish all the dads out there in...
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Tom’s US haircut…Disappointing?..Prices throughout the world….Another family outing today and fun evening tonight with friends…
Maisie and Tom in front of Cost Cutters. We arrived at 10:30 am but had to wait for the late-arriving employee. Tom's...
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The action packed days continue…Tom’s at it today!…Last night’s special “chef’s” dinner with friends…
We quickly drove over the Gray's Bay Bridge on our way to Connie & Jeff's home. Yesterday was another whirlwind day for...
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Poolside posting… Family photos…Upcoming professional-chef-prepared dinner tonight at lakeshore home of old friends..
Our adorable granddaughter Madighan during a timeout. Yesterday, as it turned out, Madighan was with me, not Maisie, as planned initially, who...
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