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Quick Pics from Shelley Lake

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Yesterday, I had the thinnest of excuses to grab a camera and go take photos at a local park.

Oakwood Neighbors

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Normally, I'm in a hurry through Oakwood Cemetery. It's part of a few running and ruckking routes ranging from 5–10K. Today, Laura joined me for a less hurried stroll.

I'd seen these statues before, but never felt like I should stop and really take some pictures. Today I did.

2019 Croissant-Off Results

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2019 Croissant-Off Results

For this year, five households participated. Laura and I raided four local bakeries as soon as they opened this past Sunday. We carefully wrapped each croissant in plain parchment paper and color-coded them so we could collect votes online. I'm happy that we had some restraint and didn't try to gin up an electoral college scheme for the voting. Read on to find out who won.

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Wilson Whirligigs: January

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Back in January, Laura and I ran East to Wilson to check out the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. The park is quite cool. It's the obvious draw downtown Wilson—for now.

There's some fun stuff coming to Downtown Wilson around the park. As the sunset got muddier than I'd hoped, Laura and I grabbed a pint at 217 Brew Works. We learned about the pizza place going in next door, the potlucks at the brewery, food trucks, etc.

We'll be back—for more than just another shot at interesting whirligig shots. Until then, here's a taste of what I did get from the first trip.

Kirby Derby 2017

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Kirby Derby 2017

Kirby Derby 2017 at Dorthea Dix Park. A new venue after 15 years.

 

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