Sights out the Door

I'm gradually become used to living again in Minnesota and enjoying the sights out the door. This is a busy time on the river out the door. Recently a working barge has been there creating a more stable shore. I think some of this work connected to washouts from the spring flood. However, part was also for new construction.

Today I could see that part of the work related to creating stability along the base of the new overlook that is being constructed.

I can hardly wait for all of this to be done. It looks now that a bit more work needs to be done on the shoreline and a railing constructed along the overlook. Grass or plants need to come in, too, in some of the spaces left between the sidewalks and the trails. It is going to be very cool to grab a cup of coffee and head down the hall, down the elevator, and then out on the overlook -- all in about 30 seconds.

This is also a time when many barges are tied up along this area of the river. They are being stored here in anticipation of moving the harvest of wheat, corn, and soybeans down the river.

This morning two tow boats are busy moving things about. It looks like the main tow is perhaps assembling barges, getting ready for a trip. I've seen this main tow down at what is called the Lower Landing for the last couple of days.

And on the other side, today is the annual Bike Classic Ride.

 Since about 7 AM bikes have been coming along Shepard Road. My older granddaughter was staying with me. Last evening she asked me to wash her jeans. When it was done I had something messy in a plastic bag -- What's this -- Oh my asthma medicine. From about 5 AM I could hear her coughing. At 7:30 she came to the bedroom and asked me to drive her home so she could get her asthma medicine. I didn't appreciate making this trip, needing a police escort in and out of this complex due to the Bike Classic! Where do 14 year olds park their brains? On the other hand, she had everything neat in the living room and she was totally packed up in a very orderly manner before she came to get to me!