Mums and Pumpkins. Yes, fall is finally here

 

Waving in the wind

 Marcy and her Mom have found the best place for a fine Tuesday lunch: The General Store in nearby Minnetonka with Popovers to die for. Amazing what the right combination of butter, eggs, flour, and milk can do. Out front there is a grassy exhibition of gorgeous grass, reaching skyward and mystifying everyone as to its origin. Any ideas? They paused for a photo, to go with their luncheon indulgence.

That's a baby, Bubbles

 

Bubbles, our curious cat, was fascinated by the visitor from Maple Grove Saturday. Ellie brought her loving parents, Dr. and Mrs. Danger, to Eden Prairie for a visit with her honorary great grandparents. She did not disappoint, at five months old. Presently, she’s headed to Hotel California, making a call there on her grandfather, Hai. He’d be here in a trice, but he has chores to do, finishing up a first class nail salon, open for business soon, another successful enterprise run by his partner, Xuan. It has a Japanese theme this time, and is sure to draw the multitudes with fingernails to fix and toes to treat.

Then grandpa will be released for duties in Minnesota.

Destination: Nugget haven

 

We don’t like the politics at Chic-fil-A, but their chicken is sooo good, that we can’t help an occasional wing. Friday was no exception. Stan and John (at right) made a run for the nuggets on the new e-trike. Then Dr. Danger (pictured above) on Saturday, then on Sunday M’liss took a ride, but alas, Chic-fil-A ain’t open on Sundays and so they returned disappointed. 

Trike rides are available now to the general public, 75 cents for a trip around the pond. Nuggets are extra. No senior discount.

Marcy's Mafia

We haven't seen these ladies in 40 some years, but a recent Chaska High class reunion, partly managed by Marcy, brought them all together to talk old times and renew friendships. Familiar faces all, we won't try to identify them, but you can zoom on to the name tags if you're interested. The event was a big success, drawing a ton of alums, who appreciated the "Back to the Future" theme and a visit to the old haunts. Michael J. Fox was a hero and heart throb back then. Remember? Well, that dates you!

Oct 1. The weather is perfect!

 

The huge windows were flung wide open and the fresh breezes swept in to the Kona Grill in Eden Prairie today for the monthly meeting of the Edible Adventures Tactical Squad. (EATS)

 John, our sushi expert, was tasked with choosing a plate of sea food for the novice, Stan, who sadly mistook the spicy wasabi blob for an avocado and very quickly realized his mistake. 

The squad gave a thumbs up to Kona Happy Hour, but with dozens of qualified eateries in the immediate area, they're not sure when they'll be able to return. Scouts are already fleshing out future possible venues. We'll report.

Apple Cinnamon Scones

 

Stan baked Apple and Cinnamon scones from the fruit delivered to us by our neighbors, Dr. and Mrs. A. The apples are particularly sweet and juicy, coming directly from above the Miller Spring location in Eden Prairie. And the scones aren't bad either, if you must know. :)

A jerkin?

 Our girls were dolling up for their annual pilgrimage to the nearby Renaissance Festival, and it reminded me of the handiwork of my sister Becky, so long ago. It was the 1975 Festival, and my talented alcoholic friend had an idea: Monk's Benches. Sure to sell at the Renaissance, right? Wrong. But we didn't know that and so Terry crafted together some beautiful handmade examples of Renaissance furniture, sure to fit into your family home. I supported him as best I could, and got a big hand from my sister, who put together an authentic looking costume for me to wear while representing the massive display of wooden art. An absolute failure, but lots of memories. The only thing I have to show for it is this fine, whatever you call it, that hangs upstairs in the sentimental section.

Fast forward to 2025, the Renaissance survives and our daughters and granddaughter make their annual appearance. I got out the outfit to remind us all of the fun and foolishness that's been going on for 50 years.

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Hey, look it!

Marcy looked up from her conversation with Mom one day, glancing out the window. "Hey!" she exclaimed, "that's a gorgeous scene." And so it was. I'm sure you agree.