more pink

[OT from cottage renovations]

this was actually taken Sunday afternoon but was inadvertently omitted from that day's post.  the oversight is now corrected. 

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2^nd Avenue

Cornus florida

West Woods

[OT from cottage renovations]

news that isn't timely probably doesn't still qualify as news.  nonetheless, here are some images from the West Woods cleanup a couple of weekends ago. 

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West Woods

the most unusual find

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and a few others:

big Bob

a headless effigy makes for an unpleasant sight, but a tennis ball discarded nearby helped to take at least some of the edge off the gruesome aspect presented by this find. 

Pinocchio

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cleanup crews

I was late in getting to the event; by then many of the volunteers had gone on to other pursuits.  these pictures show only a few of those who turned up and set to. 

Maple Lake access road - check out the overflowing bins


Day Lily Lane

swing time with dogwood blossom

[OT from cottage renovations]

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Woodward Park

our classic older play equipment is so much better than the modern crap.