May 14, 2010

Cottage View Returns

I've gotten word, the Cottage View Drive-In will be open for at least two more years! From all of us drive-in theater fans, we couldn't be happier. From my understanding, with the downturn in the economy, the interest in purchasing the land is dead. Thus, at least two more years the theater will be open.

To see what is currently playing: Now Showing at Cottage View Drive-In

May 13, 2010

The Plow

Found this....some sort of plow. My first thought was it was farm equipment, but the more I look at it, I don't know for sure. None the less, it is located near Concord Street in Inver Grove Heights, one block south of Highway 494, take a left and you've made it.

May 11, 2010

Michele Bachmann Speaks At Tax Cut Rally

Michele Bachmann spoke at the 2010 Tax Cut Rally on Saturday at the State Capital. I'm sure many are not familiar with Michele Bachmann is the incumbent Republican candidate for US Representative from Minnesota's 6th Congressional District. I am amazed by the hatred people have for Michele Bachmann, the spin on her words, vicious attacks, it's really crazy what she and many politicians must go through on a daily basis.

All you Michele Bachmann haters, your comments and opinions are welcome, don't be shy, I know your out there....

May 10, 2010

Tax Cut Rally 2010

Behind the stage of the 2010 Jason Lewis tax cut rally held at the Saint Paul Capital steps. Back in 2008, I made a couple trips to the Republican National Convention to photograph what the events that took place, those photos can be found here. Saturday, I paid a visit to the State Capital Building to photograph the 2010 Jason Lewis Tax Cut Rally. This was my second political event that I've photographed and I will say, I had zero fear of being tear gassed, tazed, caught in a riot. It was peaceful, families brought their children, and some of the signs were priceless. The weather was a bit of a downer, windy, low 50's, a bit of rain here and there.

This photo was one of the first photos of the day that I took, which was about forty minutes before the main speakers hit the stage. I was behind the stage, while MC, Chris Baker was making some announcements.

May 8, 2010

Building Blocks

Does this building remind you of those building blocks you played with as a child? All it needs is letters printed on the colored panels. I'm glad I captured this building before the leaves started to bloom again.

May 7, 2010

A Step Into History

I was walking through Armstrong Elementary, named after Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon....when I noticed a copy of the St Paul Pioneer Press framed and hanging on the wall. It is indeed a genuine newspaper, you can see the fold in the center of the paper. I was walking through Armstrong Elementary, named after Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon....when I noticed a copy of the St Paul Pioneer Press framed and hanging on the wall. It is indeed a genuine newspaper, you can see the fold in the center of the paper.

May 4, 2010

Ice Ice Baby

One more 'statue' photo for May's Theme Day. This one comes from the St Paul Winter Carnival. It was taken in Rice Park on a sub-zero degree evening. The snow man ice sculpture stands about three feet tall, I had the camera on a seven inch tripod, sitting on the frozen tundra.

May 3, 2010

Attention

This was a second choice for May's Theme Day photo. This was taken during the Christmas Season in Rice Park. This toy soldier stands guard on one of the walking paths of the park.

May 1, 2010

Theme Day: Statue

Greetings to all of the Theme Day photo bloggers viewing all of 'statue' photos.

So, what photo does one use when the them day is 'statues' and you want to stand out? How about a fifty foot statue of a mermaid? This mermaid statue sits high atop the restaurant with the very same name of, The Mermaid. Did you really expect something different for their name? Wanna see it in person, you'll have to be in Mounds View on Highway 10 for it to happen.

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