I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon, and letting the world roll on as it liked, than to occupy the most splendid post, which any human power can give. -- Thomas Jefferson In late 2004 we moved out of Minneapolis into the suburbs. Rick's commute to work is longer, but he now has a lake to fish on when he gets home. The house and yard need a lot of TLC, but if it had been in better shape we never would have been able to afford this location.
	Backyard Wildlife - Click for photos... Summer.2006 - Backyard - Click for photos... 07.2005 - Family Room - Click for photos... 05.15.2005 - New Dock - Click for more photos...