Day Trip

We went down to Frontenac (just outside of Red Wing) yesterday and played around in the state park for a bit. [Honey, why do them Pagans keep going to state parks around when I hear about these things called Bell-tane and Sow-when?]

Took a couple of pics:

The requisite tree by the water pic I seem to like so much:


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We also stopped by the antique mall in Red Wing (hard to find the little shops anymore). A wrap identical to my grandmother's caught my eye. Next to it was a brooch with a stone the color of my birthstone surrounded by a pattern of four stags and four acorns. Needless to say, yes, I picked that up along with a small carving for E. Youngest was happy with a bag of jelly beans. *g*

Today was supposed to be a garden/errand day, but considering we're just starting to get up at 11:00, we'll have to see what happens.

Merlin Rec

Seriously, this is an awesome fic.

Waiting was Dull but Luckily Alcohol had Improved by sezso
Let the author's summary speak for itself:
Future!fic. Merlin's got a bit of angst, but mostly he's just bored. Friday nights, he and Nimueh get together for a drink. Occasionally, they try to kill each other.

There are so many things to love about this fic but, really, just go read it for yourself to find them. It's only about 2,200 words long, but worth each and every one.