Breakfast at the lake...

[dreamshark]

... was full of unexpected drama. First, a closeup view of the millefoil chomper hilariously trying to maneuver around the ducky float. Then it churned back and forth right in front of the shade pavilion while I ate my breakfast sandwich. Which might have been irritating if it was an ongoing phenomenon but as the closest view I have ever gotten of this amazingly steampunk looking machine was actually quite entertaining.

Then, BLAMMO!  Out of nowhere, a huge cloudburst! Suddenly I had lots of company under the canopy, definitely glad that I got there shortly after opening time to grab the best table. The storm blew away as quickly as it came, after maybe 20 minutes of torrential rain. Fortunately I had my new ultra-totable bike bag with me in the shelter, and I happened to have a handy all-purpose cotton scarf in there that could be used to mop off my bike seat before I rode away. 

Comments

[jbru]

The downpour this morning surprised me too, though I was just working away as normal. I like getting out to see the state of flowers and activity by insects around them in the morning, so glad I timed things to avoid it!

[minnehaha]

I think they should stop selling popcorn at Lake Harriet.

I loved the video.

K.