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         The life and times of Mark and Paula Persons
Saturday, October 20, 2012: 

Paula and Mark stopped at the Federweisser & Roter Rauscher Festival at the Winehaven Winery and Vineyard at Chisago City, Minnesota.  It is about 35 miles north of Minneapolis.

Good day for wine tasting that day.
Mark was interested in the wide selection of wines in bottles.

Which one should it be?
Then the Dynamic Duo headed east through Lindstrom, Minnesota, which is sometimes referred to as "America's Little Sweden." 

Lots of Swedish people emigrated there 150 years ago.

They are a sister city to Tingsryd, Sweden.  The water tower reflects shows some of that heritage.
Then it was off to the St. Croix River and a state park.

Nice looking stuffed owl.

They were holding a pumpkin judging contest that day if the bears don't get them first. 

Very well done.
Soon Mark and Paula were seen at the St. Croix Vineyard near Stillwater, Minnesota.

They were making candy as well as pumpkin donuts. 

Paula was at first tempted to buy candy, but then was persuaded by Mark to buy apples, which are much better for her diet. 

Darn!
Quote of the day:  No shortage of things to see and do.   Mark    < Back to previous story Ahead to next story >

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