The Odds and Ends Show

Meet Olivia.

To be fair, I can't recall which of these persons is Olivia.  I attended a one day conference in Minneapolis called something like Odds and Ends and Curiosities.    I can't even remember the name of the conference.

But Olivia was there selling some of her paintings!

It was a pleasure meeting you both!

Finding Models is Hard

Sometimes, you just need to work with what you have.

The Support at the Second Amendment Gathering

There was quite a crowd.

And everyone was orderly, polite and kind.   Imagine that.

Local Law Enforcement

Was on-site, of course, and was very helpful!

Thank you Gentlemen!

Pre-2A Gathering at the Minnesota State Capitol

Quiet.   Polite.   Firm in their beliefs.   It was wonderful to stand with you.

The 2A Supporters Gathering

I try to stay out of politics as much as possible.  I generally don't think there is much I can do to influence either of the political parties.   But, with the various issues heating up in the political realm, I thought it would be interesting to attend a Second Amendment Supporters gathering at the state capitol

My knees were really bothering me.  So, I decided to take a position on the second level.  

It was interesting.  Various people spoke, including community and political leaders.  I was rather intrigued with the small number of law enforcement personnel.  Certainly some where there.  But, they largely remained out of site...and were helpful when asked for directions.   A large number of people were open carrying.  And, this is perfectly legal in MN.  Note the gentleman in the wheel chair to the right on the upper photo.  It was a polite and informed gathering. 

The MN State Capitol Building

Sometimes you get inspired to go to the capitol and see what all the fuss is about.  You get to see where politicians debate and create laws and usually infringe upon your freedoms.  So I went.

To be fair, this photo was taken in early 2019.  MN doesn't look like this in September.  Well, not very often, anyway.

And, as I was leaving

Meet Agnes!

I had just walked out of the convention center and was heading to my car when I saw Agnes.  She was waiting for someone to show up.  And she graciously let me take her photo.

Thanks Agnes!

J&P Cycles

Meet Dakota!

It was lovely chatting with you, Dakota!   Fantastic bikes!

Meet the Allstate Spokes Models

Meet Alexis

And meet Chelsey

I think I ran into them earlier in the day and took a group photo.  But, it was nice to run into them as I was leaving and could get some individual images.

Thanks ladies!