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Flooding Update: Well 14hr in now and all braces around the rink are in tack except maybe some small ones as things progress. However, water has still not touched the far back corner. The 18 hrs estimate from other years might be close. Not an idea time though so I am wondering if I go for another 2 hrs with 2 hoses and then cut back to 1 overnight so I can sleep with no worries. 🤔

Large rectangular ice rink is forming under dim lighting, set on a flat grassy yard; wooden supports and plastic sheeting outline the perimeter.

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Flooding Update: Still filling up slowly now that it is about 10 hrs in I am getting eager for it to at least cover all 4 corners. Hopefully, by the 12 hr mark I will get there.

A large outdoor ice rink, partially covered with a plastic sheet, reflects light at night. Nearby, a lit house and a small building provide context in a backyard setting.

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Flooding Update: 12 hours in and only three out of the four corners are now covered but I feel like reaching that fourth is going to take some more time.

A large, partially unfolded white tarp covers a body of water, shimmering under a porch light. A small building with lit windows stands nearby in the dark, open yard.

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Flooding Update: Things are still progressing nicely with no issues to report. I decided to get the back braces put on as I think we have about 1ft of water on the back side now or close to it.

A large tarp-lined wooden frame covers a yard, reflecting light from a nearby house at dusk.

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Flooding update: 6 hrs in and things are still looking good. Not quite to half the bottom covered yet but the deep end is filling up nicely so far.

A large rectangular tarp covers a partially filled frame, likely forming a makeshift ice rink, situated in a grassy backyard with leafless trees and a small shed nearby.

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Flooding update: 2 hrs in and keeping pace with the last time I did it from what I can tell as the water is touching the whole back wall (closest in picture). Later this afternoon I probably need to get the braces pounded in place.

A large, rectangular ice rink is under construction, with water contained by white plastic sheeting. It’s set in a grassy backyard, surrounded by trees and adjacent houses.

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Commencement of year 11 10 ice rink filling is officially a go! I guess last year I put the boards up but nothing ever happened.

A large, flat white tarp covers a rectangular area, secured with wood planks, in a grassy yard. Nearby, a small shed sits among leafless trees and a clear sky.

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Not the plan but decided to break my run into two runs today due to a meeting right in the middle that couldn’t be avoided. It was cold out today but felt good.

Bare trees reflect in a calm pond, surrounded by dry reeds and underbrush, under a clear blue sky.

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I might have to reconsider just waiting until December to flood the backyard rink. This week is actually looking like good weather from what I can tell. 🧊 🤔

Weekly weather forecast shows daily temperature highs and lows in colored bars. Icons depict weather conditions, with percentages indicating chance of precipitation. Highs reach 43°, lows drop to 2°.

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Made a little appearance in last weeks video of “Run Joey Run” from when I was at the Trout Brook 10 Mile in October. I love how my friend has taken his more recent passion for found running and then makes some great video stories along the way. Keep up the good work Joey! 🙌

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The amount of signs telling me this was not the way I should run convinced me to turn around as I didn’t want to risk injury or death as the sign said. The bridges from peoples property to the park look pretty cool though.

Signs lie on a forest floor covered in dry leaves, warning “Posted: Private Property” and “Beware of Dogs.” Bare trees and a small stream create a wooded backdrop.

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The EP Eagle showed up to help cheer the girls on to a victory today. 🦅🏒

A group of children in red-and-white Eagles hockey jerseys smile, posing in a gymnasium with a person in an eagle costume. Some wear plaid pants and festive hats.

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I am not sure why but working at home in the “Shed Office” and then turning around to see this always makes me happy no matter how bad of a day I have been having. 🐶

Two dogs are sleeping on a tan couch, with a black dog resting its head on a curly-haired tan dog, surrounded by soft blankets.

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Snow run! This was a good break mid day as the days have become longer and it is good to have a reset from time to time. Might have been why I chose the Conservation Area to get lost in for a while as my route.

Stream flows gently over rocks, surrounded by dry grasses and shrubs. The setting is an autumn landscape with a slightly overcast sky, creating a peaceful, natural scene.

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I was able to find some time to get away from my desk today to get some miles in. Seeing how I just closed my work laptop now reminds me why I don’t feel bad when I go for a run sometimes mid day.

A large, calm body of water reflects a cloudy sky, surrounded by a forest of bare trees in a serene landscape.

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This run was therapy after the rollercoaster morning. Didn’t feel like I was working too hard and just kept moving till it was time to stop. Well and to take this picture 🤷‍♂️

A serene, expansive marshland with tall, dry grasses and patches of still water under an overcast sky. Sparse trees border the landscape.

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Decisions have been made so here we go again…. 🏒

A grassy backyard area with a small shed on the right and a larger house in the background. A curved wooden path leads through the lawn. Bare trees surround the yard, with clear blue skies overhead. Probably won’t get a lot done today but boards out in the grass and stakes down from garage.

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Watched Matilda tonight that was put on by our High School. We didn’t know anyone in it but our youngest wanted to see it so invited some other family along to join. They did a great job performing. 👏

A person holds a program for “Matilda the Musical” presented by Eden Prairie High School. The cover features a silhouette of a girl standing confidently against a blue glowing background. The program lists the book by Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, dated 2024.

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This was not sure the plan in more ways than one today. What started as me wondering what my friend was going to do for his birthday “run” turned into me finding us a route along the Minnesota River we had not done and instead of doing the 6 miles planned it turned out to be 10. Great Morning!

A calm river reflects leafless trees lining its banks under a clear blue sky, surrounded by sparse autumn foliage.

A railing stands by a calm pond, reflecting leafless trees on a clear, sunny day, with a grassy, rocky shore surrounding the scene.

Calm lake reflects bare trees, brown grass, and blue sky. Nearby tall reeds stand by water’s edge in a peaceful landscape with clear weather.

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60 min to burn in between some meetings today so I used it wisely to go outside and see how many miles  I could do then with 5 min to spare. The  new sidewalk was nice.

A narrow road curves through a leafless, late-autumn landscape, bordered by barren trees and golden fields under an overcast sky, evoking a quiet, desolate atmosphere.