Good luck, and thanks

Good luck to all of you who have qualified for our latest Family Feast contest by learning 100 individual points. There are 10 as of tonight, and probably a couple of more joining the ranks before it's over. And if our team finished in the top 3 of our bracket, there will be a second prize.

Remember, the winner gets to choose from Betty Boop, Prince and Scooby-Doo. Weird choice, I know, and even weirder since it's anybody's guess what the choice is about. But if I told you what the significance is, what fun would that be?

Most of all, thanks to all of you for contributing to our total. There was no reason to think our team would finish in the top 3 of our bracket, despite the fact our team dominated during the final days of the last Feast. I had already said I would't be as active in the next feast if it was held any time soon, so I didn't expect our effort to be as impressive this time around. You all have amazed me.

Here's a random picture or three, just because I can share them. You're welcome to email me pictures to share with our group, or anything else that might interest you. There's no obligation to do so, naturally, and I won't nag you all about it. If nobody is interested, that's OK. I have other blogs that need my attention. Yes, I have more than one.

This old bridge in Bloomington, Minn., is about 100 years old. It was restored a few years ago and is for pedestrian use only. When things start to flood, this bridge can get a little damp on the surface. Lots of snow in February means high water and flooding here in Minnesota this spring. Nebraska has it far worse. 

Sometimes I end up taking photos of the most amazing things for my newspaper. [/sarcasm]

Taken behind glass, these caiman are small alligators, essentially. You can see them for yourself at Mall of America's Sea Life aquarium.