Christmas in an Octopus Garden

South Park Street Octopus Car Wash on a rainy night.

All dressed up for the holidays

The Mallatt's Pumpkin is all dressed up for the holidays while it keeps a watchful eye on the construction construction of Parman Place, the mixed-use development on the site of the former Parman's Service Station on Monroe Street that will include a new restaurant from the owners of Sardine and Marigold Kitchen. I hope the project has enough of a setback to preserve the view of the Pumpkin. With its different seasonal decorations, it's always a cheery sight driving west on Monroe Street.

Lake Wingra has put on its winter coat

Still no snow, but a nice slick skin of ice on the lake. Perfect for skating and ice boats, once the ice solidifies a bit.