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- Fri Jan 15 10:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things That Stick In Your Craw
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 354145
Re: Things That Stick In Your Craw
Those masks that attach to the cage are certified and approved. Our hockey association bought one for every player in our association.
- Fri Jan 15 9:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Travel
- Replies: 2300
- Views: 230238
Re: Travel
Thank god my kids weren't into Disney and never asked to go. I can't imagine how many thousands of dollars that saved us. They're 13 and 11 now, so I think I'm in the clear.
- Tue Jan 12 8:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Random Trivia
- Replies: 8756
- Views: 685326
Re: Totally Random Trivia
2. Kiwanis
- Fri Jan 08 9:45 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This might be a dumb question, but...
- Replies: 15422
- Views: 1265526
Re: This might be a dumb question, but...
I went to the Cottage Grove DMV today to get an Enhanced DL. No appointment necessary. I pre-applied online (basically filling out the paperwork), which takes about 10 minutes. I only ended up needing to show my passport, Social Security card, drivers license, and a current utility bill. Pretty easy...
- Mon Jan 04 8:21 pm
- Forum: Gopher Hockey
- Topic: #1 Gophers vs Arizona State
- Replies: 175
- Views: 6938
Re: #1 Gophers vs Arizona State
Walker's goal was awesome. Even more impressive than the Legg goal IMO because Walker basically scooped it up on the fly. Legg (if I remember it correctly) was basically stopped behind the net and had all day to scoop it up.
- Sun Jan 03 6:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Television
- Replies: 8190
- Views: 697592
Re: Television
Only 2 episodes in, but I'm really enjoying The Queens Gambit on Netflix. I avoided it for a long time because I assumed it was a show about British royalty. 

- Sun Jan 03 5:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Consumer Research
- Replies: 4139
- Views: 375597
Re: Consumer Research
Does anyone have a good suggestion for a low cost sound bar for a 4K TV? It’s for a basement television where we aren’t looking for top of the line, just something with good sound and ARC and Bluetooth support My wife thinks nothing is wrong with the sound coming from the TV so she said I could buy...
- Sat Jan 02 6:31 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: The All-Encompassing Jersey Thread
- Replies: 2380
- Views: 203426
Re: The All-Encompassing Jersey Thread
Why is Iowa State wearing black and white uniforms today? I hate it when teams don't wear their school colors.
- Thu Dec 31 4:17 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Simple Pleasures...
- Replies: 22387
- Views: 1752691
Re: Simple Pleasures...
I'll be staying home and most likely fall asleep well before midnight. I've been doing this since way before COVID made it fashionable. 

- Mon Dec 28 8:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
Going by the Rotten Tomatoes score, apparently I'm one of the very small minority of people who didn't like "Soul". The first 10-15 minutes were great. I don't know how to explain it without spoilers, but once a key scene happened about 10-15 minutes in, I completely lost interest. Even my kids got ...
- Mon Dec 21 8:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Random Trivia
- Replies: 8756
- Views: 685326
Re: Totally Random Trivia
4. Sinister. I learned that from "The Simpsons". 

- Fri Dec 18 11:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This might be a dumb question, but...
- Replies: 15422
- Views: 1265526
Re: This might be a dumb question, but...
Thank you all. I called the Cottage Grove office, and you can apply for Enhanced there with no appt. I'll go that route. Thanks Zwak for linking the documents. I'll probably bring more things than I think I'll need... just because I've heard so many stories about people having to go back twice becau...
- Fri Dec 18 9:13 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This might be a dumb question, but...
- Replies: 15422
- Views: 1265526
Re: This might be a dumb question, but...
My drivers license expires in February, and I was thinking about getting either a REAL ID or Enhanced DL since I think it's eventually going to be required. I poked around a bit on the DMV website, but it's a little bit of information overload. I was thinking it might just be easier to ask here for ...
- Thu Dec 17 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This might be a dumb question, but...
- Replies: 15422
- Views: 1265526
Re: This might be a dumb question, but...
My wife is the queen of online shopping. I finally got smart and invested in a heavy duty box cutter. I've developed some mad cardboard box disassembling skills. Thinking of putting it on my resume.
- Wed Dec 16 2:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things That Stick In Your Craw
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 354145
Re: Things That Stick In Your Craw
NOT political... just an observation. The sign language lady for the Governor annoys the hell out of me. She's completely distracting and over the top with her facial expressions.
- Wed Dec 16 12:44 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
Hillbilly Elegy (Netflix streaming): An urgent phone call pulls a Yale Law student back to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of family history and his own future. Slow, tedious, and excellent. It's reminiscent of "American Beauty" where some won't like it because it comes ac...
- Wed Dec 16 8:39 am
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: Youth Hockey
- Replies: 1079
- Views: 121022
Re: Youth Hockey
Practices can start January 4th and games “sometime later” https://www.mprnews.org/story/2020/12/16/walz-next-steps-covid-restrictions Ugh. My daughter has a tournament scheduled for Jan 8-10. Can't imagine they would allow games to start just 4 days after allowing practices. That would be her 3rd ...
- Tue Dec 15 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Restaurant
- Replies: 9338
- Views: 813069
Re: Restaurant
My wife loves goulash and makes it about twice a year. My kids and I hate it. Her response: "I don't care. I'm making it anyway. You guys can make your own supper then". I've come to accept this unfavorable arrangement. There's very few things I won't eat, but when it's goulash night, I make sandwic...
- Sat Dec 12 5:02 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: College Football Talk
- Replies: 315
- Views: 19410
Re: College Football Talk
I was just looking at Army football's website. I counted 164 players on their roster.
I don't really follow college football, but is that normal? That seems like an absurd number of players.

- Mon Dec 07 8:02 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Random Trivia
- Replies: 8756
- Views: 685326
Re: Totally Random Trivia
5. Trademarks?
- Fri Dec 04 4:14 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: Minnesota Twins 2014 - ∞: To Infinity & Beyond!
- Replies: 19728
- Views: 1462672
- Wed Dec 02 12:42 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: Minnesota Twins 2014 - ∞: To Infinity & Beyond!
- Replies: 19728
- Views: 1462672
Re: Minnesota Twins 2014 - ∞: To Infinity & Beyond!
I think Kiriloff is ready for playing every day in the big leagues next season, so I don’t have a problem with letting Rosario walk, although I’d of preferred if they had traded him and got something for Eddie. They tried for 2 years. Turns out there isn't a market for corner outfielders with below...
- Wed Dec 02 8:08 am
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: The All-Encompassing Jersey Thread
- Replies: 2380
- Views: 203426
Re: The All-Encompassing Jersey Thread
I couldn't make it to the last NS home game, made it to the second to last one, though. I was at the second to last home game also. I believe it ended up being their final win, as they lost the last few games of the season after that. I remember it was a Saturday, because I skipped my senior prom f...
- Sat Nov 28 3:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Local Broadcasting/Media
- Replies: 7708
- Views: 878770
- Tue Nov 24 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Consumer Research
- Replies: 4139
- Views: 375597
Re: Consumer Research
Dumb question from a non-Techie. I was looking at getting a video doorbell (Ring, Arlo, etc...), but it looks like if you want to record any footage, you need to subscribe to a service with a monthly fee? Are there any brands that will record footage, but don't charge extra for it?
- Mon Nov 23 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Restaurant
- Replies: 9338
- Views: 813069
Re: Restaurant
I finally tried In-N-Out when I was in San Diego a few years ago. It was really good, but not THAT good. I wouldn't wait in line more than 15 minutes for it. It's an above average fast food burger, and that's it.
- Thu Nov 19 9:07 pm
- Forum: Gopher Hockey
- Topic: Gophers vs Penn St. Nov 19 & 20 --- Let's get year 100 started
- Replies: 196
- Views: 8802
Re: Gophers vs Penn St. Nov 19 & 20 --- Let's get year 100 started
Unpopular Opinion (whatever happened to that thread?): I don't like the throwback unis. Guessing it probably looks good in person, but the gold pants and gold numbers don't work well with TV.
- Thu Nov 19 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things That Stick In Your Craw
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 354145
Re: Things That Stick In Your Craw
I have a much-deserved slow period at work. I've had more time than usual to open the door to my office and listen to my 5th grader's online class. I can't believe how poorly kids behave in these things and how disrespectful they are to the teacher. My wife and I don't have jobs that offer the luxu...
- Tue Nov 17 9:36 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
Dolly Parton: Here I Am Documentary about Dolly's life, with clips of her past interviews/performances. A bit glossed over, gotta keep the brand shiny and clean, but did have some really good moments. All in all, I think it was done to have the younger crowds, or unfamiliar crowds, realize the full...
- Mon Nov 16 2:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Let's get to know each other...
- Replies: 1196
- Views: 74914
- Sat Nov 14 5:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
Enemy At The Gates (personal collection): It's not the best war movie of our generation (that'd be Full Metal Jacket, IMO) but it's top 20 for sure, arguably top 10. I'm in the latter opinion. I know some will say "Saving Private Ryan" is the best, but outside of the first 30 minutes, basically the...
- Thu Nov 12 9:25 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: This might be a dumb question, but...
- Replies: 15422
- Views: 1265526
- Wed Nov 11 10:00 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WEATHERMANIA
- Replies: 6480
- Views: 573874
Re: WEATHERMANIA
I love working from home due to Covid. No more driving to and from work in weather like this. I know I'm probably in the super minority, but I have ZERO desire to work from home. My commute is only about 10 miles, and I can take back roads instead of the highways if I want, so my commute is a non-i...
- Tue Nov 10 10:32 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
Seriously, that was one of the lamest movies I’ve ever watched. At least it’s titled after North Dakota. :lol: Fargo might be on my Top 10 All-Time list. That said, I can totally see how someone wouldn't like it. Everyone has their own preferences. There are a lot of "classic" movies that nearly ev...
- Tue Nov 10 8:24 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Random Trivia
- Replies: 8756
- Views: 685326
Re: Totally Random Trivia
7) They're all associated with a group of "Five".
- Fri Nov 06 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
Fun Fact: I've never seen a James Bond movie, but I've watched all 3 Austin Powers movies, which are parodies of them.
- Wed Nov 04 9:06 am
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: Youth Hockey
- Replies: 1079
- Views: 121022
Re: Youth Hockey
Well that didn't take long. My daughter's team has 3 players out because of possible exposure to COVID. None have developed any symptoms, but they have a mandatory 14 day quarantine regardless. Our team has 4 games scheduled over the next 14 days. 

- Wed Oct 28 10:09 am
- Forum: College Hockey
- Topic: NCAA Hockey 2020-2021 Season
- Replies: 710
- Views: 47536
Re: NCAA Hockey 2020-2021 Season
Seeing how crazy parents got when they found HS sports may be cancelled I would not be surprised one bit if families of sick players choose not to be tested for COVID. Damned if you do and damned if you don't. My daughter got a slight fever one day back in early September (like 100.7). We held her ...
- Mon Oct 26 8:57 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Television
- Replies: 8190
- Views: 697592
Re: Television
I'm about six years late to the game, but I'm 4 episodes into Season 1 of Fargo. I like it, but the movie set an impossibly high bar for me. I'm trying to enjoy this TV series for what it is. I'm 8 episodes into the first season now. I dunno. The "weird" factor of this show has gone completely off ...
- Mon Oct 26 8:27 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Random Trivia
- Replies: 8756
- Views: 685326
Re: Totally Random Trivia
Edit: I didn't read the question correctly. 

- Thu Oct 22 9:29 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WEATHERMANIA
- Replies: 6480
- Views: 573874
Re: WEATHERMANIA
The sky is freakishly dark here in the SE metro right now.
- Wed Oct 21 8:15 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WEATHERMANIA
- Replies: 6480
- Views: 573874
Re: WEATHERMANIA
I have a feeling of impending doom. Every year the neighborhood gets their sprinklers blown out as a group. We are scheduled for Saturday. How the hell is that going to work when there is 6 inches of snow on the ground and the temp is 18 degrees? Last time I let someone else schedule sprinkler blow...
- Tue Oct 20 8:23 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: MLB News
- Replies: 6993
- Views: 593181
Re: MLB News
I appreciate a pitchers duel every now and then, but this game is kind of boring (so far).
EDIT: I knew posting this would backfire 5 minutes later.
EDIT: I knew posting this would backfire 5 minutes later.

- Tue Oct 20 4:26 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WEATHERMANIA
- Replies: 6480
- Views: 573874
Re: WEATHERMANIA
I hate this state.
- Mon Oct 19 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Home Ownership
- Replies: 867
- Views: 94987
Re: Home Ownership
Anyone have a recommendation for a backyard shed? I'm not very handy, so preferably pre-assembled and delivered? I've only just started to look into it, and the options are kind of overwhelming. I plan to put it on a concrete pad. The pad will be around 16 x 12, but I haven't decided yet if I want a...
- Wed Oct 14 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Television
- Replies: 8190
- Views: 697592
Re: Television
I'm about six years late to the game, but I'm 4 episodes into Season 1 of Fargo. I like it, but the movie set an impossibly high bar for me. I'm trying to enjoy this TV series for what it is.
- Tue Oct 13 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
American Murder: The Family Next Door (Netflix)
Doc about the Chris Watts case. Wow, that was intense. The police bodycam footage from the initial welfare check is stunning. Especially the reaction from the neighbor with the security camera.
Doc about the Chris Watts case. Wow, that was intense. The police bodycam footage from the initial welfare check is stunning. Especially the reaction from the neighbor with the security camera.
- Thu Oct 01 9:15 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
Palm Springs on Hulu. I made it through 45 unenjoyable minutes before tapping out. How does that steaming pile have 94% on Rotten Tomatoes?
- Tue Sep 22 9:40 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Random Trivia
- Replies: 8756
- Views: 685326
Re: Totally Random Trivia
7. I think they were all born overseas. Blyleven and Nolan gave it away for me. Yeah. But I'm guessing there is something added about then growing up in North America, since internationally-born pro athletes is a pretty wide group. I think you're right. A large percentage of MLB and NHL players wer...
- Tue Sep 22 7:12 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Totally Random Trivia
- Replies: 8756
- Views: 685326
Re: Totally Random Trivia
7. I think they were all born overseas. Blyleven and Nolan gave it away for me.
- Fri Sep 18 8:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Television
- Replies: 8190
- Views: 697592
Re: Television
Anyone watch "Away" on Netflix? The first episide was kind of meh. Wondering if it's worth investing 9 more hours to finish it.
- Fri Sep 18 7:10 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Things That Stick In Your Craw
- Replies: 4184
- Views: 354145
Re: Things That Stick In Your Craw
My house is 10 years old. We had to replace the refrigerator shortly after we moved in 4 years ago. That refrigerator just died. It was a $3-4K refrigerator. Two fridges in 10 years. F me. Please share the brand(s) so I can be sure to avoid it next time I have to shop for a fridge. That's ridiculou...
- Mon Sep 14 9:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
- Thu Sep 10 10:45 am
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: 2019-2020 Wild Season
- Replies: 2866
- Views: 237812
Re: 2019-2020 Wild Season
Apparently Brennan Menell (one of the Wild's top D prospects) signed a 1 year contract with Dinamo Minsk of the KHL a few weeks ago. Not sure if it's because of the uncertainty of the AHL season this year? Or Money? Whatever the case, he has 5 points in 3 KHL games so far. He's had 2 great seasons f...
- Tue Sep 08 8:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
I watched Whiplash over the weekend (Tubi). Fantastic movie. I haven't seen a guy that scary and abusive since Gunnery Sgt. Hartman in Full Metal Jacket.
- Thu Sep 03 2:27 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Restaurant
- Replies: 9338
- Views: 813069
Re: Restaurant
What amazes me is how many restaurants there are in Maple Grove, and with maybe a couple of exceptions how they are all managing to survive the pandemic...at least so far. Same with where I live (Woodbury). The only closing I know of was an Italian place that, while highly regarded, never seemed to...
- Thu Sep 03 10:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Local Broadcasting/Media
- Replies: 7708
- Views: 878770
Re: Local Broadcasting/Media
This may be an unpopular opinion but I liked Bert Blyleven as a broadcaster and will miss him. I liked when he was part of the rotation of color analysts. I'm not a huge fan of Dick Bremer though. Same. I actually like all of the color guys (Bert, Morneau, Smalley). Not a fan of Bremer though.
- Thu Aug 27 4:30 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: Minnesota Twins 2014 - ∞: To Infinity & Beyond!
- Replies: 19728
- Views: 1462672
Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
I like GPL because politics aren't allowed. I watch sports for the same reasons... to forget about life for a while and get away from news/politics. If this is going to be the new normal, I'll have to find other ways to spend my time.
- Wed Aug 26 8:56 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: MLB News
- Replies: 6993
- Views: 593181
- Wed Aug 26 9:19 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Travel
- Replies: 2300
- Views: 230238
Re: Travel
Drive 30 minutes east one day to Cass Lake. Sail Star Marina. Darryl will rent you a fishing boat or a pontoon and you can motor around the islands; Star, Cedar and the Potatoes. Go ashore on Star (north portage) and it’s a 20 ft walk to the lake inside an island in a lake! It’s cool. Tell Darryl t...
- Mon Aug 24 8:05 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: Minnesota Twins 2014 - ∞: To Infinity & Beyond!
- Replies: 19728
- Views: 1462672
Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
The volume of the piped in crowd noise in Cleveland is really obnoxious. I think they have it set at World Series Game 7 Level.
- Fri Aug 21 1:12 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: Gophers -- Other Sports
- Replies: 1806
- Views: 170008
Re: Gophers -- Other Sports
Not Gopher related (yet), but Iowa is cutting Men's Gymnastics and Tennis, and Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving.
Probably the tip of the iceberg. I'm sure just about every college will be cutting multiple non-revenue sports before this is over.
Probably the tip of the iceberg. I'm sure just about every college will be cutting multiple non-revenue sports before this is over.
- Wed Aug 19 8:38 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: Minnesota Twins 2014 - ∞: To Infinity & Beyond!
- Replies: 19728
- Views: 1462672
Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
You know the Twins are conceding the game when they put Thorpe in.
- Wed Aug 19 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Local Broadcasting/Media
- Replies: 7708
- Views: 878770
Re: Local Broadcasting/Media
I never listened to AM1500 or Skor North very much.... But I just went over to check it out and realized that they are down to 1 hour of local programming a day now. The rest appears to be all national. Is this right? One hour a day? YIKES!!! Yep. They laid off everyone except Judd and Mackey back ...
- Wed Aug 19 8:15 am
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: MLB News
- Replies: 6993
- Views: 593181
Re: MLB News
Man... those Padres uniforms are awesome. I went to San Diego a few years ago and took a tour of Petco Park. I remember thinking at the time it was a shame that such a fine ballpark was wasted on such a crappy franchise. I'd love to see the Padres find some success. Hopefully Tatis can help turn thi...
- Wed Aug 19 8:08 am
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: Minnesota Twins 2014 - ∞: To Infinity & Beyond!
- Replies: 19728
- Views: 1462672
Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
Not sure what's going on with Rogers, but he's been awful the past few weeks.
Glad they ended up salvaging a win last night. I was so pissed after Milwaukee tied the game that I shut the TV off and went to bed.
Glad they ended up salvaging a win last night. I was so pissed after Milwaukee tied the game that I shut the TV off and went to bed.
- Mon Aug 10 8:27 am
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: NHL 2019-20 season
- Replies: 570
- Views: 48868
Re: NHL 2019-20 season
The NHL has a tough decision to make about who wins the top pick. The Rangers or the Penguins?Master_Shake wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08 9:29 pmIf either of those teams ends up with the top pick I will stop watching the NHL.Bladepuller wrote: ↑Sat Aug 08 9:08 pmIf on Monday either Edmonton or Pittsburgh gets the #1 pick I'll just call it the National Hokey League.
- Mon Aug 10 8:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: WEATHERMANIA
- Replies: 6480
- Views: 573874
Re: WEATHERMANIA
Bloomington. One of the scariest storms I can remember in my life right now. Weird storm. Usually they track east, so I was preparing to get hit in Woodbury, but it never really made it here. It just kind of stalled out over Bloomington/Richfield/Edina. I only got about a half inch of rain last nig...
- Sat Aug 08 1:59 pm
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: MLB News
- Replies: 6993
- Views: 593181
Re: MLB News
I'm officially bored with the cardboard cutouts. Watching the Twins game at PNC Park the other day with no distracting cutouts behind the plate was a nice change.
- Thu Aug 06 10:06 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
Da 5 Bloods (Netflix streaming): Four African American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide. Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesusssssssssssssss Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu**. Heavy movie. This one ...
- Mon Aug 03 10:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Simple Pleasures...
- Replies: 22387
- Views: 1752691
Re: Simple Pleasures...
Not really a simple pleasure but could not think of anywhere else to put this. Company that owns 7-11 is buying Speedway stores (formerly SuperAmerica). Hoping they bring slurpees back to MN and get Speedway back in shape. IMO Speedway is by far the worst chain of convenience stores in metro area. ...
- Sun Aug 02 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
Movie theater seems way too risky. You know people are removing the masks when it gets dark. There were only 10 people in the theater. Reserved seating only (properly distanced). My son and I wore masks for the entire movie and it felt perfectly safe. Without getting political, my personal opinion ...
- Sun Aug 02 9:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Movies
- Replies: 8111
- Views: 706152
Re: Movies
The movie theater near my house has been showing classic movies since opening up a few weeks ago. I went to see "Back To The Future" last night with my 11 year old son. It was the first time I've been in a theater since seeing "1917" last December. "Back To The Future" is one of my favorite movies o...
- Thu Jul 23 8:16 am
- Forum: Other Sports
- Topic: Minnesota Twins 2014 - ∞: To Infinity & Beyond!
- Replies: 19728
- Views: 1462672
Re: Minnesota Twins 2014-2020: Here's Your Damn Thread
I turned the game on in the 7th inning last night. Super weird with no fans. Wrigley Field looked almost unrecognizable with the huge advertisements in the outfield bleachers. The piped in cheering after strikeouts was lame. I dunno about this. I thought the shortened season was a sham anyway, but i...
- Wed Jul 22 9:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Restaurant
- Replies: 9338
- Views: 813069
Re: Restaurant
I love Fair food while walking around at the Fair, but I have zero interest in getting it as drive-thru. Side note... has the Turkey To Go sandwich always been that expensive? I haven't been to the Fair in a few years, but I seem to remember it being around $6-ish. As good as it is, $9.00 seems a li...