Simple Pleasures...

Got a kick out of this one.

https://mobile.twitter.com/Dan_Zinski/status/1505334991051534341

And yeah, some of those could cause nightmares. ?

I was driving around Thursday with my windows down and keep getting freaked out by hearing outside noises…it’s been too long.

Just saw a Grumman Albatross fly over St. Louis Park/Golden Valley. Cool looking plane.

My monthly 3-hour manicure/pedicure/facial/massage. :dance:

My my aren’t you fancy!

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I saw a V-22 Osprey flying overhead in San Diego when I was there. I lived in Army and Air Force towns for 25 years and never had seen one other than at air shows. This one was in helicopter mode too which was cool

I flew into Newark JUST after Obama arrived for a quick speech. Our flight was delayed as they diverted all air traffic from the airport while Air Force One landed. We finally get on the ground and park just across from AF1. I get into my rental car and hit complete gridlock, just outside the airport because they blocked traffic for Obama's motorcade, which is now returning from said speech (it was that quick).

Just as the motorcade passes by on the opposite side of the freeway, two ospreys take off from just behind the fence next to my car. The sudden volume of noise scared the crap out of me. They took off fast in helicopter mode and quickly transitioned into airplane mode.

It was super bad ass.

Glad it’s cold out. Cuz it’s a great day for lounging:

Twins are on at noon

My high school boys bball plays in the championship today at 1pm (everyone cheer for Annandale!)

Two college hockey games

The Wild play tonight too!

Yay sports! And adult beverages.

Go Annandale!

I'm going Bud Light today, you may be venturing a step or two higher

Five.

Just found out my kid’s hockey coach was the Maroon Loon mascot from UMD. He was the guy who squirted us with his super soaker. And he was involved in the fight for the “chicken head.”

Holy shit!

Weren't you in the middle of one of those tussles?

I think that series is when I met the POI crew at tSportsgarden and Donnie69 (RIP) & Skip.

Hopefully he doesn’t remember you…..

I was there that night! Was sitting way up high off to the side and saw the whole thing happen. Great memories.

Not me specifically. But he remembers all of the event.

I don’t think he liked that I referred to the costume as a chicken.

Then you must use chicken at least once in a sentence every time tou see him. Much easier than the 'meow' challenge.

No. But I started the bounty. I put up the first $20 for the person who was able to get the head off the chicken. And several others added to the pot.

A few groups went to collect the head. One group eventually got to him and tried to tear it off. It was firmly strapped on and the chicken fought back hard and got some good licks in. He was a former marine with combat experience. Fists were thrown. People were kicked out.

It made for quite a story then, and again tonight when we made the connection.

Aah, simple pleasures

The good ole days when Gopher fans would take over the one end of DECC. Years of it. Until some alum from UMD finally rubbed more than two brain cells together and made it stop... lol!!!

Stopped by LTD today, sat at the bar. Noticed the footrail was loose. "Hey [name redacted], you have a drill and/or screwdriver?" "Yeah." "I need 'em."

Fixed the footrail, it was driving me crazy.

[Name redacted] "Huh, didn't notice that before. Well, your bill is taken care of."

In all seriousness why would he notice since he's on the opposite side of the bar?

Many, many, many years ago when I was training a new janitor the kid thought he had cleaned the bathroom. Told him to go into each stall and get down to eye level as if you were doing your bidness and then tell me if you still think it's clean. Ahhhh......maybe not....

Perspective is powerful.

They usually notice anything and everything, to be honest. Between being told to look for anything like that, and customer's feedback on things, they run a tight ship.

Mick Foley ran into a guy at MOA wearing a replica WWE 24/7 belt…and proceeded to win the title for himself

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/watch-wrestling-legend-mick-foley-puts-sleeper-on-fan-at-mall-of-america-wins-his-title

That's damn funny.

A couple years ago OC Roseville asked me to fix part of the countertop at the end of the bar. I told them it would be a band aid fix. Cause the previous person who attempted to fix it, did not damage then good. In all reality they need a new counter top on that end of the bar. Though it was cheaper for me to band aid fix it. It's interesting during the pre pandemic days and years when I was a regular at OC and drank how much stuff I noticed that goes and went unfixed. I would fix little things from time to time for them. And wouldn't expect anything in return. Though I was comped more times than not for helping out. Personally I think some customers just complain and nit pick just because they have nothing better to do. And they wouldn't do the same if it was theirs.

One of my wife's HS classmates had a successful commute home today.

While this doesn't sound like a big deal it was from the ISS so there were some significant obstacles beyond snow.....

https://twitter.com/space_station/status/1509134525791580161?s=21&t=NtcruW_BJ12JecjQnslBjg

https://twitter.com/space_station/status/1509139984221044738?s=21&t=NtcruW_BJ12JecjQnslBjg

His parents named him Astro? How prescient.

Does it really count as a "commute" when you've been living at the worksite for almost a full year?

Very cool.

Commute is a two way street (pun intended)

I was over here wondering which cosmonaut she went to high school with.

Reading is hard.

FTFY

[mention]Karlsson[/mention] Mrs. GE grew up in Capital City, MN but went to HS west of Minneapolis (her dad taught at BSM), which might as well be Siberia for many on this side of the river.

Greyeagle wrote:

@Karlsson Mrs. GE grew up in Capital City, MN but went to HS west of Minneapolis (her dad taught at BSM), which might as well be Siberia for many on this side of the river.

I originally laughed when I heard the ‘one of us’ angle on MPR this morning. After I laughed I then focused on how cool it is

https://www.thebeaverton.com/2022/03/nhl-refs-an-inspiration-to-millions-who-would-love-to-get-paid-for-not-doing-their-job/

"NHL refs an inspiration to millions who would love to get paid for not doing their job"

The call from the gate agent for "Boston passenger Tom Brady to the podium, please" getting a universal chuckle in the waiting area.

Edit: Followed by a "Anyone traveling with children under the age of two... Or acting like they're under the age of two"

Stopped into Pub 819 today for Sunday lunch/brunch, as usual. Was going to cash in my reward points for Pappy Van Winkle 15YO. Bartender grabbed the bottle, and said, we only have 1/4-1/3 oz left, not really saleable. I asked if they could pro-rate the cost. She checked with the mgr, mgr saw who was ordering it, and said, "It's on the house."

Yes, it was as delicious as I remember it.

Picking out Gopher Hockey jerseys to wear to the Frozen Four. Going to be a blast.

The Rube wrote:

Stopped into Pub 819 today for Sunday lunch/brunch, as usual. Was going to cash in my reward points for Pappy Van Winkle 15YO. Bartender grabbed the bottle, and said, we only have 1/4-1/3 oz left, not really saleable. I asked if they could pro-rate the cost. She checked with the mgr, mgr saw who was ordering it, and said, "It's on the house."

Yes, it was as delicious as I remember it.

That's worth about a $42-43. Yikes!!

https://twitter.com/hockey_samurai/status/1510696888164528128?s=20&t=-XinL4JKEMUx-HFgfOr3zw

Happy Frozen Four, Masters, and Opening Day week to all!!

What a week :dup:

That's quite a Thursday.

Looking at the schedule, I totally forgot Cleveland changed to the Guardians. Weird to see.

Damnit, I just want Thursday to be here!!

Gotta drive to Duluth today for work, the last several times I have been there the UMD faithful that know I am a Gopher fan have been insufferable....looking forward to the hush puppies.

Hopefully Opening Day will be on Friday...

A split king bed... glorious.

My wife and I just upgraded from a queen to a split king and we love it. If one is rolling around the other doesn't notice, it has separate adjustable bases, so one can elevate their head if desired.

Plus, when we get mad at each other we can push them apart

We don’t have room for a king even though we’d love it, one reason I adore staying at hotels! But another marital bed tip, each of you gets a separate blanket or duvet. I learned this in Europe, there’s always 2 separate duvets on a shared bed. Not having to wrestle coverings has saved many a night :biggrin2:

We also went with the split king adjustable sleep number. Love it and know we're spoiled. When we share a normal bed in a hotel we wake each other up if we turn over.

FYP

lol ?

My wife bought me a full-sized hug/body pillow about 15 years ago and I will never go without one again. Game changer.