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| 18th January 2007 The Rock monster | Urban dictionary - From: Prarie Doggin’ Matt suggest you look up the urban dictionary on line to see definition for prarie doggin! |
| 18th January 2007 Adrian | Winnipeg - From: Prarie Doggin’ Glad to hear you liked Winnipeg. We'll have you back anyday! Folks around here are very relaxed (as you probably noticed) and appreciate visitors in the low season. Enjoy your travels. |
| 18th January 2007 Barry Peterson | Please let me know... - From: Prarie Doggin’ Matt, I stayed in a really trashy youth hostel in Athens, Greece. Cockroaches outnumbered guests by the hundreds. After reading your posts, I hope you will share with me the name and address of the youth hostel that you visited. I will check into it and find out if they are violating any ordinances. By your photo, it looked like a comfortable youth hostel, but that neighborhood is very mixed in terms of the people that it attracts. Best wishes in your travels. I hope I wasn't too intense. Minneapolis has a lot to offer for people who have time to really spend time getting to know it. Best wishes, Barry |
| 17th January 2007 Leigh-Anne and KT | Attention Bill - From: Prarie Doggin’ Please don't be encouraging Matt to take anymore photos with his shirt off. We're begging you!!!!! |
| 17th January 2007 The Rockmonster | WOHOOOOO!!! - From: Prarie Doggin’ It's getting like days of our lives on here!!! Go Matty!!! Trash every US town you go to and we'll start up a schweepstakes here on whether you'll make it back alive!!! |
| 17th January 2007 matt_australia | RE:Matt Missed Out - From: Prarie Doggin’ That's completely fair enough. I DIDN'T get to experience Minneapolis properly, but the experience I did have (during the only 24hrs I could spent) I wrote about. Without getting completely personal and shooting the owners of the hostel in the foot (or naming names), I had a very negative experience. NOT IN Minneapolis or with the people themselves, but with various guests / owners. The 2 people I spoke to from Minneapolis suggested that I "move on cause there is nothing to do here". Obviously that's untrue but I had to move on anyway.. and I did. I wish I could have truly 'experienced' Minneapolis.. also Winnipeg, Madison and Calgary. But I have commitments and have already spent 2months 'experiencing' other cities. I don't like traveling across country in 10 days, but I needed to do it and I'm thankful I took that long.. most people suggested I just drive 12hrs a day, rest and do it again. |
| 17th January 2007 Barry Peterson | Matt Missed Out - From: Prarie Doggin’ I live in the 60's style apartment complex profiled by Matt. That peice of real estate sits at the nexus of seven metro transit routes leading to Mall of America, the largest mall in the United States. The stop at MSP International Airport is down while construction on a new parking ramp is underway. Near that 60's style building (four blocks walking distance), is University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management (CSOM), named for Curt Carlson, founder of Radisson Hotels and TGIFriday's. My cousin was one of Curt's directors, designing both Curt's Fiftieth Year Jubilee and his memorial service. Near CSOM is the Hubert H. Humphrey Scool of Public Affairs, named for U.S. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, who was also, among other things, a Minneapolis Mayor. My dad went to law school with Humphrey's son, Skip (a former state attorney general). Across Washington Avenue from the HHH Institute is Walter F. Mondale Hall. Mondale, known as Fritz to his friends -- one of the being Curt Carlson -- was a U.S. Senator, a U.S. Vice President, and a much lauded U.S. Ambassador to Japan. I went to summer camp with his kids, and he and his wife Joan live down the block from my childhood home in the upscale Lowry Hill neighborhood -- not far from the youth hostel that Matt profiled. Mr. Mondale is also a friend of one of my older friends, Dr. John B. Davis, Jr., President Emeritus of Macalester College (Saint Paul, MN). John was also chairman of our district's central bank, the Ninth District Federal Reserve Bank. He reported to the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank. I think Matt is making too much about his world travel. Anyone can stay in a city for a few days. A *real* traveler gets to know the cities they visit, and they make an effort to be objective and informed about the cities through which they travel. Minneapolis is home to The Guthrie Theater, The Walker Art Center, and a theater and sports district in downtown Minneapolis that draws people from around the midwest, and others visiting here from around the world. University of Minnesota and Macalester College draw students from all over the world. Former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan (like myself and Vice President Mondale) attended Macalester College. Kofi and one of my other friends were great friends in their younger days, and they continue with some degree of activity in the Ghanaian-American Society. Minneapolis is bespeckled with glassy highrise buildings, and those made of cut stone from throughout the world, that serve as a regional hub for major financial institutions, international corporations and law firms. Moreover, the city and its neighborhoods have a great history of rejuvenating the look and vitality of the area, bringing great beauty and a greater sense of hope and peace to members of all economic backgrounds. If Matt returns to Minneapolis, he can look into Minneapolis cycling clubs. My parents are active leaders in one, planning trips around the hundreds of miles of urban bike and jogging trails in a city also known for its many lakes, and around the State of Minnesota. Our park system in Minneapolis is grand and award winning, and our natural preserves, and state and national forests are treasures that have been visited by princes and statesmen and women from throughout the world. Dogging my city was crude. I've travelled throughout the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. I made an effort to get to know the histories of the cities through which I travelled -- big, small, sophisticated and poor. Leaders from Minneapolis, and elsewhere in Minnesota, make great efforts to reach out to the rest of the world in an effort to energize business, cultural and academic affairs, and personal friendships. Travel as you may, Matt, you're missing the point of exploration if you criticize without sharing positive information. Next time, try the Hilton. Their Mother's Day banquette is usually very enjoyable. |
| 17th January 2007 Bill | - From: Prarie Doggin’ Matt Sounds like you've been having a prairie doggin' time of it lately. But that’s what makes it an adventurer I suppose. I’m so upset about the severe lack of photos with your shirt off. You teased us at the start of the blogs but now the shirtless Matt pics have all dried up. Don’t let the -35 temps stop you. Your public demands it. Just don’t lock your keys in the car in the process. You might get a bit chilly. |
| 16th January 2007 Marg | What goes on after I leave!!?? - From: Prarie Doggin’ What the?? all these bad things happen after I leave - its a sign - you should come home... NOW!! I need good news, not news about you breaking down on the side of a highway - no wonder i'm not sleeping at night!! Love you to bits babe.. keep the awesome blogs coming - they help pass the loooooong work days! LUG |
| 16th January 2007 LA LA Denver | Brrrrrrr - From: Prarie Doggin’ That sounds like NO FUN. No fun at all. I hope Chicago is kind to you and you make it to that final destination problem-free, friend! Take care~ Lee-Anne |
| 16th January 2007 Lauren | awesome - From: Prarie Doggin’ Hi Matt you may not remember me but a friend of Kirsty's - your sister inlaw to be.. hee hee Just want to congratulate you on your engagment - was sooo excited to hear about it all from Kirsty. Awesome to read your blogs also - glad you are enjoying, keep enjoying. :) Cheers Lauren |
| 16th January 2007 matt_australia | Re:Change The Title - From: Prarie Doggin’ Leigh-Anne.. I think I speak for everyone when I go 'WTF'?!? You are 100% kiwi that's for sure. |
| 16th January 2007 The Rockmonster AKA Leigh-Anne | Change the title of your blog - From: Prarie Doggin’ I was all geared up to hear stories about you having your skinny little white butt hanging out a window in a desperate need to do number twos, but still trying to hang on til you found a dunny. That my friend is what you call prarie doggin', have you learnt nothing on your travels. Apart from the fact that "Ultra bogan" is a word no longer used except by bogans themselves!!!! See now after all that abuse, you'll be glad your over there and not here with me!!!! Don't forget to visit my Uncle Denny while in Toronto. He promised me he'd take you to a good kiwi pub. Who knows you might even get free room and board! HA HA |
| 13th January 2007 Nicky | - From: Goodbye & Thanks For Coming Hey Matt, how are you? Good to hear you're havin a great time. I've arrived in Oz! Spent Christmas and New Year in Sydney - amazin, partied in Surfers and Brisbane and now live in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast - its beautiful! Love it! I don't have ur e.mail! Nicky x |
| 12th January 2007 Leigh-Anne The RockMonster | We all concur! - From: Goodbye & Thanks For Coming After an indepth Conference with KT, I am not longer known as the Morbid one! HA HA...Good to see Marg got back in one piece. Don't forget contact my uncle if you get too lonely. he's see you right for a feed and let you cry on his shoulder.... |
| 9th January 2007 karen | she's back - From: Goodbye & Thanks For Coming Hello matey, what a wonderful part of your trip! I caught up with Marg on Sunday & she was glowing even from her long long trip back home. I hope you are not feeling too blue, remember you can come home anytime. Take it easy, look after yourself, good luck with the job hunting. P.S The sparkle is stunning and suits her perfectly well. |
| 9th January 2007 mum | - From: What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas What a great surprise..but I knew...mothers know theses things..If I had to pick a daughter in law Marg would be the one..so you did well..can I bring out the little boys pics now.....it really looks like you both had a great time..and the Ring is just beautiful. Can't wait to see it in person. take care .love you both. |
| 9th January 2007 Erin | HUH - From: What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas WHAT?! How did I miss this entry?!! I saw "fiance" on the last one and was like...HUH? ANYWAY! Major congrats to both of you. I have tons of LA and San Diego pics on my myspace...haha. I enjoyed both...especially the weather! |
| 9th January 2007 Leigh=Anne | I resign from my title as Morbid Mary - From: Goodbye & Thanks For Coming I hearby Christen you "Mobid Matt!" MUHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Suffering Lizards, it's enough to bring a tear to the eye!! Thanks for coming and goodbye!!! (reaches for the tissues). My philosophy is it's never goodbye, it's "See you later"...you can choose whether to add the gator to the end of it. Anyway I'm sure all your devoted blogsters want to hear how many buckets you cried. You're just a S.N.A.G aren't ya!? Take care... |
| 9th January 2007 Marg | Good times & miss you like crazy - From: Goodbye & Thanks For Coming Wow, that was so surreal reading that about myself! The best 3 weeks of my life. It brought tears to my eyes reading that. Awesome blog, if only it ended with you coming home with me babe... All in time - I know. I LOVE YOU!! |
| 3rd January 2007 Morbs | Roswell - From: Oil Rigs & Aliens.... Next Stop San Diego No Kt, I haven't heard from Mitch lately. Maybe he's at the Raelian conference, being probed by aliens it's in Byron Bay his home town. Can't think of any other reason why he would not wish me Happy Birthday! Matty was always his favourite...Matt have you heard from Textbook Teddy? |
| 3rd January 2007 Morbs | Big Questions in life - From: What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas Me and the carpet walker (Timbo's affectionate term for KT remember?have been discussing how much the asteroid cost you....What happened to Mr Tight Wad "I'm not paying that much to go for a cruise on Auckland Harbour"! MUAHAHAHAHAHA??????????? I thought you subscribed to the Radio 2DU philosophy, "If it's free it's for me if I have to pay I'll walk away!"...That or it has to be on contra. oooh Maybe you could do the wedding on Contra through Zoo FM!!! |
| 2nd January 2007 Marg's Ring Twin! | WOHOOO!!! - From: What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas What can I say!? If you look back a few blogs ago...I Said propose!! So Marg don't let Matt take the credit for my idea!! HA HA!! WOHOOO Me and Marg are now ring twins! Like you and Marg, I am still enjoying just being engaged but from one engaged person to another, you will get sick to death of hearing "Whens the big day?" LOVE the asteroid! It's on parr with mine! Well done son! By the way Happy Birthday Matty!!! I didn't forget just haven't been able to get on the internet over xmas as my computer sucks!! I managed to connect via my new mobile, but chomped through $20 credit in a matter of minutes! Back to work today! Sucks to be me! Will send you an email on all my comings and goings as much as your blog readers would be entertained by my family dramas....I think probably best not to submit them to it, least they feel like their lives are too boring!!! Anyway better go and so some stupid stupid work!!!! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Congratulations and "Whens the big day!?" Man I am so funny I crack myself up! |
| 1st January 2007 Dad | hAPPY nEW yEAR - From: What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas Congratulations Matt and Marg on your engagement, best wished from Dad Dawn Chris and Gary!!!!. We are in the mountains, finally had some decent rain to start the year with. Going to read your blog when I get home (Chris printed it off) Hope 2007 is good for both of you. Lots of love from Dad and co. |
| 29th December 2006 Tandy | Where was Elvis - From: What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas Hi Guys, just wanted to say congratulations. We had a couple of drinks xmas eve to celebrate your engagement and had the sore heads the next day to remind us. Love hearing all the adventures, you should think about making it into a book or something Matt! Have an amazing new year's eve and take care. |
| 27th December 2006 Karen | have you seen them yet? - From: What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas Hey guys, I hope you are keeping your eyes wide open for Seth and Tad Hamilton for me and Rochelle? I’m busting to see the rest of the pictures and to hear all about your exciting adventures, what an amazing time you both are having. Take it easy and I’ll call on the weekend to wish you both a happy new year. Thinking of you all the time, love Karen xo |
| 27th December 2006 LA | Congratulations! - From: What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas Congratulations! Good job on the sparkler, it looks beautuful~ I'm glad you two are having so much fun! Best of everything to you! Take care- LA |
| 27th December 2006 Lipsty | Hi from Mt Gambier - From: What Happens In Vegas Stays In Vegas Yet another great blog brother-in-law (how weird is that but in a good way). Mum and dad are having a great time reading these blogs and we wanted to know if you did attempt to eat the fruit on the Friends set??? And did you see the mum from the Gilmore Girls ?? Photos are great and sounds like an amazing trip. Abi (the dog) sends lots of licks to you both. Love from everyone to you both x x x x |
| 22nd December 2006 mum | - From: Oil Rigs & Aliens.... Next Stop San Diego Hi Matt and Marg. Cant wait to see the both of you on here..but I guess you have other things on your mind to post us an up date. love to both of you. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE |
| 20th December 2006 KT | Roswell - From: Oil Rigs & Aliens.... Next Stop San Diego You must be kidding Morb - there's no way I'm going near those freaks! Speaking of freaks have we heard from Mitch lately?? |
| 18th December 2006 Morbs | Roswell - From: Oil Rigs & Aliens.... Next Stop San Diego Had to laugh, did you meet any aliens!? Or stop at the Ali-inn and have a alien burger? Remember my Raelian friend, he was SOOOOO excited about going to Roswell....has a lot of history there for those that believe we were created by Aliens. They've got a seminar in Byron Bay over xmas do you think we should send KT to investigate? |
| 17th December 2006 Lipsty | Yipee she has arrived - From: Oil Rigs & Aliens.... Next Stop San Diego Hi there, glad to hear that Marg has arrived all ok. Even after four hour delays in Vancouver. Hope you both have a fantastic time adventuring together. Bezza keeps ringing me to make sure that I am ok without my little sis and that I'm not too lonely ..... she has only been gone a couple of days (hee hee). Anyway, miss ya both and buy me lots of good pressies !!! |
| 17th December 2006 Leigh-Anne | Awww..I could just cry! - From: Oil Rigs & Aliens.... Next Stop San Diego I just read Karen's comment about Marg being on her way!!! It's just bootiful!!!!! I guess she will be there by now! :) Have fun! How about proposing in New York so Marg and I can be ring twins! MUAHAHAHA |
| 15th December 2006 Karen | she's on her way - From: Oil Rigs & Aliens.... Next Stop San Diego Hey matey, guess where I just got back from - the airport! She’s on her way and she is a bit frazzled only because of the flight changes and being on her own but she does has a massive grin from ear to ear knowing you’ll be there for her at the end! I can’t believe the two of you will finally be together very soon. Look after her (of course you will), have an absolute ball, have a wicked birthday, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, talk soon. Smiles Karen |
| 13th December 2006 LA - the Kiwi one with the monster rock | Merry Christmas - From: Down On The Bayou With Brad & Angelina Hey Matty, Just wanted to say have a really awesome Christmas and have a happy new year (MY BIRTHDAY NYE Don't forget!!!), and enjoy your time with Marg. I'm sure she won't want to come back to Australia, just make sure you load her up with pressie for me and KT. the other LA... |
| 13th December 2006 Marg | AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH - From: Down On The Bayou With Brad & Angelina just me - just wanted to add in a comment because i'm just 2 days away!! I'm so looking forward to it!!! LUG |
| 12th December 2006 mum | - From: Down On The Bayou With Brad & Angelina HI Matt..I think your hair cut looks nice....but I am your mother. BUT I agree with the others you should of chased Brad and gave him my phone number..just in-case his "Down under". Only a few more sleeps untill Margs there..Keep having fun..thinking of you heaps. |
| 11th December 2006 anonymous | Matt Rules - From: Down On The Bayou With Brad & Angelina awh matttttttttt! I'm so glad you had fun! I'm so touched! You are welcome to Denver anytime. Maybe less drinking more sight seeing? What a concept! Miss ya! Erin |
| 11th December 2006 LA LA | I'm a boring loser - From: Down On The Bayou With Brad & Angelina Niiiice. You're life is so much better than mine. I'm crying little, tiny tears of self loathing. Good thing I can live through you. Brangelina? Pffff. I hope you are now relaxing with your favorite! Take care! LA |
| 10th December 2006 Erin | Matt Rules - From: Rocky Mountain Hi awh matttttttttt! I'm so glad you had fun! I'm so touched! You are welcome to Denver anytime. Maybe less drinking more sight seeing? What a concept! Miss ya! |
| 8th December 2006 anonymous | Myspace Merge^^GEMMA^^ - From: Down On The Bayou With Brad & Angelina Just read your last two travel blogs - wow, I am in awe. Not about Brangelina, but just the adventure you have thrown yourself into - solo! especially the New Orleans bit. I actually went there as a kid, went for a cruise on the Mississippi and all that (my parents are French teachers and wanted to see the French Quarter); it would be a very different experience now. I would love to do a roadtrip, but dunno about the food - is there anything vegetarian out there except fries?? :) Keep the posts coming! |
| 8th December 2006 Kenny | oh my god! - From: Down On The Bayou With Brad & Angelina Matt it's Kenny from Nova! Im am speechless at the moment coz i have just read that you saw Brad and Angelina!!!! oh my frickin god!!! I cant believe you didnt run up to them and rape them!! Maybe that's just me? Well i hope your having an awesome time and make sure you run into more celebs and this time get a photo with them! I have a feeling Margy will be there with you soon so if she is there tell her i say Hi!! Ill email her now anyway! ciao! xx |
| 7th December 2006 Morbid Mary | May have to revoke my friendship - From: Down On The Bayou With Brad & Angelina Very disappointed in you Matt...How could you not have chased Brad down the street and handed him my phone number!!! This is the saddest story I've ever heard in my life and now christen you Morbid Matt! BOLLOCKS!!! I can't believe you didn't even get a photo!! As for the new haircut, are you sure you didn't lie down on the grass in a park and let a mower roll over your head!!!??????? MUAHAHAHAHAHA. You miss the abuse from me don't you!? |
| 5th December 2006 Karen | another good read - From: Toto, We're Not In Kansas Anymore.. Hey matey, of course another good read and I look forward to reading your next entry because it will be about you and Marg :-) Keep safe, have fun. Cheers Karen |
| 5th December 2006 mum | - From: Toto, We're Not In Kansas Anymore.. Hi Matt..I will vouch that you really DO look like that when you drive...ha ha. I also loved the Christmas lights..reminds me that I will put up some today. Solar power lights that is. Have fun. |
| 4th December 2006 Morbid Mary | Just another cash saving thought - From: Toto, We're Not In Kansas Anymore.. Matty, my mum's up New Hampshire/Maine way if you want more freebie accomodation. Let me and will pass you on the details via email. |
| 4th December 2006 Marg | 9 working days - From: Toto, We're Not In Kansas Anymore.. hiya matt.. another awesome blog. I really love getting these. I'm getting excited because it'll be my turn soon to be on the other end of these blogs. Not that I can write as well as what you do! Love the driving picture, and the planes - I can just see you would have been like me at a christmas shop!! Totally excited and overwhelmed. Thanks for the xmas tree piccie for me!! Love it!. Can't wait to see your smiley face.. we're almost there babe, just gotta get through a couple more sleeps!!! LUG babe. |
| 3rd December 2006 Leigh-Anne with the rock | So jealous I could spit blood! - From: Toto, We're Not In Kansas Anymore.. Sounds like you're having a blast Mattykins! If you're in Iowa, drop me a line coz have a friend Dumont who'd put you up, and not try to slip you the date rape drug like that mob in Denver! (HA HA LA LA!!!) Quite impressed by the quality of your bloggin....perhaps you missed your calling and should have been in the copy department with Mitch...and me on air with KT! ROOOOAR! Just multi-talented aren't ya! :P |
| 3rd December 2006 LA LA | You're secret is out. - From: Toto, We're Not In Kansas Anymore.. Ha! Ha! Other Leigh-Anne told your secret. Light weight. Just read the new update. You're writing really is brilliant. Almost (ALMOST but not really) makes me want to visit the place. Glad you are doing well, are safe and happy and having the great experience. Take care! Check on you soon. |
| 30th November 2006 Leigh-Anne with the monster on her finger | For your friend LA LA - From: Rocky Mountain Hi Hey LA LA....don't let Matt use that altitude excuse, he's always been a lightweight when it comes to getting plastered! HA HA!! - the other Leigh-Anne |
