Blogs from Minnesota, United States, North America - page 4
From Uptown to Downtown
Published: August 14th 2011North America » United States » Minnesota » Minneapolis
August 14th 2011
The Twin Cities. Kind of like Arnold Swartzenegger and Danny DeVito. We stayed Friday night just outside St. Paul in a Motel 6, where we made a reservation at the only hostel we could find in the city for Saturday night. We passed out early from a long day of riding and got up pretty early Saturday to do a little exploring. First, we drove around the city of St. Paul for about an hour, before deciding that there wasn't much to see of interest. We started driving slowly toward Minneapolis on Mississippi River Boulevard, which traced the high banks of the mighty Mississippi as it splits the two cities apart. We stopped at a "Scenic Overlook" that was crowded with trees and brush and only offered a glimpse of the spill-over of a dam. We ... read more
August 12th 2011
This is just a quick post to alert everyone of my mailing address. Apparently the mail system in Quito isn't super reliable, so probably email me if you want to get in touch quickly. I do, however, enjoy getting a letter here and there, so if you want to try: Maggie Kane c/o Programas Internacionales--Kalamazoo Universidad San Francisco de Quito Campus Cumbaya PO Box 17-12-841 Quito, ECUADOR This is what the guide I got from school said it would be, although I think it's a couple of years old so I'm not 100% sure about it. I'll update if anything changes! ... read more
August 8th 2011
I wasn't anticipating having two entries on this thing prior to my departure, but I can think of nothing better to do while I wait for my laundry to than to reflect on my impending trip. Last night I dreamed that I forgot to pack and had to leave without my luggage. Shortly after I realized I was trying to depart from a Michigan airport even though my ticket was for Minneapolis/St. Paul. In short: stress. In more exciting news, I have acquired a rolling duffel and a nice school backpack. As people familiar with my habits may know, it can take me hours to pack for an overnight trip; I anticipate spending a lot of quality time with these two baggage items over the next four days. ... read more
Apology and Correction to Day 3
Published: September 2nd 2011North America » United States » Minnesota » Willmar
August 1st 2011
Yesterday in my communiqué I mentioned that the guy who helped me out when I ran out of gas had a son “in Afghanistan shooting diaper heads”. Looking back on my posts I see I omitted the all important note that ‘these are his words, not mine’. Please accept my apologies for including these statements without the accompanying qualifier. I felt the inclusion help in painting the story but I am sorry if offended any of my audience’s tender sensibilities. I also don’t want my Mother to think that I talk that way! As you were! ... read more
Lou Goes to DC 2011..........Day 3
Published: September 2nd 2011North America » United States » Minnesota » Willmar
July 31st 2011
Minot, ND to Willmar, MN (750km). Departed at 1100, no dental pain today for a change! Skyped the Lovely Lady Eryn prior to departure for a little pick me up. Gawd I love that woman!! That Skype thing is gonna catch on. Good riding until I hit the Interstate, I-95 eastbound. The speed limit is 75 MPH (God Bless America!) but there was no one doing less than 90! I like 130 km/h, or about 80 MPH as the Rocket3 has a sweet spot there at about 3200 RPM plus the wind noise is at a level where I can still hear my tunes, so I just tried to keep out of everyone's way. My aftermarket mirrors look kewl, but don't show much so cars kinda sneak up on me. I usually get about 400 km ... read more
Lots of fun with Jenny
Published: July 28th 2011North America » United States » Minnesota » Minneapolis » Nordeast
July 27th 2011
We’ve had some absolutely great days with Jenny in Circle Pines, Minneapolis. Jenny has been the best hostess and we were really spoiled from day one. It’s impossible to describe all the wonderful experiences and memories of the days here, but here are a few. We celebrated the eighth birthday of Nicoline and Christopher – with visits to the “Mall of America”, and the making of a beautiful and delicious birthdaycakecastle. We have been on fun bikerides to the beach, ipad shopping with Elizabeth, fun with the walkie-talkies, talking all night, sleeping in, eating huge icecreams (making good on a thirty year old promise), walking tacos, root beer floats, listening to U2 live, starting a collection of quarters representing each of the 50 states and seeing amazing fireworks. Yesterday we visited the historic site, Fort Snelling, ... read more
Hurra - vi har fødselsdag!
Published: July 25th 2011North America » United States » Minnesota » Minneapolis » Nordeast
July 24th 2011
Vi har haft fødselsdag i dag – vi blev 8 år. Det har været verdens bedste fødselsdag. I morges vågnede vi hurtigt – jeg, Christopher vågnede 4.57 og jeg, Nicoline, lidt senere. Vi blev i sengen og lod som om vi sov indtil mor, far, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Jonathan og Joy (Jennifers veninde, som bor i den ene ende af huset) kom og sang ”Happy Birthday” kl. 7.11. Alle vi børn sover nedenunder – det er smadderhyggeligt! Far bar mig (Christopher) ind i seng i går aftes, da vi havde været sent ude i Minneapolis og hørt U2 spille (på afstand), og så var der det vildest fyrværkeri vi nogensinde har set. Vi var sammen med ca. 100.000 andre mennesker. Ligepludseligt begyndte det at regne helt vildt – og det tordnede og lynede det og vi løb. ... read more
July 21st 2011
This morning the girls won over Woodbury 4 - 0... It all happened within 17 minutes of the second half. Paige at 45' Paige at 52' Presley at 58' Sjaan at 62' Finals begin tomorrow. Check http://www.nscsports.org/schednwo2/schedules.asp?eid=USACPW11 for more details.... read more
July 20th 2011
The weather here is getting unbearably HOT HOT HOT..…We are not usually ones to complain but the temperature here today soared to 98 degrees with 90% humidity. It is a sauna that you can’t escape from. Our campground at Long Lake has only 30 amp power and with everyone on it trying to run air conditioners you get only a fan!! Too hot to be outside, but too hot to be inside.... and with all the water around the bugs are unreal!!! Mosquito’s and black flies that take huge chunks out of you!! Not real sure we like Minnesota so far. Not long after our arrival at the campground the family starts to show up and because of the venue change the welcome BBQ is at our campsite. Oh well, what’s 50 extra people in your ... read more
July 20th 2011
Game 2 yesterday was called early into the 2nd half due to extreme heat. Final result was a 0-0 tie. Game 3... (2 x 35 min) We won big time: 5 - 0 Sam at 10' Sam at 30' (penalty kick) Olivia at 32' (penalty kick) Sarah (my daughter) to Paige (who scored) at 41' Olivia at 67' Girls are now at the concert. Roselynn and Keith are doing laundry. I (Greg) am typing this. Cheers.... read more
