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Shoot the Breeze With the Cooler Crew - Ableminds Edition

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Terry

Ditto here! It was wonderful to be able to hear that.
Sun, 02/26/2006 - 2:14 PM Permalink
Scribe

wow. He was only 57, sad.
Sun, 02/26/2006 - 6:27 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

Damn.... thats sad...
Sun, 02/26/2006 - 6:29 PM Permalink
me2

very :frown:

our first coolercrew loss
Sun, 02/26/2006 - 8:29 PM Permalink
KITCH

:frown:
Sun, 02/26/2006 - 10:36 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

:frown: :frown:

Never even got the chance to meet him.. I think anyway. He certainly is/was a legend though.
Sun, 02/26/2006 - 10:38 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

The news just had a small feature on, about mardi gras down in N.O.

evidentlly they gotta buncha dudes that run around and hand out beads and other assorted cool stuff, who wear masks, and are called the "Krewe", and they also have a king of the whole deal, named "Rex"......

What do these things remind me of?

huh....

I just can't figure it out....
Mon, 02/27/2006 - 4:02 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

Definition of Rex

Definition of Krewe

Just synonymous terms, probably pop up a lot. Of course Krewe seems mostly associated with costumed groups in mardi gras, probably where the Winter Carnival got the name.
Mon, 02/27/2006 - 4:08 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

I think we should just claim that they stole everything from the Winter Carnival....

and that they're simply too afraid to have a giant festival during the winter, so they move it to February-March...
Mon, 02/27/2006 - 4:22 PM Permalink
leelabell

I'll bet Scribe can answer any questions about the WC and the comparisons to Mardi Gras.
Mon, 02/27/2006 - 4:43 PM Permalink
KITCH

just popping outta know where like that scares me......

:wink:
Mon, 02/27/2006 - 4:45 PM Permalink
leelabell

Boo!
Tue, 02/28/2006 - 10:43 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

wooooo-eeeeee

trent's pissed
Tue, 02/28/2006 - 10:48 AM Permalink
KITCH

I don't blame him...
Tue, 02/28/2006 - 10:52 AM Permalink
ares

did i miss something?
Tue, 02/28/2006 - 10:53 AM Permalink
KITCH

Quick Version...

trent is ticked at PP for what they used for article...
Tue, 02/28/2006 - 10:55 AM Permalink
ares

gotcha.
Tue, 02/28/2006 - 11:05 AM Permalink
Clue Master

How did you know he was pissed? And what did they print that he didn't like?
Tue, 02/28/2006 - 11:06 AM Permalink
Clue Master

IC - Today's quote

You did a hack job, and Kirk deserved better
Tue, 02/28/2006 - 9:26 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Where did you quote that from? Am I missing something?
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 1:59 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

PF is begging for money again.
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 2:00 PM Permalink
Clue Master

It was an e-mail that Trent sent to the PP. He was mad because they only quoted him as saying that Kirk had bad teeth and a beard. And nothing else from his long interview with them. I'd be pissed too.
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 2:13 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

Does anyone want to party clean up at Crosby on Earth Day? It's a Saturday, right, April 22? I'd break my no geo-event hosting, if enough cooler crew wanna show up.

FWIW, the 'official' geo-event for Earth Day is at Thompson Park, Dakota County. I wouldn't mind a little competition with the association. HEH
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 2:54 PM Permalink
Redbear

Who wants a job?

Position: Part-time Map Reader/Researcher

Location: downtown Minneapolis

Pay rate and hours: $12-15/hour, 20 hours/week

Must be able to work either shift-

Morning shift: 8 AM – 12 PM

Afternoon shift: 1 PM – 5 PM

This is a permanent part-time position, not a short term project.

Who we are:

 small company located in Minneapolis that provides data organization, research and data processing. We collect and research data for our clients and repackage it to fit their needs.

Summary:

Interpret transportation maps for current and future road projects throughout the nation. Collect and order research materials and evaluate geographical information. Use subjective decision making to determine quality of research.

Duties:

Interpret geographical information which may be hard copy maps, Internet map servers, ArcExplorer, Adobe Acrobat and other formats. Research using Internet and other tools, and be able to effectively choose which tool is best in certain scenarios. Update information in spreadsheets. Telephone and e-mail communication involved. Must meet weekly goals. Work load is busy.

Qualifications:

Geographical and map-reading skills are necessary. High comfort level with different kinds of maps, terminology, interpretation of maps. Research, deduction, good organizational skills and efficiency are necessary.

We are looking for a self-starter who works well individually.

· Map reading and interpretation skills necessary

· Research experience a plus

· Strong work ethic and efficiency

· Some college coursework completed

· Proficient with Microsoft Office and Outlook

Anybody interested? Egram me a resume
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 3:47 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Was your company featured on 'CCO the other week?
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 4:14 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

What time are you considering doing this at?
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 4:47 PM Permalink
Redbear

Not to my knowlege, CM.
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 7:15 PM Permalink
Scribe

Rex and Krewe have the same meanings here as Mardi Gras, and yes we adopted their terminology.

Thank you, come again.

Next question.

:pbpt: :smile: :grin: :sillygrin: :goofy:
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 8:02 PM Permalink
KC0GRN

shoot.. if it was fulltime, I do believe I'd actually enjoy that job...

Let me know if a fulltime position like this ever pops up.
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 9:24 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

I refuse to except that answer....

they stole it from us.
Wed, 03/01/2006 - 9:39 PM Permalink
Redbear

KC, I think for the right person it could go full time.
Thu, 03/02/2006 - 6:15 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

KC, I think for the right person it could go full time.

whoa! KC, maps, job

HEH
Thu, 03/02/2006 - 6:43 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

Whats a "job"?

I dont even remember what one of those looks like.
Thu, 03/02/2006 - 11:08 AM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian





Thu, 03/02/2006 - 11:45 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Thu, 03/02/2006 - 12:50 PM Permalink
Redbear

I offered...
Thu, 03/02/2006 - 2:22 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I want a job like that dog looking for a place to bury his bone. :sillygrin: :pbpt:
Thu, 03/02/2006 - 3:56 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Here's a fun list I found on Minnesota National Hisoric Buildings.

Minnesota (22)

F. Scott Fitzgerald House - St. Paul

Fort Snelling Historic District - Hennepin County

James J. Hill House - St. Paul

Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine - Hibbing

Kathio Historic District - Kathio Township

Frank B. Kellogg House - St. Paul

Oliver Hudson Kelly Farmstead - Elk River

Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home - Sauk Centre

Charles A. Lindbergh House - St. Paul

Mickey's Diner - St. Paul

Mountain Iron Mine - Mountain Iron

National Farmer's Bank of Owatonna - Owatonna

Peavy-Haglin Experimental Concrete Grain Elevator - St. Louis Park

Pillsbury A Mill - Minneapolis

Plummer Building and 1914 Building - Rochester

O.E. Rolvaag House - Northfield, Minnesota

Saint Croix Boomsite - Stillwater Township

St. Croix Recreational Demonstration Area - Pine County

Soudan Mine - Breitung Township

Thomas Veblen Farmstead - Wheelen Township

Andrew J. Volstead House - Granite Falls

Washburn A Mill Complex - Minneapolis
Thu, 03/02/2006 - 4:33 PM Permalink
Clue Master

It looks like the prefect geoidea to me. Maybe close to the sites and not necessarily on their property?
Thu, 03/02/2006 - 4:35 PM Permalink
Scribe

Well actually Nick they stole it from the Romans...

and our legend is a hodge podge of Roman and Greek symbolism and mythology.So in a way we did it first.

That should clear it up. :pbpt:
Thu, 03/02/2006 - 6:48 PM Permalink
Wicked Nick

As long as i'm right, I dont care... :goofy:

and even if I'm wrong, please just let me think that I am..... things will work much smoother that way.
Thu, 03/02/2006 - 7:19 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

F. Scott Fitzgerald House - St. Paul

Fort Snelling Historic District - Hennepin County

James J. Hill House - St. Paul

Hull-Rust-Mahoning Mine - Hibbing

Kathio Historic District - Kathio Township

Frank B. Kellogg House - St. Paul

Oliver Hudson Kelly Farmstead - Elk River I have a cache just outside

Sinclair Lewis Boyhood Home - Sauk Centre snooped around, couldn't find a spot

Charles A. Lindbergh House - St. Paul

Mickey's Diner - St. Paul

Mountain Iron Mine - Mountain Iron

National Farmer's Bank of Owatonna - Owatonna used it for a locationless

Peavy-Haglin Experimental Concrete Grain Elevator - St. Louis Park

Pillsbury A Mill - Minneapolis

Plummer Building and 1914 Building - Rochester

O.E. Rolvaag House - Northfield, Minnesota

Saint Croix Boomsite - Stillwater Township

St. Croix Recreational Demonstration Area - Pine County WTF is this?

Soudan Mine - Breitung Township

Thomas Veblen Farmstead - Wheelen Township

Andrew J. Volstead House - Granite Falls

Washburn A Mill Complex - Minneapolis had a cache nearby
Thu, 03/02/2006 - 10:08 PM Permalink
King Boreas aka Ian

well well well ... oh well
Fri, 03/03/2006 - 6:28 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Well Ian - Chop Chop buddy! :wink:
Fri, 03/03/2006 - 6:58 AM Permalink
me2

anyone interested in getting together on Tuesday, June 6th?

Lets see if anyone can come up with why and a fun place to go?
Fri, 03/03/2006 - 10:34 AM Permalink
Wicked Nick

why June 6th? Im confused....

whats going on?
Fri, 03/03/2006 - 10:46 AM Permalink
Redbear

me2 turns...well, let's just say the odometer's turning over.
Fri, 03/03/2006 - 12:52 PM Permalink