I think the TDF is kind of like televised NASCAR or televised Hockey - it's...ok, on TV, but you don't have any appreciation as to what's really happening unless you see it in person and see the bikers fly by at 40 mph.
I still work @ the pizza shop, but my real job? I work at Fastenal. It's a good job, and I get to work with some of the best people, except for you guys, of course. :smile:
Being how involved I am with planning different festivals - I have become very critical when I visit different ones..... We just got back from the Canadian Days in Little Canada.. lots to be desired with setup , what is offered, and information in general... But
Their fireworks was freakin' AWESOME!
They had them in the ball fields behind the school - we sat behind home plate of one ball field and they shot them off along the 2 & 3rd base line of the opposite field - talk about being up close and personal... and to top it off they had these huge speakers that were timed with the firework show... I'm going to have to find out what company that was and how much they paid...... it was so AWESOME!
Someone my wife's old friends said they were going out to the Washington County Fair. We went there, ate a lot of unhealthy food, and saw the Rockin' Hollywoods close down the joint a few minutes ago.
Apparently the Hollywoods haven't been out at the Fair in Lake Elmo in over 30 years. LOTS of young kids out there - even at closing time.
the ultimate get drunk with your friends/camping/tubing on the apple rivler, experience:
Nick-A-Palooza 4
thats right.... we're doing it again...
low attendace figures, wont keep us down.... we just count the people who arent really there with our small, but rowdy group, and it makes us feel like bad asses.....
not so much enjoy: trying to pack, to cover all bases - Diva, Comfort, and "mandatory 20-30 meeting attire" <- i.e. stupid 20-30 shirts)
also enjoy: not paying the $50/person to get into rehab at Hard Rock on Sunday, but figuring a 'smarter' way of doing it, and pulled some strings - to get 10 of us VIP in with a cabana.
not so much enjoy: trying to still fit into my sexy swimsuit by Sunday, after a week of drinking & I'm giving up on my new burburry bikini,, there is NO WAY, my butt is ever gonna get into that thing, and not look like a sausage casing.
Yes, thats right folks..... birthdays will be celebrated at this years festivities....
Iceman, along with Steves brother....
but he probably wont be there... so we'll just call him, when we're drunk, and tell him how much fun he's missing!!
other activities to possibly be held (event planners will not be held responsible for apologizing for any listed activities/events that may or may not happen/be changed)
-paper-rock-scissors games
-throwing a football, frizbee, tennis ball, etc, back and forth between a group of people
-hide and seek
-marco polo
-throw your drunken friend in the rivler
-throw someones tent in the rivler
-beer bong (not approved by Floatrite park staff)
-tippy cup
-ghost stories near a man-made fire-pit
-a large group of people, drunkenly singing songs near a man-made fire-pit (see: Tom Petty - "mary janes last dance"
I will be working on the 919 campus - in O'Shaughnessy where the foster care program is housed. I will be supervising 5 direct reports. One is in the building I will be officed in, two at the child care center down the hill and two at Bush Children's Center on Grotto.
My supervisor is in the new building on Lex. and Univ.
I start on the 20th - assuming my background check comes back okay.
I give my notice tomorrow.
I will be making about $1000 more a month than I'm making now.
It will be challenging, but supervising 5 people off site will be easier than when I was supervising about 25 people in 4 places and a group of 10 volunteers.
Enjoy: Positive Coincidences
speaking of jobs, any word from your end of things mikey?
every year i watch so much of it...it just gets a little long after 3 weeks.
I know I wouldn't want to wipe out at 45mph in my shorts.
Oh and I've kept under the 200 mark on the scale for over a week now, yay me :smile: Guess next up would be 190...?
What is reality like? :chagrin: Is it all it's cracked up to be - and more?
no more free pizza? :frown:
funny dog
http://www.slashfood.com/2008/07/31/gummi-bears-may-be-healthy-for-your-teeth/
Their fireworks was freakin' AWESOME!
They had them in the ball fields behind the school - we sat behind home plate of one ball field and they shot them off along the 2 & 3rd base line of the opposite field - talk about being up close and personal... and to top it off they had these huge speakers that were timed with the firework show... I'm going to have to find out what company that was and how much they paid...... it was so AWESOME!
Someone my wife's old friends said they were going out to the Washington County Fair. We went there, ate a lot of unhealthy food, and saw the Rockin' Hollywoods close down the joint a few minutes ago.
Apparently the Hollywoods haven't been out at the Fair in Lake Elmo in over 30 years. LOTS of young kids out there - even at closing time.
the ultimate get drunk with your friends/camping/tubing on the apple rivler, experience:
Nick-A-Palooza 4
thats right.... we're doing it again...
low attendace figures, wont keep us down.... we just count the people who arent really there with our small, but rowdy group, and it makes us feel like bad asses.....
not so much enjoy: trying to pack, to cover all bases - Diva, Comfort, and "mandatory 20-30 meeting attire" <- i.e. stupid 20-30 shirts)
also enjoy: not paying the $50/person to get into rehab at Hard Rock on Sunday, but figuring a 'smarter' way of doing it, and pulled some strings - to get 10 of us VIP in with a cabana.
not so much enjoy: trying to still fit into my sexy swimsuit by Sunday, after a week of drinking & I'm giving up on my new burburry bikini,, there is NO WAY, my butt is ever gonna get into that thing, and not look like a sausage casing.
Since My birthday Falls Right in the Middle of it???
Or something to that!! and The fact that I am a cold Heart less AzZ hole!!! lol
Iceman, along with Steves brother....
but he probably wont be there... so we'll just call him, when we're drunk, and tell him how much fun he's missing!!
other activities to possibly be held (event planners will not be held responsible for apologizing for any listed activities/events that may or may not happen/be changed)
-paper-rock-scissors games
-throwing a football, frizbee, tennis ball, etc, back and forth between a group of people
-hide and seek
-marco polo
-throw your drunken friend in the rivler
-throw someones tent in the rivler
-beer bong (not approved by Floatrite park staff)
-tippy cup
-ghost stories near a man-made fire-pit
-a large group of people, drunkenly singing songs near a man-made fire-pit (see: Tom Petty - "mary janes last dance"
-juggling
-AND MORE!!!....
I will eventually make it.
I am so jazzed!!!!!!!!
Congradulations Terry!
All I need to do is pass a criminal background check.
 :cool:
is that the new location at Lex and Uni or the one tucked over in the Linwood area? or where?
My supervisor is in the new building on Lex. and Univ.
I start on the 20th - assuming my background check comes back okay.
I give my notice tomorrow.
I will be making about $1000 more a month than I'm making now.
It will be challenging, but supervising 5 people off site will be easier than when I was supervising about 25 people in 4 places and a group of 10 volunteers.
I can hardly wait!