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Shoot the Breeze With the Cooler Crew - Ableminds Edition

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CerealKiller

just a quick HI all and I dont know when I will be back lol!
Tue, 07/12/2011 - 3:08 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

Penny with new grand daughter Elizabeth Margaret

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Tue, 07/12/2011 - 4:42 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Hi Grama & Liz :smile:
Tue, 07/12/2011 - 6:32 PM Permalink
OT

Oh, another baby! When was she born, mrmikey? So many babies, and today Nicole will have her baby. We should start a CC daycare!
Wed, 07/13/2011 - 3:05 AM Permalink
diggin4it

Beautiful sweetness...congrats Grama and papa
Wed, 07/13/2011 - 6:16 PM Permalink
mrmnmikey

she was born july 5th
Sat, 07/16/2011 - 3:44 AM Permalink
Love4Vino

Hi Everyone,

I'm hoping you guys can help me. My Mom's Obituary is running in tomorrow's Ma Press (7/17) - If any of you would be willing to cut it out and mail it to me, so I have extra copies, I'd appreciate it.

Samantha Vance 6377 San Benito Way, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Thanks!
Sat, 07/16/2011 - 8:25 AM Permalink
ares

Got ours saved for ya vino.
Sun, 07/17/2011 - 2:18 PM Permalink
Eags

My deep sympathy to you, Samantha.
Sun, 07/17/2011 - 7:38 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Sorry again Sam :frown:
Mon, 07/18/2011 - 5:19 AM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

I tossed around the idea of going to the Vali-Hi Drive-In movies this weekend on Facebook, but since it was a real steam bath, and I've already seen Harry Potter and Transformers, my heart really wasn't in it.

Keep the idea of maybe doing it sometime in August. Plan on getting there about 6:30-7ish to find a good parking space, and staying up late. I have a virgin portable propane grill ready to be defiled. Bet 'Cowboys and Aliens' will be one of the regular movies next month.
Mon, 07/18/2011 - 6:45 AM Permalink
Love4Vino

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it. A friend from highschool out here now lives in saint paul and his wife works in circulation and is trying to get me a few extra. You guys are the best!
Mon, 07/18/2011 - 9:27 PM Permalink
East Side Digger

Sorry for your loss Sam
Thu, 07/21/2011 - 5:25 AM Permalink
East Side Digger

Ok after 1 year of being unemployed I finally got a response to a resume I sent out, I am doing a sample book cover and laying out 1 chapter to try and get a freelance gig doing book design work. Been busting my hump and I am almost done with it so I can send it in early. :cool:
Thu, 07/21/2011 - 5:28 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Good Luck ESD! It seems like it sucks more now then before. I'm applying for jobs I'm more than qualified for with nada.
Thu, 07/21/2011 - 11:35 AM Permalink
East Side Digger

all you can do is hang in there man, Keep getting back up and moving forward.
Thu, 07/21/2011 - 12:08 PM Permalink
Donna & Mia

Being retired has it's good side...no job hunting....then again we have the governors of several states trying to kill off the seniors by taking away the pensions of retired public employees. I think Scott of FL is related to Walker of WI!
Thu, 07/21/2011 - 12:43 PM Permalink
Donna & Mia

For those of you who have connections/cabins in WI, this breaking news (LOL)...Just heard from DH...he finally saw an elk!! Big male with a rack. WI got a herd from MI several years ago to re-introduce them here in WI. We always watch for them when we are in the area where they live, but have never been fortunate enough to see one. In MI We have only seen 2 (at one time) in 36 years of traveling that area. They are very elusive. They have Elk Crossings on HWY 77 east of Hayward near Clam Lake and that is where he saw one, right at a crossing.
Fri, 07/22/2011 - 6:31 AM Permalink
East Side Digger

I saw that sucks I think the real unemployment rate is some where around 20% if you gauge it the same way they did in the great depression I just read this book the sad thing is we never lean and are doing just what caused the great depression all over again The Forgotten man
Fri, 07/22/2011 - 3:32 PM Permalink
zephyrus

You can work at Valvoline... :eyeroll: It sucks, but they are always hiring as they experience somewhere around an 87% turnaround rate...
Fri, 07/22/2011 - 4:04 PM Permalink
Clue Master

That sounds like a management nightmare
Fri, 07/22/2011 - 4:10 PM Permalink
zephyrus

It's just a nightmare...

Today, our area manager comes by to review a video of a guy who burned his hand opening a hot radiator cap. He stayed 4 hours reviewing video to nit-pick everything that happened for the past few days.

I am all for the video - it is great for injury reporting, it can be used as a training tool, but to use it to go back and try to find something that you did wrong seems just wrong...
Mon, 07/25/2011 - 5:34 PM Permalink
Terry

Thought I'd share this. You may recognize a name in this article.

Junior Rangers :smile:
Mon, 07/25/2011 - 6:41 PM Permalink
Clue Master

Cool TV

We connect kids in the Twin Cities metro area with the concept of national parks, and particularly the Mississippi River," said Brian Valentine, a park ranger who leads Junior Ranger programs along the river. "A lot of the kids that live here, they drive over it, and they never get to think about the cool things they can do along the river." The park service's Valentine said the Junior Ranger programs focus on the national parks where they are held. He added that the programs are meant to meet kids' interests and provoke their curiosity in hopes they will connect with the parks.

"If we don't get kids outdoors and involved, the subsequent generation may or may not care about the places that we (care about)," Valentine said.
Mon, 07/25/2011 - 9:23 PM Permalink
OT

Like :smile:
Tue, 07/26/2011 - 4:58 AM Permalink
Donna & Mia

WTG.Brian!!
Tue, 07/26/2011 - 7:10 AM Permalink
East Side Digger

:cool:
Tue, 07/26/2011 - 7:20 AM Permalink
East Side Digger

Took Bella to see her fist art galery show she loved it they were unvailing this Mural
Tue, 07/26/2011 - 3:50 PM Permalink
'mom'

Where is that, ESD?! Right at the public library? Owatonna is not close, but I bet my 16 year old would LOVE to see it too. Looks like it would be worth the drive.
Tue, 07/26/2011 - 7:38 PM Permalink
East Side Digger

its in the Owatonna arts center here is a link

OACARTS
Wed, 07/27/2011 - 12:01 AM Permalink
diggin4it

As many of you fans know, The Pearl are playing their last concert Sept 10. Here is the link to the event where they will play.

http://scvr.org/

Looks like an f'n blast and I can hardley wait! Hope to see some of you there :cool: (scroll down to the Chili Feed event)
Thu, 07/28/2011 - 6:07 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Damn! IGH Days is going on. May need to see them at one of their earlier gigs

The Pearl's decade of rock is coming to a close at the SCVR Chili Feed on September 10, 2011.

It has been our great pleasure to meet so many inspiring people over the years, including our incredible fans, who we are proud to call our friends.

There are countless memories we have shared with each and every one of you that we will never forget.

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank everyone who has supported us.

A band is not just the members performing on the stage, it's a story and everyone who has ever sung a line of a song with us is a part of this story.

Let's celebrate Happy Endings at our farewell shows on July 31, August 13, August 20 and September 10!









“The Pearl provides live music to clubs, festivals and private parties in the Twin Cities area. Channel surfers love our set list which features modern and classic rock favorites stylistically ranging from country rock to heavy metal. Artists covered by The Pearl range from Janis Joplin, Pink and Carrie Underwood to Kid Rock, Audioslave and Tool.”
Thu, 07/28/2011 - 8:18 AM Permalink
me2

aaawwwwwwwwww - wanna grab those cheekies!

named after ME and you, how nice. :wink:

Lilliana Jane
Mon, 08/01/2011 - 12:20 PM Permalink
me2

another cutie!!!
Mon, 08/01/2011 - 12:20 PM Permalink
me2

This looks like it is a mural on a ceiling.

Was it the ceiling of the art gallery? or she made these panels and they are on the wall?

In Owatonna?
Mon, 08/01/2011 - 12:44 PM Permalink
me2

OH NEVERMIND! :eek:
Mon, 08/01/2011 - 12:44 PM Permalink
East Side Digger

LOL yes on the celing soon to be the walls too
Mon, 08/01/2011 - 2:03 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

Anyone interested in tailgating at the Vali-Hi Drive-In this weekend? Weather is supposed so be excellent. Movies Are: Captain America, Crazy Stupid Love, and Final Destination 5.

I've got a portable propane grill I can bring.
Fri, 08/19/2011 - 6:37 AM Permalink
diggin4it

Sounds fun..... Bob is gone for the weekend...I'm in!
Fri, 08/19/2011 - 12:24 PM Permalink
Clue Master

It was a good time Dan. Three different types of movies. ty4 the dogs
Sat, 08/20/2011 - 12:27 AM Permalink
katsmeow

Dang I missed it! :frown:

I need to get internet soon - I feel so disconnected from the world!
Mon, 08/22/2011 - 5:55 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Hey kids - Do you know anyone who wants to make a few bucks selling their old highschool calculator? I can't see paying $80 if someone no longer uses theirs. Looking for a TI83 or TI84

ty
Tue, 08/30/2011 - 2:06 PM Permalink
OT

I could sell you my high school abacus. :cool: :sillygrin:
Tue, 08/30/2011 - 2:23 PM Permalink
Clue Master

I was saying that exact thing. "we never had to pay for our abacus" At least our school districts knew how to budget back then. Maybe we need to go back to the beads. They seemed to know math better then.
Tue, 08/30/2011 - 2:50 PM Permalink
Grey Wolf

I have a couple slide rules......with instructions.
Tue, 08/30/2011 - 6:39 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

If your calculator still runs on a 9-volt battery, it's probably time to get a new one.
Wed, 08/31/2011 - 6:37 AM Permalink
Clue Master

Funny guys. LAM has one for me. ty
Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:22 PM Permalink
Mad_Dach5und

Just an FYI: I'm trying to get the basement room (Man Cave) finished at my town home by my 40th birthday, which is Friday, October 14th. I'd like to have an open house and get everyone on my big deck for a little grilling and beverages.

If it's a nice evening, I think it would be cool to set out one of those portable fire pits or 'bowls' in the driveway, but I don't own one and probably won't be able to afford it with the remodel. Anyone have one to loan out? I have patio furniture, but if we can get a fire pit going I'd say bring a folding chair along for the street.
Thu, 09/01/2011 - 4:36 PM Permalink
me2

I don't have a portable fire pit :frown:

Are you planning the party on that Friday? Sounds like a fun time.

Worried about how many people you can get on that big deck of yours :eek:
Wed, 09/07/2011 - 9:25 AM Permalink