Minneapolis Trip

I’m back home from the family reunion in Minneapolis. Thought it appropriate not to mention here when I was leaving, where I was going, etc, etc. I want to thank Susan, kittysays, Hyde, and Kiwifruit for so ably filling in while I was gone. The blog will remain open for those guests through the 4th of July weekend. I’m still recuperating. It was a great, great trip.

I’d also like to thank Hoot of Fish Fear Me for a great lunch at a superb venue right on the Mississippi River. I found that blog through Sheila O’Malley, noticed he was in Minneapolis, mentioned I was going to be in Minneapolis in a few weeks, and one thing led to another and we did lunch. The Mississippi up there is quite a bit lazier than the Mississippi I know in New Orleans. He’s the first non-family blogger I’ve met. We talked about blogging, fantasy football, our jobs, digital cameras, and about New Orleans and Minneapolis. In case you didn’t know, I am a big fan of Minneapolis. I just love the city. I stayed near the University of Minnesota, which is two minutes from downtown Minneapolis.


Here’s Hoot leaning against a 100 year old bridge. I’ll post a picture of the bridge this weekend. He has a picture of me, too, in full vacation regalia. I had warned him that I was taking jeans and shorts only on this trip. At the last moment, I packed some long-sleeved shirts. Good move but it wasn't enough. I went from 90's in the early morning in Bush to 40's at mid day in Minneapolis. I had to stop on the way to the reunion and buy a jacket.

We ate outside at Pracna. That’s it below. Nice inexpensive little place.

Blog of the day here.

Quote from said blog: “Well, this time around, it appears the theme is to conjure a poem about a pustule or numerous putules, and sign each poem with the last name "Pustule" so people can view your creative genius. I'm nothing if not a sucker for pustule poetry, so here are my submissions."