September 2009 Posts

The Ones That Got Away

Sep 13, 2009 1 Comment

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This little snake managed to make the swim across Bent Trout Lake in Barnum without getting snatched into our boat. Roger had one lunge at it before it found refuge in the weeds.

A conversation that occurred about two hours later, when we saw a circle of small waves nearby on an otherwise calm lake:

Roger: What the hell is that over there?
Paul: Holy crap. Is that a whole school of fish?
Roger: I’ve never seen anything like it. Something’s going on over there.
Paul: Troll over! That’s gotta be fish or beaver or something.
Voice from the shore: Those aren’t fish! Those are scuba divers!
Paul: OK. Well, I guess we’re idiots then.
Roger: Yep. Pretty much.


Outdoors

Has the Piggly Wiggly name wiggled on out of Duluth?

Sep 13, 2009 23 Comments

I pulled up to the stop sign at Calvary and Woodland in the heart of Woodland yesterday, looked ahead, and… it’s gone!

The blast-from-the-past, decades-old Piggly Wiggly facade, cherished by… well, at least me, and featured in a PDD banner of yore, is no more! See for yourself:

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History

Coming home for a vacation

Sep 13, 2009 14 Comments

My wife, kids and I are traveling home to Duluth in mid October and this will be my first trip back home since having children. The oldest will be 18 months in October and we need some activities for the days since the nights will be spent in Gary bars. (yes the kids too)

I have the common list of the zoo, aquarium, children’s museum and trains. Along with walking the tracks in Morgan Park and showing them were I learned to get into trouble. I need some suggestions of other things to do.

If you could drop me some suggestion in the comment stream, that would be great.


Random

You, Sir, Are Awesome.

Sep 12, 2009 6 Comments

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Julius Andreas Gimli Arn MacGyver Chewbacka Highlander Elessar-Jankov: Norway’s longest name?

Story in Norwegian and English. Norwegians, apparently, are awesome.


Random

The Boomchucks

Sep 12, 2009 4 Comments

The Boomchucks

Brad and I have a rock and roll band, and we’re playing today at 2:30  as part of The Harvest Fest at Bayfront Park .  $4 also gets you in to the Greg Brown show at 4:30!


Music, Random

Mr. Turing: We’re Sorry

Sep 11, 2009 4 Comments

Mathematician
Computer Scientist
Code Breaker
Artificial Intelligence Pioneer
Homo

Arguably a little late. Alan Turing received an apology from UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown for his “appalling” treatment.

Now where’s his knighthood?


Random

You’re Getting Under My Skin.

Sep 11, 2009 10 Comments

I am completely obsessed with the Botfly.

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Random

Vegetable Hygiene

Sep 11, 2009 2 Comments

Problems with burning, itching, vegetables?

t_463Vegesil stops Vegetable Itch.


Recommendations

Join the League of Women Voters

Sep 11, 2009 No Comments

League of Women Voters Duluth
Fall Kick Off Event
Thursday, Sept. 17 @ 7 p.m.
Duluth Art Institute ~ 2229 W. Second St., Duluth

Chocolate Decadence is our theme with wine & coffee to compliment!

Come for the surprise  program and learn how to make the most of your membership – This event is provided at no charge and we encourage you to bring a guest.


Events

Health Security for America

Sep 11, 2009 No Comments

Health Insurance Reform
Dr. Charles Gessert
Marlene Hart
Dr. Patrick Schoenfelder
Professor Jennifer Schultz

Wednesday, Sept. 16 | 4:30-7 p.m.
UMD School of Business and Economics, Room 118
(For parking take St. Marie St. to University Dr. to Pay lot G)


News and Current Affairs

Everybody deserves a good paddling on their birthday

Sep 10, 2009 6 Comments

Lake-no-horizon

Today I turned 44. Which is probably the reason I was left out of the 20-under-40-movers-and-shakers-around-town list today.
That, and the fact that I don’t move or shake so good no more.

Anyway, I sent both kids off to school this morning then loaded up the kayak to treat myself to a quick paddle on the lake.

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Random

Hey check that out!

Sep 10, 2009 13 Comments

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Oh it says clocks.  Nevermind.


Photos

Garage Sale / Publisher’s Clearance Sale!

Sep 10, 2009 No Comments

118 Chester Parkway. Fri 10-6, Sat 8-2. Dining set, couch, library table, books, misc. household items, and much more.

Using this opportunity to create room in my warehouse (some call it a “garage”), so ALL X-comm books will be on sale. C’mon-stock up on Holiday gifts!

Prices slashed: Coffee Table books like Crossing the Canal and Zenith: A Postcard perspective of Historic Duluth (hardcover edition!) will go for just $15; bestseller Will to Murder for $10; paperbacks like Leatherheads of the North, Goodnight, Everybody…and be Kind, True North, and The Mosquito Book only $5.

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Special: Buy any book and get a copy of Greetings from the Arrowhead for just $5; buy $20 worth of X-comm books and take a copy home free!

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Random

Glensheen Rap

Sep 10, 2009 10 Comments

Josiah Grover, a student guide at Glensheen Mansion and Museum, has released his “Glensheen Rap.”


History, Music

Al Franken at State Fair

Sep 09, 2009 10 Comments

This is Senator Al Franken drawing a map of the US from memory at the State Fair. Doggone it he IS smart enough.


Politics, Videos