Minnesota Peep Meet...who's in???

[fireinmn]

It's time for a Minnesota Peeps meet. Who's interested? any suggestions on a location? What works best for folks as far as timing?

Looking forward to getting together and meeting you all!

Of course everyone is welcome...even if you aren't a MN Peep. Anyone from Wisconsin want to join us? How about Texans...any of you up for it?

Bumper it's what an 8 - 9 hour drive to the Twin Cities...any chance you'll be coming this way this summer?

How about Cuff - SoDak is not that far you know...

[sctx]

Originally Posted by fireinmn

Of course everyone is welcome...even if you aren't a MN Peep. Anyone from Wisconsin want to join us? How about Texans...any of you up for it?

sounds interesting.... I've always wanted to go to Canada.... maybe in 2006, this year is booked

[NorthMinnesota]

Are we talking for a night out? Maybe we could meet in the Cities and try some of the places JimmyMn has suggested??? Some good Mexican food, margaritas and mojitos sounds pretty good to me! I'll go back and see if I can find his suggestions...or if you read this Jimmy, lead us in the right direction!

This idea was discussed in a different thread but I can't remember which one. I'll have to do a search.

Don't foget us Iowans---I know what you Minnesotans think of us, but we are good people too.

What about tubing at Apple River-just east of Minne in Wisconsin? Then we might be able to talk some smack to the Texans?

[JimmyMN]

Originally Posted by NorthMinnesota

Are we talking for a night out? Maybe we could meet in the Cities and try some of the places JimmyMn has suggested??? Some good Mexican food, margaritas and mojitos sounds pretty good to me! I'll go back and see if I can find his suggestions...or if you read this Jimmy, lead us in the right direction!

I've been to 2 peep fests in the Twincities (not via this website) and they've both been interesting. One was at Chevys behind Mall of Amerca and the other was at La Fondas in Eagan... both were sometime in August during those dog days of summer. This might be a bad time of year with graduations and weddings stacked up but I'm fairly flexible. I'm in St Paul, so whether it's in Minneapolis or this side of the river, it doesn't make a lot of difference to me.

Mexican would be nice, but a fun place would be more important! Here are a few suggestions:
Dicks Bar - Hudson, WI ($1 Bloody Mary w/chaser on Sat/Sun Mornings)
...also have a fantastic breakfast menu.
PD Pappy's - Stillwater, MN (great place right on the St Croix River)
...typical but good bar food and a great place to be on a weekend afternoon.
Blondies - Brooklyn Park, MN (reasonably priced drinks and great food selection)
Maple Grove, MN (Assorted list of chain restaurants at the junction of 94, 494, & 694)
WA Frost or Sweeneys-St. Paul's Cathedral Hill (both have courtyards)
ChatterBox Pub- S. Minneapolis ($9.95 Brunch and reasonably priced drinks)
Downtown Minneapolis has way too many possibilities but then you have to deal with parking.

The two times I met with Nicole and Tony (nadams & rusty), we went to Sunsets in Woodbury. Great place, but the drinks are expensive. You can thank them for providing delivery of the webcam to James in Playa del Carmen.

Hopefully this will get you started...

Jimmy

[MN Annie]

It was talked about in that other Minnesota thread.

Bufante, I also thought about Apple River tubing. We can show those Texans that we know how to tube and drink, too

We'll be staying by Ridgedale on June 4; we have Twins tickets for the 5th.

[JimmyMN]

Originally Posted by bufante

Don't foget us Iowans---I know what you Minnesotans think of us, but we are good people too.

What about tubing at Apple River-just east of Minne in Wisconsin? Then we might be able to talk some smack to the Texans?

You won't hear anything negative from me about Iowans.

As for the Apple River... I'm almost tempted to go to the Texas Toobin Regatta just to see how it compares. I think Apple River tubing is fantastic. Doing the canoe run from Taylor Falls to Osceola is not nearly as wild but hard to beat the scenery.

Jimmy

[Bumper]

Originally Posted by MN Annie

It was talked about in that other Minnesota thread.

Bufante, I also thought about Apple River tubing. We can show those Texans that we know how to tube and drink, too

We'll be staying by Ridgedale on June 4; we have Twins tickets for the 5th.

Mrs B and I will watch this thread with interest to see if you North Central folks can get this going. We talked in times gone by about heading down to Apple River to try some tubing (I'm assuming it's only "Toobin" in Texas?), but just never got around to it. Lots of folks from our part of the world head down there to get wet on the outside and the inside. We'll be going to San Marcos for the August Toobin' Regatta. If you want an unbiased third-party comparison of the two ventures, and your event comes off at a time that fits with our schedule...'nuff said, it's not that long a trip. Have to say the summer is booking out pretty quick though. Last two weeks of July consumed with the Fringe Festival here, and off for an extended trip South and West from August 10 until about September 12. Gotta' say, while the prospect of the opportunity to meet you all, and renew some old friendships, is appealing, we aren't planning a trip to The Cities this summer, and I can't see us driving all that way just for a hung over drive back home. Go figure, eh? Guess maybe I'm not 18 anymore.

JimmyMN-never done the Taylor Falls to Osceola-but I am familiar with that town (St. Croix?) I think--awesome town-very scenic-I think it is right on the boarder of MN and WI? Just before you cross the river?


We could definitly show those Texans what real tubing is all about! My group of friends from college goes to Apple River every year, usually the weekend after the 4th of July, and there are plenty of Canucks, Wisconsinites, and Minnie's there. They really know how to have a good time! Do the Texans tie their tubes together like they do at Apple River, or do they float down by themselves?

[beachenit]

Let me know when and where and I will be there. I'm in Mpls and I would love to meet some of the Minnesota peeps.

[JimmyMN]

Originally Posted by bufante

JimmyMN-never done the Taylor Falls to Osceola-but I am familiar with that town (St. Croix?) I think--awesome town-very scenic-I think it is right on the boarder of MN and WI? Just before you cross the river?

My group of friends from college goes to Apple River every year, usually the weekend after the 4th of July, and there are plenty of Canucks, Wisconsinites, and Minnie's there. They really know how to have a good time! Do the Texans tie their tubes together like they do at Apple River, or do they float down by themselves?

Yes, that is the scenic St Croix River which separates Minnesota from Wisconsin. The canoe thing is quite popular... you start at Taylors Falls (MN) and cruise down to Osceola (WI) where you get transportation back to the starting point. The better bet is to leave your car in Osceola and take the shuttle from there. Cost is about $35 each (may only be available on the weekends) and takes about 3 hours (8 miles). This is quite popular but not rowdy like the Apple River scene during the weekends. I agree, it would be interesting to see how the Texas version compares.

My interest in going to the Texas Toobin event would also include a visit to Schlitterbahn Waterpark... it's been on my to-do list for a couple of years now. We usually try to work the coaster and waterpark hotspots into roadtrips whenever we can.

Jimmy

[Bumper]

Originally Posted by JimmyMN

My interest in going to the Texas Toobin event would also include a visit to Schlitterbahn Waterpark... it's been on my to-do list for a couple of years now. We usually try to work the coaster and waterpark hotspots into roadtrips whenever we can.

Jimmy

I think you can add a couple of others to that excursion, Jimmy. We plan on staying a couple of extra days in San Marcos after the Toobin', so would appreciate the chance to tag along to Schlitterbahn.

[NorthMinnesota]

Our cabin is on a lake very close to Taylor's Falls. It's beautiful country. We walk the trails there a lot. Visit in the fall and hike.....it's gorgeous! It's a shame that there was vadalism here this spring!

Another fun place we tried last summer was St. Anthony Main. Hadn't been there before. Several places to eat, live jazz, comedy club and outside patios with a view. Great night! Had a wonderful mojito at the very modern rest. down from Sophia's (can't remember the name!). The bartender was Brazilian (and VERY goood-looking to this middle-aged mom!). Need to have a warm night to enjoy this area!

[TAPPY]

Originally Posted by JimmyMN

My interest in going to the Texas Toobin event would also include a visit to Schlitterbahn Waterpark... it's been on my to-do list for a couple of years now.

You wont be dissappointed in Schlitterbahn....we are going this year, I think SeaKony goes every year as well.