Minnesota Peep Meet - Page 3

fireinmn · 10-05-2005

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Originally Posted by babs31

It means I want to be in playa this weekend!

Well I guess this means you'll be in Wiscony and should really be meeting up with us MN Peeps!

babs31 · 10-05-2005

yah I guess so...rather be in playa.. so youse guys will just have to do!

fireinmn · 10-06-2005

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Originally Posted by babs31

yah I guess so...rather be in playa.. so youse guys will just have to do!

Glad you're so excited

Anyone else interested??

MN Annie · 10-06-2005

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Originally Posted by fireinmn

Okay...well keep us posted on your dates.

Our meeting in GP was canceled for lack of registrations...so I drove straight to Bemidji...But, it looks like I might be in GP on Oct. 29th...middle child has a swimming meet - have no idea where, but I'm assuming a YMCA or YWCA or some sort of community center.

Our YMCA has a pool, but the meet might be at our new middle school pool. That would be a great place to watch a meet

aquavitgal · 10-07-2005

You swim families. Both our kids were big swimmers, those USA meets can be very long. But when they get into the high school swimming it is a blast. Exciting and fast paced, and we have meet so many great families through the sport at both the USA level and high school level. Both my kids have been very fortunate to be state swimmers, my sons team was state champs 5 out of the 6 years he was on the varsity team (he started in 7th grade on varsity) there high school was rated top 5 in the country for there school size. (sorry I had to brag a little!) My daughters team was top 5 in state pretty good for a team that only has 250 kids in there high school. Swimming is one of the most commetted hard working sports in my opinion. Brings out a great work ethic in the kids.

JimmyMN · 10-07-2005

Figured I should finally chime in on this thread. Hanging low lately, just to keep up with my daily routine but still lurking on a daily basis. I'm always game for a fun get together as long as it's not in the middle of the day. A last minute deal usually works best for me.

Still think a breakfast run at Dick's Bar in Hudson would be a blast. The food is terrific (and slow like Mexico) and you can't beat the $1 bloody mary w/beer chaser. In downtown Minneapolis, Hells Kitchen or across the street at The Local would be another good breakfast choice. The drinks are somewhat spendier and you also have the issue of parking (usually $5) but still worth it.

For late afternoon or early evening, Rock Bottom Brewery in downtown Minneapolis has some terrific seating arrangements that would make it perfect for a gathering. Also, Ferns on Cathedral Hill in St. Paul has a large selection of bar height tables which is perfect for an informal meet. The food and drinks are fairly reasonable there too. I can think of a whole lot more...

As for swimming.. my daughter has been on her highschool swim team (Johnson) since middle school. For some reason, her school doesn't attract as many swimmers as the schools she competes against but she likes it because she gets to swim in more competitions. Last year she did really well but this year she's topped all of her personal bests. The best part is that she really likes doing it... even the training.

Jimmy

aquavitgal · 10-07-2005

I like Dick's Bar in Hudson or Ferns on Cathedral Hill in St Paul, Jimmy has great ideas. We've talked alot about doing this, lets get it going. The one weekend I can't is Oct 15th, 16th. If I find a good flight MEA weekend I'm trying to talk my daughter in going to Playa with me if her work allows, my husband will be hunting, and the child I used to have is at college though he would be glad to go too, it has snowed already at school (Grand Forks, ND) he hates the weather up there, but his major is there.

What dates are good for others?

MN Annie · 10-09-2005

As of now, the weekend MarBaby and I plan to head south toward the cities is November 11 - 13. But, I'm not sure if our destination will be the cities or South Dakota. If my son's not coaching debate on the 12th, we'll go to see him in South Dakota. If he's busy, we'll spend the weekend in the cities.

In the 90s, we were in the twin cities many weekends for marching band competitions, but now the trips are few and far between.

playabum17 · 10-11-2005

Just wanting to bump this up. I am trying to make plans to go visit a friend of mine so I wanted to see if we had made a decision on this gathering. The only weekend I am not open is October 22/23. Right now everything else is open. We just need to do like last time and just pick a time and place. Any thoughts?

Donna · 10-11-2005

I will be in the area from 10/25 - 11/01.... As will Tommy.

NorthMinnesota · 10-11-2005

Sounds like we really need to have a meet when you're in town! Where in Minnesota will you be staying???

Donna · 10-11-2005

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Originally Posted by NorthMinnesota

Sounds like we really need to have a meet when you're in town! Where in Minnesota will you be staying???

Hastings..... We would love to meet everyone.Is it COLD up there?Please don't say it's snowing!

NorthMinnesota · 10-11-2005

Hastings is sooo close to us!!! Nope....it is nice weather this week! Just got back from High School soccer playoffs and wore just a light jacket! Think we need to greet you Texans somewhere when you arrive. What is your schedule? Hastings is a little river town. Do you have friends there? Did you see Playabum's thread on being in Hastings?

Donna · 10-11-2005

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Originally Posted by NorthMinnesota

Hastings is sooo close to us!!! Nope....it is nice weather this week! Just got back from High School soccer playoffs and wore just a light jacket! Think we need to greet you Texans somewhere when you arrive. What is your schedule? Hastings is a little river town. Do you have friends there? Did you see Playabum's thread on being in Hastings?

No friends.Going with Tommy for his job.Did not see that thread yet...That Sat, or Sun. would be great for us,since T has to work most of the week.I need a tour guide or two while I am there.Hate the thought of just sitting in a hotel room all week while he is working.

NorthMinnesota · 10-11-2005

You'll want to get out of Hastings after too long. It's very quaint but small town. Plan a day at the Mall of America (MOA) if you're a shopper. If the two of you want to head in to Minneapolis the clubs and restaurants are many! What do you like to do???

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Donna añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Austin,Tx. Posts: 3,318	I will be in the area from 10/25 - 11/01.... As will Tommy. Last edited by greek2me; 10-11-2005 at 10:06 PM.

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10-05-2005	#32 (permalink)
babs31 life=playa Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south of Green Bay Posts: 849	yah I guess so...rather be in playa.. so youse guys will just have to do!

10-07-2005	#35 (permalink)
aquavitgal beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inver Grove Hgts, MN Posts: 362	You swim families. Both our kids were big swimmers, those USA meets can be very long. But when they get into the high school swimming it is a blast. Exciting and fast paced, and we have meet so many great families through the sport at both the USA level and high school level. Both my kids have been very fortunate to be state swimmers, my sons team was state champs 5 out of the 6 years he was on the varsity team (he started in 7th grade on varsity) there high school was rated top 5 in the country for there school size. (sorry I had to brag a little!) My daughters team was top 5 in state pretty good for a team that only has 250 kids in there high school. Swimming is one of the most commetted hard working sports in my opinion. Brings out a great work ethic in the kids.

10-07-2005	#36 (permalink)
JimmyMN party machine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul Posts: 2,510	Figured I should finally chime in on this thread. Hanging low lately, just to keep up with my daily routine but still lurking on a daily basis. I'm always game for a fun get together as long as it's not in the middle of the day. A last minute deal usually works best for me. Still think a breakfast run at Dick's Bar in Hudson would be a blast. The food is terrific (and slow like Mexico) and you can't beat the $1 bloody mary w/beer chaser. In downtown Minneapolis, Hells Kitchen or across the street at The Local would be another good breakfast choice. The drinks are somewhat spendier and you also have the issue of parking (usually $5) but still worth it. For late afternoon or early evening, Rock Bottom Brewery in downtown Minneapolis has some terrific seating arrangements that would make it perfect for a gathering. Also, Ferns on Cathedral Hill in St. Paul has a large selection of bar height tables which is perfect for an informal meet. The food and drinks are fairly reasonable there too. I can think of a whole lot more... As for swimming.. my daughter has been on her highschool swim team (Johnson) since middle school. For some reason, her school doesn't attract as many swimmers as the schools she competes against but she likes it because she gets to swim in more competitions. Last year she did really well but this year she's topped all of her personal bests. The best part is that she really likes doing it... even the training. Jimmy

10-07-2005	#37 (permalink)
aquavitgal beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inver Grove Hgts, MN Posts: 362	I like Dick's Bar in Hudson or Ferns on Cathedral Hill in St Paul, Jimmy has great ideas. We've talked alot about doing this, lets get it going. The one weekend I can't is Oct 15th, 16th. If I find a good flight MEA weekend I'm trying to talk my daughter in going to Playa with me if her work allows, my husband will be hunting, and the child I used to have is at college though he would be glad to go too, it has snowed already at school (Grand Forks, ND) he hates the weather up there, but his major is there. What dates are good for others?

10-09-2005	#38 (permalink)
MN Annie reposado Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,305	As of now, the weekend MarBaby and I plan to head south toward the cities is November 11 - 13. But, I'm not sure if our destination will be the cities or South Dakota. If my son's not coaching debate on the 12th, we'll go to see him in South Dakota. If he's busy, we'll spend the weekend in the cities. In the 90s, we were in the twin cities many weekends for marching band competitions, but now the trips are few and far between.

10-11-2005	#39 (permalink)
playabum17 naughtiest chica Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: My body may be in Minnesota, but my brain is in Playa! Posts: 15,583	Just wanting to bump this up. I am trying to make plans to go visit a friend of mine so I wanted to see if we had made a decision on this gathering. The only weekend I am not open is October 22/23. Right now everything else is open. We just need to do like last time and just pick a time and place. Any thoughts?

10-11-2005	#41 (permalink)
NorthMinnesota añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,600	Sounds like we really need to have a meet when you're in town! Where in Minnesota will you be staying???

10-11-2005	#43 (permalink)
NorthMinnesota añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,600	Hastings is sooo close to us!!! Nope....it is nice weather this week! Just got back from High School soccer playoffs and wore just a light jacket! Think we need to greet you Texans somewhere when you arrive. What is your schedule? Hastings is a little river town. Do you have friends there? Did you see Playabum's thread on being in Hastings?

10-11-2005	#45 (permalink)
NorthMinnesota añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,600	You'll want to get out of Hastings after too long. It's very quaint but small town. Plan a day at the Mall of America (MOA) if you're a shopper. If the two of you want to head in to Minneapolis the clubs and restaurants are many! What do you like to do???

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