After three days and 8,341 still shots from our camera on the historic Scriver Building in downtown Northfield, Tech Talks' Adam Gurno and myself put together this time-lapse version of this weeks 8-10" of snow during blizzard conditions and a full-out snow day! Watch closely as there is a quiz at the end of this 3 minute video presentation.

After attending the last regular season game at the Metrodome the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers in a one game playoff, 163rd game of the season.  This following 12 inning game was considered by many to be one of the most entertaining games in Twins history, considering the Twins were 7 games back just weeks prior and was the second time in 4 seasons that the Twins beat the failing Tigers on the last day of the season. 

In a stark turn of momentum the Twins were swept in 3 games during the following ALDS by the “Evil Empire” (Yankee’s).  I feel lucky to have had my team with the Central Division title as they left the Metrodome. 

Here are photo galleries from the last games that I attended.  Third to last.  Last game.

Following the last out during the final game at the Metrodome ever, they removed the home plate and moved it to the new Target Field. 

A great time was had by all! Aug 21-23 2009. We stayed in the resort the whole time. There was so much to do that we didn't need to leave. The facility is immense.

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1.  If I could have that waist line now!

2.  Is that a 1978 green “Vega”?

3.  What’s in my pants?

4.  Where are those fish now?

5.  Nice effort Andy!

6.  Who picked out my cloths that day? 

7.  It took 6 months to develop this film (marked with NOV 81 in bottom left)

8.  Those are most likely Bullheads.

9.  Maroon socks?

10.  Chances are Andy caught all of these fish.

Thanks to everyone who showed up for my magic show at the Library.  We had a great turn out of around 140 enthusiastic kids and parents!

Yes, we did it!  We got a dog.  I fought it for years after the hard times with my last dog experience, but just couldn't resist.  I'm a dog guy at heart. 

Lori and I threw out the idea of getting a smaller dog and I have always like the Bichon breed.  So, Lori punches the name into Google and picks a link with puppies and sends to me.  She had no idea she had chosen a breeder that happens to live in Northfield.  I went out on my own at first.  After bringing Lori back, we both picked out the same dog immediately but didn't indicate this to each other at first.  There was a larger sweet female and was very mellow and not hyper like some of the others in the litter.  This is the third time I've picked a dog on a quite puppy temperament and it seems to always work out.  So, we made the 14 year, $7,240 to $12,700 plunge.

Bischon-Frise are gentle mannered, sensitive, playful, affectionate and have a cheerful attitude. Their temperament makes them a perfect pet for children. Their life span is approximately 12 to 15 years.

Based of a Seinfeld episode where George talks about naming a child the number "Seven", I wanted to name our female puppy "Five" representing my fifth dog and the fifth family member in our home, but that didn't fly, so we quickly named her Mia Five Freeland. 

I took a photo at noon and then again at 4 right before and after a Feb 26th, 2009 snow storm in Northfield MN.

Click this image to read the whole story in pdf format.  Get ready for a gross photo of a human ear.

Go directly to the Northfield Historic Society here.

This is the photo set of some sweet photos from the very first DJJD!

  

Happy Birthday Lori!  Last night we had a party for her at the Eagle's Club here in Northfield.  Her brother Russell playing an acoustic set with friends Chad and Ian.  They sounded awesome!  Thanks everyone for coming. 

No, we're not leaving Northfield, just need to downsize a bit.  Please send this to anyone you might know is looking for a great deal on a super house in Northfield!  http://708eastridge.info/

It was a great way to start my career at KYMN Radio.  I reported for duty at 8am and the Minnesota Twins showed up at 9.  There was plenty of excitement and I didn't know what to expect.  I met Dan Gladden, Nick Blackburn and Scott Baker.  Everyone was great as we shuffled them around from one thing to the next.  They even signed stuff for us and took photos graciously.  Later on Rick Anderson (pitching coach) showed up late.  He was seeing his pitchers for the first time since season end. in early October.  It was cool to see them greet each other.  I love how they all have nick-names that end in "ey".  Rick called Scott, "Scotty" and Nick Blackburn, "Blackie".  Dan "Dazzle" Gladden was awesome.  I can't imagine their lives, being mauled all the time like they are. 

I finally got my photo taken with Wayne Eddy and the other guy jumped in.

From KYMN Twins Caravan 2009. Northfield Middle School.

 Video of introductions:

 

 Photos of Q & A section:

 

I was able to stop by the Cinema last week and snap off some quick photos of their tear-out process.  Jerry Anderson was there with Vicki as they watched a hand full of projectionist remove the three cameras.  Vicki was the "face and voice" of my movie watching childhood.  She was besides herself.  I kept wanting to hug her.  I informed her that I was upset at her for a time when she wouldn't let me in to see Eddie Murphy's "Raw".  It was some comic-relief.  Vicki spoke about getting a "day job" for the first time in twenty-something years.  She just couldn't imagine having an evening free. 

I think you'll love this series of photos as you can see a rare "behind the scenes" view of the theaters and of the upstairs projector room.  Not to mention the theaters with the lights on.  Did you ever know that was the color scheme?

I've also included a sot I grabbed from the papers website that shows the very first film that I saw there.  Yes, I was standing in line on the first showing of Indiana Jones -The Temple of Doom.