Monday, September 26, 2005
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Pink Houses
We are having our 'Fall Fusion' holiday kick off here at work. This year Best Buy has John Mellencamp coming to play live in the south parking lot. Last year we had Lenny Kravitz which kicked some major ass but I guess John Mellencamp will have to do. I will have to snag as many drink tickets as I can and I'm sure 'Cougar' will start to hurt so good. (hahaha did you get that...I made a funny.)
Edit: Back to work this morning...a little tired. Great concert last night. Mellencamp played mostly his hits like Pink Houses, Jack And Diane, Small Town & R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. then some newer stuff which sounded pretty good.
Edit: Back to work this morning...a little tired. Great concert last night. Mellencamp played mostly his hits like Pink Houses, Jack And Diane, Small Town & R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. then some newer stuff which sounded pretty good.
Monday, September 19, 2005
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Wednesday, September 14, 2005
U of M Stadium
Looks like Best Buy will be a sponsor of the new U of M football stadium
StarTrib Link
A fundraising effort to build a new football stadium for the Minnesota Gophers got a boost today when Best Buy Co. pledged $2.5 million.
The money from the Richfield-based electronics retailer is contingent on the Legislature approving a stadium plan by Feb. 15, Best Buy spokeswoman Kelly Groehler said.
Stadium backers have been pushing Gov. Tim Pawlenty to call lawmakers back to the Capitol this year to vote on the Gophers arena, which would include state dollars covering 40 percent of the total $235 million price tag. Without a special session, lawmakers won't reconvene until March 1.
"Best Buy just gave another two and a half million reasons why we need a special session this fall to get the job done,'' University of Minnesota President Bob Bruininks said in a news release.
Best Buy's contribution is for "sponsorship opportunities,'' the release said, without providing further details. Those would be spelled out in negotiations over the next few months.
Earlier this year, TCF Bank pledged $35 million to hang its name on the stadium. That agreement expires at the end of the year.
StarTrib Link
A fundraising effort to build a new football stadium for the Minnesota Gophers got a boost today when Best Buy Co. pledged $2.5 million.
The money from the Richfield-based electronics retailer is contingent on the Legislature approving a stadium plan by Feb. 15, Best Buy spokeswoman Kelly Groehler said.
Stadium backers have been pushing Gov. Tim Pawlenty to call lawmakers back to the Capitol this year to vote on the Gophers arena, which would include state dollars covering 40 percent of the total $235 million price tag. Without a special session, lawmakers won't reconvene until March 1.
"Best Buy just gave another two and a half million reasons why we need a special session this fall to get the job done,'' University of Minnesota President Bob Bruininks said in a news release.
Best Buy's contribution is for "sponsorship opportunities,'' the release said, without providing further details. Those would be spelled out in negotiations over the next few months.
Earlier this year, TCF Bank pledged $35 million to hang its name on the stadium. That agreement expires at the end of the year.
Monday, September 12, 2005
New Tent
The Gander Mountain in Bloomington is closing and they have some great deals right now. I picked up a MSR Zoid 2 tent for solo camping at Gilbert and Paintball weekends up north. Yes Nordy I need to come over and check out those tents you have for sale too :)
A spacious, ultralight, 2-person tent. The 4-pound Zoid 2 features 2 huge side entry doors and 2 vestibules, so each person has an entrance plus room for gear. The peak vent and kickstand provide great ventilation, while the fly, poles, and footprint can be set up independently to save weight and increase versatility.
Features:
Ultralight:
Minimum weight is less than 2 lbs. per person.
Versatile:
Fly, poles, and footprint (sold separately) can be set up independently to save weight.
Huge Side Door & Vestibule:
Spacious side-entry door and vestibule for the ultimate in livability.
Great Ventilation:
Excellent high/low venting through a peak vent with kickstand support.
Specifications:
Capacity: 2 People
Floor + Vestibule Area: 30.3 + 11 ft² / 2.7 + 1 m²
Interior Peak Height: 39 in. / 100 cm
Fly w/ Footprint Weight: 2 lbs 13 oz / 1.3 kg
Minimum Weight: 4 lbs 1 oz/ 1.8 kg
Packaged Weight: 4 lbs 10 oz/ 2.1 kg
Tuesday, September 06, 2005
Case of the Mon...Tuesdays
Labor day is now in the past which means the kiddies are back in school & winter will be here soon. We(Aimee & I) got back on Sunday from a little camping trip to the Wisconsin Dells. Yeah...the Dells is not a good place to go if you are looking for some peace & quiet. Ghetto trailer trash families that let their kids go off and do whatever they want while mommy & daddy get drunk. Dogs barking because they have been tied up all day & the smell of raw sewage drifting from the restrooms. Other than that it was a good time. We got spend time with the Nordmeyers & baby Nordy and with the Irwins. I'll have to post some pictures later tonight.