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This Packers game is way too close (and there are way too many Packer jerseys in this town)


@kingsbury tweeted September 30, 2012


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Furyk and Garcia could be the most annoying twosome to watch in history


@kingsbury tweeted September 30, 2012


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The 59th floor is really way up there


@kingsbury tweeted September 30, 2012


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Love having a MiFi in the bag – beats paying the rip-off Strip resort pricing


@kingsbury tweeted September 30, 2012


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Just can’t get away from this place: I think this is my third time


@kingsbury tweeted September 30, 2012


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Initial Impressions of the Cosmopolitan

Posted September 30, 2012

I was really looking forward to this hotel stay. The newest hotel on the Strip still has a buzz and room prices and occupancy rates have stayed high. I’ve walked through it many times and have visited several of the restaurants before, but today I got to check in to an actual room. Some initial thoughts:

  • I hit the check-in area early, as I took the first flight from MSP. The bell desk was efficient and friendly and took care of my bags until a room was ready.
  • The check-in agent did a “pre-check” and gave me card keys. She said they would call me when my room was ready, which would have been great if the cards actually opened the door – had to go all the way back to the lobby to get that resolved.
  • Their casino floor seems a little sparse for some reason – almost like some space isn’t being used right now. Holds must be high, though – not a lot of luck so far.
  • Food is still as good as ever (although I had to wait until 11 to get lunch).
  • The room is pretty cool looking – nice design, W-like quirky furnishings, music playing when I entered, glass shower that opens to the main room and pretty nice technology (large HDTV, touch panel room controls, lots of power plugs, etc.).
  • The TV lost signal a few times, but messing with the cables in back seemed to fix it.
  • 59 floors is really high up, but I’m facing the boring south side. I also thought every room had a balcony? Glad I don’t though, as that would totally freak me out.

A few more pictures after the jump.

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A little egg on the burger

Pic posted September 30, 2012

The Hen House (beef with fried egg, bacon, lettuce – minus tomato and onion, add cheddar cheese) at Holsteins, Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Nevada


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The Red Shoe is Back

Pic posted September 30, 2012

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Nevada


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Landed safely in Las Vegas


@kingsbury tweeted September 30, 2012


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Legroom!


@kingsbury tweeted September 30, 2012


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Catching the early flight to Vegas, with breakfast at the new Shoyu


@kingsbury tweeted September 30, 2012


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Link: The Right Amount of Wrong

Linked September 30, 2012


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His name is not Pappagiorgio!

— Clark

Quote posted September 30, 2012


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Ordered via iPad

Pic posted September 30, 2012

Ham and cheese omelet, Shoyu, MSP Airport


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Fun show tonight (more later), but need to finish packing and get ready for the 4:30 wake-up call


@kingsbury tweeted September 30, 2012


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Waiting for Glen @FirstAvenue


@kingsbury tweeted September 30, 2012


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Eagan Homecoming 2012

Pic posted September 29, 2012

Kid one and friends, Eagan, Minnesota


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Finally get to watch a little Ryder Cup before packing and First Ave tonight


@kingsbury tweeted September 29, 2012


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And FYI, eating a hot dog at mile 13 doesn’t really help improve the pace for the last 7 miles


@kingsbury tweeted September 29, 2012


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Ran another Minneapolis 20-miler, this time along Nokomis, Mississippi, Greenway, Calhoun, Harriet and Minnehaha


@kingsbury tweeted September 29, 2012


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Coupon for BWW was too good to pass up


@kingsbury tweeted September 29, 2012


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Very informative meeting with Canterbury Park management – could be some fun stuff coming down the stretch, so to speak


@kingsbury tweeted September 28, 2012


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Interesting times in Shakopee

Pic posted September 28, 2012

Canterbury Park, Shakopee, Minnesota


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Here’s your ticket, pack your bag: time for jumpin’ overboard. The transportation is here…

— Burning Down the House

Quote posted September 28, 2012


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Top-notch lemon chicken

Pic posted September 28, 2012

Kid one and her lemon chicken, Andiamo, Eagan, Minnesota


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