Your 2019 HR Derby champ!
Today was a busy start to a really crazy two weeks
So much is said in silence…
- Larry (and Robert)
I know, I know…
Perfect Simpson clouds today at Target Field
A little late
Champion Golfer + Twins
Guilty pleasures
Thank you, Lyft driver
The justification of discrimination against women and girls on grounds of religion or tradition, as if it were prescribed by a Higher Authority, is unacceptable.
- The Elders
First golf rainout of the season
Blues and Funk Fest
Murray’s is only two train stops away from the office – really should go here more often
Still the best deal in town
I understand why they do it, but it kind of bugs me when they don’t use the regular championship course routings in majors
Good morning, Stans
Big Boy Choo-Choo Tour
It’s not every day the “Beatles of the train world” rolls into your city, but last night we heard the train whistle blow on the largest operational steam locomotive in the world, also known as Union Pacific’s Big Boy #4014. Currently on a Midwest Tour to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad’s Completion, this Big Boy was on display at Union Depot today. How could I not walk the two blocks from our loft to check out this impressive piece of history?
Turns out there are a lot of choo-choo nerds in these parts, so lines were a little long to view the one car exhibit. There was also another line to view the inside of the engine cab, but I didn’t wait for that one. You could walk around both sides of the train, though, so there was plenty of opportunity to get some cool pictures without nine million other people in the shot (more pics after the jump). They also had food available on the platform and there were a number of vendor booths in the Waiting Room hall with all kinds of interesting stuff for sale.
Built in 1941, the #4014 is the only operating Big Boy of the eight that remain in existence. It was used in revenue service to haul trains weighing up to 4,200 tons over Utah’s Wasatch Range until 1959, traveling 1,031,205 miles during that period. The Big Boys are 132 feet long, weigh 1.2 million pounds (more than a 747), output 6,290 horsepower and have a top speed of 80 miles per hour. After retirement, this Big Boy spent time resting in the RailGiants Train Museum in Pomona, California. In 2013, Union Pacific regained ownership and started a multi-year restoration project in their Cheyenne Steam Shop. The locomotive was converted from coal to oil and in May 2019, Big Boy #4014 completed a successful test round trip from Cheyenne to Nunn, Colorado.
So. Many. Taps.
Trains are cool
New Hiawatha trail fence
So glad I picked this up @efetusmpls yesterday – so much fun hearing these songs
Family reunion in 317
The witching hour approaches
The tarps are finally off
Flicker comfort food
Wut
I was sure I could beat the storm home, but I was very, very wrong
Plastic abs
“Feels like 96F” = feels like I’ll watch the rest of the Saints game on TV instead of from our seats at CHS Field
Melty Dippin’ Dots Day
The Lite-Brite is a nice touch
Soccer up close
MNUFC premium space is A+
Northern States Power Co.
Hello Theodore
Interesting changes at Wirth on the back nine – new 12th is weird; much better 18th
Armon’s Mucci is packed
In a few minutes I’ll be giving my sermon. My topic today is: don’t kill bugs…
- Elron McKenzie
Landmark occasion? Received my first senior discount :-/
Nirvana closing out their MTV Unplugged album with that version of Where Did You Sleep Last Night is brilliant
Guess who’s staging @SaintDinette tonight?
Today’s lunch visitor
It’s scotch whisky… Glenlivet, single malt. When you die, you’ll go to heaven, say hello to God; and when God says hello to you, this is what you’ll smell on his breath…
- Artie
Nice job by the @Twins hosting an All-Star viewing party for STH in Bat and Barrel
Spot the bunny
Looking good, Met Council
He’s just some angry old man who hates joy…
- Mike
Macho Nacho
Shadows are falling and I’m running out of breath. Keep me in your heart for awhile…
- Warren Zevon
Yay, USWNT!
Breakfast is for the birds
Reached the pinnacle
Not your normal backdrop
Don’t know if I’ve ever done a top 7 food post, but the house-made VC blue cheese would be right up there
Second visit this trip
The tiki bar is back
Good luck is right
Pretty sure Minnesota is one of the few places where you tee it up on a Top 100 course for $50 (with a cart)
Ah, the memories (and butter)
Birch Point bonfires are special
Everything you need
Gotta love the VC
Happy birthday America!
BFFs forever
