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A major of a different color

Pic posted October 24, 2023

I’ve never seen this one in a real casino, but it’s nice to finally hit another major


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Five Years of Bonus Time

Posted October 8, 2023

Hurray! Today marks bonus birthday number FIVE after the big brain experience on the U.S. Bank Stadium train platform in 2018 (here are links to the previous bonus time posts: year one, year two, year three and year four). The whole episode now seems so distant – very happy to have this history here (and still so, so thankful to everyone involved).

Everything health-wise continues to be good – don’t need to go back for any follow-up for another two years and my eyesight has evolved to the point where I can even play golf again without glasses. I do still tend to wear them while driving at night, but that’s about it. My old TBI eye specialist has moved on, so I started seeing the regular family eye doctor this year. He said my prescription has changed slightly, but gave me the option to hold off on a new order.

Feeling more fit since I started a real training plan for the recently cancelled TC 10 Mile and the activity logs for the past year have all been active. Didn’t bike as much this year, but played more golf and logged more real running miles. Bought some actual hiking shoes this year and spent a lot of time at nearby Afton State Park (and almost signed up for the Afton 25K – hope to do that next year, along with Get in Gear and the Milk Run). Still throw my name in the annual London Marathon drawing, but have never been picked. Disney 2025?

Speaking of Florida, we attended our first ever spring training games in Fort Myers this year and had a great time. My brother and his wife drove over from Orlando for some of the games, which was wonderful. Not a lot of other travel this year, but we continued to cross new restaurants off the list, went to a lot of Twins and Saints games and had a good year of concerts (Smashing Pumpkins, Jerry Harrison, Muse, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Cure, Duran Duran, Pearl Jam and Peter Gabriel, among others).

And speaking of concerts, I’ve recently returned to the sports and entertainment world in a newly created technology role at Target Center. I’m excited to learn a new league and learn how arenas operate compared to stadiums. While there are a lot more events, the technology infrastructure is smaller and it will be a fun challenge to optimize the operation. Also excited about the Life Time Fitness facilities in the basement of the building – what a great thing to have for Minnesota winter workouts.

Go Wolves! 🏀


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Haven’t hit a major in a long time

Pic posted September 27, 2023

Hadn’t really played this new game much, but landing a major helps build back the (free) bankroll


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Just for the halibut

Pic posted September 21, 2023

Last night dinner at the Sunset Steakhouse – great food and service 💯


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Wilderness Grill Breakfast Sandwich 👍

Pic posted September 21, 2023

Not quite a Bay Muffin, but great in a different way


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Link: Inside MGMs Hacked Casinos

Linked September 18, 2023


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Sunday night @ Mystic Lake

Pic posted September 18, 2023

Hadn’t been out there since Rib Fest – nice, uncrowded Sunday evening with a great dinner at the Minnehaha Cafe (as usual)


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Breakfast at Wilderness Grill

Pic posted September 14, 2023

Tried elk sausage for the first time – very unique flavor


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The Wilderness Grill club sammy

Pic posted September 13, 2023

The 2023 edition was different (and very nice)


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First “real” food in days

Pic posted September 7, 2023

The walleye sammy from Sunset Steakhouse


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Your 2023 Champion, Jeff Sorenson

Pic posted August 29, 2023

Wire-to-wire winner from The Minikahda Club shoots 67-68-136 (-4) to win the Minnesota PGA Professional Championship @ The Wilderness at Fortune Bay. Very fun to see so many old Tapemark people the last two days…


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Steakhouse dinner with Mary

Pic posted August 28, 2023

Still a force of nature – great to catch up


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Added bacon to the three cheese

Pic posted August 28, 2023

That was a winning move (and the better fries are back)


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Sunset Steakhouse walleye sandwich 💯

Pic posted August 24, 2023

This is no overrated lake fish, I tells ya


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Windy and cold at first, but then nice

Pic posted August 17, 2023

The 19th Annual Indian Summer Classic @ The Wilderness at Fortune Bay – we shot 71 (-1) in a hair under seven hours (!)


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Indian Summer Classic up next

Pic posted August 16, 2023

Just enough rain to soften things up for tomorrow


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Gold Mine Grill(ed) Cheese

Pic posted August 16, 2023

Mmm…three cheeses… 🧀


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Look who I found in Hinckley

Pic posted August 3, 2023

Grand Casino might have the last Black Orchid games in Minnesota. Played just a little bit – no progressives, but multiple free spin sessions (some with re-triggers). Very disappointed to see the giant new “Smoking Room” that made the whole place stink…


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A very quick spin in the Northland

Pic posted August 3, 2023

Lake Vermilion, Fortune Bay, Tower and Soudan


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Maybe I’ve been too harsh on White Orchid

Pic posted August 2, 2023

105x line hits aren’t too shabby @ Fortune Bay


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Great Midwest Rib Fest 2023

Pic posted July 28, 2023

The tenth edition was a bit crazy – severe weather threat forced a brief evacuation to the casino, but then the sun returned. Great food (as usual), but huge crowds, long lines and parking-related road rage incidents. Texas Outlaw still my overall favorite, but they skimped on the sauce and didn’t put any self-serve dispensers out this year (boo!)


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Mega progressive on a newer game

Pic posted July 19, 2023

My billion dollars in fake money was dropping fast, so this one helped. Now about that Powerball billion tonight…


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Good fortune has arrived!

Pic posted July 14, 2023

Just not on babies: stupid White Orchid paid me two $50+ line hits on 40 cent bets @ Fortune Bay Resort Casino. The “good fortune” win was a rather lame $6 line hit…


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Small filet with Maytag Blue

Pic posted July 14, 2023

The Sunset Steakhouse has changed a lot since it opened, but that tender filet plus blue cheese remains as good as ever


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Best new game (so far)

Pic posted July 14, 2023

Zodiac Lantern – Tiger and Bunny versions both good @ Fortune Bay


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