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10/18/2014 Day Off Ideas (Between Moline and St. Paul Shows)

Jstein1978Jstein1978 Posts: 548
edited May 2014 in The Porch
Minneapolis is an option.....Galena maybe.....
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    Jstein1978Jstein1978 Posts: 548
    Minnesota Football game VS. Purdue?
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    RS151862RS151862 Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,625
    Go to Minnesota and get a round of golf and some gambling in at Mystic Lake.
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    YieldInHidingYieldInHiding Posts: 1,840
    Come to Des Moines and go to Jethros BBQ and eat an Adam Emmenecker sandwich. http://jethrosdesmoines.com/the-adam-emmenecker-challenge/
    No longer overwhelmed it seems so simple now.
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    jeff2040jeff2040 Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,588
    YieldInHiding said:

    Come to Des Moines and go to Jethros BBQ and eat an Adam Emmenecker sandwich. http://jethrosdesmoines.com/the-adam-emmenecker-challenge/

    I love the way you think! I haven't tried the challenge by myself but I split it with my brother and I was plenty full by the end. I'm trying to convince the soon to be new wife (wedding is Oct 4) to swing through Waterloo/Cedar Falls to see some of her friends. That's my leverage to make the trip happen! :))
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    Jstein1978Jstein1978 Posts: 548
    Any sites in Waterloo or Cedar Falls other than her friends?
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    jeff2040jeff2040 Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,588
    Jstein1978 said:

    Any sites in Waterloo or Cedar Falls other than her friends?

    Good question! I don't know much about the area but I'll talk with her and get back to you. I did see that Northern Iowa is playing South Dakota St. in football. UNI actually has a pretty good football program.

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    Jstein1978Jstein1978 Posts: 548
    Thinking about going to Minne in on the day off. Got any suggestions for hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs?
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    jeff2040jeff2040 Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,588
    Jstein1978 said:

    Thinking about going to Minne in on the day off. Got any suggestions for hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs?

    We might just head up to the twin cities on Saturday too. I'm sure the lady will drag me to the Mall of America on Saturday! :))
    Sometimes you find yourself
    Having to put all your faith
    In no faith
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    CM189191CM189191 Minneapolis via Chicago Posts: 6,793
    edited June 2014
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    Jstein1978Jstein1978 Posts: 548
    jeff2040 said:

    Jstein1978 said:

    Thinking about going to Minne in on the day off. Got any suggestions for hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs?

    We might just head up to the twin cities on Saturday too. I'm sure the lady will drag me to the Mall of America on Saturday! :))
    If she lets you out, let me know. We are thinking about a man day.
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    jeff2040jeff2040 Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,588
    Jstein1978 said:

    jeff2040 said:

    Jstein1978 said:

    Thinking about going to Minne in on the day off. Got any suggestions for hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs?

    We might just head up to the twin cities on Saturday too. I'm sure the lady will drag me to the Mall of America on Saturday! :))
    If she lets you out, let me know. We are thinking about a man day.
    That sounds great but she already lined up a day at the mall of america and IKEA with her friends on the day in between shows. I should suck it up and go with since I'm dragging her to 2 PJ shows in 3 says.... :-\"
    Sometimes you find yourself
    Having to put all your faith
    In no faith
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    vant0037vant0037 Posts: 6,075
    Patience. St. Paul pub crawl being developed for the evening of the 18th. Details to come.
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    robbierobbie Posts: 882
    It looks like a Twins playoff game is unlikely. Im all in for this pub crawl!
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    Ill be surfing before the season ends. \m/
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    evenflow82evenflow82 Posts: 3,848
    edited July 2014
    Lots to do in Minneapolis and St. Paul
    Walker Art Center Sculpture Gardens
    Minneapolis Institute of Arts
    Minnihaha Falls
    Stone Arch Bridge
    Mill City Museum
    Zoos and Arboretum (<<<Como zoo)
    MOA
    Science Museum
    Minnesota History Museum
    Bars/restaurants
    Bike/Paddleboat/canoe/kayak around the Lakes in Mpls (rent of course)
    Drive in Movie at Valli Hi
    Golf courses
    Research and see what floats your boat. Mpls and St. Paul is a pleasant Midwestern area.
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    YLed2YLed2 Des Moines, IA Posts: 5,534
    Don't know about you, but I'll be doing the pub crawl with da crew. Plan on partying in a big way on that Moline/St. Paul/Milwaukee weekend run.
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    robbierobbie Posts: 882
    Im pretty sure my blood alcohol level is going to be ridiculous the night before St. Paul, a pub crawl sounds great.... now what to do about upping that THC level?
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    jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,403
    There's lots to do here in the TC. Avoid the Mall of America at all costs, unless you hate yourself. Then have at it, hands down the worst place ever.
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    jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,403
    I take that back, second worst. The hands down winner is it's neighbor, IKEA. I'd rather get hit in the junk with a hammer for an hour than go there.
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    iwasatpj20iwasatpj20 Rockford, IL Posts: 3,303
    If you are still around Moline before heading up to St. Paul
    National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, IA
    General Store Pub outside of Anamosa, IA (a friend of mine owns and runs this restaurant, awesome food for the price)
    John Deere Pavilion in Moline
    Fans of American Pickers can visit the store in LeClaire, IA
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    evenflow82evenflow82 Posts: 3,848
    Sounds Midwest hearty!
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    iwasatpj20iwasatpj20 Rockford, IL Posts: 3,303
    evenflow82 said:

    Sounds Midwest hearty!

    Used to live in Davenport, IA. Still have a lot of good friends in that area.
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    2012 - Temple of the Dog East Troy, WI (PJ20 Destination Weekend)
    2014 - Soundgarden Tinley Park, IL (with Nine Inch Nails)
    2014 - Alice in Chains Davenport, IA
    2016 - Chris Cornell Solo Madison, WI and Peoria, IL (official hometown show)
    2016 - Temple of the Dog San Francisco, CA (both shows)
    2017 - Soundgarden Dallas (cancelled) RIP Chris Cornell
    2018 - Smashing Pumpkins Chicago, IL (first show)
    2019 - Alice in Chains Milwaukee, WI
    2022 - Jerry Cantrell Chicago, IL
    2023 - Jerry Cantrell Milwaukee, WI

    RIP Andrew Wood, Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, and Chris Cornell

    RIP Mom (may your star shine the brightest in the sky, our family loves and misses you very much, we'll meet again)

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    callencallen Posts: 6,388
    edited July 2014
    jeff2040 said:

    YieldInHiding said:

    Come to Des Moines and go to Jethros BBQ and eat an Adam Emmenecker sandwich. http://jethrosdesmoines.com/the-adam-emmenecker-challenge/

    I love the way you think! I haven't tried the challenge by myself but I split it with my brother and I was plenty full by the end. I'm trying to convince the soon to be new wife (wedding is Oct 4) to swing through Waterloo/Cedar Falls to see some of her friends. That's my leverage to make the trip happen! :))
    Ha, Smart man and looks like you got the whole marriage thing worked out, "negotiating"!!!! :D
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    callencallen Posts: 6,388
    edited July 2014
    jeff2040 said:

    Jstein1978 said:

    jeff2040 said:

    Jstein1978 said:

    Thinking about going to Minne in on the day off. Got any suggestions for hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs?

    We might just head up to the twin cities on Saturday too. I'm sure the lady will drag me to the Mall of America on Saturday! :))
    If she lets you out, let me know. We are thinking about a man day.
    That sounds great but she already lined up a day at the mall of america and IKEA with her friends on the day in between shows. I should suck it up and go with since I'm dragging her to 2 PJ shows in 3 says.... :-\"
    Oh. Now read this. She may be better at this than you. >:)

    Now be sure to leverage the awesomeness of seeing PJ. She'll likely down play to get more but she will ultimately relent. You should easily get one more man event. Really have to establish how uncomfortable you are at shopping. Double credit. Establish early.

    Oh my girl may read this!?!?

    Babe, you know malls make me nuts, hey we're going to see pj in fall !!!!. :D
    Post edited by callen on
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    CM189191CM189191 Minneapolis via Chicago Posts: 6,793
    jeff2040 said:

    Jstein1978 said:

    jeff2040 said:

    Jstein1978 said:

    Thinking about going to Minne in on the day off. Got any suggestions for hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs?

    We might just head up to the twin cities on Saturday too. I'm sure the lady will drag me to the Mall of America on Saturday! :))
    If she lets you out, let me know. We are thinking about a man day.
    That sounds great but she already lined up a day at the mall of america and IKEA with her friends on the day in between shows. I should suck it up and go with since I'm dragging her to 2 PJ shows in 3 says.... :-\"
    IMHO, Much better "mall" here: http://www.minneapolis.org/shopping/nicollet-mall
    It may not have as many stores as MOM. But it's downtown, outside, active, has better bars & restaurants. Plus, you can sneak off to Loring Park or The Walker Art Musem. MOM is basically a tourist trap...you'll walk out saying "this is just like our mall back home, except bigger".

    Fun fact: Southdale Center in Edina, MN the United States' oldest fully enclosed, climate-controlled mall. It's still better than the MOM. At least you can find your car.

    If you really wanted to be clever, you can take the train from the MOM to downtown Mpls for like $2.50. "Have fun shopping, babe! Meet me back here in 6 hours?"
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    CM189191CM189191 Minneapolis via Chicago Posts: 6,793
    CM189191 said:

    Beer nerds, stop here!

    http://www.tgbrews.com/site/

    Hop heads out there?
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    adusickadusick Posts: 1,367
    Pub Crawl! The fine folks of the "Please play MN" thread will give you a great tour of the twin cities, via local watering holes. Depending on people's preferences, we can cover both Minneapolis and St. Paul, which are easily connected by lightrail. Would be great to cover a few breweries for craft beer enthusiasts, some places with good food options, and a chance to familiarize yourself with the area around Xcel where PJ will be rockin the next night!

    Details to come, but I can guarantee it will beat watching jerparker20 get hit in the junk with a hammer for an hour!
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    jerparker20jerparker20 St. Paul, MN Posts: 2,403
    adusick said:

    Pub Crawl! The fine folks of the "Please play MN" thread will give you a great tour of the twin cities, via local watering holes. Depending on people's preferences, we can cover both Minneapolis and St. Paul, which are easily connected by lightrail. Would be great to cover a few breweries for craft beer enthusiasts, some places with good food options, and a chance to familiarize yourself with the area around Xcel where PJ will be rockin the next night!

    Details to come, but I can guarantee it will beat watching jerparker20 get hit in the junk with a hammer for an hour!

    Now, I never said I was actually going to do this feat. Just making a point of how awful a place IKEA is.

    Sorry to disappoint.
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    adusickadusick Posts: 1,367
    jerparker20 said:

    adusick said:

    Pub Crawl! The fine folks of the "Please play MN" thread will give you a great tour of the twin cities, via local watering holes. Depending on people's preferences, we can cover both Minneapolis and St. Paul, which are easily connected by lightrail. Would be great to cover a few breweries for craft beer enthusiasts, some places with good food options, and a chance to familiarize yourself with the area around Xcel where PJ will be rockin the next night!

    Details to come, but I can guarantee it will beat watching jerparker20 get hit in the junk with a hammer for an hour!

    Now, I never said I was actually going to do this feat. Just making a point of how awful a place IKEA is.

    Sorry to disappoint.
    Haha I think that goes without saying, I was just making a joke :). Your junk is safe!
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    evenflow82evenflow82 Posts: 3,848
    I should have known, most people are just going to get loaded on the 18th. Hahahaha. :-P
    I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell.
    -Christopher Walken

    you're=you are
    your=showing ownership

    The truth has a well known liberal bias.
    -Stephen Colbert
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