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Title: First Monday?
Post by: R+B on April 30, 2009, 09:36:42 AM
Have we made any new venue plans for Monday's Italian night?  So far the weather is looking good.  Might I suggest the bar "The Happy Gnome"?  It has a great menu, (and beer selection).  It also has a large shared lot with the St. Paul Curling club.  Downside would be a further trip for you West siders, (sorry Ulf), and I am not sure they have a big table to take over.

Their web site :
http://www.thehappygnome.com/ (http://www.thehappygnome.com/)


Otherwise, does anyone have a Twins schedule?
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Major Slow on April 30, 2009, 11:19:04 AM
Oh boy, Oh boy is that this Monday? The twins are playing at detroit. But if we wanted to move it to Friday there is an evening game then.

I like the happy gnome I met my wife there.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: atomic410 on April 30, 2009, 01:28:21 PM
Do you guys curl?  One of my coworkers curls there, been trying to get me in on it, might cut into my icefishing and beer drinking time tho [bacon]
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: R+B on April 30, 2009, 02:06:37 PM
I have a friend who curls there.  The regular season ended, but now they are having the newbie tournaments.  Team of two seasoned pros and two amateurs.  Good time to test the frozen water...so to speak.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Vino900 on April 30, 2009, 08:13:49 PM
The Happy Gnome is a great place!  I will happily ride to Selby to meet you guys.
Unfortunately my bike is not back in service yet so I will have to use the 'burb for transportation.  Fred and his merry crew at Silverback is working on the SS.......Hopefully soon.
Ulf
[wine]
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: R+B on May 01, 2009, 07:04:55 AM
Should we let Monstergirl decide it? 
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: S2R 1000 on May 01, 2009, 04:35:04 PM
I'm in for where ever everyone else goes.I'm on the west side of town to and St Paul is as easy anywhere as downtown sucks at that time of night with or without any events going on.I don't want to step on any toes but we do need to find a place that works with good food and parking.Just say where and I'll be there.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Monstergirl on May 02, 2009, 09:14:23 AM
Sounds fine Folks.  I am trying to get us hooked up at a new place.  I have options from some listers that I am pursuing.  More Italian feel.  I think Grumpy's is out for now.  I am not sending to my list until I have a new venue.  So this one will be just DMF'ers.  Gabe and I will make this one and we will hopefully have some good racing news.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: daftduc on May 03, 2009, 07:53:19 PM
so the "The Happy Gnome" it is for tomorrow?  6ish-8ish?

btw:
I think Flameburger in columbia heights would be a good place for IBN.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Westy on May 04, 2009, 07:33:02 PM
Sorry guys..I missed it and it wasn't due to the Twins this time.  Work got in the way and i couldn't get over to Saint Paul in time.  Basically I am just wondering if I missed anything....or was it just drinking and conversation  [beer].  let me know if anyone is planning on riding sometime soon.  I might be able to go out on Saturday for a little while in the a.m. or early afternoon if anyone is interested.


Westy
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: fasterblkduc on May 04, 2009, 08:05:44 PM
Westy, it was a great time, wish you could have made it. Roseguy brought his new toy and handed me the key...I didn't know that his data acquisition would record my wheelies :-X

Nice bike John!   "ring, ring"
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Major Slow on May 27, 2009, 09:26:20 AM
It seems that June 1 is a monday. Does that mean we are going to the gay frog again this month or is there somewhere else that appeals to the group?
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Vino900 on May 27, 2009, 12:44:19 PM
 The street in front of The Happy Gnome is under construction and will be torn up for quite some time.
I have a customer across the street and get regular construction updates.
[wine]
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: fasterblkduc on May 27, 2009, 12:53:15 PM
The lot seemed to be a great spot last time.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Monstergirl on May 27, 2009, 03:12:26 PM
June 1st is a Monday.  I say back at the gnome until we develop a new plan.  I like it there. This month I will float it to my email list and see what happens.  I know that the gnome street is under construction but the parking lot isn't.  Hopefully the weather stays nice.  See you there.

http://www.thehappygnome.com/ (http://www.thehappygnome.com/)





Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Major Slow on May 27, 2009, 06:27:22 PM
yeah... he said, shamelessly padding his post total.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: minnesotamonster on May 27, 2009, 08:42:28 PM
Planning on attending this one. Look forward to meeting all of you  :) 

Any idea on a time?
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Major Slow on May 28, 2009, 02:38:19 AM
Quote from: minnesotamonster on May 27, 2009, 08:42:28 PM
Planning on attending this one. Look forward to meeting all of you  :) 

Any idea on a time?
It starts at about 6:30... After a few minutes in the parking lot admiring bikes we head inside for some frivolity, food and drink.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: filter on May 28, 2009, 11:10:10 AM
I should be able to make it; it depends on when I can get out of work.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Major Slow on May 30, 2009, 04:52:21 PM
Quote from: minnesotamonster on May 27, 2009, 08:42:28 PM
Planning on attending this one. Look forward to meeting all of you  :) 

Any idea on a time?

Are you bringing Mrs. MinnesotaMonster?
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: daftduc on May 30, 2009, 05:36:39 PM
How bout just bring that, almost, naked chick behind your bike  [thumbsup] Or maybe that is the Mrs....
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: minnesotamonster on May 30, 2009, 06:07:53 PM
That's the Mrs  [thumbsup] or soon to be anyway. And yes I'll be bringing her along.  I don't think I really have a choice... [laugh]
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: mrs minnesotamonster on May 30, 2009, 06:13:00 PM
Quote from: minnesotamonster on May 30, 2009, 06:07:53 PM
That's the Mrs  [thumbsup] or soon to be anyway. And yes I'll be bringing her along.  I don't think I really have a choice... [laugh]

Damn right you don't have a choice.

Unless anyone objects that is.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Major Slow on May 30, 2009, 06:27:19 PM
Quote from: mrs minnesotamonster on May 30, 2009, 06:13:00 PM
Damn right you don't have a choice.

Unless anyone objects that is.

I don't think there will be any objections. Mo doesn't like girls but he tolerates them ;D
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: cyclops on May 30, 2009, 08:17:16 PM
Quote from: rose_guy on May 30, 2009, 06:27:19 PM
I don't think there will be any objections. Mo doesn't like girls but he tolerates them ;D

What the ... how did i get involved in this   :o ... And who said i dont like gurls ? :-\
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Major Slow on May 30, 2009, 08:23:06 PM
Quote from: cyclops on May 30, 2009, 08:17:16 PM
What the ... how did i get involved in this   :o ... And who said i dont like gurls ? :-\

I got it marked right here on my calendar.... pick on Mo day 05/30/09. I know you like gurls.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: cyclops on May 30, 2009, 08:30:59 PM
Quote from: rose_guy on May 30, 2009, 08:23:06 PM
I got it marked right here on my calendar.... pick on Mo day 05/30/09. I know you like gurls.

Hahaha ... I really need to get a tattoo and maybe join the HD club  [moto]
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: atomic410 on May 31, 2009, 06:32:38 PM
Quote from: cyclops on May 30, 2009, 08:30:59 PM
Hahaha ... I really need to get a tattoo and maybe join the HD club  [moto]

sounds like a good reason to get that tribal/barbwire butterfly trampstamp that you've been wanting.  [thumbsup][bacon]
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: bluemoco on June 01, 2009, 07:41:59 AM
Quote from: minnesotamonster on May 27, 2009, 08:42:28 PM
Planning on attending this one. Look forward to meeting all of you  :) 

Any idea on a time?

I'm gonna go to the gathering tonight.

You and Mrs. M. wanna meet somewhere near WBL and we can all ride down together?
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: minnesotamonster on June 01, 2009, 08:16:53 AM
Yeah, that'd be great, thanks! PM sent
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: mrs minnesotamonster on June 01, 2009, 08:19:51 AM
Thanks bluemoco, that'd be great:) Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else:)
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: fasterblkduc on June 01, 2009, 08:27:44 AM
Quote from: bluemoco on June 01, 2009, 07:41:59 AM
I'm gonna go to the gathering tonight.

You and Mrs. M. wanna meet somewhere near WBL and we can all ride down together?

Pete, do you have any books left? If so, bring one...I'll bring a pen ;)
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: filter on June 01, 2009, 10:25:28 AM
Sigh.

My bike's intermittent starting issue just got dramatically worse when I tried to leave for lunch... won't be able to make it tonight unless something dramatic happens.  Here's hoping that the good old "running start" trick will work, or I will be stuck at work for a long time and won't be able to make it tonight.    [bang]
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Major Slow on June 01, 2009, 10:51:09 AM
Quote from: filterban on June 01, 2009, 10:25:28 AM
Sigh.

My bike's intermittent starting issue just got dramatically worse when I tried to leave for lunch... won't be able to make it tonight unless something dramatic happens.  Here's hoping that the good old "running start" trick will work, or I will be stuck at work for a long time and won't be able to make it tonight.    [bang]

If you make it down I will volunteer some else to push start you.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: bluemoco on June 01, 2009, 10:59:18 AM
Quote from: fasterblkduc on June 01, 2009, 08:27:44 AM
Pete, do you have any books left? If so, bring one...I'll bring a pen ;)

Sure - I've got a few on hand.  I'll bring one tonight.   [thumbsup]

See you at about 6:30 or 7, depending on how long it takes Mr and Mrs. M to get going.   ;D   ;)
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: filter on June 01, 2009, 11:53:02 AM
Quote from: rose_guy on June 01, 2009, 10:51:09 AM
If you make it down I will volunteer some else to push start you.

LOL!

It looks like it's a dead battery and it's most likely entirely my fault.  Heh.

If I make it tonight, it will be in my RX-8 and not on my Monster.  Oh well. :/
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: Brew Crew on June 01, 2009, 02:05:26 PM
Does anyone feel like riding with me from Uptown?
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: fasterblkduc on June 01, 2009, 02:21:28 PM
Quote from: filterban on June 01, 2009, 11:53:02 AM
LOL!

It looks like it's a dead battery and it's most likely entirely my fault.  Heh.

If I make it tonight, it will be in my RX-8 and not on my Monster.  Oh well. :/

You can jump start a bike...just so you know. And if you get it there, we can help you get it started again [beer]

I'll be driving the cage and pulling a trailer so I'll try to remember to grab my jumper cables.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: JoeChieftain on June 01, 2009, 02:30:30 PM
Newbie coming for the first time tonight. If you see a slightly nerdy guy with a new 696 looking like a lost puppy....that's me. [cheeky]
Mike
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: bluemoco on June 01, 2009, 02:56:33 PM
Quote from: JoeChieftain on June 01, 2009, 02:30:30 PM
Newbie coming for the first time tonight. If you see a slightly nerdy guy with a new 696 looking like a lost puppy....that's me. [cheeky]
Mike


Where ya coming from?  A few of us are going to meet up near WBL and ride into St Paul together.  You're welcome to join, if you're close by.   :)
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: SpDuc on June 01, 2009, 04:16:29 PM
Doh!  I'm now out in the WBL area but I can't make tonight - but if the pre-First Monday night get together in WBL happens again, I'll join you guys for the ride out.
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: mrs minnesotamonster on June 01, 2009, 07:31:38 PM
It was very nice to meet all of you tonight.

Hope to see everyone again soon!

[thumbsup]
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: fasterblkduc on June 01, 2009, 08:01:16 PM
It was a pleasure meeting those of you that I did tonight for the first time. Hopefully we see you guys again. [beer]
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: minnesotamonster on June 01, 2009, 08:06:29 PM
Quote from: mrs minnesotamonster on June 01, 2009, 07:31:38 PM
It was very nice to meet all of you tonight.

Hope to see everyone again soon!

[thumbsup]

+1

Very nice to meet all of you.  Hope to see you all again soon :) 
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: filter on June 01, 2009, 09:30:22 PM
+1 as well.  Fun time and it was great meeting all of you.   Looking forward to a future group ride / gathering!
Title: Re: First Monday?
Post by: JoeChieftain on June 02, 2009, 09:21:55 AM
Quote from: mrs minnesotamonster on June 01, 2009, 07:31:38 PM
It was very nice to meet all of you tonight.

Hope to see everyone again soon!

[thumbsup]

+1 Had an excellent time, nice meeting everyone.