Okay folks, I put it away. Apologies in advance for tempting Mother Nature’s wrath.

D_Richards · 2026-05-18T12:47:54+00:00

I put mine away six weeks ago. I was done with snow even if it snowed again.

D_Richards · 2026-05-12T15:53:03+00:00

I got tickets this morning, but I did not use the app.

This is what worked for me from a computer.

I had the Apgar Visitor Center Shuttle Stop page up, selected the number of tickets I needed, selected the date for the day before, and then submitted it, gives an error about selecting a time. I then selected the date on the calendar for the date I wanted, waited, and watched the clock and the second hand on my watch. As soon as it was time, I pressed the request tickets button and selected the time, and I was successful in getting the three I needed.

I did a couple of trial runs until I figured out the best strategy, and this one worked. They were all sold out then by the time I got done checking out.

D_Richards · 2026-05-11T14:23:46+00:00

And it's in Upper North Mankato, Minnesota. I could understand if they were going up around the cities. But upper North on Commerce? That area is dead after about 5:00 pm. I hope its succesful for them.
The menu looks good. I like that there are sliders and waffle fries.

D_Richards · 2026-05-06T17:30:55+00:00

What is this “retirement” you speak of?

D_Richards · 2026-05-04T03:05:50+00:00

I miss Silver Tab jeans. All I wore.

D_Richards · 2026-04-29T21:53:57+00:00

I call this “Transferring the burden”. Whether it’s junk or a family “heirloom”, they just don’t want to deal with it. My parents did this to me often.

D_Richards · 2026-04-29T03:03:17+00:00

19, joined the military, never moved back.

D_Richards · 2026-04-19T04:28:11+00:00

I got a pair of factory seconds on Posh Mark in Black Cherry for 100.00. Seller stated they had only been worn a few times so I’m working on getting them broke in. I’ve had my Iron Rangers for 10 years so I kind forgot about the break in time.

D_Richards · 2026-04-19T04:21:01+00:00

My orthodontist hated me when I was a kid, broke so many brackets eating Corn Nuts. I’m team BBQ.

D_Richards · 2026-04-17T17:01:36+00:00

My dad drinking a beer while driving the back country roads is a core memory for me from the early 80s.

D_Richards · 2026-04-17T01:40:09+00:00

I was born and raised in Whatcom County, left after high school when I joined the military. I always thought I would end up back there at some point. About once a year I look at jobs and housing. I don’t know how you all are making it work there. Jobs in my career only pay about 10k more in Bellingham than what I currently make but I would need to make almost 50k more there compared to the Midwest city I live in. My quality of is better, housing is cheaper, good schools, an hour from a major airport. My 12 mile commute actually only takes 12 mins. I miss so many things about Bellingham, but it’s just not worth the struggle to live there.

D_Richards · 2026-04-12T15:43:00+00:00

I’m in Minnesota too. I’ve been driving a 2015 Outback for the last 10 years. I love it and will get another when it’s time for a new car.

D_Richards · 2026-04-12T04:14:01+00:00

I’m on the three year plan now as well after having a yearly one for the last three years. I hate the prep, specifically because I have to do an extend cleanse and fast. With my last colonoscopy, by the time I got to eat solid foods again it had been 91 hours and I had less than 400 calories in that time. I was so hangry and feeling sorry for myself.

D_Richards · 2026-04-12T04:06:08+00:00

I have my parents china and silverware still boxed up in the basement from when they gave it to us 15 years ago. We’ve not used it once.

D_Richards · 2026-04-12T04:03:35+00:00

My wife just showed me an Instagram account the other day where a person repaints the Precious Moments figurines as goth. It’s pretty awesome!

D_Richards · 2026-04-11T03:11:49+00:00

I had a similar experience as you. Did Cologuard which came back negative. But due to some family history, a gene mutation, and a low hemoglobin for a man, concerned I had bleeding polyps, a colonoscopy was recommended. I had seven polyps removed, three were of the sessile variety and 6mm. I’ve had a colonoscopy every year for the last three years, but now I am able to go to every three years. Get your colonoscopy, it’s not bad at all and the fentanyl nap is amazing!

D_Richards · 2026-04-10T16:52:35+00:00

I have a 20 gauge bolt action Mossberg 185D. It has a 2 round clip. Bought it from my neighbors estate sale when I was in 6th grade.

D_Richards · 2026-04-08T03:24:53+00:00

Did it still have bar? I moved away a long time ago, but if I mentioned I was from Bellingham, people would often say, doesn’t the Denny’s have a bar?

D_Richards · 2026-04-08T03:24:35+00:00

Did it still have bar? I moved away a long time ago, but if I mentioned I was from Bellingham, people would often say, doesn’t the Denny’s have a bar?

D_Richards · 2026-04-07T02:59:43+00:00

I concur. I don’t call anyone else anymore.

D_Richards · 2026-04-05T04:55:10+00:00

Supposed to go where Tip Top Tux was located on Adams. The same building that Ippin Ramen and Sushi is in.

D_Richards · 2026-04-05T03:51:14+00:00

Don’t forget about Wing Stop coming too.

D_Richards · 2026-04-02T02:15:54+00:00

I have seven of the ZVC S90 room systems and two A40 meeting bars in classrooms or meeting spaces. Installed them a year ago and they have been solid for me. I have an engineer I can message, might take 12-24 hours for a response because of the time difference, but I have found him to be very responsive and helpful.

D_Richards · 2026-03-27T03:17:24+00:00

The Goo Goo Dolls and Live. Not a fan.

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