Are we having a meetup this Saturday? n/t

[krispos42]

[TZ]

1. I'm coming to visit y'all next week!

So I think that your normal Saturday meetup is being rescheduled for a week from Thursday (14th) when I'm free! :hi:

[dflprincess]

5. That's the plan!

Looking forward to seeing you.

[krispos42]

8. Sorry, your vital medical treatment schedule is not convenient for me

I expect a PM showing your reworked schedule within the next hour...



:P :rofl:

[dodger501]

2. Going to Star Trek movie on Saturday

Mothers Day on Sunday. Not a good weekend for anything else for me.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. I think I'll be sailing on Saturday.

Anyhow we will be hanging out with TZ next week!

[Pierre.Suave]

4. me too

Yarrrr :P

[Lydia Leftcoast]

6. So where shall we hang out that isn't the Mall of America?

TZ, do you have any food preferences or sightseeing preferences?

[TZ]

7. I would like to get something that reflects local flavor

Except I wouldn't like that nasty lutefisk or whatever that is ;)

....Although I would like to see Minneapolis, I'm not big on driving around cities and I hate parallel parking. So, thats pretty much my requirements....I'm open to suggestions...

[Lydia Leftcoast]

9. Fortunately, it's almost impossible to find lutefisk on a restaurant menu

:-)

Hmm, local Minneapolis color...Pearson's? It doesn't have parallel parking... :-)

[dflprincess]

11. Pearson's is a good bet for local flavor

and the 50th & France area isn't all bad.

I was there once when a tornado passed right over it - it can be a surprisingly adventurous spot.

(Another parallel parking phobe - we are kindred souls on that one)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

10. We won't eat lutefisk, either.

What hotel are you staying at? Maybe we could meet in their restaurant; it would be easier for you.

[TZ]

12. The Raddisson near MOA

I'd kind of like to see more of the area though...

[dflprincess]

13. The Twins are in town Thursday

but they play at noon. And who could pass up a chance to see the Humphrey Dome?

[TZ]

14. Oooh

That would be fun....

[Lydia Leftcoast]

15. Hmm, not a baseball fan myself,

but going to the Dome on the light rail (such as it is) would give a view of ....some of the less attractive parts of town.

My standard circuit for visitors is around the lakes, across town on Minnehaha Parkway, and up the River Road to the U.

[dflprincess]

20. I thought I could take the afternoon off Thursday if we decided the game was a good idea

(I haven't made it to one yet this year). But I need to take Wednesday off for a funeral so I'll have to work on Thursday - but I'll still be able to make the meetup. That, and I have developed tendonitis in my foot and I'm not sure how well I'd be able to hobble up and down the stairs at the Dome if this hasn't cleared up

Oh well, TZ, if you're a baseball fan, you're used to Camden Yards - we'd just be embarassed to show you the Dome. But damn, we should get you downtown so you could have your picture taken with the Mary Richards statue at 7th Street & Nicollet Mall.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

17. Can't go to a day game - gotta work.

[TZ]

18. yeah that's prolly out

I think Pi Guy can't do a day game either.I was hoping he would chime in...I know he's planning on coming...

[Pierre.Suave]

16. SO, what has been decided?

for me?

:P

[Lydia Leftcoast]

19. Here's my suggestion

Go to the 50th and France area along Minnehaha Parkway (for local scenery) and eat at Pearson's or the Edina Grill (for local color). (The 50th and France area has two large parking ramps.)

[dflprincess]

21. That works

I'll cast a vote for the Edina Grill. I haven't been there but I hear the food is pretty good.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

22. It's basic American food, but their sweet potato French fries are heavenly

:-)

and the prices are reasonable.

[TZ]

23. This sounds like a plan to me!

:)

[Lydia Leftcoast]

24. If the guest of honor approves, that DOES sound like a plan!

Any preference on time and other logistics?

Will you have a car?

[TZ]

29. I will have a car

And I've basically got the whole day free..so whatever time is best for those of you working...

[Pierre.Suave]

25. Ohhh, Pearsons...

that place is definitely got some local-ness in it...

never been to the Edina Grill.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

26. The thing about Pearson's is

that I don't know if you're allowed in there unless accompanied by a person over the age of 75.

I've only ever gone with one of my older relatives.

[Pierre.Suave]

27. HAHAHA

I have been in there once by myself, so I think they do make exceptions from time to time...

:rofl:

Where is the Edina Grill? I have never been there before.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

28. Same block as the Edina Theater, only on the France Avenue side

about 1/3 of the way down the block.

[dflprincess]

32. Edina Grill Address:

5028 France Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
[phone]

http;//www.edinagrill.com


Directions

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

30. Edina Grill is a good idea.

The food is good, prices are reasonable and there's free parking in the ramp behind it.

[Pierre.Suave]

31. Good

I am all for it if everyone else is. Just let me know what time.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

33. What time can people get off work?

That's the important factor.

All you 9-to-5 types: How soon could you get yourselves to 50th and France?

(I'd be able to walk if I didn't have a bum ankle these days.)

[Pierre.Suave]

36. Next thursday I can be there by 5:30 to 6pm.

[dflprincess]

42. I should be there about 5:30 (eom)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

44. I should be able to get there by 5:30 at the very latest.

[TZ]

46. So about 5:30 pm we should meet at the restaurant then?

At least I'll know who to look for this time..;)

[Lydia Leftcoast]

48. That sounds good

You can take the scenic route (take Highway 77/Cedar Avenue to Minnehaha Parkway and turn left. Follow Minnehaha Parkway until you come to a point where it splits. Take the right-hand fork (50th Street). The cross streets are alphabetical (Aldrich, Bryant, Colfax, Dupont...), and France Avenue is in the second "alphabet" (Abbot, Beard, Chowen, Drew, Ewing, France...).

50th and France is actually in the inner-ring suburb of Edina (Ee-dynah).

I do not recommend making a left turn onto France Avenue, especially not at 5:30, not unless you have a lot of time to sit and fume. Go to the next block and turn into the parking lot of the Lund's supermarket, which also has an entrance to the parking ramp that serves the whole block.

For the non-scenic route, take either I-494 or the Crosstown (Highway 62) west to France Avenue. Go north on France to 51st. Turn left (there's a left-turn arrow) and go around the parking ramp till you see the non-contract entrance. Unfortunately, I don't recommend the traffic on 494 and 62 at 5:30 PM either. More opportunities to sit and fume.

It's a dilemma.

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

34. Someone PLEASE PM me regarding this

I rilly want to get to a meetup, tho' I don't have a car, I am happy to ride the bus.

[Pierre.Suave]

35. ha, if you have not received any info yet

I will be happy to send you the relevant info.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

37. The #6B/D from the U/downtown/Uptown goes straight to 50th and France

:-)

So do the 46's from the 46th Street station of the light rail line.

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

38. Let me know when to be at Pearson's and I will be there!

Can't wait to meet y'all.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

39. Read the rest of the thread: We're going to the Edina Grill

on Thursday the 14th, but the exact time depends on when everyone else can get off from work. :-)

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

40. Sounds good,

I will keep watching this thread for the time.

:hi:

[3.14158675309]

41. I will be there with balls on!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

43. I should hope so...

[Dr. Strange]

45. You're a brassy one, saucy Jack.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

47. I sent PMs to a number of past attendees

No responses so far.