SPI Reunion

shera · Post by **shera** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:51 am

Anybody up for a gathering at a local pub this Friday to reminisce about the days in SPI? I am having withdrawls and want to see everyone's tanned smiling faces!

I was thinking Williams in Uptown, I know they have foosball!

Leah

Tighe · Post by **Tighe** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:59 am

that's a great idea. How about a spot that has a way to project photos or movies. Obviously getting photos up is taking a little longer than planned, and I have considerable video as well as I'm sure others do. That way others who couldn't make it could live vicariously through our photos, and drink heavily because they missed it. : )

kiteboymn · Post by **kiteboymn** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:21 am

Foosball, hmmmmm....might be worth the treck.

Todd

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:52 am

The idea sounds good to me, just what time and what place.

I have an LCD projector, I could bring along if you would like to see your self super mario sized.

Mike M (not to be confused with the one and only "McSkinny")

RobH · Post by **RobH** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:40 am

Im in for foosball, I heard I showed up a week to late in SPI for all the Foos

scottchapman · Post by **scottchapman** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:40 pm

That sounds like fun. I have another happy hour to go to at 6 pm. I will stop by for a while. If Saturday eve works better for everyone, that would be a better night, but I will still come for part of Friday.
Are the sharks coming???I could bring the dolphins to chase them away...or a couple of Blue Moons...wait is that a beer or a late night beach party???

I need to get the details of Jeff G's comments about
Shark battles and bridge mishaps and Rob's drunken Judge car yard sale...Scott

shera · Post by **shera** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 1:25 pm

Let's meet at Williams around 7ish or whenever. I think I am going to stop by Aura in Calhoun Square before hand for their happy hour special of $4 Guiness and sandwiches if anyone wants to join me!

Not sure if we can get an area for a projection screen, but you never know what a group of kiteboarders can come up with so bring the equipment anyway!

See everyone tomorrow and bring your good stories!

Leah

darlene · Post by **darlene** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 1:43 pm

Glad to see you can post now Leah!

Argghh.....driving in the city? How do I get there? Got a phone #? What's parking like? Do they have karaoke? Anybody wanna carpool (I live in Elk River)? Scott, I will order my own drinks, thank you.

Darlene

scottchapman · Post by **scottchapman** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 1:52 pm

Darlene,
I don't think they even know how to make that drink here so you are safe.
Besides you might be driving...Watch out for Judge Vegas...

Best way to get there is Hwy 100 south to hwy 25 (hwy 7) go east (left) to Lake and Hennepin- go straight one more block and take a left going north. You will drive straight into the parking ramp/lot.

Williams is on the corner of Lagoon and Hennepin... just north one establishment...on the NE corner

tyson · Post by **tyson** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 3:00 pm

i'm staying far, far away from any karaoke for awhile. you guys all missed dave and i stripping on stage... THANKS for those shots heather haha

drknap · Post by **drknap** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 3:57 pm

Dang! can't make Friday. Another missed opportunity to socialize with the community. Got lots of pics of you guys to share- though already posted most of the good ones. Have fun.
Kurt

LaQuinta Sunrise:

Nuking Wednesday Nov 15th, shot at the jetties. aka: 5m waroo and 6m TD day

scottchapman · Post by **scottchapman** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 4:04 pm

Wow Kurt, I had no idea the gulf side was so big that day. It only makes sense though. Is that the kiter rescue boat out there with it's kite catchers...

Tighe · Post by **Tighe** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 5:49 pm

While this is a reunion, anyone who wants a reason to hang out with other wind addicts is of course welcome. Hopefully we'll have a way to show some of our photos or videos so you'ld be able to see what you too can have...next spring...or next week.

Mike bring your projector. I'll bring my laptop and that huge piece of foam core we used as a screen at the Expo. I doubt they'd care if we found a corner and showed some pics. Might generate some interest for the sport.

Should be fun.

Kurt you mind if I show some of your pics? They are some of the best.

Micky · Post by **Micky** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:46 pm

sounds fun! I,m in.

NORTHSTAR · Post by **NORTHSTAR** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 7:38 pm

I probably wont make it to wialliiams but Im trying to put a small movie together of the trip hopefully I can get some of your footage also tighe to use but I will post the movie when its done probably be in a few weeks when we are really freezing wishing to be in SPI.
Nb

Jeff G · Post by **Jeff G** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:07 pm

great idea Lea, i may join you for a Guinness. otherwise see you all at Williams. Do they still have peanuts? Haven't been there for 15 years.

Denis · Post by **Denis** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 9:55 pm

I'm gonna try to stop by Williams. Last I heard, they still had peanuts everyhwere!

Hey Jeff, I was wondering if you could throw my board in the back of your van on your way to Williams. Thanks man, I owe you big.

Denis

drknap · Post by **drknap** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:05 pm

Tighe, by all means show any and all shots. I forgot you have most of them.

Scott, I believe tighe has the folder of all the shots I took of you so if you hook up with him at williams, you could copy the folder. Otherwise I will burn and mail it.

Some, miscellanous non action shots to bring back fond memories:

Sorry I didn't get you two in action:

what a view to wake up to:

Scott's friends:

Jetties in the background

Jeff G · Post by **Jeff G** » Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:12 pm

Denis, No problem, I'll throw the board in if I drive. Was thinking about biking. Hope to see you there.

TJ · Post by TJ » Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:59 pm

Leah:

At what time are you going to be at aura?

LAKAWA

SPI Reunion

SPI Reunion

im in for Foos