Hello all. It is I, the self-proclaimed Outsports Ambassador at-large (and getting larger eek! ) trying to set up a nice afternoon of football, fun, gossip, and even a sex cruise if lake Minnetonka hasn't frozen over.

I'm going to be in Minneapolis the weekend of 11/20 for a job interview that Monday. Didn't know if anyone would like to get together to watch the games that Sunday. Help pick a place and I'll be there. Anyone that is in the area is welcome to join!! :cool:

So who is interested???

If you have an interview with Mr. Grant at WJM News, remember that he likes spunk and he cannot ask you what religion you are. ...and always remember, "you're gonna make it after all!".

[ November 10, 2005, 01:27 PM: Message edited by: Cattledog ]

And he can't ask how old you are, either. Or whether you're married - although he'd probably figure out the answer to that one as soon as you sashayed into his office.

This interview is totally forbidden. If you get the job, I'd have to live in the same city as the former (or is it present) Mrs. PF. I don't think I could handle that. Please, find another city to corrupt.

HOLLA!

Oh come on you guys! I'm not Mary Richards by a long shot. More Sue Ann Nivens if anything...... wink Like Betty White, I've been told I have a nice rack (and I'm pretty good at Password) :cool:

Weaselman, I thought everyone was supposed to be Minnesota nice out there don't ya know?? :confused: Why are you picking on poor defenseless Mrs. PhillyFan? She'll have to bake you a bunt cake to take on an official winter bike ride or something.

I just thought it would be nice for some people to get together for the love of football (GO EAGLES!) And we might just end up being neighbors someday!

How did Many Hopeless treat you??

How did the job interview go BPT ?

I remember when I first read Allen's "Many Hopeless" on Outsports. He spelled it "Many Hopless". I felt bad for Allen because he did not have access to good homebrew or dank. Then I realized it was a mis-spelling and truly appreciated his irony and brilliance.

Anyway, how was the interview and what did you think of this fair city?

The job interview actually went pretty well, thanks for asking. Everyone in the Minneapolis office was friendly and seemed interested in talking with me. I spent most of the morning being shuffled around different offices, meeting the staff etc. So I would say I got a true sense of the requirements and expecatations they have for anyone in that job...

... but I didn't leave with a real WOW factor about the position. I did mention to some people here that this was an internal transfer within the same company I'm working for. More or less I would be doing 70% the same job as I am currently, with 30% being new. There doesn't seem to be the same sense of challenge with job as a whole. And the first question everyone asked: "Why do you want to move to Minnesota?" After the first six or seven times the quirky novelty of the question wears off.

As far as city life and what not, I did tour around the various neighborhoods checking out some currently available apartments and what not. Some areas were really nice, and I actually looked at a 1br apartment near the 46th St. Light Rail Station. A bit out of my price range.... but it was fun anyway.

A couple of other places reminded Mrs. PhillyFan of, "that demilitarized zone you call Downtown Bridgeport" eek! Ok, maybe not that bad, but I don't think she would want to make that apartment hearth & home during the holidays. I probably should have asked one you guys to tag along for the fun of it.

Did get over to St. Paul on Saturday to try to catch the Wild game. I didn't realize that they were having the Zholtok tribute, so tickets were few and starting at $66. Sorry, I love hockey, but I'm not paying that much to see two teams I don't particually care about. So I decided to get lost in the Skyway, and I ended up just eating a late dinner.

Best part of my trip though: Flirting with one of the bartenders at the Rock Bottom brewpub during football on Sunday. Probably straight, but I did amaze him with my knowledge of corny "laffy taffy" jokes he was trying to impress other bar patrons with. Perhaps I shouldn't be so proud of that....

And no one seemed to mind on Sunday AM when I looked up the Mary Tyler Moore statue's dress or made a left turn onto Hennepin Ave and into the official biking/bus lanes. eek! People are so nice when out-of-towners do stupid things! Do I get to be added to the "People who should be shot" thread for that? :cool:

So overall it was a good experience. I can't say 100% whether or not i'll take the job, if offered, but I can't say that I won't either. Part of me feels I'm at that professional world fork in the road where neither path is lit, and I'm looking for the secret passage to career Nirvana. Rather confusing! :confused: Maybe I'll just retire to being a future hausfrau like Joe in Philly....

gosh BPT was the MN crew too busy biking, drugging, or working out to watch football?

No PF, life got a little crazy for me at the end of the week. I forgot to send Private Messages to the MN crew to see if they wanted to meet up on Sunday. Sorry guys! frown

Too busy at the Milking Station?

No. They are in San Francisco..... Unless there's one at Rainbow Road that Allen hasn't told us about! eek!

Isnt that the changing room?

Nevermind.

I believe the UofM has a Milking Parlor, although it shouldn't be confused with the "Official" Milking Station of SanFran.

I hope you didn't spend too much time travelling up and down the light rail line, BPT, because it does look pretty crappy there and wouldn't give you a very favorable impression of the city. As for my whereabouts, I was at a volleyball tournament all day Sunday, so I had to postpone my drugged up bike ride 'til later that night. Sorry you couldn't join me on that, but maybe next time you're here you could bring the hubby and we could all go hit the trails together. wink

Edited to add: Please bring some cold medicine next time you visit. Now that sales are restricted here, it's getting tougher and tougher to cook up a good batch of meth.

[ November 22, 2005, 12:18 PM: Message edited by: Weaselman ]

You mean I missed a drugged up bike ride to a milking station? Was the sacred football watching before or after? I do like bunt cake with cough syrup frosting.

Weaselman, I actually looked at places all over, not just along the rail line. I've picked up the apartment guide book in town and printed a few addresses of open apartments off craigslist. They offered me the job today, so I'll have to decide by next Monday or Tuesday on if want to make the transfer.

Hey, since I'm flying through MSP to Vancouver on Dec 2nd, maybe I could meet you and Erik G for a nice slice of Mrs. PF's famous bunt cake? I won't have much time but I can bring some Nyquil, or Contact Severe Cold & Flu so you can top off the frosting. You can keep the rest of the bottle if you wish

BPT - Just remember Rhoda Morganstern's words about Minneapolis:

"I moved there because it's cold and I figured I keep better."

Munson Man, if Rhoda's right, I think you might need to visit REALLY SOON! eek! wink

Tsk, Tsk.

Bitter doesn't go well in the heartland.

Well MunsonMan in fairness to Mrs.PhillyFan, just because it's too late for her...

I'm not sure bunking up with Walt Disney and Ted Williams could help preserve Madame PF.

[ November 23, 2005, 08:36 AM: Message edited by: FireMikeTiceNow ]

I'm not sure which is coldest, FMTN's comment, Walt and Teddy's night-night chamber, or the withering glare from Madame PF. eek!

So, BPT, it appears you took the job! Wow. Good luck with the new job and the relocation. We'll miss you in the eastern time zone. wink

Maybe ya'll will have to come out here and visit me sometime. I'm sure there are a couple of people that wouldn't mind seeing a Vikings game or something.

Will you be getting a bike?

STAY AWAY from that meth problem up there and be sure to join the gym.

Good luck on the move.

What time are you going to be layin' over on Friday?

How's the move going?