in the evening i went to a meetup event, it was scheduled two days prior, at Tom Reid's in downtown St. Paul near the hockey arena. event coordinator wanted to go to a place to celebrate Canada day. i parked in a lot near the place and saw a sign about getting it refunded if i spend at least ten dollars at the pub. i got a cup of Molson beer, and a cup of chili. i was there for a little over an hour and got a good look around as it was my first visit there. naturally, most of what was on the wall were hockey artifacts. but i did see a few related to baseball, both cereal boxes. one was about the twins winning the world series, a Wheaties box. the other was a Safeway box, Mark McGwire and Tony LaRussa was on it. i didn't get many pictures there, as i knew my battery was low. one was of the Canadian flag in the patio area. i should go back soon and get one of the Safeway box. i learned something from looking at the artifacts, i know, shocking. i found out tom reid was a pro hockey player, who had played for the north stars and blackhawks. i had seen bars and restaurants named after sports stars before, so not too surprised to find this out. i knew i had been there long enough when a dude in the patio area was being condescending, i even said i was annoyed. at work it was a high volume day on check printing. there was a backlog, a little over a thousand fargo checks did not go out. the checks to be overnighted was a fairly low volume, though. during my walks i found 56 cents. the 'big bang theory' reruns were when we hear 'be my yoko ono' as we meet ramona, who reveres sheldon but also controls him. it was followed by the one where leonard attends a wedding with amy.
