Minneapolis Auto Show

   I went to the auto show in Minneapolis in the afternoon. I had been to Chicago's auto show, but it had been a number of years. I got a pin from for free, it says 'Minnesota's Auto Show' on it and looks like a Minnesota license plate. I picked up literature from the American carmakers represented there, including Ford, Dodge, Chevrolet, and Buick. There were 3 Ford Mustangs on display and I got a picture of all 3. One was a Shelby and another (on a platform) was a Cobra. The wait for the ride in a Jeep up a hill was too long, over 30 minutes. So I didn't do this, as there are plenty of other things to see and do. I did sit inside some cars, one of the Mustangs as well as a Dodge Avenger and a 'Fender edition' VW Beetle. I had driven a Beetle as a rental before. It was also nice to see some classic cars, though this was a small part of the exhibit. One of them was a Corvair, and I correctly guessed this one. On the back was a sticker with a reference to Ralph Nader, whose book 'Unsafe At Any Speed' essentially killed the Corvair. At the VW display there was plenty of merchandise in a case, and a web address directed people to it. No pen and paper to write it down, so I took a picture of it, and this works just as well. Hard to say what in the case appeals to me since I haven't owned a VW but I did notice a foam football is available. I have too many shirts already so one of those would be a bad idea. I have seen die-cast models of the Beetles at grocery stores, so there are some options for merchandise where I may not have to order online.
   I had to do my errand running early due to attending the auto show, this included laundry and returning the Redbox movie. While walking to the bus stop to start my journey I picked up a coin. It's a little rusted but I could make out what it says on both sides. 'Night Owl Party Accessories' was on one side and 'Pregame Party Pack' on the other. Haven't heard of this establishment before.