Mini Soda!! (Minnesota)

Tour Guide: Liz

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Date: 9-25-09 thru 9-27-09

The adventures of Liz and Thaddeus began with a bang! Literally. I could not open the box that Thaddeus had arrived in, but with the help of my mother and a short woman that I did not know, we somehow got open! Thaddeus was not fond of the weather once he was out of the box. It was cold and rainy, not 85 degrees and sunny like he was accustomed to. We then began our adventure by going to the Concordia Academy Beacons' homecoming football game! I introduced Thaddeus to a number of people. He was loved instantly.

The Beacons lost, but Thaddeus and I had a marvelous time. Afterwards, some friends invited us to go to "The Flame." I had never heard of such a place, but Thaddeus and I agreed. It was the most delicious decision we had made all day.

With only hours left of being 19, we adventured to Old Chicago to a birthday treat! Thaddeus devoured my birthday cookie while I munched on ice cubes.

Before he knew it, I had advanced in years before his beady eyes! Before we both knew it, it was one in the morning. Bed time! The next day, I got up earlier than Thaddeus, so I let him sleep. The time difference must mess with his system. But it was my birthday! I could not imagine a better adventure day for Thaddy to join me. I had a soccer game scheduled, but the rest of the day was ours! Thaddeus slept through my game, but we defeated the Woodducks 5-0. Total domination. My parents picked us up and we went to have a birthday dinner complete with confused grandmother, bleu cheese, and chocolate cake. Well, we both learned the effects of too much chocolate on teddy bears. Thaddeus spent the night in bed while my parents and I played an invigorating game of Beatles' Trivial Pursuit. I soon joined Thaddeus in dreamland though. We woke up Sunday a bit confused, but happy and ready for Thaddy's last adventure. It was even colder than the day Thaddeus had arrived.

He was displeased and his face looked as though he was begging to go home to Jojo. I played and watched ultimate frisbee while Thaddeus stayed in the warm car. When I returned, we blasted the heat and drove home.

Later, I took Thaddeus on a nice tour of the U of M's beautiful campus. Thaddeus would love to go to the U, but he could not get over the cold.

Thaddy's adventures in Minnesota this weekend were certainly memorable for me. I hope he enjoyed his visit. On to a warmer place perhaps! Thaddeus certainly wouldn't mind. Au revoir, Thaddeus!