The Travels of B.T. Donkey - Page 10

ALStensby · 07-23-2009

Well, well, well...look who showed up at my house for a little visit! We didn't get to do anything for the first few days due to the weather we had AND his brutal hangover from the Red Lodge Rally. But, he started feeling better once the weather cleared so he, Crysti and I set out around our area to do some site seeing! He asked that we post some pics up since he knows how you guys get about pictures.

First things first, BT had to get to know his two new roommates, Loki & Ymir (pronounced Low-key and Ee-Mare, left to right). Neither of them look too impressed, do they?
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...t/102_2224.jpg

We unfortunately didn't get too much time site seeing, but BT just had to stop and admire this view of downtown Minneapolis with the mighty Mississippi in it! He told me that river starts here in MN! What a smart @ss!

He was a little scared of falling in so he asked me to help him pose!

BT had heard we had a rather unfortunate event here in MN almost two years ago when a portion of the 35W bridge collapsed over the Mississippi river. He was very excited to see the new bridge and wanted to pose for the camera on Crysti's 900 with it in the background!

We made a stop at Gold Medal Park and BT LOVED the view across the river with the stone arch bridge. He said he's seen a few photos of it that he loved and wanted to be in one with it himself! If you look in the distance, you'll see the old Pillsbury mill, one of many in The Mill City.

Speaking of mills, BT noticed the Gold Medal Flour mill while also at the park. He also couldn't help but notice the new Guthrie Theater right next to it!!!

Now...BT wanted me to assure you he had NOTHING to do with the big hole in the old Gold Medal Flour mill. That happened during a MASSIVE explosion long before he even existed! He did try to take off on my bike though. Just can't trust that donkey some times!

Here's BT starting to bang his head as we stand in front of the legendary First Ave, right by a star for one of Adam's favorite bands!

Now, contrary to what those two clowns on the East cost think, BT quickly became a Twins fan after seeing the awesome new stadium they're getting for next season! He was hoping to see the TCF Stadium for the U of M Gophers, but just didn't have time. Now if only the Vikings can get out of that HORRIBLE Metrodome (his words, not mine)!

ALStensby · 07-23-2009

One of the last visit's BT wanted to make was to the Walker Sculpture Garden that Crysti kept telling him about to see the iconic Cherry & Spoon.

Last, but not least, BT wanted to go for a ride on the Meanie since he hasn't been on one yet. He sure enjoyed!

There were sooooooooooooooooooo many other things that BT wanted to see while here in MN. We didn't even get a chance to get over to St Paul or even out of the cities for some of the gorgeous countryside. But, he was getting that urge to travel yet again. He wouldn't tell me where he was going though so I guess we'll have to wait until he pops up yet again! I sure hope he winds up down in Kansas for the Day of the Donkey ride on August 8th!!! Afterall, we're holding that get together in his honor!

There were a few more pictures that BT said you're welcome to look through if you'd like here.

ozyran440 · 07-23-2009

Looks like Donkey had a great time Adam! I can't wait to see where he ends up next

ALStensby · 07-23-2009

You can't have him since you're choosing a convention over DoD. Ha ha!

76brian · 07-23-2009

If he doesn't get out of that Kansas party soaked in beer and possibly vomit I will be shocked

76brian · 07-23-2009

He'll have to go home to Ottawa with Jeff for a bit to recover

ALStensby · 07-23-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76brian

If he doesn't get out of that Kansas party soaked in beer and possibly vomit I will be shocked

Now that sounds like a good time!

wyfapres · 07-23-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76brian

If he doesn't get out of that Kansas party soaked in beer and possibly vomit I will be shocked

Hey I resemble that remark....

ALStensby · 07-23-2009

Wow...Donkey's definitely itching to travel again. He just told me he already bought his airline ticket to his next destination! I wonder where it'll be?

jeffs99vulcan · 07-23-2009

WOW!!! 36 minutes and he's already bought his ticket???? THAT WAS QUICK!!!

I hope... I REALLY hope... hmmm...

AWESOME pics and story Adam, as always!!!

joeVulcan · 07-23-2009

Looks like you two had a great time! Love the pics. I'm sure that stuff about the Twins was just to make you feel better.

I hope someone is keeping track of BT's frequent flyer miles!

ALStensby · 07-24-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffs99vulcan

WOW!!! 36 minutes and he's already bought his ticket???? THAT WAS QUICK!!!

I hope... I REALLY hope... hmmm...

AWESOME pics and story Adam, as always!!!

Thanks, Jeff! He said to say hello!

Quote:

Originally Posted by joeVulcan

Looks like you two had a great time! Love the pics. I'm sure that stuff about the Twins was just to make you feel better.

I hope someone is keeping track of BT's frequent flyer miles!

Hey...I was just repeating what the donkey said.

insolentminx · 07-24-2009

Awesome pics Adam!

Looks like BT got a great tour of MN

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALStensby

Here's BT starting to bang his head as we stand in front of the legendary First Ave, right by a star for one of Adam's favorite bands!

I've been past that place on my last trip to the US... didn't get a chance to see any bands there though

I didn't realise Buckwheat Zydeco was one of your favourite bands, Adam ?

PSNinja · 07-24-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by insolentminx

Awesome pics Adam!

Looks like BT got a great tour of MN

I've been past that place on my last trip to the US... didn't get a chance to see any bands there though

I didn't realise Buckwheat Zydeco was one of your favourite bands, Adam ?

Aw, Steve, you beat me to it!!!

Great pics, Adam! Looks like y'all had fun. Did he mention me and Hello Kitty? We miss him!!!!

insolentminx · 07-24-2009

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Originally Posted by PSNinja

Aw, Steve, you beat me to it!!!

i'm also a bit worried about how Adam's holding him in that picture

ALStensby · 07-24-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by insolentminx

I didn't realise Buckwheat Zydeco was one of your favourite bands, Adam ?

Who knew, huh? Ha ha!

ALStensby · 07-24-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by insolentminx

i'm also a bit worried about how Adam's holding him in that picture

I warned him about "Stranger Danger " after we went there. Ha ha!

insolentminx · 07-24-2009

Box · 07-24-2009

I just got an Email from BT, he wanted me to tell everyone that as he is a little busy with all his relocating he hasn't had time to update his map.

But he assures me he will get to it.

He also said it helps him if people can email him any specifics about the locations of the photos, he doesn't have a very good memory sometimes.
His email as always is btdonkey@googlemaildotcom

jeffs99vulcan · 07-24-2009

Great idea Box... I have a little hand-held, hiking GPS that isn't all that great any more sine it's a little outdated, but I still like and use for pinpointing places I've been... when Donkey and I finally get back together, I'll bring it and give him the exact co-ordinates so he can make the map PERFECT!

I miss the little guy, but am having a blast living vicariously through him!

07-23-2009	#181 (permalink)
ALStensby SKOL VIKINGS!!! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 12,267	Look who's recovered from his hangover! Well, well, well...look who showed up at my house for a little visit! We didn't get to do anything for the first few days due to the weather we had AND his brutal hangover from the Red Lodge Rally. But, he started feeling better once the weather cleared so he, Crysti and I set out around our area to do some site seeing! He asked that we post some pics up since he knows how you guys get about pictures. First things first, BT had to get to know his two new roommates, Loki & Ymir (pronounced Low-key and Ee-Mare, left to right). Neither of them look too impressed, do they? http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...t/102_2224.jpg We unfortunately didn't get too much time site seeing, but BT just had to stop and admire this view of downtown Minneapolis with the mighty Mississippi in it! He told me that river starts here in MN! What a smart @ss! He was a little scared of falling in so he asked me to help him pose! BT had heard we had a rather unfortunate event here in MN almost two years ago when a portion of the 35W bridge collapsed over the Mississippi river. He was very excited to see the new bridge and wanted to pose for the camera on Crysti's 900 with it in the background! We made a stop at Gold Medal Park and BT LOVED the view across the river with the stone arch bridge. He said he's seen a few photos of it that he loved and wanted to be in one with it himself! If you look in the distance, you'll see the old Pillsbury mill, one of many in The Mill City. Speaking of mills, BT noticed the Gold Medal Flour mill while also at the park. He also couldn't help but notice the new Guthrie Theater right next to it!!! Now...BT wanted me to assure you he had NOTHING to do with the big hole in the old Gold Medal Flour mill. That happened during a MASSIVE explosion long before he even existed! He did try to take off on my bike though. Just can't trust that donkey some times! Here's BT starting to bang his head as we stand in front of the legendary First Ave, right by a star for one of Adam's favorite bands! Now, contrary to what those two clowns on the East cost think, BT quickly became a Twins fan after seeing the awesome new stadium they're getting for next season! He was hoping to see the TCF Stadium for the U of M Gophers, but just didn't have time. Now if only the Vikings can get out of that HORRIBLE Metrodome (his words, not mine)! __________________ Adam L Stensby Doubt is the seed of all knowing Adam's Mean Streak Crysti's 900 Classic Last edited by ALStensby : 07-23-2009 at 08:13 PM.

07-23-2009	#182 (permalink)
ALStensby SKOL VIKINGS!!! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 12,267	Mill City visit continued! One of the last visit's BT wanted to make was to the Walker Sculpture Garden that Crysti kept telling him about to see the iconic Cherry & Spoon. Last, but not least, BT wanted to go for a ride on the Meanie since he hasn't been on one yet. He sure enjoyed! There were sooooooooooooooooooo many other things that BT wanted to see while here in MN. We didn't even get a chance to get over to St Paul or even out of the cities for some of the gorgeous countryside. But, he was getting that urge to travel yet again. He wouldn't tell me where he was going though so I guess we'll have to wait until he pops up yet again! I sure hope he winds up down in Kansas for the Day of the Donkey ride on August 8th!!! Afterall, we're holding that get together in his honor! There were a few more pictures that BT said you're welcome to look through if you'd like here. __________________ Adam L Stensby Doubt is the seed of all knowing Adam's Mean Streak Crysti's 900 Classic

07-23-2009	#183 (permalink)
ozyran440 Honoring the Slain BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 8,950	Looks like Donkey had a great time Adam! I can't wait to see where he ends up next __________________ Donnie Caution - This post may contain sarcasm. Why I Wear My Riding Gear

07-23-2009	#184 (permalink)
ALStensby SKOL VIKINGS!!! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 12,267	You can't have him since you're choosing a convention over DoD. Ha ha! __________________ Adam L Stensby Doubt is the seed of all knowing Adam's Mean Streak Crysti's 900 Classic

07-23-2009	#185 (permalink)
76brian Back in the saddle! Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Russell, Ontario (Ottawa) Posts: 2,271	If he doesn't get out of that Kansas party soaked in beer and possibly vomit I will be shocked __________________ '91 Vulcan EN500A2 '98 KLF 300 4X4 "ssǝɔɔns sɐ pıp noʎ ʇɐɥʍ ǝuıɟǝpǝɹ `pǝǝɔɔns ʇ,uop noʎ ʇsɹıɟ ʇɐ ɟı"

07-23-2009	#186 (permalink)
76brian Back in the saddle! Forum Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Russell, Ontario (Ottawa) Posts: 2,271	He'll have to go home to Ottawa with Jeff for a bit to recover __________________ '91 Vulcan EN500A2 '98 KLF 300 4X4 "ssǝɔɔns sɐ pıp noʎ ʇɐɥʍ ǝuıɟǝpǝɹ `pǝǝɔɔns ʇ,uop noʎ ʇsɹıɟ ʇɐ ɟı"

07-23-2009	#189 (permalink)
ALStensby SKOL VIKINGS!!! Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Posts: 12,267	Wow...Donkey's definitely itching to travel again. He just told me he already bought his airline ticket to his next destination! I wonder where it'll be? __________________ Adam L Stensby Doubt is the seed of all knowing Adam's Mean Streak Crysti's 900 Classic

07-23-2009	#190 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	WOW!!! 36 minutes and he's already bought his ticket???? THAT WAS QUICK!!! I hope... I REALLY hope... hmmm... AWESOME pics and story Adam, as always!!! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

07-23-2009	#191 (permalink)
joeVulcan RAMS - Super Bowl Bound!! Forum Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 11,066	Looks like you two had a great time! Love the pics. I'm sure that stuff about the Twins was just to make you feel better. I hope someone is keeping track of BT's frequent flyer miles! __________________ 2008 Vulcan Classic LT Missouri Patriot Guard We few. We happy few. We band of DONKEYS!!

07-24-2009	#198 (permalink)
insolentminx a blur of chrome... BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: London, England. Posts: 12,249	__________________ Steve Poser Proud® 900 Custom CBR 600RR IBA: #40198 Pics

07-24-2009	#199 (permalink)
Box Warning V2k Onboard Forum Supporter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 988	I just got an Email from BT, he wanted me to tell everyone that as he is a little busy with all his relocating he hasn't had time to update his map. But he assures me he will get to it. He also said it helps him if people can email him any specifics about the locations of the photos, he doesn't have a very good memory sometimes. His email as always is btdonkey@googlemaildotcom

07-24-2009	#200 (permalink)
jeffs99vulcan Keeper of Donkey Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 13,803	Great idea Box... I have a little hand-held, hiking GPS that isn't all that great any more sine it's a little outdated, but I still like and use for pinpointing places I've been... when Donkey and I finally get back together, I'll bring it and give him the exact co-ordinates so he can make the map PERFECT! I miss the little guy, but am having a blast living vicariously through him! __________________ Jeff - Ottawa, Ontario '99 Vulcan 800 Classic I WAS THERE! Day of Donkey August 8, 2009 Kansas March '09 M-o-M

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