FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[57Johnnie]

ZIP,
Are you going to have the same reserved seat this year? I hope so. Mine is all dusted off and ready.
57

[sumander]

Plus I'm kinda excited to see what the Stift... virgins bring for their offerings.

Suggestions would be helpful!

[sju56321]

57-
Yes I will, with updates from TDT, if he can talk after 9:00 a.m.

[Touchdown Tommy]

57-
Yes I will, with updates from TDT, if he can talk after 9:00 a.m.

Yea that run fins has lined up for the "early birds" could be exhausting.  Glad there will be a thirst quenching Hamms every 1/4 mile.

OAS: Note I neglected to mention SJU56321 as a member as well and he is clearly deserving of status on the website.  A quick update this week to the site would be much appreciated.  It helps for the opponent's fans to see our mug shots on the website prior to tailgating with us for ID purposes.

[57Johnnie]

ZIP,
Good to hear from you. I've gotten out: the '03 Championship cap; the Rat sweatshirt and of course the John G. Bobblehead is always out. What have I forgotten? After an 8 month layoff I've got to get back in training.

[finsleft]

Plus I'm kinda excited to see what the Stift... virgins bring for their offerings.

Suggestions would be helpful!

Well, since you asked....

Hamm's, food, wine, Hooter's waitresses to serve us, dancers for the brass pole in the PA, cash

...just off the top of my head

[Kilted Rat]

                                      UPDATE
TDT will lead all in a 5 mile run through the woods, with quarter-mile Hamms' breaks, beginning at 7:30 and returning to the double-wide, double-tall by 8:00 a.m.
Me? I'll be doing sprints between the Pace Arrow and the AC unit behind the DW-DT.

TDT, running 5 miles, drinking Hamm's, and in a half hour don't go together at all.

TDT going into the woods with other dudes early in the morning does sound more legit.

Okay K.R. good news, bad news,  my wife got a sitter for the Drake UNI game thursday night,  sorry.   BUT, I have season tickets, and I am usually out of town over the weekends, and a lot of the Drake Home games are Saturday nights under the lights.  I have 4 tickets for the remaining season, and here is how the schedule at home lays out.  Sept 9, night, vs Upper Iowa,  Sept 16, night, vs UW- Platteville,  Sept 30, day, 1:00 vs Morehead State,   October 7, night (great game) vs Waldorf and lastly October 21, vs San Diego, night game.  Let me know if any of these would interest you, you would have a great time.  Sorry for the first game, but Waldorf and San Diego would be great games if your not in the cities.

Achilles,
Thanks so much for the attempt! As of yet, I don't know how my rotations will work out as far as time off on the weekends, but I will keep you posted. Thanks again!


Update on how KR spent the majority of the day so far to learn that the 140,000 mile dented dream needs a $900 deposit if I want to see air conditioning again.

[DuffMan]

... A quick update this week to the site would be much appreciated.  It helps for the opponent's fans to see our mug shots on the website prior to tailgating with us for ID purposes.

Yeah, people might think that I am actually a goofy-looking black dude instead of a goofy-looking white dude.

[finsleft]

Update on how KR spent the majority of the day so far to learn that the 140,000 mile dented dream needs a $900 deposit if I want to see air conditioning again.

KR- You making it up to C'ville this weekend? Just roll down the windows and drive. Save your $900 for beer, you won't need AC for another 8 months.

[finsleft]

For old time's sake...

Just heard from the handsome young guy with the silver hair in the above picture that Bob Wicker will be in attendance on Saturday. Here's to the next issue of the Johnnie Underground.

[sumander]

Perhaps some brats from the Award winning Lakes Processing would be appropriate?

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Known in the lakes area as the "brat man," Lakes Processing's Brad Bachmann has been offering up a variety of meat selections from unique bratwurst sausages in numerous flavors to chemical-free, freshly ground hamburger.

"People really want to know where their meat comes from these days and that it is chemical free," commented Bachman.

A self-professed nut about good meat, Bachmann, along with his wife Sarah, runs the local meat processing operation located on north Highway 59. The couple's six children also help out with the family meat business.

 
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"They come with us to meat competitions," explained Bachmann. "I want them to know the business as well as be proud of what we do. We are meat processors not butchers."

"We have six kids who help us out with the business. Four boys and two girls — basically four catchers and two wrappers," he added, in reference to their family chicken chores.

Bachmann, a carpenter by trade, started out in the meat processing business nine years ago when his family chicken business grew to become too big to be classified as just an extra summer business endeavor.

"We used to process and sell poultry over the summer, but it grew and grew until we needed to either quit it all together or make it our full-time job."

Leaving his carpentry skills behind, Bachmann purchased a meat processing building located three miles north of Highway 59 and became a full-time meat processor.

"When I took over the plant it had been shut down for a few years, but the sons of the former owner, still had the recipes, and that is what we use today," explained Bachmann. "I also use a few additional ones as well, even a few translated from German."

A sausage maker at heart, Bachmann notes his dream would be go to Germany to see authentic bratwurst being made.

"I love making sausage and have been refining my processes over the years to ensure we are providing the best quality products for our customers."

In addition to their various sausage making skills, Lakes Processing processes a variety of meats including beef, pork and poultry.

"We also grind hamburger that is chemical free and has no water added. You will know and taste the difference right away," said Bachmann.

About three years ago, the Bachmanns added a retail component to their meat processing business, offering everything from rib-eye steaks to brats. They even offer a convenient drive-through window for their customers that truly want their meat quickly.

"All our brats are pre-cooked and come in vacuum sealed packaging, which is ideal for camping. Just keep them cold anyway you want and grill them up when you are ready," Bachmann noted. "And you don't have to worry about soggy packages or undercooked meat."

Besides offering up fresh ingredients, convenience and unique brat combinations, the Bachmann's sausages have also raked up numerous quality and taste awards — most recently taking home top honors at a national competition held in San Diego. At this particular event, the Bachmanns were awarded top awards for their summer sausage and Old World lunchmeat.

"There were 500 entries and to be in the top five is amazing," commented Bachmann. "I want to keep getting better and better, though, to continue to provide our customers the very best."

Customer service, says Bachmann, is a top priority for the local meat processing entity.

"We want to be known as the place to go for a really good ham at Easter and perfect brats for the grill. We take pride in everything we do and want to be known for having quality products and good customer service," he remarked.

Bachmann's Lakes Processing has between 30 and 35 different brat varieties available for purchase, depending on the season.

Said Bachmann, "Our best selling brat is the Wild Rice Onion Garlic Brat, but we have everything from beer brats to a breakfast brat with maple syrup and bacon in them."

With their extensive experience with poultry, the Bachmanns have also created a chicken brat. Complete with garlic, onion and cheese, it is becoming a new favorite of many lakes area residents.

Said Bachmann, "The chicken brats have less fat and are very unique. We have one variety that tastes just like chicken Cordon Bleu when it is cooked."

To celebrate National Bratwurst Day, as well as commemorate their sausage making prowess, Lakes Processing recently prepared the "World's Largest" brat.

"We wanted to do something special for National Bratwurst Day, which was Aug. 3," said Bachmann. "I went to the library and researched the Internet as to what the world's largest brat was. I found out it was 48 feet long and normal brat sized. So we decided to make the biggest rather than longest brat."

Weighing over 250 pounds, 12 supports were utilized to make the brat. In the end, a special sling was used to ensure its casing remained in tact.

"When we were done, it took three men to lift it," said Bachmann. "It was almost like a giant water balloon. We didn't want to break it."

Once the brat was done, Lakes Processing began cooking the giant sausage at 8 a.m. Thursday morning and was ready to be cut and served by 11:30 that same day to a crowd of onlookers.

"It was kind of a customer appreciation deal for us. It was free to come and taste it. We asked for a freewill donation to the local Chamber of Commerce, which will be used for local youth events," relayed Bachmann.

Next on the docket of brat man and his endless selection of products is the return of the Laker brat and the addition of the Viking brat.

"The Laker brat is red and white and has Swiss cheese mixed in with its seasonings," said Bachman.

The Viking brat is going to have blueberries as well as Swiss and mild cheddar cheeses to replicate that teams purple, gold and white colors, concluded Bachmann.

Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Lakes Processing is located just north of Detroit Lakes along Highway 59. For more information, call 847-5403.

[bennie]

ZIP,
Good to hear from you. I've gotten out: the '03 Championship cap; the Rat sweatshirt and of course the John G. Bobblehead is always out. What have I forgotten? After an 8 month layoff I've got to get back in training.

Gotten out?? That would imply that you put these important items away!! I have my John G. Bobblehead (courtesy of JR) and my "Rat" stuffed animal on my desk at work year round. My screensaver is a picture of the Johnnies taking the field. I can't even begin to tell you how horrified I was when someone came in my office, looked at my computer screen and asked me if I had a son on the team...(it's a woman/age thing)!

[finsleft]

Perhaps some brats from the Award winning Lakes Processing would be appropriate?

That sounds tasty. But skip the "Laker brat", that just has a bad sound, especially for the more recent grads.
See you around 8 then?

[DuffMan]

Plus I'm kinda excited to see what the Stift... virgins bring for their offerings.

Suggestions would be helpful!

You're going to lose your Stiftungsvirginity   It'll be enjoyable

[tmerton]

MR: Do you Bethel Grads need geography lessons?

Sonoma County = San Francisco Bay Area aka Wine Country

Sorry I am not familiar with the counties across America..frick.  So, maybe I do need a geography lesson, please, teach me.  He had mentioned something about NY and NWA not being grounded, so I assumed he may live in NY. 

Mighty Royal

That was a bait and switch.  Anyway - the judge is in NY, not me, but based on his ruling he is my good buddy although 3k miles east.