Not impressed. »
By ironic1 on Aug 3, 2011 in Art, Bitching, Geeky | 80 Comments
Spock is not impressed with the Cascade Park mural. Apparently neither are some of the Hillside residents.
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Battle for Duluth »
By ironic1 on Jun 30, 2011 in Geeky, Help Wanted | 16 Comments
I heard this morning about World of Fourcraft which uses Foursquare as an engine for a giant game with teams trying to take over New York City.
So, fellow nerds, why don’t we have this for the Twin Ports? Anyone want to tackle this? Sounds like great fun! Imagine Cakeeaters battling marauding hordes of displaced Trojans. I mean, just the team names would be a hoot!
Something’s Not Quite Right! »
By ironic1 on Jun 5, 2011 in Overheard in Duluth | 4 Comments
This warning greeted me on my browser when I tried to visit PDD just now. What gives?
If you are here because you heard about us on MPR, say “hi!” »
By ironic1 on May 26, 2011 in Overheard in Duluth | 47 Comments
This morning around 7:00 am, as I was getting my regular morning fix of MPR News and Cathy Wurzer, I was surprised to hear that Perfect Duluth Day was one of the sponsors. When did we get all respectable? Anyway, thanks to whoever instigated that. I think MPR is a great media resource and I’m glad we’re a part of supporting it.
Where in Duluth? »
By ironic1 on May 18, 2011 in Where in Duluth? | 4 Comments
I guess that would make this “Schindler’s Lift.”
13 – Last Weekend »
By ironic1 on May 12, 2011 in Art, Events, Recommendations | 1 Comment
You may have already read the glowing review of this musical, or heard people raving about it in the DNT or on Facebook, but let me add my own two cents.
Don’t go see this show because you want to show your support for aspiring young talent. Don’t go because you think it’s important to support programs like this that enrich our youth and enliven our community. Don’t go out of a sense of duty.
Go because this show kicks ass. Go to be thoroughly entertained. Go to enjoy yourself. I promise you will be humming the songs for at least a week afterwards.
These young performers in our community are not the “up and coming” talent. They’re already there. Take notes.
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Where in Duluth? »
By ironic1 on May 2, 2011 in Geeky, Lost and Found, Where in Duluth? | 2 Comments
Geek Prom 2011 – These ARE the Droids You’re Looking For »
By ironic1 on Mar 28, 2011 in Events, Geeky | 8 Comments
Get your Geek Prom tickets early and/or RSVP on the Facebook event page.
Frost/Nixon opens at the Play Ground »
By ironic1 on Feb 3, 2011 in Art, Events, Recommendations | 2 Comments
YOUTUBE
Frost/Nixon, starring Jason Page and John Schmidt, runs Feb. 3-5, 10-12 at 7:30pm at the Play Ground in the Tech Village. Tickets at the door are $10.
Lake Superior Hand Jive »
By ironic1 on Nov 28, 2010 in Geeky | 17 Comments
Does anyone else do this? When people ask where I’m from, I often make my hand into the shape of Lake Superior and say, “This is Lake Superior and I live here, at the western tip.”
I think maybe I’m just a tad jealous of the Michiganders (lower peninsula) getting to use their hands as maps all the time.
Coffee with a Lakeview »
By ironic1 on Nov 5, 2010 in Advice, Recommendations, Restaurants | 11 Comments
I have been thinking lately about how much I miss Lakeview Coffee House in Fitgers. It was an awesome spot to spend an hour on a cold, blustery day watching the lake with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. It was pleasant and unrushed.
So, where is a good place to go now with a decent view of the lake where you can get a warm beverage and wile away a couple hours? I’ve tried Va Bene, but it’s a heckuvalot more expensive and they aren’t keen on you lingering. Dunn Bros. lost its lake view after the construction of Edgewater. Thoughts?
Joss Whedon Sing Along – Friday @ 9:30 @ Zinema 2 »
By ironic1 on Sep 1, 2010 in Art, Events, Geeky, Music, Recommendations | 5 Comments
Come sing along in this double feature from the mind of Joss Whedon! We’ll start the evening with Once More with Feeling, the musical episode of Buffy. During the intermission there will be trivia, costume contests, and a special Firefly sing along led by Pat Carroll. You can also check out the Whedon memorabilia displayed by Lawrance Bernabo. Then we close the evening singing along to Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog!
The cost for the evening is a mere $9.50 and that includes props for the audience participation portions of the event. You can buy tickets in advance from the Zinema 2 box office or, for a $1 surcharge, on the Zinema 2 website.
London Road Area PDDers »
By ironic1 on Jul 6, 2010 in Help Wanted | 6 Comments
My cat is missing. His name is Cuthbert Burbage and if you see him please contact me, Lawrence, at ironic1@ ironic1.com. He was last seen near the corner of London Road and 52nd Avenue East around 9:15 this morning. Thanks.
Update: He’s back! My neighbor saw him and let him back into my house while I was out! Thanks for all who kept their eyes open!
Tofu Raffle »
By ironic1 on Jun 29, 2010 in Geeky | 5 Comments
Lithis is the proud winner of the PDD Tofu Raffle.
Overheard at Beijing Restaurant »
By ironic1 on Jun 29, 2010 in Overheard in Duluth | 7 Comments
Old Woman #1: “Do you have waffles?”
Counter Clerk: “No. We’re a Chinese restaurant.”
Old Woman #1: (loudly to friend, apparently hard of hearing) “They don’t have waffles.”
Old Woman #2: “Ask them if they have pancakes.”
Old Woman #1: “Do you have pancakes?”
Counter Clerk: “No. We only have Chinese food.”
Old Woman #1: (loudly) “No. They only have Chinese food.”
Old Woman #2: “Ask them if they have Chinese pancakes.”
The Moon is Down – “My Amazing Kite” »
By ironic1 on May 4, 2010 in Art, Music, Outdoors, Videos, Weird Stuff | 13 Comments
YOUTUBE
This must be posted for your adoration. Great video featuring Abe Curran and Braxton Baker. Way to go!
Nerd Nite 1.2 – The Ultimate Doctor Who Showdown – The Winner! »
By ironic1 on Mar 25, 2010 in Geeky | 1 Comment
Thanks for everyone who voted on the brackets and came out last night to stump for your favorite Doctor. Here are the results:
The Final Four were Jon Pertwee vs. Tom Baker and David Tennant vs. Peter Davison.
The Champion match was Tom Baker vs. David Tennant and Tom Baker prevailed!
Nerd Nite 1.2 – The Ultimate Doctor Who Showdown – Round 3 »
By ironic1 on Mar 22, 2010 in Geeky, Help Wanted | 3 Comments
Round 1 is done and Round 2 is still in voting, but here is Round 3 of the Ultimate Doctor Who Showdown. In Round 1 Sylvester McCoy prevailed over Paul McGann and Christopher Eccleston trounced Colin Baker. So here are your brackets now.
Round 3
Bracket # 4 – Sylvester McCoy vs. Tom Baker
Bracket # 5 – David Tennant vs. Christopher Eccleston
Nerd Nite 1.2 – The Ultimate Doctor Who Showdown – Round 2 »
By ironic1 on Mar 21, 2010 in Geeky, Help Wanted | 1 Comment
I’m on a mission to competitively assess the best Doctor ever, March Madness style!
While I tabulate the results from Round 1, here is Round 2. Send your votes to doctorwho@ironic1.com and feel free to make your case in the comments below.
Round 2
Bracket # 3 – Patrick Troughton vs. Jon Pertwee
Bracket # 6 – William Hartnell vs. Peter Davison
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Nerd Nite 1.2 – The Ultimate Doctor Who Showdown – Round 1 »
By ironic1 on Mar 19, 2010 in Geeky, Help Wanted | 17 Comments
Ten go in! One comes out!
For Nerd Nite 1.2 I am going to settle once and for all who the best Doctor is, at least until Matt Smith becomes the Doctor starting April 4. In the spirit of March Madness I have constructed a bracket and have seeded the Doctors based on how many stories aired in their reign.
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Great Food. Bad Punctuation. »
By ironic1 on Feb 17, 2010 in Bitching, Lost and Found, Restaurants | 50 Comments
For as swanky as Black Water is you’d think they would check their signage better.
Can Someone Please Explain to Me… »
By ironic1 on Aug 14, 2009 in Art, Bitching | 21 Comments
why if you want to see Sweeney Todd, or any Playground performance, you can’t buy tickets in advance? Oh wait, you CAN buy tickets in advance online but you have to pay a $2.50 convenience fee per ticket. Wouldn’t it be more convenient to skip the fee and just sell tickets in advance at the door?
I really just don’t get why every other theater in town can sell tickets in advance but the Playground insists on using this odd system.
So, really, can anyone explain this to me? Because I don’t get it.
In Dough We Trust »
By ironic1 on Aug 10, 2009 in Uncategorized | 2 Comments
I’ll start. Here ya go. I set the bar low. Go ahead. Jump over it.
Ball Slasher on Controverse »
By ironic1 on Jul 25, 2009 in Current Events | 0 Comments
It’s around timecode 3:25.
Grandma’s Marathon Bloody Mary Bar »
By ironic1 on Jun 20, 2009 in Photos | 3 Comments
Thanks to everyone who came to my shindig. Aside from Bloody Marys, we had Mimosas, Coffee with Bailey’s, Biscuits and Gravy, lots of Fruit, a Ginormous Donut (thanks to Lucie and Jason), Lil’ Smokies, and Miniature Quiches.
Oh yeah, we watched people exert themselves while we sat in the shade sipping cool drinks. All in all, a really good day.
Twig Renaissance Festival, June 13-14 »
By ironic1 on Jun 6, 2009 in Recommendations | 11 Comments
The Olde World Renaissance Faire is next weekend, June 13 & 14. If you’ve never been, take some time to go. It’s great fun!
Uses for the Honking Tree »
By ironic1 on May 12, 2009 in Current Events, Recommendations | 11 Comments
Mayor Bolen of Two Harbors will be convening a public meeting tonight at 6:00 at the Two Harbor Community Center to discuss ideas for using the remains of the Honking Tree.
Suggestions?
PDD Sponsorship? »
By ironic1 on May 11, 2009 in Help Wanted | 17 Comments
So, the word is that Movies in the Park is a little low on sponsors this year and I had the idea that maybe PerfectDuluthDay could take up a collection to help underwrite the series or, if we get $1000, even sponsor one of the movies. I, personally, would be willing to contribute as I think it’s a great thing for the community. So, my questions are:
1) Would other people be willing to cough up some dough?
2) Does someone have a good idea of how to collect said money in a safe way? Preferably on line with paypal or some such thing.
3) Would the PDD powers-that-be be willing to bless such a sponsorship?
4) If we do break the $1000 mark and can sponsor a night, which movie would we like to sponsor? We get a free week of on air publicity and can do some sort of hosting event that night before the movie.
Discuss.
