Topic: We had a guest today ... and bratwurst on the sidewalk (Read 8799 times)

JimH · « **on:** August 21, 2013, 05:46:00 pm »

Someone you may know...

http://pix01.com/o31%40M9P3

That's Matt on the right.

fitbrit · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2013, 06:06:55 pm »

Quote from: JimH on August 21, 2013, 05:46:00 pm

Someone you may know...

http://pix01.com/o31%40M9P3

That's Matt on the right.

I don't recognise the man.

Hendrik · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2013, 07:25:48 pm »

I would be surprised if many would, actually.

Matt · « **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2013, 07:34:29 pm »

I'm 5'7", 130 pounds.

JustinChase · « **Reply #4 on:** August 21, 2013, 08:17:48 pm »

Hmmm... Interesting... A couple of days ago, I saw this, and started thinking...

Quote from: nevcairiel on August 16, 2013, 03:38:57 am

The problem with such things is that JRiver most likely has a plan, and that plan is unlikely to change just because you offer them pocket money.
The only way to get more traction on these features would be to actually get more hands on the product, and if you can raise that kind of money?

But maybe there is some good news soon!

Now there is a 'visitor' at JRiver today, and that visitor seems to be comfortable enough to take off his shoes while working at an 'extra' desk in the JRiver studios. There are also 2 German cars in the background of the photos above (I think the Audi belongs to Matt, which is why I like him so much

)

So, I started looking around, and I believe the photos below are of the same person, but a few years apart. If correct, I think there might be some VERY good and interesting news soon

jmone · « **Reply #5 on:** August 21, 2013, 08:42:44 pm »

Mmmm another mug shot for comparison....

fitbrit · « **Reply #6 on:** August 21, 2013, 09:26:27 pm »

Well I NEVer would have guessed!

fitbrit · « **Reply #7 on:** August 21, 2013, 09:31:15 pm »

But I'm excited about whatever this leads up to.

fitbrit · « **Reply #8 on:** August 21, 2013, 09:34:12 pm »

Hey! I wasn't warned about the NSFW language that appears on some of those photos. I am soooo offended. What if it had been someone's mother who had accidentally zoomed in 300% on the apparel to read the slogan?

jmone · « **Reply #9 on:** August 21, 2013, 09:42:48 pm »

Quote from: fitbrit on August 21, 2013, 09:34:12 pm

Hey! I wasn't warned about the NSFW language that appears on some of those photos. I am soooo offended. What if it had been someone's mother who had accidentally zoomed in 300% on the apparel to read the slogan?

Famous Dawkins quote - http://laughingsquid.com/richard-dawkins-justifies-his-belief-in-science-it-works-bitches/

InflatableMouse · « **Reply #10 on:** August 22, 2013, 02:24:25 am »

Sooooo .... who is it then

jmone · « **Reply #11 on:** August 22, 2013, 02:36:44 am »

face recognition suggest a 94% chance they are the same person.

InflatableMouse · « **Reply #12 on:** August 22, 2013, 02:42:12 am »

Ha! I just noticed the subtle use of capitals in Fits post

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fitbrit · « **Reply #13 on:** August 22, 2013, 02:56:34 pm »

Quote from: jmone on August 21, 2013, 09:42:48 pm

Famous Dawkins quote - http://laughingsquid.com/richard-dawkins-justifies-his-belief-in-science-it-works-bitches/

Yup - a favourite of mine. Dawkins was a friend of my PhD supervisor, and I've always loved his books.

jmone · « **Reply #14 on:** August 23, 2013, 02:53:04 am »

New red person?

jmone · « **Reply #15 on:** August 23, 2013, 02:53:58 am »

Or ....a complete fabrication

Hendrik · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2013, 04:58:48 am »

You are just crazy. :p

jmone · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2013, 05:18:06 am »

Or.... just bored!

InflatableMouse · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2013, 06:12:59 am »

Or ... both!

jmone · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2013, 06:36:57 am »

Quote from: nevcairiel on August 23, 2013, 04:58:48 am

You are just crazy. :p

R U still out in Oz in Oct?

MrC · « **Reply #20 on:** August 23, 2013, 11:25:15 am »

Quote from: jmone on August 23, 2013, 02:53:04 am

New red person?

The red person always gets slaughtered shortly after showing up in a scene. Run, nev, run.

Hendrik · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2013, 11:37:18 am »

I'm on a plane back to home this evening, not sure i can run any faster.

jgreen · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2013, 12:04:50 pm »

You saying somebody tipped off INS?

mojave · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2013, 02:02:54 pm »

Quote from: JimH (from another thread)

We have visitors this week, and we're cooking bratwurst on the sidewalk on Friday.

We need more photos.

Hendrik · « **Reply #24 on:** August 23, 2013, 03:20:25 pm »

Jim took some of the sidewalk cooking, i'm sure he'll put some up.

JimH · « **Reply #25 on:** August 23, 2013, 04:14:51 pm »

Left to right: Adam, Hendrik (nevcairiel), John, Matt, Bob, and Ed (glynor).

More pictures from today

Deanna is seated on the left in the first picture.

MrC · « **Reply #26 on:** August 23, 2013, 04:17:18 pm »

Someone needs to show Matt how to hold a dog.

glynor · « **Reply #27 on:** August 23, 2013, 05:11:14 pm »

I had a very nice visit with the guys today, though too short...

Now, we're looking for a good place downtown to have dinner and a beer. Any suggestions from the JRiver folks? Our only rules are:

1. Walking distance from 11th St downtown (basically near JRiver).
2. Reasonably kid-friendly (we have a 2 1/2 year old with us).

bob · « **Reply #28 on:** August 23, 2013, 05:24:44 pm »

Quote from: glynor on August 23, 2013, 05:11:14 pm

I had a very nice visit with the guys today, though too short...

Now, we're looking for a good place downtown to have dinner and a beer. Any suggestions from the JRiver folks? Our only rules are:

1. Walking distance from 11th St downtown (basically near JRiver).
2. Reasonably kid-friendly (we have a 2 1/2 year old with us).

Hmmm, lot's of choices...
Great Microbrew pub/restaurant at 7 corners (a little NorthEast of the Dome) called Town Hall, they have excellent burgers recommended by Matt.
I used to take my son there when he was little lots of times.

Added (in case your daughter likes Root Beer): Town Hall makes their own Root Beer and will do them in floats too.

fitbrit · « **Reply #29 on:** August 23, 2013, 05:50:00 pm »

What sorcery is this?
JRiver MC is just a piece of software. Yet I feel envious of glynor for being there with you guys.

Conclusion:
JRiver MC is clearly not just a piece of software to me any more.

FastKayak · « **Reply #30 on:** August 23, 2013, 05:50:49 pm »

Might be walkable - Glucks or Kierans. Both are near the Target Center. Many other restaurants in the same area.

FastKayak / Larry

JimH · « **Reply #31 on:** August 23, 2013, 06:03:36 pm »

The Loon is good. Great chili.

glynor · « **Reply #32 on:** August 23, 2013, 08:08:08 pm »

Quote from: JimH on August 23, 2013, 06:03:36 pm

The Loon is good. Great chili.

That's where we ended up.

Thanks. Also, great beer.

MrC · « **Reply #33 on:** August 23, 2013, 08:11:50 pm »

I had thought that was glynor on the right of the photo, but the context was wrong: a) what's he doing in Minnesota? and b) I don't recognize him w/out a steak flapping out of his mug.

Matt · « **Reply #34 on:** August 23, 2013, 10:20:20 pm »

It was really fun meeting Hendrik and Glynor.

Hendrik played ABBA loud on his laptop speakers the entire time he was in the office. It must be a European thing.

glynor · « **Reply #35 on:** August 24, 2013, 09:14:18 pm »

Quote from: MrC on August 23, 2013, 08:11:50 pm

a) what's he doing in Minnesota?

Happy coincidence, actually.

My wife's family (quasi-distant, a great-aunt) has a family cabin on Ten Mile Lake and we went out for a week-long vacation with the family. The cabin was actually a bit closer to Fargo, but the plane tickets were roughly equal in price and, well... I had a reason to visit Minneapolis.

I really enjoyed getting to visit with everyone. I'd actually met Jim once before, briefly at a NABShow a few years back, but never anyone else. And it was a very happy surprise to get to meet Hendrik too (though Jim let the secret out of the bag a bit early, so I anticipated it). And, as far as having something hanging out of my maw... There was a bratwurst there, but Jim thankfully waited till that was done before snapping the pictures. We saw the interesting building, and I distracted them from getting any work done on Friday afternoon (so sorry if there was no build that day). I even got a personal tour of the mill district and Nicolet Island from Jim, which was cool. And later, we got to enjoy a nice dinner with Bob, at the Loon Cafe (recommended by Jim above). Well, I enjoyed it anyway. My wife and the two year old were less impressed with our geek-talk, I suspect. But it was great (and there was beer, so that helps).

Minnesota was, unsurprisingly, a LOT like Maine. Almost the same climate, foliage, and landscape... Only a lot flatter and with more people. Minneapolis was a great city. Very bicycle friendly, and there were tons of parks everywhere (including an amazing free zoo that my daughter really enjoyed). A great time was had by all.

Hendrik · « **Reply #36 on:** August 24, 2013, 09:21:20 pm »

Quote from: Matt on August 23, 2013, 10:20:20 pm

Hendrik played ABBA loud on his laptop speakers the entire time he was in the office. It must be a European thing.

Apparently one needs to protect his MC Media Network with a username/password, or Matt starts playing his own favorite music through your laptop all the time.....

I also had a lot of fun, was great meeting everyone.

Fabith · « **Reply #37 on:** August 24, 2013, 11:31:05 pm »

Great! Nice to meet you both

I thank you for having created the JRiver Media Center. Seriously. Thank you!

fitbrit · « **Reply #38 on:** August 25, 2013, 01:27:40 pm »

Thanks for the mini review. My wife is considering running a marathon there next year, and I have a friend in Duluth as well. I might drop Matt and Jim et al a line if we go to visit. Nice to know about the zoo and the bike friendliness.

Quote from: glynor on August 24, 2013, 09:14:18 pm

Happy coincidence, actually.

My wife's family (quasi-distant, a great-aunt) has a family cabin on Ten Mile Lake and we went out for a week-long vacation with the family. The cabin was actually a bit closer to Fargo, but the plane tickets were roughly equal in price and, well... I had a reason to visit Minneapolis.

I really enjoyed getting to visit with everyone. I'd actually met Jim once before, briefly at a NABShow a few years back, but never anyone else. And it was a very happy surprise to get to meet Hendrik too (though Jim let the secret out of the bag a bit early, so I anticipated it). And, as far as having something hanging out of my maw... There was a bratwurst there, but Jim thankfully waited till that was done before snapping the pictures. We saw the interesting building, and I distracted them from getting any work done on Friday afternoon (so sorry if there was no build that day). I even got a personal tour of the mill district and Nicolet Island from Jim, which was cool. And later, we got to enjoy a nice dinner with Bob, at the Loon Cafe (recommended by Jim above). Well, I enjoyed it anyway. My wife and the two year old were less impressed with our geek-talk, I suspect. But it was great (and there was beer, so that helps).

Minnesota was, unsurprisingly, a LOT like Maine. Almost the same climate, foliage, and landscape... Only a lot flatter and with more people. Minneapolis was a great city. Very bicycle friendly, and there were tons of parks everywhere (including an amazing free zoo that my daughter really enjoyed). A great time was had by all.

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