T Tuesday: Ryder Cup edition

Welcome to T stands for Tuesday! This week is an odd for for me… My kids have barely started school and now they are off for a week due to the Ryder Cup which is being held smack in the middle of our school district. When I first heard about this about 2 years ago I was like….

really

Now that I know more about it I realize that having this event really is going to disrupt things and having school in the midst of an estimated 250,000 additional people isn’t really going to work.  Leaving town, like so many families we know, just wasn’t going to work for our family this week due to both work and sports. Instead we are going to treat this time like a stay-cation. as much as possible between obligations.

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Mini-me snapped this photo after a volleyball game. We didn’t go to the shops but heard from those who went that it was pretty amazing what has been built on the golf course grounds. It’s like a small city they said. The celebrity cup starts today I believe and the real competition begins on Thursday.

Yesterday Mini-me and BFF went to Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. It’s over 100 years old. Of course there have been many changes and more humane treatment for the animals. I was telling the girls about what it was like 40 years ago when I was a child…just the changes that have about since then are amazing.

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The flamingos were nearly orange instead of pink which was odd to me but beautiful anyway.

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Speaking of orange…isn’t he gorgeous! I can’t even begin to count how many crumby shots I took before getting this one.

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The giraffes always make me smile. Can you see the one in the background stretching his tongue out to grab a leaf?

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The primate building is always so much fun. These two sat hugging each other the entire time we were in there. They’d adjust a bit but just sat there snuggled. Made me say AWWW more than once.

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This guy made me think of a teenager on a day off…living a life of leisure.

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But this one was my favorite with his awesome mustache.

 Since the zoo is clear on the other side of the Twin Cities from our house, I’m not familiar with any restaurants or even fast food in that area. The girls and I decided to eat at the zoo cafe…super expensive for what we got and totally not worth it. It was super busy…captive audience I’m sure.

We were going to go into the conservatory next to see the gorgeous flowers…

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but then we realized that both girls had food and drink with them which is a big no-no. We walked around the exterior while they tried to finish.

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This building has changed very little if at all since I was a kid. I remember going there after church some times and marveling at the warmth inside the building and beautiful flowers in the middle of winter.

I love being able to share places I explored as a child with my kids. This little day trip made me want to do more of them.

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On our way home Mini-me snapped a couple of photos of the new Vikings stadium in the heart of Minneapolis.

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It was fun to see from the freeway but now I definitely want to see it up close and personal.

Today I’m not sure that we’ll get out for any “day trip”. Lots on the plate for today…an appt, volleyball match and work will keep everyone busy until past dinner time today.

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So I’m starting the day with a good breakfast.

What are you doing today?

10 Thoughts on T Tuesday: Ryder Cup edition
    Patty's Magpie Nest
    27 Sep 2016
    8:54am

    Staycations are such a great idea (even forced ones hah). Looks like you made the most of your trip to the zoo… shame about the food.
    That conservatory does look amazing too.
    Is that avocado toast I spy! Yum!
    Happy T Day Halle oxo
    p.s. demolition is happening in our downstairs powder room and it’s noisy here with the smell of fresh paint

    deb
    27 Sep 2016
    9:06am

    Thank you so much for taking us with you!! The animals were amazing! The color of the flamingos depends on their diet i believe… It is lovely to take our kids places we remember as kids… I wasn’t able to do too much of that but i do remember the thrill when i saw my 3 year old running underneath the same gutter drain spout i played under when it rained… getting wet and squealing with delight… :) Happy happy Tday! Hugs! deb

    Bleubeard and Elizabeth--
    27 Sep 2016
    9:21am

    OK, I know I’ve heard of the Ryder Cup, but no nothing about it. So the school system let the kids out of school for this, huh?

    It was great that you were able to have a staycation that took you places you went as a child. What a joy to live in the same area you grew up in. It was fun to see the animals, and I loved the giraffe photo. It was more fun than any I took at our zoo.

    I am DETERMINED not to overlook your blog post today. I was mortified I missed it last week. So thanks for sharing your staycation with us and your incredible breakfast and coffee for T this Tuesday. Wonderful photos, too.

    Divers and Sundry
    27 Sep 2016
    9:40am

    I love a staycation! Acting like a tourist makes me see my city in a whole new light :) That conservatory is a place I’d _definitely_ go back to!

    Happy T Tuesday

    Valerie-Jael
    27 Sep 2016
    9:44am

    What gorgeous animals and birds you got to see, those primates are too funny! Sorry if the Ryder cup is disrupting your life a bit. Your breakfast looks sooooo good! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

    Krisha
    27 Sep 2016
    10:20am

    Oh, thanks for sharing your Staycation this week. I super enjoyed the zoo!
    So that is what the new Vikings stadium looks like…..oh, yes I do follow the Vikings!

    After the photo of your breakfast I KNOW it is time to go get something to eat myself…LOL!

    Happy T-day

    meggymay
    27 Sep 2016
    3:34pm

    Looks like you are enjoying your stay at home holiday. Super photos from your visit to the zoo,
    Happy Tuesday.
    Yvonne x

    Erika N
    28 Sep 2016
    4:56am

    Sounds like a great way to spend a week off. That zoo looks fantastic. It has some interesting animals. What else have you done on this strange week of a staycation. But it is a nice time of year to get a week off. :) Happy belated T day. Hugs-Erika

    Carol L Samsel
    29 Sep 2016
    5:22am

    It looks like you are making good use of your staycation :) Great photos and too bad you didn’t get to see the conservatory as I’m sure it was beautiful in there.I’m late getting around to everyone this week >

    Pearshapedchris
    30 Sep 2016
    12:09pm

    Can’t believe that they allow this disruption to interrupt learning but the weather did look good for a visit to the zoo!
    We find that food in zoos is usually overpriced and not so good in the UK too! I suppose at least the price may help look after the animals! Sorry to arrive so late for T this week

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