Rick's Thoughts

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  • Chucky Cheese visit

    This was actually from Monday the 10th, I have other topics to blog about, but since these pictures were in my phone… Chucky Cheese posting here we come.

    I am not sure why but the kids and I go to Chucky Cheese at least once a year. Well I suppose the reason is the kids always have a good time. If they didn’t have fun then the only reason I could think of is that I must be a masochist to endure the torment Chucky Cheese brings. You may ask, What possible torment is there at such a children friendly place? Kids running free with little to no supervision, “adults” (I use the term loosely as some of these parents are barely 18) that have already given up on child rearing, and the general rude atmosphere.

    (Be sure to listen to the screams in the background and think of staying here for a few hours)

    All that aside the kids love the place. Games galore, each one only one token which can be gotten for under 15 cents each. I have to admit that I enjoy a few of the games myself, skee ball, air hockey and a few of the coin slide games. For those that have never been to a Chucky Cheese the main draw for the kids it to win tickets. With careful play your $10 in tokens can buy your kids about 50 cents of plastic fun.

    Also let me leave you with a dance that Aiden did for us on the floor. I did not make a movie just a few quick pictures that I have turned into an animation. Enjoy his dance.

  • Mill City Museum Tour

    This past weekend we went to the Mill City Museum which is in Minneapolis. This museum is inside the old Gold Metal flour buildings and focuses on the milling industry that built Minneapolis. It was very interesting to hear about the history of the area.

    Milling flour was a very dangerous business.. You may not think so but flour has 70 times the power per weight than gun powder. As you mill flour is produces a fine dust that spreads in the air. If there are any sparks or flames this fine powder ignites and causes all the other particles in the air to also ignite which causes a large explosion. The mill building either was blown up or burned down 3 times in it’s history.

    They gave a presentation that demonstrated the power of flour dust.. I was able to record it on my phone in the low light, take a look below.

    Otherwise this weekend was spent giving the house a much needed full cleaning. I washed the floors, Danith cleaned the bathrooms and the kids helped pick up all of their toys. Max did not help, I need to train him better I think. 🙂

    Tomorrow Danith is hosting a Bunco party at our house, so I am packing the kids up and taking them to Chucky Cheese. Brandon is excited and I am sure Aiden will enjoy himself once we get there.