We're just over a week away from the 2nd MN Motoring Meetup. Come join us! Whatever kind of car you're passionate about, we want to see it! We'll have some coffee and some breakfast snacks.
The next event is Saturday, May 21st from 8-10am. The meet is held on the top deck of the parking ramp next to the Eagan Outlet Mall. We meet at the North-East end. The mall is off of Highway 13 and Highway 77 in Eagan. The entrance to the parking ramp is off of Cedar Grove Parway. This is a public ramp among a residential area. Please be courteous when you arrive and depart. Thank you!
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My first experience with this beast happened about eleven or twelve years ago. I don't precisely remember. I wasn't truly hunting at the time. The creature was small, but it proved to be a fine looking prize. It was aggressive but also cute. It had a modest bark, but demonstrated it's agility and bite. It was energetic. The experience was all too brief, but it made an impression. The memory lingered. Someday little fella. Someday.
Finally, all these years later, it was time to hunt in earnest. The prey I sought was now slightly less numerous, but the decade or so had been good to the species. I located a potential prospect and approached with caution. This was my first encounter in many years. I wanted my prize to be healthy, to show well, to move with the verve I remembered all those years before. This particular one was a bit tired, with a few scars here and there. It confirmed that this was indeed the prey I was after, but this particular one was not to be my prize. I made use of a tracking device. I could see them all over the country. One wore a lustrous red coat, another black. This one looked a bit more muscular. That one had a dingy, unkempt coat. Another looked good, but was in poor health. The prey was plentiful. Fine examples were scattered all across the country. I researched carefully, compiling the specific traits I was looking for. How far was I willing to travel to claim my prize? Months passed as I patiently waited. I spent many nights reading up on my prey. I learned it's preferred habitats. I learned what kind of ailments it was susceptible to. I learned how to keep one healthy, what regimens they need to adhere to, and what kind of feeding they require. I located another specimen nearby. Again, it reaffirmed my feelings, but it still was not quite right. This process continued. It seemed Minnesota might not be the best place to find this creature in good health. I was starting to strongly consider traveling to another state to claim the prey I was after. My experience however, with these beasts and with previous hunting adventures, made me wary. It's difficult to assess these animals from afar. What if it proved to be unhealthy or injured. Was it worth the risk? But then I checked one of my tracking devices. I new one had appeared. Essentially in my backyard. And this was a fine specimen. It was not startled as I approached. I eyed it up carefully. Its sharp, clear eyes gazed back. It had a sleek black coat which glistened under the light rain. It was strong and it good health. This could be my prize. But still I would be patient. I let it be. I kept tabs on it. It did not stray from where I found it. A few days passed. It was still on my mind. My initial assessment had been very positive. It had the traits I desired. I felt good about this one. Another look was in order. I was startled to discover another hunter eyeing the same creature. That is my prey, I thought to myself. I've been hunting for months now and have let one or two slip by. You will not capture my prize. I had to act quickly. I went home, gathered the necessary equipment and returned to capture my prize. My Arrfifteethreeous Cooperess has been captured. The hunt is over. It's now time to keep it healthy and strong. It's a little bit shy, but here are some pictures of it in its natural habitat. |
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