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Post by dradtke on Aug 10, 2024 11:08:41 GMT -5
On our latest road trip through the Dakotas we wound up in the far upper left corner of Minnesota, so we looked up Mr. Tandberg. He came out to our campsite and we had a lovely vist and played a little music, and he drove us around the greater Newfolden environs. Then we retired to the Hobo Haus for sustnance and libations.
I had the lutefisk and cheese burger, a rare treat in July since it's usually a Christmas-time food. It seems a five-gallon bucket got mixed in with the cleaning supplies and was only recently discovered. They smelled it to be sure it was still good, but really, with lutefisk how can you tell? I would have liked to savor the flavor a bit more, but after the first bite it all went down in one string.
Thank you, epaul, for not telling the Maki guy who tipped over his bike. I thought your "He just ran around that corner!" was very convincing. Seriously, I thought those kickstands were more stable than that.
Melva was flattered by your invitation to join the Duck Band, but after long and careful consideration - well, not that long, really, she tends to make up her mind quickly - actually, I don't think you had even finished backing up yet - she declined. Poet that she is, she used a beautifully sacred and pastoral phrase: "No way on God's green earth!"
She also added something about kisses from the bottom of her heart. At least it was something about about a kiss, and something that means bottom - I don't always hear well after a few drinks.
It's too bad. I think accordion would have added a certain "Jenny say qwa" French cafe thing to Todd's new French maid costume. (Hey, what about adding "Jenny says qwa-ck" lyrics? I'll work on it.)
Good to see you.
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Post by epaul on Aug 10, 2024 15:28:06 GMT -5
It was a great visit. I'll have more to say later when I have time. But, for now, I will say that Dave made quite an impression on the folks at the Hobo. I stopped in today and I saw that Stacy had framed the one dollar bill he left for a tip and hung it on the wall. Don't know who took your photo, Dave, but you are now on the Hobo Wall between two of the Maki boys, Tyrone and Thorvald.
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Post by epaul on Aug 10, 2024 15:33:07 GMT -5
(to be fair, Dave bought me dinner. Nothing like a fresh carrot in season. (the carrot came with a steak and shrimp)
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Post by epaul on Aug 11, 2024 11:40:56 GMT -5
I really like the Radtkes.
And while they are as comfortable to be with as slippers, soup, and a favorite chair, there are surprises every time I am with them. Dave not so much, being in the Duck Band and all (not many surprises left after a few road gigs with Dave). This time, the surprise was Melva.
We met up at the park and immediately settled into a warm, comfortable, fun, visit. Great conversation, mainly about Bill. They had great tales to tell about Bill. On my part, I had to make up my tales of Bill, but they went over great, many laughs and nods. After a couple hours or so of Bill tales, we pulled out our instruments, and that was my surprise...
Melva pulled out a little accordion! My first thought was, ohh, this might be interesting. But then, she and Dave started playing a few tunes... and they were really good together! Melva's accordion played the part of a perfect fiddle, no big chords but lovely lines, fills and riffs. All the things a good violin adds to the mix, Melva was adding. I was impressed. Dave and Melva have put it together really good. Well, then they told me they were fresh off a two-week Branson gig and were working up some new tunes for their second CD. Well, that explained it. No wonder they sounded so good.
Well, maybe not Branson, but their open mic gigging has paid off. They were good together. And Dave can always be counted on for fresh and interesting songs. I am adding his "Jolene" to my basement gigs. He combines Jolene's lyrics with Hallelujah's chords and melody (a great melody in dire, dire need of better lyrics).
A good time with good people.
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Post by John B on Aug 11, 2024 11:45:23 GMT -5
Yeah, Melva's playing is like adding the spices you didn't realize a dish really needed to go from a fine dish to something that's really worth cooking. Dave and Melva make a great foundation for an evening of swell music.
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Post by TKennedy on Aug 11, 2024 11:55:37 GMT -5
Alexandria is next. We alerted the Chamber of Commerce. There may be a parade and a ceremony at the Runestone Museum.
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Post by epaul on Aug 11, 2024 11:59:46 GMT -5
I took a photo of the Radtke's camper rig. Pretty nifty rig! Melva calls their camper "Death Star". It's painted in large letters on both sides and the back.
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Post by Dub on Aug 11, 2024 12:09:28 GMT -5
β¦ Dave and Melva have put it together really good. Well, duh!
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Post by epaul on Aug 11, 2024 12:49:46 GMT -5
When I asked Dave what happened to their Scamp, he said Death Star ate it.
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Post by billhammond on Aug 11, 2024 13:02:30 GMT -5
When I asked Dave what happened to their Scamp, he said Death Star ate it. It would also appear that a RAM pickup ate their Subaru.
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Post by John B on Aug 11, 2024 13:09:27 GMT -5
When I asked Dave what happened to their Scamp, he said Death Star ate it. It would also appear that a RAM pickup ate their Subaru. It's OK, a 5th wheel monstrosity ate the Scamp, too.
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