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The food is good, but incredibly overpriced. Removing cooking form the equation should remove some cost overhead, right? Also: the coffee is some of ... by pookums - 06/04/09 |
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Manny’s Cocina |
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This place is a stupid-good value. By this I mean it's awesome. A friend and I went for happy hour and had the fish tacos. They were enormous. And... by pookums - 05/26/09 |
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Blind Munchies |
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I used to go to Tim's various secular incarnations of this restaurant back in the day, (Scarlet Pumpernickel, Blind Munchies Eau Claire, Blind Munchie... by pookums - 05/04/09 |
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Noodle Wrap |
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I finally visited this place and thought it delicious. The noodle wraps, despite being fried, are delicious and found the sweet dipping sauce to be u... by pookums - 05/04/09 |
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Mike’s Smokehouse |
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I love this place. The fact that it's locally owned seals the deal. My favorite is the three-meat sampler, it's enough for two meals! The Friday fi... by pookums - 02/11/09 |
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Egg Roll-Plus |
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I've been meaning to check out Egg Rolls Plus ever since I caught a glimpse of it on my way somewhere else. I finally made time and visited, coming s... by pookums - 01/15/09 |
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Menomonie Log Jam |
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Great "upscale" bar food. Great Friday fish fry that comes with baked beans! The lumberjack burger is indeed, awe-inspiring, and the buffalo chicken... by pookums - 12/17/08 |
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Waterfront Bar & Grill |
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Great bar food. The Friday fish fry is probably one of the best in town, Cheddar biscuits FTW! They're also well known for their wings which I perso... by pookums - 12/17/08 |
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Zanzibar Restaurant and Pub |
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Tasty but very overpriced. C'mon, $5 for a baked potato? I've been told by various staff that they deliberately price their drinks and food to disc... by pookums - 12/11/08 |
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The Creamery Restaurant & Inn |
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Even though I live in Menomonie, I try to make The Creamery "my" place to go have a drink and hang out. Non-smoking, comfortable, and unpretentious, ... by pookums - 12/11/08 |
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Blog Posts I've Posted (in the Community Pool)
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Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 No More D&D for Wisconsin InmateA WI prison inmate recently lost his appeal to allow him to play D&D while incarcerated. |
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Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 Jackson County Man in Battle to Host Slippery Swingers PartyMarvin Thomann, owner of Camp NCN, is promoting a Valentine's Day swingers party in Stevens Point, WI. Local authorities are NOT amused. |
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Thursday, Mar. 18, 2010 Back Stage Concert Series: Irie Sol + Duncan NinjaCodeveloped by Volume One and the State Theatre, the Back Stage Concert Series brings you in through... $5 • 552-0457 • |
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Thursday, Mar. 18, 2010 An Adult Evening of Shel SilversteinBareBones Ensemble Theatre's newest production, featuring 10 short plays, 12 local actors, music, pr... $7 • Grand Little Theater 102 West Grand Ave., Eau Claire • 497-4769 • |
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Tuesday, Mar. 23, 2010 Eau Claire Bowl for Kids' Sake Kick-offCome learn more about Bowl for Kids’ Sake and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Bowl for Kids’ Sake ... FREE • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
| Thursday, Mar. 25, 2010 Chippewa Falls Bowl for Kids' Sake Kick-OffCome learn more about Bowl for Kids’ Sake and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Bowl for Kids’ Sake ... FREE • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
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| Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2010 Menomonie Bowl for Kids' Sake Kick-offCome learn more about Bowl for Kids’ Sake and Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Bowl for Kids’ Sake ... FREE • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
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| Friday, Apr. 23, 2010 Chippewa Falls Bowl for Kids' SakeRound ‘em up for the 2010 Bowl for Kids’ Sake and have a ball. This fun-filled event includes mu... • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
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Thursday, Apr. 29, 2010 Back Stage Concert Series: Drunk Drivers + The JaggernautsCodeveloped by Volume One and the State Theatre, the Back Stage Concert Series brings you in through... $5 • 552-0457 • |
| Friday, Apr. 30, 2010 Menomonie Bowl for Kids' SakeRound ‘em up for the 2010 Bowl for Kids’ Sake and have a ball. This fun-filled event includes mu... • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
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| Tuesday, May. 4, 2010 Eau Claire Bowl for Kids' SakeRound ‘em up for the 2010 Bowl for Kids’ Sake and have a ball. This fun-filled event includes mu... • 835-0161 Ext 106 • |
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Ooooo, I almost forgot the tasty tidbit of Wisconsin state statute that's o...
Fancy pants new cameras to help you drive better!
The city’s about to add more traffic cameras, but not the kind that capture evil people running red lights in their fancy imported sports cars.
03/10/10
from blog post:
Aaron, et all obviously haven't taught their kids/themselves the über cool...
Fancy pants new cameras to help you drive better!
The city’s about to add more traffic cameras, but not the kind that capture evil people running red lights in their fancy imported sports cars.
03/09/10
from blog post:
Summer plans, eh? Color me interested! There used to be a nice network of bike trails back there, perhaps a continuation of that theme?
Who wants an awesome terrain park in the Chippewa Valley?
The city of Eau Claire’s Parks & Recreation (& Forestry!) Department is pushing towards an amazing-looking terrain park.
03/08/10
from blog post:
Heh, while I'll admit that some of my postings are done for the lulz, accus...
The most holy of fried fishes
Ah, the sacred church fish fry, where the lord asks that you eat piles of delicious fried seafood.
03/08/10
from blog post:
PS, it's kinda the same, but not, 'cause, you know, it's bigger and not limited to, um.. winter.
Who wants an awesome terrain park in the Chippewa Valley?
The city of Eau Claire’s Parks & Recreation (& Forestry!) Department is pushing towards an amazing-looking terrain park.
03/04/10
from blog post:
The Dunn County SnowPark is super awesome, I sometimes just go to watch and...
Who wants an awesome terrain park in the Chippewa Valley?
The city of Eau Claire’s Parks & Recreation (& Forestry!) Department is pushing towards an amazing-looking terrain park.
03/04/10
from blog post:
While biathlon is a sport based on military activity, it was typically exer...
City Ponders Terrain Park
Mmmmm the smell of wild mountain bike trails, a slick tubing hill, cross-country ski trails, a dog park, pavilion, lookout point, and a whole lotta fun is wafting this way. This tasty concoction has been brewing, simmering, and bubbling for the past 20 years, and the completion of the final product is within sight. However, there are still a few crucial ingredients missing. What is this concoction exactly? There is not yet an official name for the new Eau Claire terrain park, but for our purposes, lets call it Northwest Community Park.
03/03/10
from article:
In Soviet Russia, banks withdraw YOU.
Those darn Russian hackerz
Some nutty Rooskie haxorz almost stole over $1 million from Eau Claire County.
03/03/10
from blog post:
WRONG, powerdc. I always write long and annoying comments. Even so, what's your point? PS, Direct current is lame. AC4LIFE
The most holy of fried fishes
Ah, the sacred church fish fry, where the lord asks that you eat piles of delicious fried seafood.
02/24/10
from blog post:
FACT: Pookums has been to > ∞ church fish fries. FACT: Mike Paulus has been to
The most holy of fried fishes
Ah, the sacred church fish fry, where the lord asks that you eat piles of delicious fried seafood.
02/23/10
from blog post:
PS, churches don't serve alcohol during the feed unless you're talking abou...
The most holy of fried fishes
Ah, the sacred church fish fry, where the lord asks that you eat piles of delicious fried seafood.
02/23/10
from blog post:
To hell with the churches, you need to go to various other organizations to...
The most holy of fried fishes
Ah, the sacred church fish fry, where the lord asks that you eat piles of delicious fried seafood.
02/23/10
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;-)
Stepping Out
The other day I was trying to figure out what you call someone from Chippewa Falls. I settled on “Chippewa Fallsian.” Sure, it sounds like a character from Babylon 5, but I think it works. We’ve been referring to people as “Eau Clairians” and “Chippewa Vallians” for a while now, so it seems like it’s time to branch out. So, from now on, you’re either an Eau Clairian, Chippewa Fallsian, Menomonite, Altooner, or Lake Hallian. If none of these labels seem to fit, you can be an Elk-dur-fall-CRAckett. Or a Colfaxian.
02/11/10
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Mmmmm.. crow. How's it taste?
Stepping Out
The other day I was trying to figure out what you call someone from Chippewa Falls. I settled on “Chippewa Fallsian.” Sure, it sounds like a character from Babylon 5, but I think it works. We’ve been referring to people as “Eau Clairians” and “Chippewa Vallians” for a while now, so it seems like it’s time to branch out. So, from now on, you’re either an Eau Clairian, Chippewa Fallsian, Menomonite, Altooner, or Lake Hallian. If none of these labels seem to fit, you can be an Elk-dur-fall-CRAckett. Or a Colfaxian.
02/11/10
from article:
pookums ≥ MikePaulus
Creepy stuff at Banbury Place
Yesterday, people working over in Banbury Place, Building 13 smelled something weird.
02/11/10
from blog post:
Bryant ≠ toddy
Creepy stuff at Banbury Place
Yesterday, people working over in Banbury Place, Building 13 smelled something weird.
02/11/10
from blog post:
Bryant FTW!
Creepy stuff at Banbury Place
Yesterday, people working over in Banbury Place, Building 13 smelled something weird.
02/11/10
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Nice tapestry at "Free School". PS, dudebros do this so that they might be...
Snapshot: Checking Alignment
Friends and strangers gathered at a bike guru's home for some necessary pointers on bike maintenance, including how to change a tube and keep the chain clean. This event was part of Eau Claire's blossoming "Free School." Photos from Kinzy Janssen
02/09/10
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toddy, I do have some wild stories. This one time I was going for a night ...
Bicycling adds about $1.5 billion to the Wis. economy (per year)
BikePortland.org informs us that a recent study out of UW-Madison found that bike-related tourism and industry adds $1.5 billion to our great state’s economy.
02/04/10
from blog post:
toddy, I do ride my bicycle 365 days a year and while I got 99 problems, mo...
Bicycling adds about $1.5 billion to the Wis. economy (per year)
BikePortland.org informs us that a recent study out of UW-Madison found that bike-related tourism and industry adds $1.5 billion to our great state’s economy.
02/03/10
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