Sumbal (Ladylawyer) -- good idea, go for it!

Go for it LadyLawMAker !

aww..ok well how about another trip to Caffe Latte? Should I plan it?

Aurvoir asked me to post this for him since he accidently cancelled his membership of the village and is now awaiting approval to rejoin:

"Due to lack of response (Only cosmiccube and myself) I am canceling the hike on this saturday. Once we have more members then we can go for that, hopefully."

Hey gang -- unfortunately, I am out. I'm going to have family in town so I'll be running around and doing house-related projects with them. I hope everyone who goes has a lot of fun and I'd love to hear a report. Asmah

I won't be able to make it this time, but the weather should be prime! Have fun :)

Hopefully everyone had fun last weekend. Fellow villagers, it's show time, please mention whether you are planning to show up for hike on Saturday. Ladylawyer, to prevent embarrassment for anyone I personally don't recommend publishing a list, although it may be helpful for few to makeup their minds. I would suggest e-mail me your intent and your secret would be safe with me, whether you show up or not :), however if you are very sure of joining, you may choose to mention that in public too. So come forward and join us for fun at Taylors Falls. For timing and directions see the village event log.

could you please post a list of confirmed people who are going? remember, I am a maybe, but trying to work things out so I can go.

fading again... i'll be out of town that weekend. have a fan-damn-tastic time folks... catch you guys on a future outing.

virt -- i sent you an e-mail.

Yup - I would appreciate any/all the help I can get.
Please feel free to email me : [email protected]

I will also let you know if I will be able to make it.

Virt -- on your question, I don't do immigration work but can refer you to a good immigration lawyer if you'd like.

I apologize to inrtude ...but I have serious issues that can cos me major problemos .....ay?deme por favor

*******help Needed ****
we have a couple of lawyers here - I need some help with my currrent employer - H1 Visa transfer / Contract stuff ..........can any one help me out ????????????

I will let you know (either way) if I will be able to make it. I was just there a few weeks ago and we went to a nice cafe in town. It was ok. Prices were cheep. There is also a pizza place we could do for lunch. I'll let you know if I am in or not. Thanks for planning this.

Finally here is my take on Hike meet

Let's meet at Taylors Falls visitor center around 9:30 - 10:00 on Saturday June 4th. There is a parking fee of $7.00 per vehicle, so it's better to do the ride-share.

There is a pothole around visitor center where we can spend some time then there are couple of hiking trails, with 1-4 miles range, based on who showed up and what are their physical strengths we can pick suitable trail. On almost each trail there are couple of spots where we can rest and re-charge the batteries, have your favourite drinks and energy bars ready.

No matter which trail we pick, at the end of the hike, it would be lunch time. There are couple of options for that

1. Although there are a few restaurants but I have never eaten from there, anybody having any experience with them can
add his/her two cents.

2. Head back to cities and eat from some place.

3. Head back to your respective palces.

Here are the items that everyone should bring.

1. Bring a pair of Jogging/Running/Hiking/Canvas shoes with good tread for grip.
2. Wear something comfortable. (Also bring a fleece or wind braker just in case temperature suddenly drops)
3. Bring water/beaverage (500ml should be good).
4. Bring your favourite energy bars (2-3 should be good unless you have need for more).

Optional.

1. Walking stick.
2. Camera, preferably digital.
3. Sun glasses.
4. Cap/Hat
5. Bring a small towel/tissues.



Driving Directions
From twin cities there are two ways to reach Taylors Falls.

This is the faster but less scenic route

Take I-35E N
Merge onto US-8 E via EXIT 132 toward TAYLORS FALLS
Follow the signs for Taylors Falls, it's almost 20-22 miles.
Turn LEFT onto MN-95/BENCH ST/ST CROIX TRL. Continue to follow MN-95/ST CROIX TRL
At the stop light take sharp right to enter into visitor center.

Other route is more scenic and would take longer time, if you get the time, do take this route you will love it

Take I-35E N
Take 36E towards Stillwater
After Stillwater start out going NORTH on S MAIN ST/MN-95 toward E MYRTLE ST. Continue to follow MN-95.
Turn LEFT onto MN-95/BENCH ST/ST CROIX TRL. Continue to follow MN-95/ST CROIX TRL
At the end of scenic road there would a T-junction take a right and follow to Taylors Falls.
At the stop light take sharp right to enter into visitor center.

Feel free to comment/suggest, then later we can have a show of hands on who is coming.

Here is the link to park site
www.dnr.state.mn.us

Sounds great. Looking forward to it!

I agree, let me work on that and I will put forward the proposal, hopefully soon.

June 04 sounds fine, but of course a more detailed plan needs to be hammered out.

anyone want to drive up together? I live in Maple Grove.