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Last Updated 9/8/07

Photos, photos everywhere.  I carry my digital camera pretty much everywhere I go, because you never just know when you might run into something interesting.  Or in many cases, I carry it with me so I can remember what I did and who I hit on when I was drunk.  Take a gander, please.

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Madison Weekend Christmas Break 2004 Best of 2004 Valleyfair Rehire Party 2005
11/04 12/04 12/04 1/05
It was another weekend for the books when Luke, Patrick, Liz, Colin, and the rest of the gang came to town. It was Christmas time once again, and here are pictures from the highlights from my break from DSU. From Dad holding Peyton with gun in hand, to a coonskin-capped Patrick cartwheeling into Arizona, it's the best of 2004. In January, I spent a few days in the Twin Cities with friends from the previous year at Valleyfair, as well as others.
       
Random February Weekend Spring Break 2005 The Weekend the LaPlants Came April 2005
2/05 3/05 3/05 4/05
On this particular weekend, we sat around the house playing poker and Trivial Pursuit, all the while drinking heavily. Minneapolis, Detroit, Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Angola, Ind. were stops on our week-long spring break road trip. In March, Terry and Jeff LaPlant visited us in Madison, as did many of our closest DSU friends.  It was one for the books. Here are some pictures from April, when we visited the Twin Cities for VF training, and some good times at DSU.
       
Early Summer 2005 Van Heukelom Wedding Valleyfair Olympics Carpenter Bash
5/05 6/05 6/05 7/05
In the month of May, I moved on to Minnesota where I began working at Valleyfair for the fourth summer. In June, old classmates Kathy Brower and Jesse Van Heukelom were married in Watertown, and I was a groomsman. Our games team, the Sea Cows, won the Valleyfair Olympics out of nineteen teams, thanks to VF alum Justin Springer. Friends from DSU, Valleyfair, and Poland were on hand for the 2nd Annual Carpenter Bash in July.
       
Pirate Party Rocky Horror Party 23rd Birthday DSU Crew to MN
7/05 8/05 8/05 9/05
A pirate-themed party was held at our apartment in July, and many co-workers came donning their pirate gear. Jeff, Jason, and Andrew Meyer's cross-dressing highlighted the Rocky Horror Picture Show party in August. My 23rd birthday was celebrated with a large group of friends attending a Twins game and other festivities. In September, seven of us made a road trip to Minneapolis to see the Twins and go to Valleyfair.
       
October 2005 Early November Emerson Is Born Jason Returns
10/05 11/05 11/05 11/05
Random pictures from October include a trip to Falls Park, a meeting with Chris and Carol, and the bars. Lots of trips to sing karaoke, some crazy Halloween costumes, and Nick holding a cat highlighted November. My second niece, Emerson Hayes Krogman, was born November 8, and I went to Vermillion to see. Jason LaPlant was back in Madison for the week, and some insane karaoke took place at the Cocktail.
       
1999-2002 Gallery Thanksgiving '05 One Last Hurrah College Graduation
11/05 11/05 12/05 12/05
A collection of photos from 1999-2002, mostly from my high school days, with a few others thrown in. Not the most exciting batch of pictures ever, but shots from Thanksgiving in Vermillion and back home. Jason LaPlant and Patrick Lynch visited Madison one last time the first weekend in December It's my graduation from college, along with the events proceeding and following it.
       
Christmas 2005 January in the Cities Bon Jovi/Valentine's Day Maryville/Auburn
12/05 1/06 1-2/06 2/06
From the closing days of Madison to Christmas in Carpenter, it's a yuletide collection of photos. Patrick turned 23, and we were on and to wish him a happy birthday.  Plus it was a good excuse to get drunk. Included are photos from the Bon Jovi concert, random trips to the bar, and Liz's Valentine's Day dinner. In February we ventured down to Missouri and Nebraska to ring in Jeff LaPlant's 21st birthday.
       
Hosting Spring Break Kenny/Kirby Twins Opener Late April
3/06 3/06 4/06 4/06
I may not have had my own spring break in 2006, but I still had fun as Jordan and Alese visited. Steve Carlson and I took in the big Kenny Chesney concert. We also said goodbye to Kirby Puckett. I scored free opening day tickets from work and we took in the Twins home opener. Many random April events, including giant posters, a company outing, and Sunday night karaoke.
       
Alex Graduation Milwaukee Weekend Short Trips Chris Marries Carol
5/06 5/06 6/06 6/06
I returned to South Dakota to revisit DSU friends one more time and to see Alex graduate high school. It was off to Milwaukee for a weekend to see the Twins and Brewers, with Patrick, Jim, Steve, and Andrew. Assorted June events, including Twins games, trips to Missouri and Iowa, and the bars of the Twin Cities. College friend Chris said his vows to Carol in Sioux Falls, and me and the gang were on hand.
       
MB, Inc. Cruise 4th of July Geiszler & Craig Alyssa's Wedding
6/06 7/06 7/06 7/06
Photos from the MB, Inc. boat cruise on Lake Minnetonka, plus Geiszler's Twin Cities visit. Photos from early July, including the 4th, softball, golf, drinking in Uptown, and more! DSU pals Craig Kargilynan and Derrick Geiszler visited us in the Twin Cities for a weekend of entertainment. Jason and I went to River Falls, Wisconsin for the wedding of former co-worker Alyssa Koch.
       
Late July Fun Road Trip to KC Luke's Wedding Mid-August
7/06 8/06 8/06 8/06
Random events from late July 2006, including another Valleyfair party at Jason's and trips to the bars. A road trip to Kansas City in early August to see the Twins sweep the Royals in enticing fashion. A lot of fun was had at the wedding of Britt Hilton and Luke Katuin in mid-August in the Twin Cities. It seemed there was just a lot of stuff taking place in mid-August, including another MB, Inc. cruise.
       
24th Birthday Trip Back Home Early September '06 Late September Fun
8/06 8/06 9/06 9/06
One of the best days of the year for me was my birthday, and 12 of us celebrated like it was my last. A trip back to Carpenter, SD was highlighted by a trip to Huron for supper with the family. Long-lost friend Sarah Vick moved to Minneapolis and I did my best to show her a good time. Patrick and Terry LaPlant made out... or so it would appear.  And a lot more fun times.

       
Mid-October Halloween Carpenter Bash III Late November 06
10/06 10/06 11/06 11/06
Adventures from the Twin Cities in October, including a trip to VF and Travis's house party. A big Halloween party at Lisa Ronhovde's house and a night on the town with Kelly Crumpton. The third annual Carpenter Bash went down on the farm in early November. From Sammy's hotel birthday bash to Thanksgiving, it's the events of late November 06.
       
Badonkadonk MB, Inc. Christmas Glanzer Christmas 06 San Francisco
12/06 12/06 12/06 1/07
Steve, Kayla, and I ventured to Mankato to see Trace Adkins and Jason Aldean in concert. Liz Burke accompanied me to the company Christmas party at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. The Glanzer family celebrated another Christmas, this time with many old wigs. Aaron Pratt and I made a pilgrimage to San Francisco to present at MacWorld.
       
Country Night Rolla Trip Early April '07 Late April '07
1/07 3/07 4/07 4/07
Ten of us partied it up on a Wednesday night in Cottage Grove at the country club. A road trip to Rolla, ND to visit Colin; a big roller derby bout; and St. Patrick's Day festivities. Karaoke with Liz Burke and the gang; Twins home opener; and other random stuff. A trip to Las Vegas for work; a free hotel room with a musical number; and Alison's birthday.
       
Trip to South Dakota Mid-May Weekend Brian G's B-Day New York - Part One
5/07 5/07 6/07 7/07
It was back to South Dakota for Grandpa Bell's memorial service, and I stopped at DSU. A weekend trip to the Hopkins bars with the gang, and crashing Leslie's wedding dance. Brian Gioelli rented out the VIP room at Restaurant Miami and threw a big birthday bash. Walsh, Nick, and I traveled to New York to sightsee and catch the Twins and Yankees.
       
New York - Part Two July 2007 We Fest - Park I We Fest - Part II
7/07 7/07 8/07 8/07
The trip continued on over the 4th of July, and Nick and I headed south to DC and Virginia. Events from July included Microboards golf and cruise, and a wild 80s party. It was one country-fried weekend in Detroit Lakes, MN for WeFest. More WeFest fun, including some pudding wrestling and Snooterville.
       
August 2007 25th Birthday September Events Carpenter Bash 1 of 2
8.07 8.07 9.07 9.07
Events from August including a visit from Colin, a trip to the VFW, and disappointing Twins action. My 25th birthday party was highlighted by a trip to the U Otter Stop Inn for karaoke. Some of the greatest moments from September, including our terrible softball team Carpenter Bash IV may have been the raddest, most gnarly Bash to date.
       
Carpenter Bash 2 of 2 Halloween Thanksgiving 12 Bars of Christmas
9.07 10.07 11.07 12.07
The night we dominated the Sportsman Bar in Huron. I hate putting on costumes, but we did anyway. My triumphant return home for the first Thanksgiving at the new house. The whole gang took the bars of downtown Minneapolis by storm with a Christmas bar hop.
       
Christmas Games Night Patrick B-Day 1 of 2 Patrick B-Day 2 of 2
12.07 1.08 1.08 1.08
I was Lauren's date for Jaime and Christian's wedding, then headed home for Christmas What better way to start 2008 than hosting a board game/wine night? The gang got crazy in honor of Patrick's 25th birthday at the Sportsmans in Minneapolis. And then the shirts came off...
       
January Zaniness North Shore February Karaoke Grumpy's
1.08 2.08 2.08 3.08
Twinsfest was amongst the fun events of January. Lauren and I went up north to Duluth for a weekend at Christian's cabin. All karaoke, all the time in February. The new roommates and the old DSU crew took in a night at Grumpy's bar.
       
March Zaniness Opening Day April Fun Snow Finally Gone
3.08 3.08 4.08 5.08
Some zany events from March, including Brad's new moustache. The Twins opened the season vs. the Angels in the snow. Twins, karaoke, and Nick holding Roscoe. Friends visit the house, and our grill purchase.
       
Alex Wedding Part 1 Alex Wedding Part 2 A Night at the Vegas Lounge Milwaukee Trip
5.08 5.08 6.08 6.08
Little brother Alex tied the knot with Ann Poppen. The young Mr. and Mrs. Glanzer get hitched. Singing, beer, and friends.  Where else but the Vegas Lounge? The gang heads to Milwaukee to see the Twins dominate.
       
 
Yosh Day at Wrigiley Tubing at Welch Biking in Minneapolis  
6.08 7.08 8.08  
Lauren and I make an impromptu trip to Chicago. The gang goes camping and tubing at the river. Random events from July and August including bowling.  
       
 

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Arrival Back Home Weekend Working at VF Omaha Weekend Willow Lake Homecoming
8/03 9/03 10/03 10/03
After a long summer spent in Minnesota, I finally arrived back home in South Dakota.  Here's a look from the home front and also a few shots from our Madison house. I signed up to work weekend in September at Valleyfair.  As usual, I had my camera in hand as I worked the weekend away and had a night on the town. In October, I went to Omaha, NE for the weekend to visit friends Liz Burke and Jason LaPlant.  Also along were Travis, Amy, Mike, Joe, and Colin. I went back to Willow Lake, my old school, for the homecoming game and other festivities.
       
Thanksgiving / Poultry Party VF Gang Visits Madison Ryan in the 80's Valleyfair Rehire Party
11/03 12/03 12/03 1/04
It was a Thanksgiving spent in Wessington, as well as a weekend back in Willow Lake. In December, the gang from VF paid me a visit.  Luke, Patrick, Jason, and Travis were all here. Here's a nostalgic look back at pictures of me in the greatest decade ever: the 80's. In early January I spent five days in the Twin Cities with old friends from Valleyfair.
       
Christmas Break TwinsFest Trip Another Weekend in Omaha Spring Break Trip to Las Vegas
12/03 1/04 2/04 4/04
Enjoy some pictures from my Christmas in Carpenter and Doland, as well as Ronnie Froke's wedding. Here are about 60 pictures from the weekend when Liz and Jason came to DSU and then TwinsFest. 75 photos from the trip to Omaha in February 2004.  Nick Sandbulte and many others were on hand. Liz, Patrick, Travis, Jason, and I embarked on a 7-state road trip to Las Vegas for a week.
       
 
Meet Me in St. Louis Summer '04: Part One Summer '04: Part Two  
4/04 8/04 8/04  
A collection of photos from Meet Me in St. Louis, as well a trip to Minnesota for the Twins opener. Here's the first half of the pictures from the summer of '04, including Valleyfair and the trip home. And the second half of the photos from the summer.  More turkey, more VF, more Travis Boultan.  




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