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March 14, 2008

MN Skiing Prowess Pride Update

Lindsey Kildow (Vonn) wins Women's Overall World Cup title: http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/skiing/news/story?id=3292800

Good on 'ya, Buck Hill!!!

Seriously, that's pretty cool - a Minnesotan is currently the best female skier in the world.

4 Comments:

Blogger LH said...

Ahhh Buck Hill...good times, I smoked my first non-tobacco "cigarette" at Buck Hill when I was 14 or so.... ah, the memories.

Pretty cool that a girl from one of the flatest U.S. States (15th flatest to be exact- how do you like those facts and figures Jan?) can be the greatest skier in the WORLD...World...wor...w

March 14, 2008 at 11:38 AM

 
Blogger RedTigerShark said...

Suck it Europe and Colorado!

LH, was that one of those bubble gum cigarettes that blew powder sugar?

March 14, 2008 at 1:24 PM

 
Blogger BG said...

Great article on her in SI last week. Apparently, she was known for being reckless and crashing a lot, but since becoming a bit more conservative, she has shot up the rankings.

Also, she doesn't speak to her Dad because her Dad didn't like the fact she was dating a guy (now her husband), who was 31 when she was 18. Nice, Dad. Way to support your daughter.

Nonetheless...suggit 'rado (and Wisco, Michigan and New England for that matter).

RTS, I've tried one of those cigarrettes before...

March 14, 2008 at 5:42 PM

 
Blogger LH said...

they have bubble gum cigarettes that blow powder sugar?...how come I've never heard of these....

The one I tried was different. I believe Scott ( I think that was his name) referred to it as reefer at the time...but it could really have been anything- and they say kids are dumb

March 17, 2008 at 1:24 PM

 

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