8/20/2026
Sorry for the slow updates. I like to be lazy and outside as much as I can be in the summer.
This weekend I took a trip with Liz to Minneapolis to go to 2D Con. On the way out there we stopped at 22Northmen and Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, MN. Liz hadn’t been there before and it’s been a few years for me. It hasn’t changed since the last time besides the beers. They are still a great place to stop if you are in the area.
When we got to Minneapolis I wanted to surprise Liz with a stop at Surly Brewing since she hadn’t been there either. It was also on the way to the hotel. They had a live band and I got to try out some of the brewery only beers. It was a beautiful day and we had a good time.
Blackstack Brewing was really close to Surly so we stopped there too. I really like this brewery. We hung out for a flight and a pint, watched some golf, and then went to the hotel and con.
2D Con was as fun as always. It has replaced ValleyCon for our group for sure. We met up with the boys and Billy even showed up. It was a blast playing board/video games, going to the break out sessions, the cosplay competition, karaoke, and everything that goes along with the con. They are having a board game version of 2D Con in February that I’m totally going to.
