Mostly a lurker. Had an account here in the past under “Minnesota Slim,” but apparently the voter rolls have been purged.
Middle-aged guy, apparently having my second childhood. Saw lots of parade units from TCUC as a kid, Mpls. Aquatenniel and St. Paul Winter Carnival parades.
Giraffes were always my favorite! Now I look at the Nimbus Performer at 5 feet tall and think, “Man, that’s WAY up there!” 
Falling from great heights was never very appealing to me, but being in my 50’s, it’s less appealing than ever! 
EDIT: THANK YOU to canapin for getting me squared away with my old user name! 
