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Thursday, December 29, 2005

A couple of updates: 1) Oliver. We have not put him down yet. His vet came up with a medicine that reduced the inflammation of the cancer allowing him to go to the bathroom by himself. This only worked for about a week, now Dean and I catheterizing him daily. He just has way too much energy to put him down. 2) Wireless Policy. This is a trial fix of the problem. We have gotten feedback both ways on this issue; please let us know what you think by emailing us your thoughts. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to let us know what they think.

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Tuesday, December 27, 2005

We have been nominated for BEST First-Date Spot by the editors of AOL CityGuide for the City's BEST 2006. To help us win go to aolcityguide.com/best to VOTE for us.....THANKS!

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Saturday, December 24, 2005

Those boys at Lavender Magazine are so funny.....Wilde Boys Marry and Propagate. http://www.lavendermagazine.com/artman/publish/article_1836.php

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Friday, December 23, 2005

This is our dog Oliver, he will be 9 years old in May. We found out last week he has cancer and not long to live. What does this have to do with the Cafe? Well, the cafe was almost named Oliver....and he is the reason Dean and I may be a little down these days (he is a boxer).

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Thursday, December 22, 2005

Did ya hear? We are expanding to Downtown Minneapolis. Check out Rick Nelson's article in the Star Tribune. http://www.startribune.com/stories/456/5795494.html

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Wednesday, December 21, 2005

As we approach our second anniversary Dean and I are still trying to figure out what the Wilde Roast Cafe is all about, and how to best serve our customers. We know we are so lucky that many people find this a great third home. In the evening (starting January 1st) to help us create a gregarious atmosphere we are dimming the lights and turning off the wireless (the wireless will also be off all weekend). We want people to be more social. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause to you. Tom and Dean

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Thursday, December 15, 2005

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Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Jimmy from Fiori finished the decorating for Holidays yesterday. Again, the mantle is perfect! It has a more woodsy look this year; pine cones and greens with dark maroon ribbon with silver apples and pears. Thanks James! Come by the cafe to check out his work.

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Friday, December 09, 2005

Check out our urns this weekend when on the Q Crawl. Scott (owner of Tangletown Gardens) is so talented he has turned our urns into beautiful trees....did you know Tangletown is open year-round? They are selling Christmas Trees and trimmed wreaths now.

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The new issue of Lavender has an article on Urban Coffee Shops...check it out at this link: http://www.lavendermagazine.com/artman/publish/article_1760.php

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Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Here is a link to more photos of Union Ceremony: http://www.wilderoastcafe.com/wedding/

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Monday, December 05, 2005

DECEMBER 3rd, 2005

Union Celebration

Dean Schlaak and Tom DeGree

Dean and I would like to thank all of the people that supported us this past weekend at our Union Celebration. Our Families: love and support Jim and Craig from Spider Lake Lodge: planners and location Rev. Paul Eknes-Tucker: God Jeff and Dave: the perfect music Dan and Brian: voice and art Jim H: seeing the details

AND Larry from RSVP Cruises: A Honeymoon Cruise! Feb.26th to March 4th

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Plan your Saturday to include the Q Crawl! This Saturday is the First Annual Q Crawl Event happening in NE Minneapolis, from noon to 9pm. Over 60 businesses are giving either a discount or gift to anyone (don't have to be GLBT to get one...can be a supporter!) carrying the Q Card. You can get a Q Card at Let's Cook on Saturday if you don't have one already. You can get $5 off a Christmas Tree, a free flower from Fiori, 2 for 1 ticket to see Harry Potter at the Heights Theatre....and many more deals. Come, Shop, Eat and Support! Here is a link to an article in the Pioneer Press about the Q Crawl: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/business/13316321.htm

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Friday, December 02, 2005

Yesterday was World's AIDS Day. Can you believe that AIDS has been an epidemic for 25 years? And that over 25 million people have died from this disease? Dean and I went to pick up our tuxedos for our ceremony and the 20ish young man helping us asked, "Why does everyone have a red ribbon on today?" Amazing! I could not believe that the red ribbon was not common knowledge. The Wilde Roast Cafe catered the Grand Opening of Clare House yesterday. Clare House is the newest part of the AIDS Care Partners (BINGO A GO GO). The Clare House is located several blocks north on Central of the cafe. Here is an article on the Clare House: http://www.lavendermagazine.com/artman/publish/article_1693.php The Lavender Book Club was packed last night when author Neil Willenson read from his book A Journey of Hope: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Unconditional Love. The book is an anthology of poems and stories written from Camp Heartland's staff and campers. Camp Heartland is a camp for kids living with HIV/AIDS. Several of the campers were present and read their stories from the book. The stories were really inspiring, like Lupe who for her 21st birthday wants to have a fundraiser for Camp Heartland because it has made such a difference in her life. Query Booksellers still has some copies of the book to sell.

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