With the Twins Caravans making their way through the frigid prairie countryside, it's appropriate that we read the tales of those who brave the January chill to see their heroes (and those at whom they sometimes curse) as we prepare for the 2007 season.

Some also wonder about the rumor spreading through southern Minnesota that LaurieNY, bearing gear not typically associated with baseball, will be standing sentry at the SPAM Museum in Austin, awaiting her Cuddyer.

In the meantime, here are nuggets on which to chew from Comments section of the previous post. Please add to them below.

Ghost42 from North Dakota writes: "Couldn't go tonight (Fargo) as I had basketball pictures with my daughter(Stinks to be the coach sometimes). However. During an interview on KFGO, a local radio station, Nick Punto was asked about his nickname as one of the Piranhas AND THEN the interviewer (who did say he was a friend of your's) called him 'Little Nicky Punto' Nick then referenced Bat-Girl.com and said you were great! Which we all knew already. :)

Bring Back Reboulet or Chip Hale offers up: "Here is a link to an article in the Fargo Forum about our Nathanest of Joes. It has a cool picture of him and a link to a clip from a local news station about half-way down the article."

And from the Fergus Falls stop, Nancy reports: "Since no one has reported yet on the group in Fergus Falls yesterday for brats and chips for lunch --. There was a huge crowd there to see Messrs. Bremer, Oliva, Nathan, and Punto. Joe looked like he had just gotten out of bed, and Nick just looked adorable. It was all the expected stuff -- video of 2006 season, little chats between Dick and the players, and a few questions from the audience, followed by the prizes. I didn't win anything, of course. During the video, Ozzie got the biggest round of applause when he started talking about the piranhas (I started the applause, by the way, and was joined by cheering -- not bad for a bunch of Norwegians on a really cold day!). Every time they showed a Twins pitcher striking someone out, I was so tempted to shout "Sit down, bitch!", but I thought it would not be appropriate with all the children present (no school, you know). Anyway -- I do believe a fun time was had by all concerned, and if you are anywhere near a stop, you really should try to go. It is a good reminder that the season is almost here. And then I watched the Twins ruin Roger Clemens late season start with the Astros on the game on FSN last night -- also a good thing."

Thanks!