{"id":4311,"date":"2001-05-26T22:10:00","date_gmt":"2001-05-26T22:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sch1auh0s7.site.nfoservers.com\/wp_lew1slau\/?p=4311"},"modified":"2022-04-26T22:17:08","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T22:17:08","slug":"my-new-roommate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lewislau.com\/index.php\/2001\/05\/26\/my-new-roommate\/","title":{"rendered":"My New Roommate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A new friend Marcus Goerlitz just came to Minneapolis from Germany, to take a short break from a long relationship that ended up not working out anymore &#8211; the idea is that he would stay with me in Minneapolis for a while until he decides what he wants to do&#8230; so I now have a roommate and colleague at CGS!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two days after he came over, it was Memorial Day weekend, and Bridget and I decided to invite him to Wisconsin&#8230; This is the travelogue for that trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4312\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image001-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4312\"\/><figcaption>Marcus hard at work on the sofa&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4313\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image002-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4313\"\/><figcaption>Yes, my living room is a mess!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4314\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image003-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4314\"\/><figcaption>We grabbed coffee at Starbucks, and journeyed on.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4315\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image004-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4315\"\/><figcaption>And Marcus was enjoying the scenery of suburban Minnesota<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4316\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image006-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4316\"\/><figcaption>That&#8217;s me&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4317\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image007-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4317\"\/><figcaption>Marcus Goerlitz, travels to two States in three days after coming to the U.S&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4318\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image008-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4318\"\/><figcaption>We pulled off the road just to take the previous picture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4319\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image009-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4319\"\/><figcaption>Stopped at a bar for a quick bite to eat, before heading into Bruce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4320\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image010-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4320\"\/><figcaption>A game off pool in session<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4321\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image012-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4321\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4323\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image013-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4323\"\/><figcaption>That evening, small gathering at Chris and Tina&#8217;s house&#8230;<br>That is Jacky with Bridget.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4322\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image015-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4322\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4324\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image016-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4324\"\/><figcaption>Venturing into town to the Fireman&#8217;s Ball&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4325\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image017-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4325\"\/><figcaption>The crammed car &#8211; Chris was the designated driver.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4327\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image018-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4327\"\/><figcaption>What am I doing here?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4326\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image020-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4326\"\/><figcaption>Fireman&#8217;s Ball, downtown Bruce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4328\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image021-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4328\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4329\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image022-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4329\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4330\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image023-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4330\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4331\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image024-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4331\"\/><figcaption>Marcus and Jacky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4332\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image025-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4332\"\/><figcaption>with Bridget this time&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img 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class=\"wp-image-4336\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4337\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image030-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4337\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4339\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image031-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4339\"\/><figcaption>Chris and Tina Hultman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4338\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image032-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4338\"\/><figcaption>The party went on to Struggles, the bar in Bruce, Wisconsin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure 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src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image039-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4346\"\/><figcaption>A whole row of cows walking home&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4347\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image040-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4347\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4348\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image041-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4348\"\/><figcaption>Lunch&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"280\" height=\"210\" data-id=\"4350\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lewislau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image042-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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