Twitterview With Minne (@lakecreature)

@JoelECarlson – On a gray and wet day, it seems appropriate to have a Twitterview with the @lakecreature. Lets dive in! #PunIntended

Q – #1    So @lakecreature, how long have you been in Minnesota, and how did you get your name?

A:    Let’s see

this would be my second year in Minnesota…

ha missed the name thing…

Last year the Minneapolis Parks Foundation had a naming contest and well…Minne won!

I like that name don’t you?

It fits because of my small, petite frame…right?

and of course my small head…

just a lake creature, waiting for my interviewer to ask me another question…simply lake creature…swimming in Lake Nokomis…la la

Q – #2    So how many lakes have you visited this year, and how do people normally respond to you?

A:    Let’s see…first there was Powderhorn…they loved me over there…a lot of the response was surprise…

They didn’t think the Lake Creature would come to their little Lake, thought I only hung out in the big Lakes in Minneapolis..

I love Powderhorn, the neighborhood was awesome…people visited me everyday and still come visit me on Facebook and Twitter….

they ask me to come back, which is sweet and I probably will at some point… :)

Then there was my home lake, Lake Harriet…This is a lake I spend time in every year…

Lake Harriet is so much fun, they even have a little platform built so you humans can step out a bit to see me…very nice…

Lots of ducks and I especially like the concerts that happen there…

Lots of people to visit with all the time at Lake Harriet…and I will be back there again next summer at some point.

Finally Lake Nokomis…

I live in the Lagoon over at Lake Nokomis…love watching the cars go by…

it’s fun to see the drivers expressions when they see me for the 1st time

and of course there are lots of airplanes which is fun…I like watching them fly by…and think of all the place I have yet to visit

People at Lake Nokomis have been totally awesome, fun crowd…love them! Love all Minneapolis people…Minneapolis is home to me…

Q – #3    Now you work for the Minneapolis Park & Rec Board right? How do they compensate you? Food? Free lake access?

A:    No I do not work for the Minneapolis Park and Rec Board…I work for no one..I am a lake creature!

My family is the Minneapolis Parks Foundation…let’s be clear that is foundation…the private nonprofit representation for citizens

The Minneapolis Parks Foundation sponsor me, they make sure I get fed, have lake access, pay for my transportation when I need it

This is their website, check it out…Minneapolis Parks Foundation http://bit.ly/avjVFf

Q – #4    My mistake! :) Your treatment sounds wonderful. Are children ever intimidated at first? Are you lonely at night?

A:    Children love me…but ok, some of the wee humans do look at me in awe…it’s a lot for those little humans to comprehend

but you big humans love me too and sometimes I think the big humans are more scared when they first see me…

I think the mid sized humans “get” me the best…I think they are the ones who in human age are from 4yo-9yo..

Some nights get lonely…it depends…I have lots of creature friends…ducks, fish, dragonflies…birds…an occasional stray dog…

Q – #5    How about the local bird population, do they land on you or nest on you? Can people bring you a treat?

A:    Birds and I are “tight” like we go together like sha na na na na ding a ding a dong…they land on me and sometime sleep on me…

I am well fed, but humans may bring healthy treats, leave it at the shore or throw in lake, same things you feed ducks…

no preservatives, no meat, nothing with chemicals…remember we all have to share the lakes…

I do like mosquitos…but humans don’t need to bring them to me…they seem to be around always…

so let’s see what else…birds do not nest on me, I have a no nesting policy…they respect that you know…they are cool like that!

Q – #6    So @lakecreature, what time of year can people of the Twin Cities see you in the lakes, and when do you “hibernate” for the year?

A:    Humans may catch a glimpse of me in the lakes from April until end of September…

where, I will never tell…that’s a surprise…you have find me…

Although now that I have this twitter thingy and facebook thingy I tend to talk a lot about where I am at…

I like that I have a way to communicate with you humans…it would be nice if you would learn how to speak lake creature…

I mean come on…it’s like you just focus on your own language…ughh

For the winter I like to kick around a little different places…depends on my mood…

but Florida is one of my destinations each year…

My family and it is big…all come together in Florida for a big Lake Creature Family reunion each year…

and I mean big, like lots of us and we take up a lot of space, cuz well let’s face it we are not small

Nessie, the loch ness “monster” – I hate when we are called that… she comes usually…she’s my great great aunt…

It’s a secret location in Florida, so I can’t tell you where…otherwise the media would flock there…

It’s like you humans have never seen a gathering of gigantic lake creatures before…I mean really…

Have you ever searched lake creature on Twitter Joel?

so if you search Lake creature on Twitter, you will see a bunch of silly humans sharing stories, real media articles of lake creature

Lake creature sitings…all over…it’s crazy…like people are afraid we are going to eat them….really…we have better taste …

better taste than to eat humans…and I know humans would not eat us…right joel? right Joel? Joel…joel…where are you?

ooops was that you Joel that I just ate? sorry…oh well…end of interview…

ha ha just kidding I didn’t eat Joel, I’m a vegetarian…

So back to the interview…really Joel are you there?

Q – #7    So with being in MN for about 2 summers so far, have you made an good Twitter friends? Who are some of them?

A:    I have so many awesome Twitter friends…it would take me all day to list them all to you…

@studioloraine @JoppaThoughts @amanjo @rribbitz @skeetswrites @Zachamon @ChikageWindler @completelydark @Felizchica @lulugrimm

@Nylons @Seanotd @ButMadNNW @cleverkate @astercafe @whereitblooms @TTZero @DotWonder @enKaneCo and so many more

cant list all my friends…i’m am just too close to too many people…and now I hope someone’s feelings are not hurt..I list everyone

@JoelECarlson – Don’t worry everybody, the @lakecreature has not eaten me. But I don’t like that look in his eyes. Back to the @lakecreature. :)

@lakecreature – I am a vegetarian…although if I was not…well we won’t go there..

WHERE THINGS STARTED GETTING CRAZY……..

@lakecreature – you did not ask me about some of the cools stuff I did this year…so I will just ask myself…

so Minne, what are some of the cool things you did this year?

Well Joel, I got to watch the milk carton race, where tons of kids built lake creature boats out of milk cartons http://bit.ly/bgVzD9

And then there was the @mpls_bike_tour last sunday, see pics here… http://www.facebook.com/LakeCreature?ref=ts

And I am a big supporter of #30daysofbiking cuz ya’all come biking to see me…

and well that’s just a few cool things from this year…

Q – #8    What kind of goals have you set for yourself for next years MN visit, and will you be single for a long time?

A:    Now to next year…goals…

@JoelECarlson – @GRLitman needs to throw the penalty flag.The @lakecreature isn’t supposed to ask the questions. The @lakecreature is out of control!

Let’s see, to raise enough money so I can cont to be in the Mpls Lakes… http://bit.ly/bkWh2U it’s humans like u that keep me going

@JoelECarlson you need to get a bit out of control Joel…come on…let’s dance! :)

whoo hoo shake it Joel…you go man…you got it…

My next goal will be to update my website…www.lakecreature.com I want my Twitter conversations to show up there… and I want to…

be able to talk back to people when they comment…did you see the free coloring blook …that’s cool http://bit.ly/cESc7J

@JoelECarlson – I think I need to say “Get the Net” or “We need a bigger boat” about right now. :) You are funny @lakecreature!

Another goal will be to start a Minne line of apparel…I’m thinking I may be a fashion icon…

and I want to go to lots of events….did you see my Mini me at the @mpls_bike_tour? yeah it was cool? http://bit.ly/cI5FCe

My biggest goal will be to keep people interested in the parks and lakes in Minneapolis…get outside and enjoy…it’s beautiful here

As far as being single…that is way too personal Joel, anyway I hear you’re married…

@JoelECarlson – @lakecreature You have been THE most entertaining Twitterview I’ve EVER had. Please take a bow and share a departing thought.

@lakecreature – Any other questions from others besides Joel…ask them ask them…right Joel…it’s ok?!

My parting thoughts are: 1) Make sure you thank the Mpls Parks foundation supporting me and consider donating http://bit.ly/bkWh2U

Parting thought #2 Check out my YouTube Channel to learn more about how I was made and such http://bit.ly/bgVzD9

3) Learn to speak Lake Creature…dang it anyway you darn humans!!!!!

4) Tell Joel to post a video of himself getting out of control…dancing…it is funny you should see him here at Lake Nokomis! LOL

5) Join my Facebook Fanpage http://www.facebook.com/LakeCreature

6) Get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather and yes even today when it is a bit chilled and a bit wet…live…love…be happy…

Life is too short to sit on that couch…come out and enjoy the parks and the lakes…and me before I leave…

p.s. Joel…I don’t bow…my body type does not permit such behavior…that is a human thing…remember I am a Lake Creature!

@lakecreature – Oh and I love Cherry Coke as @cleverkate will tell you… 2 liter bottles with extra long straws…

oh and I really love restaurant food so if you are out…bring me a few dozen entrees…k thx…

oh and …Joel…where did he go?…oh there he is still dancing…

Joel…Joel…Joel…that human…silly silly human…

Joel never said goodbye to me…so sad :(

@JoelECarlson – Good-bye @lakecreature! You’ve made many humans happy today and made many good memories on a gray day. Thank you!