North Saint Paul American Legion Post 39

The American Legion in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, has their annual Halloween Costume Party coming up on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The prizes are always good, and they get a good crowd. Go to <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FBlZKv0SmBj8&s=9283368026cb8cccbc5c37cfe60462bb8bf06c003523ca47a9560e4382617f01" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/BlZKv0Sm…</a> to view a video of the Costume Contest Party there last year. The same band will be playing this year.

Went to the Legion for the Fish Fry. Decent all you can eat Pollock with crunchy batter, baked spuds, great rolls and coleslaw. $9!
The fish was good and brought out as soon as it was fried, so it was nice and crunchy. Not greasy at all.
The best part of this Post is the ambiance.
We sat at a large table after being beckoned by a group of elderly ladies. They ranged in age from 70 to 93. All were widowed and had wonderful backgrounds from farmer's wives, to teachers to factory workers. They all shared stories of their lives and were very proud of their grandchildren. They were there just for the cocktails and dancing. The  Eric Thomas Duo was playing and were wonderful. He crooned Sinatra-era classics while blowing muted trumpet, and his partner played a great organ. The dance floor was packed, mostly with widows dancing together. Smiles were everywhere. It was like going back in time. Elderly men, heck men in general were in short supply. I could have danced every song if I had the inclination.
Drinks are cheap- $3 cocktails.
We will definetely go back- likely this coming Friday. It was classic Americana.