We left Lincoln on Friday after Heather finished up a training class for school, got to St. Louis, and then drove on to Spartanburg SC today. We just got checked in here and have four hours left tomorrow to get…
Puckerbutt Pepper Company
We stopped by the place where Dave orders his hot pepper seeds, Puckerbutt Pepper Company, in Fort Mill, SC. After sampling hot sauce, jellies, mustards, and other stuff, we got to meet Ed himself, the man who created the hottest…
Preparing for the drive….
Well, here we go! Tomorrow, Heather and I leave for Kansas City to do a trip with her senior band students. This year they decided to go to Worlds of Fun / Oceans of Fun. So, we drive there tomorrow,…
Nate Gerry ejection – bad call?
I don’t blame the refs for throwing the flag but I really disagree with the ejection. Look closely at these three shots. Note in particular Gerry’s angle to the ground and position of his feet. He’s not launching himself wildly.…
Nebraska / Michigan State – “The call”
Full speed: Slow Motion – same video as above: BTN’s Broadcast version complete with commentators not knowing the rules of COLLEGE football. “Forced out of bounds” is the NFL rule. The college rule states “…goes out of bounds due to…
Antelope Island
We heard of this incredible place northwest of Salt Lake City – Antelope Island. I can’t really give much history other than it is an island (well, when this area isn’t in a multi-year drought and the water is back…
Park City Venture
Park City is a quaint little mining village that they’ve remodeled to be very swank. Main Street is about a mile long with shops on both sides and a free trolley running you up and down the street. We spent…
Olympic Park
In 2002, the winter Olympics were set in Salt Lake City, but the majority of events were here in Park City. Since then, they’ve made it a great “play” place for all. There was a museum; Alpine Slide…
Twin Lake Reservoir
Here we are after a refreshing hour long hike up to around 9500ft.