Monday, September 15, 2008

Where in the World are Rod and DJ


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WELL NOW - it's two hours later then I thought.

You see, over the weekend we took a little trip. Traveled down to Chicago and boarded a 757 to Reno. Then got a car and drove 60 miles to Lake Tahoe . . . . .wait a minute - it's 8:06 here YOU are 10:06. LOL OK sorry - time warp.





The flight was the smoothest I have ever been on. The pilot at take off said it would be real bumpy for a long time (hurricane an all that) but nothing. The flight was smother then the roads in Columbus (NOT THAT I'M COMPLAINING).

I did complain a little about my neck on the flight. I LOVE plane rides, I'm like my dog on a "come along". I press my face against the window and marvel at the natural geographical features as we fly over them at 35,000 and mach 0.80.

Here is what my view was. Notice the alien crop circles.


We arrived to warm sunny Reno airport ripe with slot machines and they force you to actually walk through a casino to get your bags. That cost me over $300. NO NO not really.

We found our way to the little rustic vacation home that Don and Becky invited us too (Don is DJ's brother) we will call this "our little rustic vacation home" for the next 4 days. (5 wide screen TVs, workout room, pool tables, WiFi . . . and that is only our bedroom).

and the reverse view I took this morning.

We were pretty pooped so we went out to eat and were talked into drinking Wet Woody's, a drink concoction with something like 6 different rums including 151 rum. "It will knock you on your ass!" we were told.

Nothing. Sure, I ran to the car barking like a dog at one point I really did not feel the alcohol.

I DID have a $19 hamburger though. Lake Tahoe is known for it's outstanding restaurants with the chef name printed on each menu. This, I feel adds $10 to each entree'. If Culver's had the chef's name printed on the menu a Butter Burger would cost $12. (I'm remember all this for when I open up Grinders Island Brew Pub and Organic Breakfast Nook (GIBPOBN). I do the beer, Suz has the restaurant and Shakes is running the OBN.

One thing I have to remember is take photos like a tourist!! So hopefully I'll start that today.

Before crashing I took a night photo from one of the many decks.


This morning we woke up early as some sort of taradactil was honking at us through the window and we about to go out to eat. Maybe for $25 eggs and bacon!

ANYWAY - I'll have some adventures for you (did I mention getting lost in Chicago?).

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in other news

I see the pack won in a boring game LOL

I am now in 4th place in a group of 300 in a pick against the spread pool.

Gotta run - trains leaving.

I'll have more stuff when I get a chance. I'll blog later tonight when when I'm more awake.

CHEERS

18 comments:

  1. Hope you guys are having a good time! Blake is good. He has been a good boy so far. Hopefully he won't poop and pee in the house while we're at work today!

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  2. Beautiful photos! I remember now, DJ talking about going out there. Soak up some sun for me...apparently there is a 50/50 chance that Wisconsin will never see sun again.

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  3. Beautiful photos, Rod!! I don't think I'd want to leave a place like that! Hope you have a great time. I agree that the chef's name on the menu probably adds $10 to each entree. Find a place that has
    Chef Boy Ar Dee on the menu; that should be more affordable! LOL

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  4. Rod,
    If you get a chance on the way back to the airport in Reno you might want to stop into the Great Basin Brewing Co. It's close to the airport and as I recall has some pretty good craft beer and food.

    I'd avoid eating at Donner Pass. But that's just me.

    Have a great vacation!!!

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  5. Left Hand Louie said...
    I'd avoid eating at Donner Pass. But that's just me.


    Stop, you're killing me!

    Kids, have a fabulous warm and sunny time! Those photos are-- amazing. Enjoy!

    -Mary

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  6. Wow!!!!
    Now I am jealous!!!!
    That place look's incredible!!!
    And those photo's are Beautiful!

    Have a great time!!!

    Can't wait to see more photo's!!!

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  7. Beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing. Have fun!

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  8. I love Lake Tahoe! Have a great time guys, we'll be waiting to hear about your adventures!

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  9. I'm jealous! Haven't been to Tahoe in years, but used to spend a couple of weeks there every summer with some friends who have a cabin. Soak up the scenery--it's incredible!!

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  10. Not to get off subject, But
    Ned Yost just Fired??????
    You have got to be kidding me......

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  11. Robbi, that handwriting's been on the centerfield wall for some time.
    The rap last year was that he was a good-enough manager to get them to a certain level, but it wasn't playoff level-- and unfortunately, this month seems to have proven that once more, to many. I liked Nedley, but maybe it's true. It's been a horrific collapse at THE critical time. So now Sveum is in charge-- another ex-Brew. Will he be another Ned, or a Terry Francona? Oh, and tonight Cecil Cooper will manage a team at Miller Park. Why not an ex-Brewer in a vice-presidential slot? I'm on cold medication, can you tell?

    -M.

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  12. Thanks Mary!!
    I don't keep up with them as much as I use to..
    But you have got a point...
    They have been doing crumby the last few games...

    Who ever they get to take over,I sure hope they can turn them around...

    I hope you feel better!!!
    A cold huh!

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  13. Did anyone see SNL the other night with the Palin/Clinton skit? It was hilarious!!!

    SNL Skit

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  14. Where in the World are Rod and Dj?? That brought back so many memories of that game..where in the world is carmen sandiego!! I used to play it all the time!!!

    WONDERFUL...simply WONDERFUL photos!! I loved them! It just seems so peaceful, and serene!

    What kind of creature was honking at you this AM? I just about cracked up when you said taradactil!!! LOL

    Have a great time!

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  15. Great Blog!
    What a beautiful place ;)

    GIBPOBN - yeah, I had a feeling you'd come around! LMAO!!!

    can't wait to hear more of your adventures...

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  16. "Did anyone see SNL the other night with the Palin/Clinton skit?"

    YES! Very funny!!

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  17. Where in the World are Rod and DJ........


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