***Long post warning***
Back from a 3 week hiatus (I know....I'll make the next one longer lol)
*Took the Monday of eclipse 2017 off and drove the girls to Glasgow, then an hour south to be in totality. It was covered in here at the time, but totally worth it. Coolest thing I've ever seen, and it isn't close. Recommend making plans for 2024.
*Grand Tetons trip was really something else. I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. John Muir was on to something...."the woods are calling, and I must go". I'm not hugging trees or anything, and I don't think I can make this a yearly thing, but I sure want to. I woke up a few days after the trip and wanted to go back.
-After the first day of absolutely zero service, and realizing that I wasn't going to be able to answer emails or check in at all, it became more enjoyable to just completely disconnect from everything.
-Walked about 60 miles over six days. Started on the south side of the park, walked past the Grand, MIddle, and South Teton peaks. Breathtaking stuff. Altitude is tough to adjust. Muscles are just asking for oxygen/blood, and you can't give it to them. Pictures are on IG/FB. If you're interested in that sort of thing, and want an album with 400+, I can forward.
-Very little dangerous wildlife sightings. No bears, but did wake up next to a couple bull moose one morning. Little pucker factor there. Marmots/deer/ground mice/hawks and one elk far off in the distance.
-Last day we got to our campsite around lunchtime. Had four miles to go to get to the car....decided to get out a day early. Ran into a couple from Houston on a day hike on the way out. They caught us up to speed on Harvey (they evacuated and were enjoying a few days in Wyoming). Had no idea.
-Anth's rec to take nail clippers was clutch. Didn't have them packed, but needed them day 2.
-Really enjoyed Jackson Hole. Cool town. First shower was magic. Massage, chicken wings, beer, a nice steak, and some window shopping. Will go back in the winter to ski. Really like it there.
*For the money, give me Weller Special Reserve for an everyday bourbon. A little harder to find, and Buffalo Trace is as good and available every day, but WSR for dad when possible.
*Anybody remember a baseball player at UK named Scott Green? Went to Male. Played early 2000s I think. He's in the same line of work, and we golfed together yesterday.
Anyway, he's an impressive physical specimen. 6'8", and massive. Hits the golf ball further than anyone I've ever seen or played with. Consistently drove the ball 340, and can control it. Unbelievable, really. Last hole at Champions is a long par 4, water right. Called his shot with a draw and hit it 360. Wedge to 3 feet and made birdie. Bottles the mind.
Doesn't hold a candle to Pope, though.