Tuesday Takes:
- Had a really good time in Virginia. Would I have rather been tailgating or gambling with my buddies at a bachelor party? Of course. But it was a nice, relaxing long weekend out of town. The drive wasn't even bad- 9 hours but beautiful scenery all the way through eastern KY, West Virginia and Virginia. I had hung out with the lass's mom quite a bit and she's a sweet lady, but this was the first I met her dad. He's awesome- funny old British dude who plays the guitar and sings Beatles songs. Genuinely nice people. Made me feel completely at home. I didn't even feel like I was "on" all weekend. Plus, between her mom's cooking and going out, I haven't eaten that well in a long time. Meatloaf and mashed potatoes; banana nut bread; pumpkin bread; Bahamian chicken souse and johnny cake; oysters; shrimp & grits; etc.
- Her folks retired in Williamsburg (from the Bahamas)- which is right down from the James River which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Also the home of William & Mary. We ran through that campus every morning. It's gorgeous. Would be a really cool place to go to college. Hell, opened in 1694. Even watched the game at haunt right off campus. Colonial Williamsburg was okay, but I thought Jamestown, specifically the museum, was awesome. If you love Revolutionary and even Civil War stuff, it's a great area. Reminds me a lot of the Carolinas- Pinehurst, Hilton Head- in feel. Coastal Southern. Very preppy. Wouldn't be a bad place to live- you're a half hour or so from Richmond, close to the mountains and close to the ocean.
- Speaking of college kids, when did Chacos or Tevas make a come back? Seemed like that's what all the kids were wearing.
- Among my many complaints about hens is that since most of them have barely had any adult conversation over the weekend is their constant loud chattering in the morning. Chill out. It's 8am. I'm not even awake yet.
- I know ripping Chief is the "in" thing right now, but dude is right about ESPN noticeably embracing gambling and Vegas. That's definitely and obviously new, and also a good move.
- I'm with you Anth- 8 days is about all I can go on stubble. Would love to grow a beard (not sure if I could pull it off or not), but can't get past the discomfort. I hate being completely clean shaven. Just don't like the look or feel of it.