In Heaven There Was No Beer

I'll explain the title towards the end.

This past weekend, Tom Tank, and myself jumped in the car and started our epic journey to Iowa City to watch a Herky and Starty matchup.  It was going to be a marathon weekend as we didn't leave Glasgow until 6:00 PM for the 8 hour car ride to Davenport where Tom's parents live.  I have become greatly appreciative of the iPad and the fact you can put movies on it.  It does make the car ride much shorter when you can watch some classic movies in the wee hours of the morning.

The trip to Davenport was uneventful and we arrived by 2:30 am.  6:00 am the alarm went off and we were bundling up for the pre-game adventure.  Iowa in November has a tendancy to be a little chilly though dress in layers because a cold morning usually leads to a very pleasant afternoon. 

Pulling into Iowa City on a game day is always exciting!  Driving to the stadium there are always college kids sitting on the front steps drinking beer, Iowa flags flying proudly and a buzz that goes through the community.  Mr. Tank has been a season ticket holder for over 30 years and is a professional tail-gater.  We park the van, 200 yards from Kinnick, put up the tent, tables and chairs, poured bloody mary's and pull out the FOOD! 

We wondered around and were able to meet Dan Gable, the winnest wrestling coach, who was the honory team captain for the game.  Went and saw the Hawkeye Marching Band pre-game show and headed off to the game!

It was prefect weather but a not so perfect outcome.  The Hawks were defeated on that November day by Sparty.  (When Iowa wins the fans sing their victory song...In Heaven There is No Beer).

Back to the car and out came the walking tacos.  This was a completely new concept to me and I was super impressed though I have found out I must have lived under a rock as this is FAR from a new idea.  I was still impressed :)

It was a long day and a long car ride home but we had a lot of fun.  It was good to support the alma mater and have a little nostalgia from another chapter in my life.

Go Hawks!!

Statue of Nile Kinnick

Marching Band Pre Game Show

Marching Band Half Time Show

Walk Taco's

  

Euge, Jim, Linda and Tom

Frankfort Trip

This past Wednesday we packed up the car and headed out to Frankfort, Kentucky.  Karalee had a training she had to be at on Thursday and thought it would be a good overnight trip for the family!  

I got home from work at 6:00 and found Kennick sleeping on the bed.  We got him in the car still sleeping and drove all the way to Frankfort and he woke up about 9:00.  He woke up hungry and ate everything in sight and then we all went to bed.  

Thursday we woke up and had a really good breakfast at the hotel.  Karalee left for her meeting and Kennick and I went swimming in the pool.  It was a nice relaxing morning with Kennick.  He is becoming quite a good swimmer.  Karalee was back by noon and we ate at Cracker Barrel for lunch.

Our original plan was to go see the capital afterwards but it was gray and rainy so we decided just to drive around and not go inside.  We tried to give Kennick a quick lesson about our state capital and how our state government works.  

Just a few blocks from the capitol is a little chocolate shop called Rebecca Ruth's.  It really is a must stop if you are in town.  We got a few chocolates for the ride home and some souvenirs that Kennick could take to school with him on Friday.  We weren't too much outside for Frankfort and Kennick fell asleep...woke up in the driveway.  

Future politician.

Kennick and Karalee in front of the state capital.

Good thing for these bright smiles on a cold and cloudy day in Frankfort.