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We have a race this time...

2009-08-28T00:14:00.001-07:00

I should have stayed at home... LOL

2009-06-26T14:49:00.000-07:00

This last weekend I should have just stayed at home.. my bed was so, so very comfy cozy.

Started off Friday night... We all meet at Jason & Nichole's for some early drinks. Sorry we Nichole, Colleen, Arron, Jason, Me.. Jen is taking the picture. Then it was off to dinner at a really cool Thai restaurant in Bellevue. After a great meal and some more libation (aka Thai beer) it was off to the the comedy club. But not before some comedy of our own, Jason almost left me behind in parking lot.... speed daemon that he his.. LOL

At the Parlor Comedy club the headliner was Bill Bellamy (photo) I have to admit some of the warm up guys were just flat out funny. And you could kind of tell that Bill Bellamy was working out some of his material, but it was all some funny sheet.

Lucky for me Jennifer had to get up early so she and I called it early at like 2:00am and the rest of those party animals kept on going.

Saturday was an early 11:00 brunch LOL Early at Wilde Rover (Irish Pub).. Berry Pancakes to die for!!! Sorry no pic's cuz they were gone that fast!!!I was then off to do some volunteering at Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Event and eat some good food at the Iranian Festival. LOL and no I do not have that much energy the two events were right next to one another at the Seattle Center.

Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest. LOL For me it was a 5K run for Lance Armstrong Livestrong in the morning. No George I did not meet Lance... George thinks I am celb stalker LOL. Then to church and a stroll around the Fremount Fair (Zeb / Venessa, good news not as many naked folks there this year).

Post or else...

2009-06-26T14:27:00.000-07:00

Hi All -

I just got off the phone with my mom.. and she was like post or else. So I am going to be a posting fool today. Hold one tight.

Love,
Rob

When will my brother E learn..He can't Win LOL

2009-04-30T21:21:00.000-07:00

This is what you do when you don't have GF. LOL

2009-04-29T23:17:00.000-07:00

My Brother.. is one lucky man.

2009-04-09T10:33:00.000-07:00

There have been very few times in my life that I have ever been jealous of any other man..... But of late I have to say my brother Zeb has it going on.

Bring it don't sing it... LOL

2009-04-04T21:17:00.000-07:00

To My Baby Bro.. "E"

How do I say this politly.

YOU GOT SMOKED AGAIN!!!!

3D Sunday!!!

2009-03-30T14:25:00.001-07:00

Well this weekend was all in 3D.. LOL

I went to the movies with my good buddy Star. Who looked better in the glasses?

Before and After

2009-03-15T23:03:00.000-07:00

Well this weekend was another one for the books.

Rob, Andre, Steve, Missy, and few of Missy's friends.. Mark, another couple all I went paint balling.. or as my cusin Missy calls it paint balling out (inside joke). I have to admit I was a bit skeptical about the hole paintball experiance...but boy was mind changed quick... esply when you have someone shooting at you.... YIKES!! Even if it is paint. LOL

As you can tell by this last picture I did not do as well as my nephews... Andre was his normal stealthy ninja worrier... while Steve was the bull rush king.

The World is Mine - Carter Zebulan Hayward

2009-03-10T14:51:00.000-07:00

I have to be one of the luckest men on the planet I was able welcome home my nephew this weekend.

Thank You Zep & Banessa

Carter Zebulan Hayward
March 5, 2009
5:12pm
5 lbs 9oz

Family Affair.. Promoting

2009-03-05T03:14:00.000-08:00

Nanny.. Nanny.. I won!!

2009-03-02T14:57:00.000-08:00

This past weekend.

2009-02-25T03:39:00.000-08:00

Most folks on a Friday night go out and have fun.. not me. LOL I did laundry and went out to meet a really great golfer. I know most of you who read this are non golfers but some of you may know who Rocco Mediate is I had a chance to meet him. As I was so amazed with his batting it out with Tiger Woods at the U.S. Open.

Then Saturday morning I was off and running litteraly. I ran my fastest 5K very at Los Alamitos Race on the Base. A very cool spot, it was on a military base in Los Alamitos, CA.

Road Trip to Phx.. Valentines Day Weekend

2009-02-25T02:35:00.000-08:00

Man I am on the late freight.. With letting folks know what is going on with me.

Two weekends ago I went on a Road Trip to PHX. Yea..I had to get out of town..Hey it was Valentines Day..with out a sweetheart.

Zeek showing me how I should actually be pumping gas. LOL

Missy showing me how to smile with my eyes open.. as you can see that didn't work to well. LOL

Five hours later of driving and we arrived in Phoenix...and a few more hours of sleep. We were ready to start our fun in Phoenix.

Missy wanted to stop by and say hi to her Dad (my uncle) Rico. He can be a bit off at times, so it was a bit tence at first. But as you can see below all was good with the visit, no drama is good drama.

Then it was off to get hair cuts.. cuz we had a surprise party to go to that night for my cousins 15th year anniversary. The funnest thing was we did not know about the party. LOL
I still can belive Lizzet cut off all that hair.. YIKES.

Here are some pictures from the surpise 15th wedding aniversary party for Jamie & Camile.

The many faces of Missy...

2009-02-02T19:53:00.000-08:00

I was just going through some photos of my Cuz Missy, and thought I would share. Wow talk about some different looks.. Don't cha think??.. In all fairness in one of these she was going out on a date... Now try to figure out which one.. LOL

Worst New Year's Eve ever..

2009-01-19T09:20:00.000-08:00

I found this picture and boy oh boy did it bring back some memory's.

Note to all:

If your current GF says it is okay to bring your ex-GF to a New Years Eve party... DON'T DO IT!!!

Yesterday we lost a family member.

2009-01-18T02:35:00.000-08:00

As most of you know, I have a very small family. And today we lost someone that was very close to all of my family.

Dexter sometimes thought he was a cat.

Dexter you will be missed and thank you for the joy and happiness you brought to us.

I do have other friends... LOL

2009-01-16T22:04:00.000-08:00

Would you believe a good friend of mine thought I was a celebrity stalker LOL based on some of the posts I have on this blog.

I like to think I am far from that example.. I was walking and texting at Farmers Market in LA and literally walked into Kanye West. Stuff like that just happens to me, some day I might take my friends advise and write a book.

Well just to prove to George aka G-Money that I do know some other folks than celebrities. LOL I just wanted to show off the last few folks I was able to hang out with on my last trip (Colorado / Seattle / LA).

Jennifer – This girl can party like a rock star any night of the week. But this week was especially nice because it was New Years.

Greg / Christina – If you went out and handpicked your neighbors you could not find better ones. (Insert picture here...Greg is a bit slow on getting me the picture..LOL)

Jason / Nichole – I say this and no one belives me Jason is one of the smartest cats I know. Nichole can brighten a room just by walking in, I don’t think I have seen her in a bad mood.

Rodney – I like to describe our friendship “I have known him for more than ¾’s of my life”.

Well these are just some of the folks I call friends…..

Thanks for being my friend.

Geeky thing I did today.

2009-01-09T10:34:00.000-08:00

Yea, I have to admit this is kind of a geeky thing todo.. but hey I thought it was cool. I went and got custom fitted for golf clubs, at Cleveland Golf. http://www.clevelandgolf.com/fitting_studio.html

I would want it no other way..

2008-12-26T00:14:00.000-08:00

Christmas with my family... I would want it no other way.

I just wanted to give you a small peak into my family Christmas. While some family's open there presents at exactly midnight, other family's open only one the night before. Me and my loved ones are all about one night of fun!!! We open all of our presents on Christmas Eve.

Zep & Vannessa... Looking at the dreaded childhood photos. LOL So is there anyone that looks good in there childhood photo's?

Scout and my sister getting ready for the onslaught of the nights events. Each of them needed the nap after a wonderful meal, and to get them both ready for all the gifts. My sister, Scout and Skylee out did them self's this year they brought a whole new meaning to it is better to give than receive.

Here is me any my brother acting a fool in the Mall.

And to me this is what the holidays are truly all about.. to see the joy in someone eyes when the open that gift, is truly a blessing.

Dodgers Stadium!

2008-12-15T02:27:00.000-08:00

Zeek and I also made a little stop off at a place few get to go.

Dodger Stadium

We didn't get to hold the World Series Trophy...Like my brothers but we did get to see it throught the glass.

Super Hero's can fly!!

2008-12-15T02:05:00.000-08:00

See what happens when you tell your nephew that we would have day of guy stuff and the included stuff that superhero's would do.

Okay well in my case super hero's can float!!

My Brother "E" is doing his thing.

2008-12-15T01:56:00.000-08:00

Rapper who put Pittsburgh on hip-hop map coming to GJ

By Samantha Stiles

Thursday, December 11, 2008

He calls himself Wiz because that’s what people kept telling him, that he’s smart beyond his years, a whiz kid.

Hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa, 20, writes some racy and profane lyrics, but he is an articulate speaker.

Khalifa, along with two acts from Denver, Black Prez and Livest Vibe, are providing the musical entertainment at the TreStylez.com fashion show at Mesa Theater and Club on Friday, Dec. 12.

Khalifa rose from a pocket-size hip-hop scene in Pittsburgh, and became the rapper that gave the city its rap identity, he said.

“Really, it’s fortunate for me to be in this situation,” he said.

His break has given other performers from Pittsburgh a chance to step up, he said.

“I’m living proof anyone can make it as an entertainer.”

After releasing his indie album “Show and Prove,” Warner Bros. Records signed him, and Rolling Stone magazine called him a “New Artist to Watch” in 2007. More publicity followed and his Internet presence has grown exponentially. Khalifa releases short videos on YouTube on a regular basis.

“I feel like my whole career has been a forward progression,” he said.

Currently, he’s riding out the success of his radio hit “Say Yeah,” recording new music and releasing some of it on mix tapes. The release date for his new CD has been pushed back, but he’s optimistic that time will only make his work better.

Sponsoring the Khalifa show is urban streetwear Internet distributor TreStylez.com, based out of Denver. The founders of the Web site are from the Grand Valley.

Isiah Otero, a representative of the Web site, said the company’s goal is to bring a new sound to western Colorado, as well as a different level of fashion.

TreStylez.com sought Khalifa for the show because he’s “hip, young and fresh,” Otero said. “He goes along well with the site.” http://www.gjsentinel.com/featr/content/features/entertainment/stories/2008/12/11/121208_OA11_BRF_TreStylez.html

Back in LA and Runing.. This time not getting chased by the COP's

2008-12-11T13:47:00.000-08:00

35 Minute Beach Run
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Rob's Run - Daily run

2008-09-05T11:12:00.000-07:00

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I guess I am a name dropper.

2008-09-03T06:31:00.000-07:00

This long weekend made me feel like I was back in LA.

The weekend started out with me on a date Friday night we went out for Sushi and who should walk in but Lance Bass (‘N Sync & Gay Fame) and Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Sopranos) I also noticed Alfonso Riberior (Fresh Prince), Joey Fatone (Dancing w/the Stars) and played a few hands of cards with Elton Brand (Kind of hard not to notice him standing at 6ft 8in). I later found out from another woman that I meet (yes that was the end of that date and the start of another date) that they were in town for an opening of a club.

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Saturday was a day of just hanging around the pool. And just incase you were wondering yes Mexican folks do sun burn.

Saturday night was fight night
This was kind of cool.. being at a fight ring side (third row.. didn’t want first or second.. didn’t want blood on me). I would have gone just to people watch, the fans, the music, the noise, the chants (“NO AQUI” – For any non-Puerto Rican fighter), the fights in and outside the ring. Just non-stop head turning.

Sunday was a day of exploration Old San Juan and searching for Mexican candy (De Leche). I found the candy (sorry no pictures, I ate it to fast, don't tell my mom).

Monday I played golf at Dorado.

One of the nicest golf courses I have played. Not just saying that cuz I scored well.. just 4 over.

Weekend in Puerto Rico

2008-08-28T12:33:00.001-07:00

I started off the weekend on Friday night at Lupe’es for some drinks with some co-workers and then I was off to go play. Yes if you can believe that telecommunications engineers are too dorky to hang out with. LOL

El San Juan Hotel

My original idea was go people watch… and the last time I was in PR me and a friend Perry did a ton of “People Watching” there. The EL San Juan hotel is famous for its live music and dancing. I was invited to dance salsa, and I am proud to say I only stepped on her toes a few times. LOL After dancing, and drinking I moved on to the casino..normally this would be a bad thing considering the drinking. But I will say this I won enough at the casino to pay for all my Christmas gifts (for this year and next year).

Saturday, as you can imagine was a sleep in day as I did not get in really late / early however want to look at it. But I did take the bus to Old San Juan (I do not recommend the bus to anyone). Got something to eat at Barrachina (Birthplace of the Piña Colada) what I was eating was Mofongo.

Sunday was just a quite day in the park listing to some great music.

All in All a good weekend.

It's offical my Brother and Sister are having a BlueBerry

2008-08-28T11:04:00.000-07:00

Well the news is now offical my Brother and Sister are having a baby (Blueberry).

I am sticking to my guns and saying that the babie making magic happened while they were on vaction at my house in Seattle.

Wishing my brother and sister all the best!!

Working in Puerto Rico...

2008-08-22T08:20:00.000-07:00

And yes this my view every night... Not a bad job if you can get it.

This is where I go to work every day!!

Not sure why but it reminds me of Willie Wonka's Choclate Factory. LOL

It's a good thing family is always there to pick you up.LOL

2008-08-19T13:47:00.000-07:00

Let me start off by saying I love my brother Ethan and I thought this was funny as all get out.

So I am driving two thousand miles in two days (yes crazy I know.. but that is for another blog). I stop off in Loveland, Co to say hi and visit my brother E.

And and after 12 hours of driving what dose my brother suggest we do? Go play basketball!!! WTH Now, yes I am a grown man and I could have said "No way" but I didn't so the results were to say the least poor. I did scored twice... and by twice I mean twice in two games of 11 by ones. LMAO Below is where I got my butt handed to me and who that did the handing. LOL

Teach them well and they can fish for a life time. LOL

2008-08-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

This is from Carol / Leo and it had, okay still has me rolling so hard I almost pee'ed myself.

OK, so Leo had never seen the "L" thing before Robbie showed up. Robbie leaves on Sunday. That evening, we take Leo out to dinner. He starts saying that the waitress is his girlfriend. He's jumps out of the booth waiting for her to come back and he wants to take a picture with her (with his little Fisher Price camera that we brought along for him to play games with). We tell him that he really needs to relax and play it cool. He leans against our table and says, "like this?", and puts the big 'L' on his forehead. She comes and he asks her to take a picture with him and he does the 'L' thing. She says, "Are you calling me a loser?" I said that he was only calling himself one but that he was really a winner. So he and the waitress decided that they're both winners

Baton Rouge is no where near New Orleans. LOL

2008-07-28T13:20:00.000-07:00

Hey Ya'll -

I had a wonderful weekend with some LoSeR (said with love) friends of mine in Baton Rouge, La. And for those of you wondering Baton Rouge is no where near New Orleans. Yes Robbie made hotel reservations in New Orleans thinking it was 5 min from Baton Rouge... turns out it is like 2 hours away. Can we say I am the LOOSER!!

This is my partner in crime Leo we went out drinking and picking up girls on Friday night at Serranos. And yes he got more phone numbers than I did.. but then again look at him can we say ladies man. LOL

This is the sight where I got a beating at golf.. by Pauly P "Winner of two Golden Gloves".. Yes, the rumour is true Pauly P plays with 47 woods and still beat me... I have to give Paul mad props, the guy played out of his mind. LOL

Can you find the Looser in this picture?? BTW it is the guy on the Right.

Then again we are not the ones in the cage... LOL Mike the LSU Tiger is the one in the cage.

Great meals.... scratch that amazing meals Dinner was at Mansurs and B-Fast was at Another Broken Egg.. Both spots where Yummy...Healthy LOL not so much but amazing good.

Pauly P dose quite a few signs for the LSU Tigers and although he did not do this one... but I am sure he has tried to touch this one a time or two. LOL Printers and there signs.

All good things must come to an end.. Didn't want to leave great friends... Yes Paul & Carol were okay too. :)

I know some cutie patootie's!!!

2008-07-22T12:26:00.000-07:00

Elk's.. The secret is out... Great food, Great People!

2008-07-22T07:57:00.000-07:00

You may have been wondering what I do for fun on a Monday night in Little Rock? Well that is easy, I am eating burgers with some great friends at the Elk's Lodge (Tequila Tom, Eye of the "Hurricane" Lona, Diet Coke me Lori & my favorite..Pass me a Beer Bill)

2008-07-17T10:01:00.000-07:00

This is the cooleset.. My Brother E... did this I wish I was that cool.

Some of the places I have been

2008-07-14T09:38:00.000-07:00

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You know it was kind of crazy putting this together... Just doing the down memory road thing.

Two 5K's do not equal equal one fun 10K.

2008-07-14T07:33:00.000-07:00

In yet another weekend of what the heck was I thinking?

Friday night I went to hear some great music. Bill was playing the piano, and his accompanist were playing at what turned out to be a great Mexican restaurant (Good food, Good Music, Better friends = Great night).

Saturday.. what was I thinking I ran a 5K in the morning and yes my dumb butt ran another 5K that night. Note to self if you want to run a 10K run a 10k.

Oh and Sunday I thought why not top the weekend off by going to listen to some "Banda" music. Yes I had a hang over and was not in the right frame of mind. LOL Then after that I went to Little Rock Travelers game.. Cheap beer and Baseball good way to end the night.

Food of Little Rock

2008-07-07T12:13:00.000-07:00

Just some of the places in have grabbed some food and drink while in Little Rock, AR.

Community Bakery - OMG they have this danish there that is to die for. On any given weekend morning this is where you would find me.
Grampa's - One of the first places I ate while in Little Rock. Good food / Good people = Little Rock food.
Corky's - I can not tell a lie the BarBQ was just okay, but the corn (which was the only reason I went in) was soggy.
Boscos - One great beer place, if you love beer you will love Boscos.
Flying Fish - The fish was okay but it was just a standard tourist trap and I got caught in there trap.
Flying Burrito - Who doesn't love burritos and when they are flying bonus. LOL Good stuff.
Underground Pub - Just like it sounds a pub underground. Didn't have the food but booze was great and so were the women.
Sticky Fingerz - If love live music and stiff drinks this is the place.
Flying Saucer - I am not sure why I went in here... Oh yea it was that all the waitress wear short and mean short skirts. Mom, don't worry they are wearing boy shorts under.
Juanitas - Mexican food on one side (sorry good mexican food) and on the side a bar with live music and good drinks can we say one dang good time.

2008-07-05T19:26:00.000-07:00

Wow I have been to quite a few musems and this one had to be the worst ever!! If you get the chance to go.. Don't go!

2008-07-05T19:10:00.000-07:00

After the 5K run....My new whip (mom that is ghetto fab for car) was delivered to me at the hotel and of course it rain'ed so here are some of the pictures from the lot. In case you are wondering and I know you are Lexus GS 450H Yep that is right Robbie got a Hybrid, hey a brother has to eat. So what it came down to was eat or paying for gas so you know my fat butt went for the foot. :)

2008-07-05T19:05:00.000-07:00

Well the rest of my 4th of July was kind of cool. I was invited to one crazy Bar-BQ. I am sure we all have been to one that started off slow but the fun really got started when Bill started playing the piano. LOL Still amazed no one got put into the pool. Good no correction Great time thanks again for the invite.

Pictures are from the Celebration on the River.

2008-07-04T12:10:00.000-07:00

I started off the 4th of July weekend with a 5K run, I did not run as well as my brother did last week. The link below is from my brother Ethan Haywards run.. some day I will do as well as he is. LOL

http://columbinehealth.com/health_services/lsc/Lifestyle%205K%202008%20-%20results.htm

Gone With The Wind

2008-06-30T06:51:00.000-07:00

I have a good friend Jennifer, who
loves Gone With Wind... I wonder
if she will recongize the building.

Well I figured while I am in the south I should visit the last remaining structure from the movie Gone With The Wind. Yes I was really that bored. LOL

Rob's CPR Date

2008-06-23T08:32:00.000-07:00

Well now you know I like my dates on the exotic side. LOL It was hot as all get out on this football feild. Here is a TV artical, enjoy.

http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=66803&catid=2

This was going to be my first...

2008-06-17T12:56:00.000-07:00

Well this is was going to be my first blog.

A few nights ago… in an effort to grow.. politically... instead of growing rounder.. Okay I thought it would be interesting to see Brack Obama speak. I did feel really bad for the folks that arrived at the “North Charleston High School” (yep that is right a high school) at 5:30 and Obama arrived well over an hour and half late. What we got to listen to was a speech with poor tempo… I do have to admit there were some highlights… example Obama’s introduction speaker forgot the man’s name.. LOL You can’t make this stuff up. And with him being about two hours late arriving and he lost about 200 plus folks walked out… during the speech… I can only think this was due to the lateness of the hour. Now, I understand Obama has South Carolina, basically wrapped up.. when it was all said and I felt like Obama was trying to be hard to give “I am a man of the people” speech.

Then a few nights later… so I could get a good cross section… I went to listen to Hillary Clinton. And who shows up with here but also her hubby Bill and Chelsea (I was able to shake both of their hands.. very cool). Hillary’s speech was more of what I was expecting to hear from a politician .. good rhythm, while still hitting the hot topics… but alas no trash talking about her democratic competitors. DRAT!!

A really good friend of mine Colleen Clinton (no relation to the Clinton’s LOL) she told me a few times in the past that I should write a book with all the things that happen to me. Okay to quote her correctly “With all the trouble I get into, I should write a book”.. LOL I guess she might be right. LOL Wow, just think this was just a Thursday and Friday night… in Charleston, SC.

Things I just dont understand

2008-06-16T23:09:00.001-07:00

There are many... and I mean many things I don't understand in this world. But in the South I do not understand this one.

To My Brother "E"

2008-06-16T21:04:00.000-07:00

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I never know how many folks read this but just incase.

Here is the best site on the web.

http://www.trestylez.com/

A Lazy Sunday with the Ducks...

2008-06-16T15:24:00.000-07:00

Yes as crazy as this seems at the Little Rock Peabody Hotel they at 11:00am and 5:00pm they have a duck march. This is where the ducks march in and out on the a glass elevator. And me being the adventurous spirit that I am I had to go and see for my self.

Saturday Night

2008-06-16T08:50:00.000-07:00

Mom...you will be happy to know I did not go home with these girls. However just so I can say I gave full discloser, I did have "a few" drinks with them later. LOL

Clinton Library

2008-06-13T14:20:00.000-07:00

Clinton Library, I am really not sure what drove me to go there other than Rodney suggesting over and over that I go LOL :). It was all very informative and very retrospective. The glass sculpture is a Chully piece very nicely done I read that was one of there Christmas Trees one year.

Greek Food Festival - Yummy

2008-06-13T11:51:00.000-07:00

Wow.. Great food.. cool dancing.. but hot like no body's buss.

Only 9 more weeks..

2008-06-05T11:41:00.000-07:00

Not a bad place to work.. just not a great place to work.

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If it only didn't rain....

2008-06-02T13:59:00.000-07:00

You ever have one of those weekends where you try to jam as much stuff into the weekend so you don't have to think about the things going on in your life? Well this was my plan... LOL if only a plan would come together.

Friday - Dinner at a nice place Cajun's on the Arkansas river. Good.. na GREAT food.
http://www.cajunswharf.com/

Saturday - I was Mr. Motivation... I ran a 5k http://www.amod.org/dinodash2008.htm
Yes if you did look and see the results I am in there as (Rodrisuez, Robert) I have had some folks jack up my name but dang. LOL

Then it was back to the hotel for a quick showered and I was off to get my CPR re-certification.

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3056871 Well it was a good thing I did shower cuz I meet the former Miss. Arkansas and the current Mrs. Arkansas (both were not to cute I might add)

Rodney said I should go to the Clinton Library http://www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org/
So I went.. good way to kill an hour or two.. although I should have gone around lunch time. I hear the food is great there...about the only thing cool I found was the Chully glass, I think it was a Christmas tree of sorts.

Arena Football - Still not sure if this is a cool version of indoor version of soccer with pads? I did get to meet the mascot and a few players (No cheerleaders drat!!!) I will add picture as soon as I can figure out how to.

Sunday - It rained most of the day. So out went the window my master plan of playing a round of golf. So I spent the morning and afternoon moping about the hotel room cuz the rain did not stop until around 3pm.