Category: Trips

. My “winter-sport” trip began appropriately as it was freezing, both in New Jersey and when I arrived in Michigan, where I wouldn’t see the

. Seasonal tolerance is a funny thing. After a week of near 90 degree late-season heat, temps in the 50s and low 60s certainly made

. Friday Travel day #1 and it went ok as the first half was rain-free. We stopped halfway to check out the Shenandoah Caverns which

. Just like last year, this trip began by working a snow event as the day began at 2 AM. No rest for the weary

. This was a rare stadium trip that I was not looking forward to with my usual full enthusiasm for two reasons. First, I broke

. The trip to Michigan began early on a Friday Morning and I mean early as we were out before the sun was. We took a route

. Something a little different on this visit wrap-up… . 3:25 AM:  Alarm goes off. Hit snooze Button. 3:35 AM:  Alarm goes off. Hit snooze Button.

Before getting to the games involving the Penguins and the Otters, this trip started on Friday with a basketball game. After another 2 AM shift