On the Great Columbus Trip Day Three

In which we find: food, vindication and a special guest star.

Slept in later than I thought. Which I mean in the most literal way possible. I moved the clock in the guest room ahead an hour due to last week's time change. At some point last night it jumped back in time an hour. So I woke up thinking it was 8:30 when in actuality it was 9:30. I was alright with it.

For breakfast we whipped up some toast, bacon and scrambled eggs¹.

The Settlers losing streak finally came to a crashing halt with three wins in a row (over the last two days).

Seth and I played disc golf at the course near OSU's campus. There were four high points. Firstly, I dominated Seth, it wasn't even close. Secondly, there was a cricket game going on when we arrived, which is always a scene. Thirdly, there was a family of three that we got stuck behind not once but twice. We played through on a hole² and they skipped a couple of holes so we got stuck behind them again. Lastly, I got a Young Life camp hole in one³.

We watched Up In the Air, which was a phenomenal movie. I would say that it is right up there with Up for my favorite movie of the year. Also, this guy was there.

See you back in Bloomington!
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¹ First meal that I didn't help make, it was exciting.
² Playing though is when slower people let you pass by. The mom didn't know this, apparently, and seemed very put off when we asked.
³ That is when you hit the post under the basket.

On the Great Columbus Trip Day Two

In which we travel a bit, dinner is served, and a showdown most epic.

Here are the highlights from day two in Ohio.

Seth and I played disc golf at Glacier Ridge Metro Park.  It was quite the showdown.  We needed two playoff holes to determine the winner.  Seth walked away victorious...for now¹.  Here is the picture of the day.

Other activities included Setters (of course) with the windows open and an awesome breeze blowing through. Seth and Julie thought it would be a good idea to get me hooked on The West Wing, which was very courteous of them.  So I repaid them by talking them into buying Studio 60, suckers².  Julie whipped up some awesome taco soup which we had for dinner.  And in case you were wondering at Half-Priced Books you can buy some sweet movies on LaserDisc³, if I had a player I totally would have bought some.

Highlight of the day?  This quote, direct from Julie Rowe.  "You know what Columbus does have?  Huge dicks."  Seriously, she said that⁴.
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¹ Rematch tomorrow.
² More for the act of purchasing, the show it self is fantastic.
³ Including True Lies, Dave, and Weekend at Bernie's 2.
⁴ Technically she said, "huge Dicks" as in the the sporting goods store.

On the Great Columbus Trip Day One

In which we chronicle events from the first day in Columbus.

So I finally made the trip to Ohio that I promised Seth for his birthday so instead of one post talking about the whole trip there will be a post for each day I am here highlighting the peak moments.  This is day one:

Got to Columbus at 3 pm, Seth suggested that I meet him and Julie at Kroger.  He showed up at 4.  Then his debit card didn't work so I bought their groceries...what a dead beat¹.

When we got the their house (which is pretty sweet) Seth and Julie both got on their computers.

Then we made dinner, which is to say that I made dinner, Seth sat on the couch.  Then my Settlers losing streak continued for two games².

So far this trip has lived up to expectations³.
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¹ They owe me $61.
² Even though a won a game earlier in the week it was against Colby and Huck so I'm not counting it.  I don't know what I did to anger the Setters gods, but they are pissed.
³ All joking aside I'm glad to be here...as long as I get my money back.

On Fulfilling A Birthday Wish....Kind Of

In which a contractual obligation almost backfires until it doesn't.

[My friend Seth Rowe¹ recently had a birthday².  As a gift I decided to give him the option to tell me what to blog about, because, firstly, his blog was inspirational in the creation of my blog, and secondly, I'm cheap.  He wanted me to write about my second visit to Columbus (which hasn't happened) or to write about the trip that I would be going on in the next month (which was news to me).  I took his idea and ran with it...]

There is a place, not too far from here,
Where the Scioto and the Olentangy meet.
Long ago, in olden days, this was the new frontier
But now, instead, you'll find idiots not known for being discreet.

O-H-I-O they shout,
Whether you want them to or not.
You shake your head at the stupid lout
Living in this place manners forgot.

Filthy rivers make it tough
To finish a disc golf game.
Wise visitors say "That's enough."
And return from whence they came.

Columbus is a terrible place whether sleeping or awake,
And I'll tell anyone who asks of me, visiting there is a mistake.

Yet, when I think of my good friends,
Whose names are Seth and Julie,
I must see the city through a new lens,
And thus, speak to you truly.

You'll find Settlers there, a garden gnome,
And late night conversation.
I would get to see their new home
While enjoying a short vacation.

Plenty of laughter will abound
During the time that I am there,
As well as talks that are profound,
With good friends, for whom I deeply care.

So Seth, and Julie, grab a pen, and prepare a note to take.
Beware the Ides of March because I'll be there over my spring break³.


Happy Birthday Seth!


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¹ Of "The Summer of Seth and Josh".
² It was his 26th by my count.
³ Spring break runs from the 13th-21st and the Ides of March is the 15th.