Boy's Weekend

Last week I had the pleasure of returning to the Midwest for a boys weekend in Milwaukee, WI. We went to a Brewers/Cubs game and Miller Park is an impressive ballpark. The Astor hotel that we stayed at was very enjoyable and historic. And of course there may have been a few trips to the vast quantity of drinking establishments Milwaukee has to offer.

I am an Engineer and like to list items out…..and that’s why……I can up with……Top FOURTEEN things I learned on a 4 day trip to Milwaukee, Wisconsin….

1. Asking the locals what to do in Milwaukee, all said you can drink, you can go to a Brewers game to drink, and/or go to another bar and drink.

2. No matter where you go in the Big Ten school states everyone can agree on their deep hatred for the OH-IO State Buckeyes.

3. It is always best to enjoy a Michigan football victory with your close mates. GO BLUE.

4. Most men don’t know how to properly light a charcoal grill.

5. Orlando’s rap game is a little behind hood rich Milwaukee so I learned all about “Teach me how to DOUGIE”.

6. It takes 3 police officers to take down the great northern white buffalo and the noise it produced pierces the ears. It also takes only one “anonymous” person to start the “tase her” chant and pretty soon you have the whole crowd going.

7. The German Hofbrau House actually thinks it is a good idea to let inebriated, 20 something’s use a 20lb Hammer, racing to see who can hit an antique nail into a stump fastest.

8. People have different sleeping needs and schedules. Some choose to sleep in and some choose to sleep standing up, leaning against a wall, in a bar with a LOUD live band.

9. People retire from the evening activities earlier than others, but its generally frowned upon by the hotel staff to pass out on the hotel lobby couch for 2 hrs.

10. You can always make something awkward with a stare.

11. I have the scary distinction of being the “grown up” of the group.

12. Ordering 100 proof liquor as a night capper generally leads to ordering pizza and then passing out before the delivery is made.

13. If you can’t “arise” for the occasion you can use a head butt to get out of the situation.

14. You can always go out with good friends, but if things get weird you always need to remember to say “Alabama”.

I will sum it up with help from Mr. Bob Lupton,

‎"If you think about it, your favorite memories, the most important moments in your life, were you alone? Life's better with company." - Mr. Bob Lupton

I had a great time with everyone and was cheerful to share memories with good friends. I thank my wonderful wife for sending me and glad she is soooo understanding.

Roll Tide,

Scott