Moss Island w/ Eric

Up with Eric - so glad he takes the time for these trips with me. We did the West End. I got up Sno White (5.8) on the 2nd try. Eric didn't make it and got discouraged. I went to try Seduction Crack (5.8) three or 4 times. I almost made it but  was tired when I tried for a dyno. Gotta get it next time.

PBL in Orlando recap

Orlando was actually a blast! Thursday & Friday I did the institute for leaders. Didn't go out Wednesday night because I was tired, but Paul snored so badly I woke up and still didn't get enough sleep.So I went out every other night - why not? Jen Friedburg had broken up with her boyfriend and I tried to hang around with her as much as possible. On Thursday we all went to the Dance Hall on the Boardwalk. Had a spitting incident with ice & Paula. Or maybe that was Friday. Also went to the House of Blues on Pleasure Island. Got Eric a t-shirt. Place was cool. Went to Comedy Club one night but left early. It was very good, though. Monday night (our last) we went back to the Dance Hall and just sat outside due to the crowd. They were doing swing-era music though and people were having a blast. It was nice to see.

We went to Animal Kingdom on Sunday. The Bug Show (3D) was a blast. Took the Safari ride which was okay. Bird show was wonderful. They brought out a live bald eagle. It gave me goosebumps. We heard the boat ride was stupid so we didn't go. The dinosaur ride was cool - we went on it twice. Then we went to MGM and the Great Movie ride - not so great. But the Tower of Terror was worth the price of admission all by itself. Drop, up, Drop, up, Drop. We rode that twice also.

The convention was okay. Lots of stupid stuff also. But Paul, Paula, and myself won 1st place for Business Decision Making. Top 3 were us, U of Florida, and U of Kentucky. I'll never forget that moment.

I met Sarah Pike from Arizona. She's the new Southwest Region National VP.

PBL for SUNYIT in Orlando, FL

In Orlando, FL (Disney) as part of the PBL team of SUNIT. Here with Paula Pindle, Paul Becker, Colleen Tanner, Jenn Friedberg.

Tonight I had stuffed lobster at Harry's in the Dolphin hotel. We stayed in a Hilton our 1st night due to overbooking. Paul did something I'll never forget - he asked the clerks at Dolphin check-in what they could do to compensate us for the inconvenience. The clerk looked taken aback and then saw Paul was serious. Next thing I know the clerk is handing Paul vouchers for us to eat at Harry's. The entree alone was $38!!! We also tried Alligator tail. Both were amazing.

Animal kingdom - safari ride, bug show, bird show, dinosaur ride.
MGM - movie ride wasn't that good. Tower of Terror was awesome!

LBI 1998

Next time I'm looking for a girl, go to Panzone's Pizza first (next to Bay Village). Waitresses are wonderful. Plus, many female types at Fantasy Island. From all walks of life it seems. Even I should find someone if I want to. This year - first year I ever really went out of my way to meet someone - I met Carla Scarpone. Lovely girl. She's going to Hamilton in the fall. Maybe I'll see her.

Actually did rides @ Fantasy Island with Elizabeth & Alexandra. Very fun.

Kurt & Tammy are having trouble. Don't ever bring a girl along unless I'm married to her! Short list of girls whom it hasn't worked out for (various brothers): Kim, Megan, Anne, Tammy.

Also, bring RADIO & cards next time. Don't need so much food.

Panther Mountain climbing

Took Eric to Echo Cliff on Panther Mountain near Piseco, NY. Only did one route - West End Brewery. E didn't quite do it all, but I was able to flash it. Crux was 2nd or 3rd move. Whole route was only 7 or 8 moves long. I'll pay more attention next time. It was easy to top-rope with the trees and all. Could be a good route to practice leading and placing pro. I don't know about the other routes. I will be going back! Eric bought climbing shoes so hopefully he's into climbing, too. Maybe Kurt can go with us next time.