Bummin’ Around

 It was a rough week for our state and our country, with another school shooting, this time in Evergreen. The assassination of Charlie Kirk brought out the best and worst our country has to offer. Didn’t stay long at this month’s Mob Mixer due to that. Sadly, might be one of the last ones that I’m officially involved in as the election looms. The week did end on a bit of a high note, as our friends Tom and Kelly officially moved back from South Dakota. We celebrated with a happy hour of chips and margaritas! Another ALLO event, this time Evans Heritage Days. Was nice to have some folks seek me out to say hello. Wrapped the week up with the F1 event for YFC. The kids helped raise almost $50,000 to help the youth of Greeley. 

The Candidate- Update

 The campaign continues on. Here are a few updates since the last post on the parade. I was able to secure my name on this falls ballot, by collecting 30 signatures. I’ve been able to attend 2 separate meet-and-greets in the community. There hasn’t been a shortage of drama on the campaign trail, with the pro and anti Cascadia folks becoming more and more passionate. The Greeley Chamber hosted the first candidate forum of the season last week and I received very positive feedback for my ideas, public speaking ability, and overall presence. Next steps include placing 6 large signs around town, and 100 smaller yard signs. Ballots get mailed one month from today. 

Go Bears!

 I’ve now made it to more UNC Bear football games in the past 2 weeks then I have in probably the last 5 years. We made the trek to Ft. Collins to take on CSU (where it still sucks, to be, a CSU Ram). Having the last touchdown overturned and the Bears taking the L, was beyond disappointing. We still had fun at the alumni tailgate, saw plenty of friends, and I coined my new favorite phrase: Anything can be a cigar festival if you come prepared. Go Bears. 

Turkeys

 Yes, turkeys. And not just the Blogfather and his friends. Although there were plenty of those too. Rotary at UNC hearing from the ED of our Greeley Philharmonic and the Mistro. Seeing them again two nights later at the invite only garden party. Ran into Nathanael at the United Way cigar night at Lunas. My old boss, who I miss terribly, randomly showed up in the dirty G and caught up on all things ALLO. 

‘Laska PT.3

 The trip wrapped up on a high note as the crew got to see a glacier, catch some finish and see a beautiful sunset. Travel day was uneventful and the gang all made it back to their respective destinations. I’m so grateful for the opportunity they had to spend almost 10 days together!

‘Laska PT.2

 A few more from the last couple of days. I’m so grateful they could make the trip together, and create those core memories. Travel day starts Sunday, with wheels down as the Broncos first game of the season is wrapping up. Hope I remember to go get her.