Hot Dog

While on our morning walk last week, both my radio friends Tanner and Brady reached out to see if I would like to participate in their first ever hot dog eating contest on 4th of July Eve. After conferring with Bella, I agreed. With my friend Nate participating as well, it would be an epic match-up, with bragging rights for years to come. I was pretty nervous in the minutes leading up to go time, but played up to my Hulk Hogan persona in the restaurant and on the radio interview. Goal was twofold: finish 4 hot dogs in 10 minutes and not throw up. The countdown started and it was ON! Almost gagged at minute 8 on a wet bun, but held on and finished 5. Winners finished 7. Good times all around. Thanks to the Andersons, Barnharts, Councilman Rudy, and Jerry for coming out and cheering me on. Nap time. 

Dierks

 More Stampede! Made it back down with Jen on Thursday for the concert, and again on Friday for the big one: Dierks Bentley. Park was packed. Long line at Spur Club for Texas Roadhouse. Very full patio. Caught up with the Scribbick family. Sean and I checked out the Buckle Club, while the ladies found some cotton candy for the kids. Concert was great! I even knew a few songs. Finished the night at Short-Go with Olson and Ginns. Early morning alarm for the parade!

Smokes

 One of the many highlights of the Stampede is the Cigar and Whiskey night that Brad sponsors. 120 mostly dudes hanging in the North 40 area of the park, visiting, laughing, and enjoying some pretty damn fine cigars and whiskers. Had a chance to taste a $1500 bottle, several other rare and hard to find bottles, and of course local favorites from Larado and 477. Always special to see Nathanael and the YFC crew working the room. 

Italy

 Quick mostly photo update from our European travelers. It appears all is well. The daily OOTD videos Ari has been sending via Snap have been pretty great. Food looks good. Simply beautiful.

Stampede

 Returned from CML and Red Rocks just in time for night three of the Stampede. Have been every night since Friday for the Nelly concert. It is a whole experience, that’s for sure. Arrive by 5 for dinner in the Spur Club. Wander over to the sponsor patio for a cigar and a few drinks before the concert or rodeo. Then see the evening’s event, before closing the night in Short-Go. And get up and do it the next night. The parking pass have been life changing, as are all the complementary tickets for serving at the Councilman At-Large.