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Everywhere I turned looked like a postcard at the drug store! Oh and I know I was playing some weird music but it made the scenery seem that much more amazing.

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The only thing that sucked is that I had to shoot the video inside of my car. There was no place to get out and capture it all. The roads were so small!!

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Growing up in the south, I didn't get see mountains like this. Which is probably why I was so fascinated with them here!

I can't tell you how many times, I went "OH Ooooh!" the whole drive!

AZ videos (1)

Ok, you're going to have to forgive me for posting like an old man today but I've just got to show you these mountains!! They're amazing!

Many more videos to come today!

King of the mountain!

This is what victory looks like!

Ok folks, I'll see ya tomorrow with more video of this place!

Race to the mountain! (2)

Part 2 to my video.

Victory pic coming up next.

Race to the moutain! (1)

Last year when I was here to visit, you'll recall I tried climbing (hiking really) this mountain in town. It took me a while and exhausted me at the end but I did it!

When I went back last week, I decided to try my luck again and see how well I would fair, now that I'm in better shape.

Did I make it up this time? Find out later today!

Tombstone video

Here's a little video of a "Stage Coach Tour" you could take around the small town. Novel and quaint but not worth the money I assure you.

Tombstone

 On my trip out to Phoenix last week, I really wanted to visit Tombstone, AZ. I loved the movie and enjoy the history and folklore of the place, so I decided to give it a visit and see what it was like.

 That's the OK Corral. No really. That's all it is.

See?

I knew this place was a tourist trap but MY GOODNESS was it ever! I little TOO "trappy" in my opinion.

Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I went out there, but once was certainly enough for me. If you're in the neighborhood, you should stop there too but watch out! Even looking at a townsfolk will cost ya!

Spring Training (2)

 I thought about buying Megan a spring training hat. They weren't fitted, just the cheap stretchy kind you see at a lot of stores.

 Except they don't say $43 on the price tag!! (strike 3)

 As you can see. My spot in on the lawn really packed out!

 In fact, the whole stadium was packed!

But watching a game by yourself isn't that fun. I left before it was over and didn't feel the need to go to another one that week.

Final verdict: If it's a team you love, do it. If there's no one of interest playing on the field? Save your money for a real game.

(I'm out!)

Spring Training (1)

Last week, I had to work out in Phoenix, Arizona. While I was there I attended an Angels spring training game.

 Here was the way too expensive Angels gear for idiots to buy for the game.

 I waited outside to see if I could get an autograph of CJ Wilson for Megan but the pitchers never came out. (strike one)

 The stadium itself looked really nice. I have to admit. I got excited walking in to it.

 And the inside wasn't bad either, then again what else would you expect in the majors?

 I sat out on the lawn. It was nice.

Because the bucket seat ranged from $67 to over $100. For a spring training game!? (strike 2)

More coming tomorrow!

Starriors!

Does anyone else remember these toys!? Oh man! I just found out what they were called and looked them up on the internet! They were SO MUCH fun to play with as a kid.

It's funny because back in the day, toys didn't need a cartoon series to make them cool. Just imaginative people with great ideas like this one.

Fantastic stuff!

Sorry, had a nostalgia attack and had to share it!

Just to add to it, these a few pics I forgot to post earlier this week. Remember my talk of Check E Cheese last month? Look what I found at one of the antique stores I visited last week!

And if it weren't $125, I might had picked it up too. Oh well!

Have a good one folks!

Oh the things you can find (2)

Time to talk about more finds at the antique store! (that I didn't buy)

 Megan bought me that Ewok glass last month for 1/5 of what these bozo's were trying to sell it for. LOSERS!

 I always wanted the Ewok village as a kid. But again, this dealer was WAY overpriced!

 Amazing collection though.

 

I must have starred at it for over 10 minutes!

 Who ya gonna call?

 There was no price on these but they were called Star Commanders (I think) The had magnets on their feet that would stick to the playsets. Very cool stuff! Wish I could find the whole set of them someday....for under $1000.

No idea why someone would pay this much but hey, there's a sucker born every day!

Oh the things you can find (1)

So I recently took a trip where I was able to check out some Antique stores in the area and look what I found!

 Yep, that's right. They were selling an Outhouse, if you can believe it!

 You could actually buy Cokes out of this thing too! I was so bummed I wasn't carrying any change on me at the time!

 The old Fisher Price castle. I remember wanting one of these so bad as a kid.

 Holy cow. I almost bought this cookie jar on the spot! But the guy wanted $1500 for it, which was $1475 more than I was willing to pay.

 Looks like someone stole my childhood toys and out them here.

 I remember Gumby and Pokey, but I didn't know that made the whole cast from the show!

I'm not sure what this toy line was from but I remember having some of them as a kid. Anyone know what these were called?

K, That's all for today. I'll be back with more for tomorrow!

Happy April Fool's!

No hoaxes on the blog today! Though I do enjoy the yearly prank, I've decided to do something offline instead.

What was the best prank you ever pulled on someone? Let me know in the comments and have a great weekend!

April Movie Reivew

Right before the month kicks off let's see if there's anything worth going to the theater to see!

 Hardcore Henry

Aimed at young'uns who love playing first person shooter games. Hollywood REALLY wants their box office money and some idiot was able to convince them, this movie was a good idea.

It's not. It looks like one big headache on screen. PASS!

 The Huntsmen

It has Thor in it. I see nothing else of value here.

Women will go see. Men won't.

Another PASS at the theater.

Jungle Book

This one actually looks good. Not interesting enough for me to give it a shot but it may do well a the box office considering the lack of competition out there this month. May be worth renting on Redbox. Beyond that...looks like another month of staying at home.

Thanks Hollywood!

Diet Results

As I told you earlier this year, I went on a diet. Well, after losing 25 solid pounds I'm off of it and back to my slim self once again!

It was the easiest diet I ever did and I plan to keep that weight off as I move forward in 2016.

Check one New Year's Resolution off the list for me!

Star Wars: The Final Frontier

As I shared in an earlier post this week, Troy Denning was gracious enough to tell me what all they had planned left for the EU before it's cancellation by Disney. It was a very in depth and satisfying conversation which made the entire trip there and back, well worth it.

I'm wondering what else there is out there for me? I don't think there's anymore unpublished stories out there left to have and now that I know the rest I have to ask myself "Where to now?"

Do the fans take over? Writing the series on their own while the status of more "Legends" stories hangs in limbo? Or do I slowly move in to other things?

I have to admit, I've really had a great time exploring board games and other such hobbies. Walking away from the "new" Star Wars has been a blessing in and of itself!

Anyway, time will tell what will happen. But if this is truly it for the Expanded Universe, then I've found my happy ending right here.

Cadbury season is open!

Ok, so Easter is gone but the cadbury 1/2 off season is ON!!

My brother and I always have a competition where we send our wives out to gather us as many cadbury eggs as they think we'll want. But the secret? There IS no limit. And whatever they bring us back our response is always "That was all?"

I had so many last year, I ate off of them for a month! But it's never enough! I love these things! ooey-gooey goodness needs to GET IN MY MOUTH!!

Best Holiday candy. Hands down. Nothing comes close. Have a suggestion of what's better? Don't bother leaving a comment.

You're wrong.

And if you say "peeps".....then I'm going to have to ask you to stop reading this blog.

Pensacon Videos (3)

K folks, that's all for today. Have a good weekend!