Hueco Tanks
The Hueco Tanks State Historical Site lies about 30 miles northeast of El Paso. We had seen a preview of the general area when we arranged to go to the home of a nice fellow who races his dragster at the El Paso Speedway, and also happens to be the local distributor of Sunoco race fuel. […]
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Padre Island Day Trip: Tough Day at the Office
Our job as mobile marketing tour managers has a number of perks. When we’re on a contract, we’re on-call 24/7, but when we have a day off, it’s always somewhere new. No matter where, or how tired we are, we try and make the most of these days by exploring whatever’s nearby. A Day-Trip […]
A True Redneck: RockOn! in Dallas
Obviously unprepared for the climate change, we arrived in Dallas from Milwaukee/Chicago. (Don’t worry, Mom, it looks worse than it is.) We’ve finished the first two weeks of a new mobile marketing tour, and not a drop of rain! It’s been sunny and in the high 80s the whole time. Shopping this weekend will definitely […]
Dixie Caverns, Discovered by a Dog?
Sometimes you’re only in a town for a day or two, but you just have to find at least one thing to get out and explore. Such was our visit to Dixie Caverns in Virginia. We only had one free day from work at Virginia Tech, about 35 miles away. We were bound and determined […]
James and the Giant Peachoid
The Peachoid This South Carolina landmark is located on Interstate 85 between exits 90 and 92, near Gaffney, South Carolina. It stands four-stories tall (about 150 feet) and to most looks like a giant butt. It’s the cause of many a chuckle for motorists not familiar with the sight. Some even refer to it as […]
Pittsburgh Wedgie
Pittsburgh Traditions No visit to Pittsburgh would be complete without sampling some local favorite foods. Some think forst of the more traditional pierogi, the Polish dumpling filled with potato, cheese or other fillings. Others minds turn to Primanti’s sandwiches, famous for including the slaw and fries right in the layers. Our friend, Rachel, always looks […]