Travelogue

World’s longest brat and a 12 foot apple pie

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

We took the short drive to Prescott, WI for Labor Day to partake in festivities surrounding an attempt at a world record bratwurst and the state’s largest apple pie. A makeshift grill was made from cinder blocks forming a long … Continue reading →

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Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championships 2013 in Saint Paul, MN

Posted on January 28, 2013 by

Red Bull came back to Saint Paul this year for their second edition of Crashed Ice in 2 years.  There are 4 competitions every year and the last one is always in Montreal, the home of Ice Cross Downhill.  I … Continue reading →

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Nashville Food Truck Adventure

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

It’s been a while since I’ve done a food truck review.  When I was in Nashville last month, I had a chance to try a new one and heard others rave about another truck. During the Quitter Conference, we took … Continue reading →

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5 Nashville Observations

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

While I was in Nashville, I noticed a few things.  Some of them I’ve heard of but never experienced. Some, I didn’t see coming. Here are five of my observations: 5. Drivers in Nashville are CRAZY! Within minutes of leaving … Continue reading →

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GUEST POST: Refill Your Emotional Tank with Jen McDonough

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

This guest post is from my friend Jen McDonough.  If anyone knows about Living Beyond Awesome, it’s her! Interested in writing a guest post for BackyardLifeBlog.com? Here are the guidelines. Life is fun and adventurous for our family of six … Continue reading →

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Help me pack light

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Next weekend I’ll be in Nashville for the Quitter Conference.  First, I need to get there.  I want to pack as light as possible and still have everything I need for a couple of days in a town I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Boil Over!

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

“Boil Over!” That’s the call made before kerosene, yes, kerosene gets thrown on an open fire. The subsequent fireball is the last hurrah before dinner is served. The fish boil is a Wisconsin tradition dating back to the 1800’s when … Continue reading →

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Hodag Hunting in Rhinelander, WI

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

Hodags are mythical creatures said to inhabit the woods around Rhinelander, WI. While vacationing there, we did some hunting. Here’s what we found! There is a Historical Marker sign about Hodags in a local park. This is what it says: … Continue reading →

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Sunset Canoe Paddling in Northern Wisconsin

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

Liz and I are on vacation in Northern Wisconsin for the next week.  Here’s a little taste of what we’re doing to relax and unwind. 

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In Transit Mississippi River Adventure

Posted on August 6, 2012 by

I believe everyone has a grand adventure hidden deep within.  Peter Bragiel, along with his brothers and cameraman-friend Tony, have realized a dream from childhood and they documented the trip. Peter, Dan, and Paul have dreamed of canoeing the entire … Continue reading →

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