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Memphis Trip.

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This past weekend several ladies (Julie, Stacy & Jane) and I headed down to Memphis for MLB’s annual Civil Rights Game between the New York Mets and the Chicago White Sox. Along the way we managed to eat as unhealthy as humanly possible in such a short span. Jane found us a bar that had $1.50 Yuengling (Memphis?), we toured Graceland, Sun Studio, and the Gibson guitar factory, hung out on Beale Street and saw the Mets beat the White Sox.

A successful weekend.

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Because I’m into lists, here are the things to note from my trip:

  • 1 Case of Yuengling was smuggled out of the South.
  • Never laugh in the rain or an overly aggressive homeless man may try to assault you.
  • White people in Memphis DO NOT want you to go to Wild Bill’s, including the kid who was our tour guide at Sun Studio.
  • I prefer Wet Ribs to Dry Ribs and Corky’s to Rendezvous.
  • Elvis impersonators are creepy.
  • Unforgettable Fire is still the worst U2 album ever.
  • State Patrolmen treat women much differently than they treat men.
  • Regardless of what anyone says, there are only 3 ducks at the Peabody Hotel.
  • Sweet Tea might just be the greatest thing ever invented.
  • There are Mets fans in Arkansas.
  • There are no speed limits in Missouri nor Arkansas.

The rest of the photographs from our trip are on Flickr.

Side Note:
I was prompted to do a little research after striking Yuengling Gold in Memphis. Most of you know all to well that you can’t get Yuengling anywhere in Ohio so to find it in Tennessee was a little confusing. I knew there was a brewery in Florida so I assumed it had to come from there. Living in New York City this past year Yuengling was everywhere but since I headed back West in June I haven’t had it. To then find it $1.50 drafts in Memphis was awesome. Possibly the best part of the trip for me.

The beer I brought back to Chicago was brewed in Florida.

Lollapalooza 2007 – Day 1.

Eddie Vedder at Wrigley Field.

Before heading down to Lollapalooza Julie and I caught the Mets – Cubs game at Wrigley Field where Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam sang ‘Take me out to the ballpark’. The Mets won 6-2 which means I’m 2 for 3 in Midwest Mets Games.

Wrigley Field: Cubs - Mets.Mets at Bat.Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam Singing Take me out to the Ball Park.More Eddie Vedder.Eddie Leaving the Press Box.Cubs at Bat.

On to Lollapalooza:

Lollapalooza 2007.

We made it down to the show in time to see The Black Keys and Ben Harper which is all I really wanted to see the first day. I managed to work my way up to the stage, so we had a great spot for both shows. The Black Keys were awesome but as you will see there were camera guys everywhere.

The Black Keys at Lollapalooza.

There are only 2 guys in the Black Keys… yet there were 4 camera guys.

Four Camera guys, 2 members in the band.

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Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals were classic. The only part of the show that was bad was when Eddie Vedder from Pearl Jam came out and the douchebag camera man decided to sit directly in front of him and right on the stage so no one could see him play. It was just the worst thing I’ve ever seen.Ben Harper.Ben Harper and Eddie Vedder.

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* Note:  The rest of the photograhps are on Flickr.

Anatomy of The Beerman.

Anatomy of The Beerman.

The man in the photograph above was my Beerman last night and it was my privilege to sit in his section.  He was the absolute professional; as you can tell by his attire.  This Beerman was equipped for any situation, if a play was occurring behind him he could go to one knee in a split second.  If he for some reason was required to dive out of the isle he could brace himself with his right wrist knowing full well it was ready for the task at hand.  If for some reason at the last moment he needed to clear a way out of  section 124 he could do so with his ‘Macgyver’ like shoulder pad.

This was my Beerman.