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Columbia SC news stations begin their live local news shows at 5am.
At first, I thought, "Wow, that's early and I doubt anyone watches
that." But now that I get up at 5ish during the week, I appreciate
Curtis Wilson and Nat Roers being there to tell me what's going on in
Columbia, which of course usually is not too much. But this morning
as I was roused at 4:03 AM, I noticed a lively voice on the TV talking
about the current weather conditions in Indy. Quite amazing that a
news show would be live at 4 AM and actually be good and informative.
But I guess that's what you find in a progressive city.

Don't get me wrong. I like Columbia. Heck, I may even love it. But
there is a certain charm about a city that seems to be on the same
page in a lot of ways. There's always a new building that has been
built since my last visit(this time it was a phenomenal addition to
their library.....last time was Lucas Oil Stadium which is still
unreal) there are always plans to revitalize an area or some thing
else cool going on in the city. Indy just simply has it going on.

Maybe I feel this way about Indy because my guide for the weekend
knows everything there is to know about her city. And there's a lot
to know. Working for the Chamber has served her well but I would
imagine that the Chamber is esctactic to have her serving with them.
If there was ever a picture of Midwestern hospitality it would be Alane.

As I expected, I still love Indy. I look forward to coming back in
April for the Final Four and seeing what is new in the city and what
it has in store for me.

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Yeah

.....she's laughing at my lack of hair

Day 2

Found this on Branden's fridge last night while we celebrated his 30th
birthday. What's that? Yes. That's correct. Last night was the
first time I met Branden.

What a great crew though. Thoroughly enjoyed myself hanging out with
the many Butler University grads in the house.

Brickyard Crossing golf course. Inside the IMS

BF

Butler Fieldhouse!!!

Two Things

This airport is awesome.

The dude holding the sign has to be "Class Checker of the Year"

Yes, America, Stuart Scott's lazy eye is even grander in person

Ok so the definition of 3G in DC is slightly different than in Columbia. And by "slightly faster" I mean "wow this thing is fast"

BW

Looking like Bill Waldrop really never entered my mind.....that is,
until I agreed to shave my head if the boys won region this year.

The top picture is a result of allowing the guys to shave my head. I
kept this look for several hours and must say got some hilarious looks
from people that I know and people I don't.

But alas I had to shave it all the way to remain somewhat professional

Probably could have timed it better than to shave my head before
heading north...but a victory is a victory and a promise is a promise.

Also, a receding hairline is a receding hairline

Rollers

Have I ever given you my thoughts on rolling carry-on bags or rolling
bookbags?

Well let me tell you that I'm not a fan. But before I do expound on
that, let me welcome you to "roseoverexposed travels to Indy." I
couldn't be more excited and I can tell you are too. I mean who is
reading this blog about my travels to one of the greatest cities ever?

Anyway, rolling bags are where I draw the line in my bag purchases.
And yes. I do draw a literal line in the baggage store.

I would rather carry a 121 pound(yes I spelled out "pound" because I
wasn't sure whether to use "lb." or "lbs.") and have a sore shoulder
than to be seen with a rolling bag. Don't get me wrong, if you're a
person that employs the use of a rolling bag.....more power to you.
No literally of course as all you have to do is roll a bag but you
know what I mean.

For some reason I think I would be considered weaker or less of a man
if I used rolling bags.....as if writing a blog from the CAE terminal
makes me more of a man.

And why did I feel compelled to place hyphen in carry-on and not
bookbags?

Off to Indy!

Indy Trip #3

10-24-09

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