#79: Visit an island

Mykonos, Greece

#95 Done: Three Museums

The Acropolis Museum and Parthenon

The 2022 Best Bars in the World were announced upon on arrival, and #13 (The Clumsies) and #14 (Baba Au Rum) were a mere two blocks away from our hotel.

#30 Done: Fly fish three rivers

The Yellowstone in Montana,The Provo in Utah, The White River in Arkansas, & The Owen’s in California.

#20: Read 30 Books

It was okay, but I’m not really a fan of ripped from the headlines type of stories.

It was finally tolerable enough to finish the front pathway.

I think they want to go back to grandma and grandpa’s.

#11: Fly fishing trip with my Mom and Jim

#53: Visit a National Park

Yellowstone! And although not on the list, we visited Wyoming, a state I had never been to. Only two more to go.

#51: Have a drink in a bar over 100 years old

Old Saloon, Emigrant, MT

#12: Visit an American City we’ve never been to.

Livingston, Montana

#83: Spend less than 4 hours a day on Crypto

Managed to accomplish this for the entire month of August. Will consider this goal accomplished if I can keep the trend going through September.

#20: Read 30 Books

Enjoyed.

#7: Buy a Shotgun

Went with a pistol grip Mossberg 500 JIC tactical shotgun.

This heat wave isn’t going away anytime soon, so I’ll work Batman hours.

They thought they were going to grandma and grandpa’s.

Wine tasting in 110 degree temps isn’t ideal, but really, nothing is.

Seven trash bins later and I finally have an excavated pathway. However, due to a couple of close calls with heat stroke, I’ll be waiting until the temps are back in two digit territory before I resume work. See ya in October.

#20: Read 30 books. When it comes to thoughtful Sci-fi, Crouch doesn’t disappoint.

Going to lay down a front walkway, so added sprinkler plumbing to my resume.

#20: Read 30 Books

I should probably reread for the story, but the writing is excellent.

#20:Read 30 Books

Always enjoyable.

Went to the club after dinner and then straight to the airport after closing it down the next morning. Haven’t been to bed since Tuesday.

One of our vendors installed a secret bar behind his booth. Luckily, we know the bartender.

Three more nights to go. Feels like I’ve already been here forever.

How she fits all of this with the rest of her things into one carry-on bag continues to mystify me.

#20: Read 30 Books. Not for me.

#44: See a Giants Game

#93: See a Cubs Game

Two birds with one stone. But more importantly, we saw my childhood idol’s number retired among the ten other Giant greats.

Still celebrating Sonia’s birthday.

Bringing competitors together is no easy feat in the Korean dominated fashion industry… But my wife is a rare bird.

#20: Read 30 books. Couldn’t find a likable character.

20: read 30 books

Read this mostly to see how the author wrote about the hotel as my novel-in-progress revolves around one as well.

Enjoyed a meal with my good friend, Dyz, visiting from Chicago with his wife and son. We haven’t changed a bit.