My View of Boca

I know you are jealous that I have a good view of the Amtrak train and I-95. I stay at the best places when I travel and the Embassy Suites with its' 1982 architecture of stucco and clay tile does not disappoint.
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E is for Eh

I am at the Embassy Suites in Boca Raton, FL. I am sad I missed the festivities of the Jewish Republicans. It looked like they were counting ballots. Very impressive...
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Atlanta Airport Art Review

I always pass the African art exhibit walking to the terminals and have never stopped to see the art. It is pretty impressive even if nobody else stops to see it. If anything, it strikes me how many of the artists died before they turned 40 and how the display makes a institutional tunnel seem a little nicer. They should put more in between the other terminals and I recommend they display nothing but muppets. They have a few in the international terminal but I think seeing Ernie or Elmo would make my walk to lost luggage and bad traffic more fun.
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Jim Gaffigan Show

We went to his stand up show at the Cobb Energy Center and had a nice time. The crowd was mixed and even though we were seated in the stratosphere, it was funny to hear his stories about bacon, hot pockets, and napping. I would highly recommend his humor to people who like to laugh.
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Salt Lake City Delta Crown Club Beer Review

In addition to comfortable facilities, they have a couple of nice microbrews here in "the club". In addition of some of the Park City ones in draft (pictured), they have a nice Czech beer in a bottle. I had read they were getting a beer sommelier and it seems to be finally paying off.
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Salt Lake City Delta Crown Club - Overall Review

In my continuing series of reviews of the airport clubs, I think I have found the best one ever. It is very lodge-like and has ample space to relax unlike the closets in some parts of Atlanta and Miami. Maybe the mormons have not seen this place yet. I think they even have caffeine - uh oh.
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Airport Brewpub with a Sense of Humor

We went to a small brewpub in the Delta terminal called Squatters. I was afraid being in Utah that the beer would be under 3 percent per state law but they actually had some good brews including an organic amber, a pilsner, and a funny porter (as shown). Lunch was also surprisingly good with Cheryl getting some ahi tacos and me getting a pita. If you are ever stuck in Salt Lake airport I highly recommend this joint.
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Bye-Daho

We are headed to the land of Mitt Romney and the Osmonds to fly home but we will miss Idaho the most. They have the best sense of humor, great beer, and sheep stampedes. We drove by the Idaho Potato Museum but we were too early to see it. Looking at their website they have educational potato displays and the world's largest potato chip. That probably would have been a highlight of the trip but we must press on...
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Goodbye Jackson Hole

This picture from the downtown area is a nice reminder of our trip. We enjoyed the whole week and feel very wildernessy. Hiking, fighting sheep and bison, and hanging out in a beautiful cabin was a relaxing trip but we are ready to come home.
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Loaf and Jug

We saw this gas station all over Jackson Hole and liked the name. We were sadly disappointed about the lack of Loaf and/or Jug souvenirs.
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Moose Junction

This tiny reststop ended up being one of the best foodie locations in Wyoming. A wine store and grocery named Dornan's had a great selection of wine and beer, a grocery store making fresh sandwiches and cookies, and gasoline to boot. Everything you need in a tiny junction halfway between Jackson Hole and Grand Teton.
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Average Beer, Below Average Pretzel

Against my better judgment and the great brewery in Idaho's lukewarm recommendation, we made it to the Snake River Brewery Restaurant in Jackson Hole. With a few exceptions, breweries cannot do beer and food well - one or the other suffers and in this rare occasion, both suck. Of the seven beer samples, I could only find one palatable and could only drink about a sip of the other six. We did not have a meal here instead opting for a pretzel that looks and tasted like it came from a recently completed summer carnival. Not good at all......
Overall, if you want anything here, the water is OK. As I write this I am waiting on the apathetic wait staff to get me the check. Please avoid this place like a rabid raccoon.
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Fur Pouch

I went ahead and spent the extra ten dollars for the tail.
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Classy Souvenirs

I need one of these to show my mockery of raccoons and squirrels.
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Bison Crossing Picture

Not as great a picture as the sheep but the bison attack in Yellowstone was much scarier. Since it was nighttime we only have this sasquatch style picture but it was the best we could do. Please reference the dramatic recreation to get a better sense of the experience.
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Sheep Video - By Popular Demand

This is the footage of the sheep attack. Many Plog readers have wanted to share in the sounds of the stampede and I am delivering. Cheryl shot this great footage and while it did not capture the sheep running into the car, it definitely shows the magnitude of the sheep attack. Enjoy!

Happy in a Cabin

After two nights in a beautiful historic lodge without a private bathroom and another two nights in a 1970's cottage with a beautiful view, it is nice to be in a great cabin with a hot tub, kitchen, toilet, etc. We plan on sitting on the plush couch drinking good beer and wine (as shown) and recovering from the sheep stampede so if the posts are less exciting (i.e. sheep, bison, rock climbing, moose sightings).
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Victor Emporium

Pretty cool general store complete with huckleberry milkshakes, rubber roaches, and work gloves. I love these small town joints with a sense of humor.
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Grand Teton Brewery

This was about 15 miles west of Jackson Hole and they have some nice brews for such a small place. My favorite was a Sweetgrass Double IPA I had to get a growler of (GA take note of how cool it is to take beer home from a brewery). I was always find brewers to be the salt of the earth and these malt covered guys were as real as they get.
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Sheep Stampede

On our way to Idaho to visit the Grand Teton Brewing Company we were told by a flagger to slow down thinking it was road construction. Little did we know we would be surrounded by over 500 sheep trying to get to the other side of the road. While this was not as harrowing as the bison adventure, it was very funny.
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