The reason I bring up the Taco Bell, and the purpose for the title of this post, "The NBA Big Box" is because before I meandered over to my current locale, I took in the delicious new $5 Taco Bell special, "The NBA Big Box" (ETS: 21 minutes). "The Big Box" consists of a Gordita, one Burrito Supreme, one Taco Supreme, Cinnamon Twists, and a 32 oz. cup for your carbonated beverage of choice, (oh, and it also comes with loads and loads of regret - especially if the lock on the door at the Starbucks is broken, meaning a proper disposal can't take place until the group of people you're with are ready to go back to camp, which won't take place until nearly 2.5 hours after consumption of a meal that at one time seemed like a good idea, but is quickly oscillating into a heinous destructive rebel force....) I digress.
Speaking of the group of people I'm at Starbucks with (Jenna, MoT, & Seanie); we were invited to a friends cabin next week up in the north woods of Wisconsin to ski, snow shoe, ice fish, and drink lots and lots of coffee (Thanks to Laura and the fine folks at the Base Camp Coffee shop in Appleton for the generous gift of the Mystic Monk Coffee - we brewed some in the Camp Gray office today, and although the ambiance of our office most likely can't compare to the ambiance of your cozy coffee shop, smiles were prevalent, spirits were lifted, and there was much amazement regarding the sweetness of Monk flavored Coffee), however, those plans were cancelled, leaving us roughly 46 hours (Tuesday at 6:00pm - Thursday at 4:00pm) to embark on an abbreviated adventure to anywhere in the world (that is, anywhere within a small enough radius that we can drive there and back within the 46 hours - hopefully leaving at least a couple hours to rest somewhere half-way.
That's where you come in, friends. We need your help. It's not often that your boss tells you to leave ("Seriously Chris, we think you should go with them."), AND offers to pay for the trip! ("Just take the petty cash bag.") (ha! J/K!)
So, can we come visit you and stay with you? Will you cook us food? We are taking applications for us to come and visit you. Please just simply comment on this post or send an email to: christopher.clyde.aderhold@gmail.com
Also, in your email/comments, please let us know what a WNBA Big Box would consist of... I have my theories...
-Peace be da journey
SVILUPPO: The overwhelming response from the inquiry regarding our 46 hour adventure next week has been, to say the least, humbling. We'll update all soon regarding the destination. Thanks everyone for your eagerness to host us four shmoes...
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Milwaukee. Two hour drive, plenty of couches to stay on, plenty of camp staff in the nearby area to hang out with (me, Kateri, Joseph, Zara etc etc). I can't think of a reason NOT to come to Milwaukee.
I can think of a reason not to go to Milwaukee Mon: Doug and Brian are not there! Why not come and enjoy the pleasures of central Iowa? There's plenty of snow here, and we're having an awesome Mass Thursday night at our student center. Plus, is going to Milwaukee really an adventure? It's not even out of state!
DENVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Katie, Jules, me....Archbishop Chaput, mountains, 45 degree weather...i could keep going but i wouldn't want to make milwaukee or iowa feel bad ;)
does anyone else think its sad that 45 degree weather is an attractive quality in a location? 45 degrees sounds balmy. heck, 30 sounds balmy
Doug is correct that central Iowa is a beautiful place to visit, even if just for a few days. Now Douglass did forget to mention the fact that a Mr. Nennig also lives in the area, and while he did say that there is a Thursday Night Liturgy (foolishly not realizing that Thursday night doesn't fit in your alloted time) but there is also several Ash Wednesday Masses to attend. Who wouldn't want to see one of the top 25 most beautiful campuses in the nation (among Pepperdine, Princeton, and U of Hawaii), especially whilst it's blanketed in a freshly fallen, fluffy snow? Also during your stay, we can offer such fine amenities as:
- A free health screening, provided by some lovely, well trained medical students.
- A NCAA mens basketball game in which the local Cyclones take on the stunning Oklahoma State Cowboys.
- A complementary computer science lecture on the defining of computational speed.
-Much, much more...
Now I know what your thinking, "What possible place on earth can one place offer so much, for such a reasonable overhead of money and travel time?" And my answer is "Ames, Iowa."
Kansas!!! Oh come! We have a dodgeball game this weekend, which you could coach (bring your suits). come come come!!
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to ask for consideration into the "Trip of a Lifetime" sweepstakes. I myself would like to host 1,3,5 people next week at my small, but fairly adequate apartment. I believe I would be the best destination for this excursion for a few reasons. I have listed them below in know particular order of importance. I hope that you will consider my request and stay with me next week.
1. I really want to see all of you.
2. We could enjoy a meal out to Pizza Doctors. http://www.allmenus.com/wi/la-crosse/23686-pizza-doctors/menu/
3. There are other friends you could visit while you are here when I am at work.
4. I will cook some tasty food one night while you are here.
5. Panera.
6. Ford Torres lives 2 miles away.
7. Daily Mass close by.
8. We could throw the football around.
9. I have poker chips.
10. I have a variety of movies.
11. We can talk sports long into the night.
12. I really want to see all of you. A lot.
Peacfully yours,
Patrick "SPA" Andera
P.S. We have this...
http://www.guadalupeshrine.org/Home/Home.asp
SVILUPPO: The overwhelming response from the inquiry regarding our 46 hour adventure next week has been, to say the least, humbling. We'll update all soon regarding the destination. Thanks everyone for your eagerness to host us four shmoes...
I would say Point because I would love to see you guys but let's be real. It's Stevens Point. I am not under any delusion (i.e. Doug and Brian) that my place of residence is of any interest to any of you. So best of luck to you guys and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Don't forget St. Louis is within a reasonable travel distance...there aren't too many people you would know here other than ME...
There can be some fun...Tuesday night you have the opportunity to be in a music video at a roller rink for a local music minister...who doesn't want to be in a music video on roller skate!?!?!?!
I can make some delicious St. Louis favorites: toasted ravioli and gooey butter cake.
There are many attractions while I have to work while you are here: he arch, science center, zoo (kind of cold for that), Cathedral (new and old!), art museum, history museum, etc..
The comfiest couch in the St. Louis area!
Just throwing the STL out there....Missouri is the best state out there!
(and this took way too many tries to finally publish...that is dedication to try to get you here!)
I hear that Kentucky is pretty this time of year---
DANGIT. I read this on tuesday night! you should come to Basecamp!!!!
One could ask "what is the WNBA exactly?" Is it trying to be just like the NBA? Is it trying to create its own identity? Kind of like this whole "lose weight with Taco Bell Fresco Menu" thing....
So in my humble opinion the $5 WNBA Big Box would consist of: Fresco Soft Taco, Fresco Burrito Supreme (chicken, of course), fiesta potatoes (no cheese or sour cream), & 12 oz water.
And, yes, you will be unsatisfied once finished- Just like you are when done watching any WNBA team play...
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