Category Archives: Travel Tales

Dustin gets screwed & I’m spending money to see the Orioles

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

I don’t pretend to know all the Rules to golf.  I also don’t understand the reason behind many of the rules I do know.  That being said, Dustin Johnson got hosed.  Sure, he should have known the rules, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Itchy, Scratchy and I get to see Scott Podsenik in a Royals Jersey for the Last Time

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

I decided to take Wednesday off so I could travel with my good buddies Itchy and Scratchy (Names have been changed to protect the innocent) to Kansas City to see the Twins play the Royals.  Little did we know that … Continue reading →

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Day 2 of my Exile

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

I’ve made a new friend here in Little Rock.  He’s my computer bag Targaus.  I’m keeping him on a leash in the hopes of preventing a Wilson like exit (Castaway reference) My flight has been cancelled… again.  This time, I will … Continue reading →

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Travel Woes

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

Yes, I am stuck in Little Rock.  There’s a Triple A baseball field literally 5 feet away from my hotel room.  I could watch a game from my room, which would be great if it wasn’t 30 degrees and if there … Continue reading →

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Vegas, NFL, BCS Championship Game recaps.

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Blake DeRouchey

I’m back, and I’m here to bring you the following lessons from Vegas:  Make sure to check your sports bet ticket before walking away from the Sports Book.  Example:  If you want to take the OVER in a game make … Continue reading →

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Travel Tales

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Blake DeRouchey

This post will be a little different than most because it doesn’t have anything to do with sports mostly, because the Cubs suck and Football hasn’t started yet.  Instead, I’m going to talk about my experiences over the last 5-6 … Continue reading →

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Lots going on

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Blake DeRouchey

Lots to talk about since my last update. Let’s go chronologically THURSDAY The Des Moines Register posted breaking news about Shawn Johnson. Apparently, during her trip to DM to receive an award, she also stopped at the Blue Moon Piano … Continue reading →

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