h Carolina is no different. Here in Hubert on a good old hometown Saturday night, we like to put on our best pair of dirty denim levis, our favorite concert t-shirt or open button flannel variety of shirt with sleeves cut off (and if you are part of the pit crew, none at all), spray on your favorite variety of mosquito repellant, don your best ball cap and head on down to the Mud Bog . Here at the Mud Bog, you'll see things that you might see at a tractor pull, demolition derby, or monster truck rally. This includes the 15 year old romance filled with all sorts of intrigue and juicy teenager gossip, missing teeth, refined body odors, confederate flags on your car's antenna, and some good old grilled up burgers and tasty nachos. I had a great time watching with fascination the reactions of the crowd, their obvious love and commitment to the sport, and the Mud Bog fashionistas. This truck pictured here is attempting to make it all the way across a pit of mud with several small hills. He didn't do very well, needless to say. He did do a good job of getting all muddy, and isn't that the point? So, if you are ever in Hubert, NC and are looking for something to do that fits in with the local populace - get yourself some dinner at the Red Barn and stop by the Mud Bog. You will certainly get your feel of culture.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
North Carolina Mud Bog
Well, every state has their form of redneck adventure. Nort
h Carolina is no different. Here in Hubert on a good old hometown Saturday night, we like to put on our best pair of dirty denim levis, our favorite concert t-shirt or open button flannel variety of shirt with sleeves cut off (and if you are part of the pit crew, none at all), spray on your favorite variety of mosquito repellant, don your best ball cap and head on down to the Mud Bog . Here at the Mud Bog, you'll see things that you might see at a tractor pull, demolition derby, or monster truck rally. This includes the 15 year old romance filled with all sorts of intrigue and juicy teenager gossip, missing teeth, refined body odors, confederate flags on your car's antenna, and some good old grilled up burgers and tasty nachos. I had a great time watching with fascination the reactions of the crowd, their obvious love and commitment to the sport, and the Mud Bog fashionistas. This truck pictured here is attempting to make it all the way across a pit of mud with several small hills. He didn't do very well, needless to say. He did do a good job of getting all muddy, and isn't that the point? So, if you are ever in Hubert, NC and are looking for something to do that fits in with the local populace - get yourself some dinner at the Red Barn and stop by the Mud Bog. You will certainly get your feel of culture.
h Carolina is no different. Here in Hubert on a good old hometown Saturday night, we like to put on our best pair of dirty denim levis, our favorite concert t-shirt or open button flannel variety of shirt with sleeves cut off (and if you are part of the pit crew, none at all), spray on your favorite variety of mosquito repellant, don your best ball cap and head on down to the Mud Bog . Here at the Mud Bog, you'll see things that you might see at a tractor pull, demolition derby, or monster truck rally. This includes the 15 year old romance filled with all sorts of intrigue and juicy teenager gossip, missing teeth, refined body odors, confederate flags on your car's antenna, and some good old grilled up burgers and tasty nachos. I had a great time watching with fascination the reactions of the crowd, their obvious love and commitment to the sport, and the Mud Bog fashionistas. This truck pictured here is attempting to make it all the way across a pit of mud with several small hills. He didn't do very well, needless to say. He did do a good job of getting all muddy, and isn't that the point? So, if you are ever in Hubert, NC and are looking for something to do that fits in with the local populace - get yourself some dinner at the Red Barn and stop by the Mud Bog. You will certainly get your feel of culture.
Tropical Storm Hannah - my first named storm experience
Here is a pre tropical storm "Hannah" photo. This picture was taken while I was on my way home from work in the afternoon. Most of the base had been let go so Marines and civilians could have time to make necessary preparations. The drive home was very quiet and lonely, I remember how eery feeling it was knowing that I was about to experience my first few major storms alone. At this point, we all thought that Hurricane Ike would be coming through next, and we knew it was a bigger threat. This storm turned out to be very minor and occurred about 3/4 in the morning. I woke up and watched it a little bit and wasn't all that impressed. The power did go out a few times. The city was under a curfew from 7 pm to sunrise so the streets were very quiet. Just before going to bed, it was so quiet and still outside, sound wasn't traveling very far and everything felt really close. I wish I could give a truly accurate account of the situation, but it is one of those memories that you can feel better than you can express. When I woke up the next morning, I did find the storm had left me a few presents in the back yard, specifically several small tree limbs and pine cones. So the clean up was a treasure. This was a good break-in storm, and our area of Hubert probably saw less than other areas - especially since we didn't have the threat of a tornado. I feel very lucky, especially since Ike completely avoided our area too. Maybe tropical storms are afraid of Marines?
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Way to go Alisson!
Alisson really has put a lot of effort int doing as well as she has. I am so proud of her. This video depicts the unique privilege of Alisson being recognized along with others for graduating in the top 10% of a class of 300 Marine officers. Yeah, she is basically like Leonitis from the movie 300.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Some of my weekend work in the yard.
Not a bad find for $30 online. I am really looking forward to you coming home so that we can share these experiences.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Jonathan's bucket list
1. Work in a job which makes me truly feel I am discovering my full potential.
2. Live in another country and speak their language.
3. Ultimately be someone who my friends and family are proud to know.
4. Eat a handful of peanuts with somebody thats allergic to them.
....To be continued
2. Live in another country and speak their language.
3. Ultimately be someone who my friends and family are proud to know.
4. Eat a handful of peanuts with somebody thats allergic to them.
....To be continued
Sunday, February 3, 2008
February Fun!
Alisson and I are having a blast together in Stafford this weekend. We met up on Friday night and checked into Lversedge. After sleeping in, we headed to Bob Evans, ate some biscuits, grits and cinnamon stuffed pancakes. Then, we spent an hour at the bookstore while we waited for our couples massage, which turned out to be wonderful. Every time I get a massage, I really enjoy it, and I wonder why I do not get more massages. Saturda night was a great time watching UFC 81 at Hooters. Sunday morning was another sleep-in day as we made our way to a brunch at the O club. Unfortunately, I am now thinking of heading back to NC this evening, but not before watching the Super Bowl at another Marine's house. That should be fun. Alisson has ben a lot of fun this weekend, and I have loved being close to her. She is sick right now, but hopefully her gough will subside by tomorrow, when she will run the E course. Next week she will get the confirming news that she will work in Public Affairs... or was it Logistics that her Platoon Comander told me? Oh well.
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