It’s been almost two years since we lost HeeJun Kim in a tragic motorcycle accident.  Although we’ve held memorial rides in the past, this is the first year Erica is having an event to honor HeeJun’s memory by raising funds for Campus Outreach, a charitable organization that he supported.  If you’d like to donate, you [...]

You may have read about my Pinkberry first tasting but this time the store is officially open for business.  As you can see, the line is looooong.   Despite the hot conditions and lengthy wait time, the staff go out of their way to make the patrons comfortable.  They have girls serving samples and cold [...]

We start the trip with a good home cooked meal from THE restaurant in town called the Pines.  Evidently the Pines likes to move around because they have physically changed locations six times in the past few years.  Regardless of the location, the food and service are always excellent.  Perry and Shane are almost too [...]

Look at that country bumpkin with a Team Suzuki shirt and John Deere hat. We’re all about holding random knick knacks from the 70% off section at Cracker Barrel.  The John Deere shirt is pretty funny and says Step into my office with a big tractor above it. Only Cracker Barrel could combine the worst [...]

The preparation begins for the Extreme Slip and Slide Fest 2010. Meghan and Wes join Tom and Fran.  Amber and Perry are the slip and slide officials. Chad comes to install the new outdoor speakers.  We couldn’t survive without our outdoor music blasting Lenny’s playlist. Everybody has a job and Perry’s is to make the [...]

This is one cool cake for the inaugural Jeans & Jewels event. Basil, Fran, and  Jenni The fellas look nice in their jeans and dressy threads. Me and Jason are actually clean! Jason is with another DJ friend Rick. Mark doesn’t let injuries get in the way of having fun! I wish I put together [...]

You’ve got to love a neighbor with a Yoo Hoo umbrella. On the walk to Symphony Park, we see that the road is blocked off and children are running around like wild animals. As we get to the green, we see that seating is at a premium as the whole place is packed. The Charlotte [...]

The NC Music Factory is home to many new venues.  Tonight we visit the Black Bear Saloon. Fran chows down on some wings. The place has plenty of TV’s. We’ve got a mix of gals and guys.  Brittany brings her friends. As usual, as soon as I hear hula hoop, I can’t resist.  Roomie Jason [...]

The heat forces the crew inside.  Amber joins the group and rides the light rail for the first time. Brittany, Erica, and Chad Me and Jason.  This is the scene of one of our non dates while not dating. Erica is interested in this fella’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles shirt.  It’s like he’s posing for [...]

Chad helps Leonard celebrate his birthday.  Instead of a regular birthday candle, Leonard opts for a citronella candle. Jason and Perry Leonard takes shelter from the rain with a grill cover. The boys take shelter under the EZ up.  Thank goodness for track days! Kevin, Seon-yi, and Ross join Leonard at the table. John, Erica, [...]

John is teaching us a lesson in reverse home ownership.  He enjoys his main piece of furniture – the bar. This is what you call an open floor plan – the kitchen runs along the hallway down the main part of the home. For those that don’t know, I’m not a big recycler.  I’d rather [...]