Hey all...

Long weekends are one of life's joys.  It's a time to forget about work and a time to focus on the important things in life -- like catching up on all the TV shows I've missed.

I spent Sunday and Monday in Indianapolis just hanging out.  I had never been there so it was cool to see a city with actually stuff to do.  I want to thank the folks at the Omni Hotel and the Indianapolis Zoo for being so accommodating to us -- albeit our short trip.

Sunday night was dinner at The Melting Pot.  I had never really heard of it and didn't even really know what fondue was until I ate there last weekend.  It was awesome!  It was lobster, chicken, filet mignon, etc.  Lots of chocolate dipped goodness for dessert, too.  If you've never been there -- go.  I loved it.

Tuesday I was in Sandusky, Ohio at Cedar Point for the day.  Since I am obsessed with roller coasters (the faster the better) it quenched my thrill-seeking thirst.  However, it was rainy, cold, windy, and packed with eleventy million people.  Many of the rides shut down for a period of time (due to the rain but it was so cold I think it was a light snow).  It's July, right?

We did the Raptor, the Magnum, Power Tower, etc.  The ride the takes the cake is the Maverick.  I refuse to go on a ride unless I am in the front - that's just the way it is.  The rain delayed the ride for about 30 minutes but it's worth the wait.  If you get a chance to go on that ride I highly suggest you do it.  I've been on it many times and each time is pure heaven.  I've heard rumors of people waiting more than 4 hours...yes, it's that good.

As we walked around the music of Michael Jackson blared through the park speakers.  Many t-shirt stores had "Michael Jackson R.I.P." shirts hanging in the entrance -- a sad undertone to such a fun place. 

JS