Poznan Half Marathon

Every year the city has a few marathons. Today had me worried since winter seems to not want to leave, but the the weather was simply brisk for the runners (and walkers). Eccentric may also be a word to use for runners in this one. One of the runners is our friend, Sławek Szwedziak, the owner of Kriek Belgian Pub.


















Last pic is of Lois and My shadows as I snapped these wonderful memories :)

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St Pats and around town-cold

Irish Stew

















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The Old Stadium, 1929. Poland 7- USA 0 1975

My first view of a satellite photo of Poznan showed this large stadium with what looked like bushes in the stands. That was a few years ago, they're trees now! My walk today took me over the east wall of the decaying stadium, a little patience and I could have walked in from the other side. In 1975 60,000 people watched Poland play the US National team here which Poland won 7-0. Between 1941-1943 the stadium was the site of slave labor camps and an execution center for Jewish prisoners unable to work. I've seen a small monument near here, but didn't figure out what is was about until today. It's amazing so much evil dwelled in such a beautiful part of the world.

































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Tram 17 to Ogrody and walking back home

Rialto Theater just like Tucson



1956 Uprising Monument.






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Restaurant Day Poznan

February 17 is restaurant day all over the world, even if there's only four in the entire US. (I especially love the one in Arizona). Walked around town sampling some great food; even had some friends show up with mimosas.




















Czarna Fasola po Portugalsku





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Then there was one...me!

October 2009 three of us showed up to teach F-16 flying to the Polish Air Force. Down to two after the second year, and said goodbye Bill Baker this week. The formal military send off was very good, but the informal with guys was really fun (and tasty).















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PGA Show Orlando

Attended the biannual Teaching and Coaching Summit thus past week. Got to meet Ian Poulter and eat some great food!























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