4th on the 5th.....

We rolled into Minneapolis on July 3rd just ahead of all the festivities planned here for the 4th of July celebration. Here at the Metrodome, there have been a succesion of impressive ceremonies honoring the men and women in our military before the games - especially the one on Saturday night that featured a hot air balloon remembering those missing in action. It has been gratifying to see a very public thank you to those who serve.

On the 4th, when we started our telecasts here, we were certainly conversing with family and friends who were all enjoying the fabulous weather both here and in Cleveland. But the show must go on - and our crew here in Minneapolis performed admirably in getting us up and running for the 3 game set - putting up cameras and audio in the indoor ball field on a gorgeous holiday.

So the crews from both shows determined that the 5th would be a great day to celebrate the holiday on our own right here at the truck compound. These folks know how to set up a picnic! There was all types of food right down to desert - and the grills made it look and smell like a tailgate party. (Note to the boss: We passed on the adult libations until the post game party)
It was great fun and a good time was had by all. All of us in the TV traveling party would certainly rather be home, but our hosts from Minnesota made us feel at home in the course of our stay here.