Training Day...man down.

For you birds up north, you missed practice last week and you should be ashamed of yourselves.

The good news: we got in a good work-out complete with several boots of beer and a last call at Shorty's.



The bad news: Shaw overexerted himself and is unable to take the quantum leap this weekend. Also, he got a new job and has to get everything sorted out with that. His new firm, Global Century Investments, has recently filmed a promotional video

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In a loud monotonous drone..............

Remake of a classic....

The Cannes Film Festival, or the newly dubbed "Quantum Leap Year Trip" cordially invites you all to the viewing of the newly re-released screening of an ageless classic.

Out is Daniel Day Lewis, and in is his new era counterpart, Snidos, as he is effectionately called among the Actors Guild. Almost as brilliant as Day Lewis' performance nearly two decades ago, Snidos is a masterful artist and delivers one of his best on-road (screen) performances. The new-age remake, while seemingly very similar to the film of yesteryear, the use of Snidos' RIGHT foot will leave both viewers and passengers breathless and wanting more. One of the co-stars summed up Snidos' performance so well, so many years ago as they all nearly died merging onto the interstate of stardom that fateful eve....."Are you serious right now?"

Yeah, we are serious. Sit back, buckle up, and get ready, for its going to be one hell of a ride with this years remake, "MY LEAD FOOT!"

The Roster

Those who have confirmed their seat on the Quantum Leap Year Voyage of 2008:



Snidos: Our driver. Will likely get us there in 2 hours or less. Face Painter. Preferred Speed: Ludicrous. Also, will get a beer poured on his head.









Drewski: Trip photographer and provisions coordinator. Will always be at the next bar, and exercises guerilla tactics to gain entry into specific bars, for Hinrich celebrity spottings, of course. Orders Burrito King in bulk.





Jens: Vice President of Hindsight: Will likely opine that the trip was a bad idea on the Sunday drive home. Will also regret having fought me late Saturday night. Throws candles. Holds record for stolen bases. Bore witness to "the feeding."







Rumpf: Drinks beer from both sides of his mouth, obviously. Has a humidity/temperature controlled cellar stocked solely with aged Olde Fidelity. Making his maiden voyage, he will likely provide a lively commentary steeped in Sconie-Badger tradition.




BC: I will drink too much by 4pm, convince myself I am in Iowa City, and end up hog-tied with a black eye on Sunday evening.





The Chariot:


This old girl has been road-tested. She seats 6, but we can fit a seventh uncomfortably (more filthy will solve the problem). In the alternative, if we have more than 6-7, we can explore the two car option. We can make plans on this the day of the trip based on team size.



The Prospects:


Ryan T. Shaw: Secretary of Birthdays. Equipped with a sunglasses case and a preternatural knack for passing out with bevies upright, this man will snowfight-juke you into the back of any import sedan.



Ben Bruner: Trip Legal Counsel. Specializes in rabbit chips and cider.






Murphy: Possible back-up driver. Will increase the overall Jamison consumption of our group, but a promising addition.






Janderson: A cohort of Jensen's. I don't trust the peace sign, but we may need a diplomat on this trip if we plan to stay out of jail.









I am working on the room. We will either have a house with a few empty rooms or get a hotel. More on this to come. Suggestions Welcome.

Quarter-Life Crisis?

Between Jensen's existential challenge to find the deeper meaning in life through a southbound voyage and Drew's post which makes a slight reference to motorcycles, I want to make clear that I refuse to be characterized as William H. Macy at any time during this trip.

This would be a good show to attend if I was Drew.

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Oh Boy: The Quantum Leap Year Road Trip

In honor of 2008 being a leap year and Scott Bakula being a KU alumnus (may Benny Goodman rot in hell!), I vote to christen this year's trip the Quantum Leap Year Road Trip (term coined by Clark). No costumes necessary, just the collective mind frame of treating Lawrence, Kansas like some sort of time warped mecca of good times we may never visit again (or once a year).

Calling all TomToms

You know who you are and where you sit when it comes to the 2008 venture. But, for those of you who were lost along the way comes........

THE LAWRENCE, KS TOMTOM ESP edition

What's that you say? Lost in a snow storm in Minneapolis? Braving an ice storm in Iowa and Kansas? Driving into the heart of darkness past alerted ambulances?

Have no fear. This highly scientific and spirtual device works with ESP! Eleven of 12 months out of the year this will take you from A to B, just punch in your destination and TomTom will take you there using the most up-to-date Google Map technology! But have no fear, in February no hands are necessary! It knows where you heart is, it feels your longing! Whether you know it or not, you're heading to Lawrence, Kansas.

Jefferson's Stock Rises 3 Points

Based on what was speculated to be insider trading information, Jefferson's stock has seen a recent jump with an anonymous tip that the annual Rock Chalk Trip was back on schedule.
Analysts are insisting that the stock will continue to rise until midway through the trip, but will likely see a sharp decline due to the restaurant's sudden and sharp decrease in wall dollars.
The City of Lawrence is crying foul. Many prominent community heads have been outspoken in their criticism of Jefferson's profiteering while other businesses and residents will likely suffer. This criticism comes due to the trips historically destructive behavior.
City leaders have insisted on a probable increase in candle thievery, publicly stolen bases, sunglass holder wagering, and other random acts of buffoonery.

No big deal, Jens, but One Republic has re-released its smash hit single, "Stop and Stare." In the liner notes, the band gives a shout out to the overwhelming fan base in Bloomington, MN, where there are no individuals, just One Republic.

He's Seen the Light

The time might be now.

I have been reflecting on this blog post for quite sometime. Trying many times to muster the words to convince others that this trip is not one for choice or happenstance, but one of fate or destiny. Unfortunately, I could not, nay should not, try to persuade others into something I dare say I did not wholeheartedly believe in myself. This post is my own inspiration because I realized today, tonight, that before inspiring the hibernating Jayhawk inside others I have to inspire myself.

For me this trip is not for me, or Ben Clark, or any other incessant texter or voice messager - this trip is for:

Benny and June Goodman

Jayhawk alums from the class of 1951, they met under a clear and bright Kansas night. Dancing the night away after KU's upset win over heated rival Kansas State, they were married that same year. Sadly, Benny succumbed to his 5 1/2 season battle with alcoholism this January. He never recovered from these 37 words, "I was Tar Heel born. When I die, I'll be a Tar Heel dead. But in the middle, I have been a Tar Heel and Jayhawk bred, and I am so, so happy and proud of that." Upon his passing, June lamented, "Roy was a part of the family. When he left, a small part of Benny melted away, maybe died then. He took this loss harder than Korea."

Sherron Jackson Johnson

Conceived at Senior night last year and born on October 12th, 2007 during the annual 'Late Night in the Phog' at approximately 10:51 p.m., he crested the crown into the hands of Sherron Collins and Darnell Jackson just after shootaround. His mother, April Johnson, was induced into labor after witnessing a thunderous alley oop from Russell Robinson to Darrell Arthur. Screaming and wet but with a smile on his tiny face, his eyes opened to the lights and sounds of Jayhawk basketball.

Coach Mangino and his Snot Rocket

Never a man to change for anyone or anything, let alone celebrity. Coach Mangino continues to take pride in himself and his hoagies. He chews with his mouth open, he does not use a towel in the sauna and he does not care if 10 million people see him pick his nose during a Big 12 contest.

These moments all share a common thread - Jayhawk basketball (Coach Mangino ate a basketball at halftime against Baylor- it had cheese on it). Take some time these next days to ponder the consequences of not going, rather than the sure-fire consequences of going. If these vignettes do not move you, then concentrate, and look inside yourself and breathe some life into your soul.

Do this gentlemen. Do this.

Last Opportunity

February 29-March 2. Leap year trip. The stars are aligning, Home game against Kansas State, so we all have a game to skip once tip-off rolls around. Let's pile into Snidos' car and make it one for the ages.

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