Encouragement

Today, I decided to bounce this idea off some people. So I went to the people that I bounce all my crazy ideas off of... the guys in the information security department at work. These provide a great sounding board because:

1. They can argue passionately about just about any topic you can think of.
2. It's a diverse group with lots of backgrounds and interests.
3. They are fun to talk to.
4. They do like to eat.

In particular, "J" is a guy who can provide input on this topic. He's given me good advice before on this topic. ("Where can I find good BBQ in Indianapolis?") "J" has provided a recommendation to get me started. He says that Frankie's in South Bend has some of the best beef tips that he's ever eaten. Thanks, "J"... we'll add that one to the list.

"R" asks me a good question. "What do you consider the Midwest?" Hmmm. I actually hadn't thought about that.

I say: "Well, it should be driving distance from Indianapolis."
"R" asks: "So, St. Louis then?"
Me: "Sure. Maybe even Kansas City. How can you leave out Kansas City?"
"R": "You're right. Where else?"
Me: "Maybe as far South as Memphis."
"R": "How far east?"
Me: "Well, I have to go the Boathouse in Cincinnati. Beyond that, I'm not sure. And for the North, I know that they have plenty of good barbeque in Chicago."

I gather some more recommendations and thoughts and then head back to my office to get some work done.

Courtney and I talk it over tonight and decide that a 300 mile radius might be a better. That's a six hour car trip each way... the absolute longest distance that I would want to travel in a car over a weekend.



At this distance, Chicago and Cincinnati are in... Kansas City and Memphis are out.