Cigars, Poison Ivy, and a Canoe
I am recovering from a fantastic weekend at Lake Ogallala in Nebraska. It was the first official Be A Design Group campout, and it was attended by myself, Bennett, Paul, Nate, and our families. Bennett managed to secure an amazing cabin that overlooked the lake and was complete with indoor pool, zip line, air conditioning, and a canoe.
One of the highlights of the trip was when Bennett, Rian and I escaped with the canoe and explored the lake. My son really enjoyed being on the water and seeing all the birds. We snuck up on a flock of pelicans and watched in awe as they took flight around us. It is so nice to get out in nature and away from the city. I always forget how many stars you can see when you get that far away from city lights. The Mily Way was stunning.
I smuggled a few cigars along on the trip expecting them to be a nice treat. I hadn’t had a cigar since my bachelor party, and I brought a selection that included an Avo Preludio XO, an H. Upmann, and a Don Diego. I had the Don Diego, and in my inexperienced opinion it was excellent. Actually, the three of us who smoked them all felt ill afterwards, but it was still fun. I will have to have another one in another five years.
It was a great trip, and aside from a few spots of poison ivy and chigger bites, I have nothing but fond memories of the weekend. Keep your eyes open for the podcast we made. It should be posted on Be A Design Group in the next week or so.
