OK, this is the only time I can say this but screw you Sam and Sam! I’m in Costa Rica right now enjoying the breezy temperature, white sandy beaches, and beautiful waves while sipping on ice cold cervezas. Yes, I’m finally doing something other than maintaining this website as your bucket boy while you two are out cruising on route 66 and having the times of your lives. Screw you!
Oh, and there’s a new poll out there for all you loyal readers.
-Justin
Previously, on the imwithsam roadtrip, you may have noticed Shanghai’s unruly hair causing problems, not only with the high winds of Amarillo and New Mexico, but also with the ladies (although, the hair may not be the only problem). In this weeks episode, watch as Shanghai Sam finally bows to the pressure and gets his hair trimmed at a barbershop in Scottsdale, AZ. This will be his first haircut in more than 3 months…..
Helloooooo Handsome!
Last night, we were hosted by my friend Jessica in Scottsdale, AZ at the amazing Westin Kierland Resort. After 11 days on the road staying in Super 8’s, hostels, and other “budget” hotels, we were ready for something different.
We almost missed the hotel driving by in the dark, until SammyB pointed out the ridiculous looking complex set way back from the road down a palm tree-lined drive…and there it was…the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa…it was a 5 minute walk just to get from the public parking lot to the main entrance….then into a giant two-level lobby with library overlooking a fire-pit outside which sat on the edge of the TPC golf course….
Jess is on a project in Scottsdale, so she’s there Mon.-Thurs. She was a great host…took us to dinner at The Greene House:
2 Johnny Black and sodas before dinner
Steamed Mussels in a savory broth for appetizer
Braised Short Ribs with a veg. puree
Amazing food!
SammyB had the organic pork chops with stone fruit glaze
Jess had the Angus Ribeye with mashed potatoes and red cabbage
After dinner we went back to the hotel and met up with Jess’ coworker Mike for drinks outside by the ginormous fire-pit overlooking the golf course…more Johnny Black along with Kir Royale’s for the ladies (which includes Mike “I’ll have what Jess is having” Turon)…apparently Jess had been a little drunky the night before at the fire-pit and had gained some notoriety with the other guests (she was recognized by more than one guest by name, but she didn’t recall any of them)…..hmmm…drunky Jess is apparently fun Jess!!
Had a great night in a room overlooking the golf course and woke up to a beautiful 70 degree Thursday with a clear blue sky and the hotel’s heated saltwater pools waiting….ummm….make that 2 heated saltwater pools AND a fully-functioning lazy river and waterslide….with full poolside service….what are the poor people doing?!!
Less then two days after below-zero ass-freezing in Salt Lake City and driving through a blizzard, I got sunburned in Scottsdale courtesy of the wonderfully generous Jess!!! Awesome! Video is on the way…keep checking back!
Howdy boys and girls…just a quick update while we are taking a break in sunny Phoenix… We’ll likely be in Lake Tahoe the weekend of March 16th in case any of you want to meet us out there.
We will likely be in Lake Tahoe the weekend of March 16th if any of y’all want to meet us out there.