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The Victory Knight has finally arrived! After being carefully shipped from UCF in Florida, the award for the 2024 Dean's Celestial Alumknight is now safely here in Colorado. 

Colorado Snow Dogs

Waking up to a fresh blanket of snow is always a bit of a surprise in late April, but it's classic Colorado.

The backyard was covered in a surprise spring snow this morning,
and these two couldn't have been happier about it.

UCF Day of Giving is Tomorrow

 Just a quick note for all my fellow Knights out there: tomorrow, April 11th, is the annual UCF Day of Giving.

Eclipse Trip: Journey's End

Home. After a very long day on the road, it's a welcome sight.

Crossing the Great Plains

The long drive back from Arkansas continues.

The modern landmarks of the Great Plains.

...And the Long Drive Home

After the incredible spectacle of the eclipse, there was only one thing left to do: the long drive home. 

Totality in Arkansas: The Complete Experience

The plan for the day, according to the app. 100% obscuration.

The Calm Before the Shadow

After two long days of driving and a full day of anticipation, eclipse day has finally arrived.

Eclipse morning. The sunrise looked promising for a clear day.

Setting Up Camp at the Crow's Nest

We've arrived!
All set up and ready at the Crow's Nest Campground.

Day Two of the Eclipse Trek

After a restful night at my brother's home, it was time to hit the road again for the next leg of our eclipse adventure.

Another early start. On the road again, heading south.

From Dust Storms to a Calm Sunset

After the intense drive through the Kansas dust storm, the weather finally broke, and the sun reappeared, which was a welcome relief. The clear skies guided us through the last part of Kansas and across the border into Missouri.

Across the Plains on I-70

The sky put on quite a show as we crossed into Kansas.

Before the Sun on the Eastern Plains

 With the dogs settled in for their own vacation, our eclipse road trip began in earnest with an early departure from Lakewood.

On the road before the sun. The adventure begins.

On the Road Again for Totality

 It's time for another grand adventure. A few years ago, we drove up to Glendo, Wyoming, to watch the total solar eclipse, and we're doing it again.