Colorado, Day 7: Invesco Field!

After the LORD created the world and formed mountains, oceans, dolphins, cotton candy, and plastic bags, He invented a game known to Americans as football. He then assembled a glorious team of titans and warriors known to all as the Denver Broncos. Hark! The LORD has spoken thus: "This team shall go forth and have dominion over all other teams in the league known as the NFL." And so it was, as the mighty Broncos asserted their dominance over lesser teams comprised of mere mortals...

It was on this, the final day of our journey, that we had the opportunity to visit the home of the aforementioned Denver Broncos, Invesco Field at Mile High. Mark and I received a private tour from a kind fellow named Eric after which I proceeded to spend a hefty sum of money at the Broncos Pro Shop. Check out some photos of this epic tour after thine break.

The approach from the parking lot... WOO!

The view from the United Airlines Executive Suite... these people get the best seats in the house for a paltry $250,000/season plus $500/seat/game. If you are in this suite, you pay the trivial sum of $87/game just for some beer.


...and this is why having a private tour was so awesome. This view is from ON THE FIELD. Be jealous, it's okay.

This is what all opponents of the Broncos see as they exit their locker room. The design is painted around the point that is precisely 5280 ft. above sea level.


Here I am in the South end zone... Go Broncos!

Well, that sadly concludes my journey. I'm making this post from home, so my vacation is officially over. I hope everyone enjoyed the photos.

Cheers.

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Pan's Labyrinth

In the wee hours of the morning, I decided to give Pan's Labyrinth a spin. I had not seen this movie all the way through, and I certainly had never seen it in HD. The Blu-ray does an outstanding job of conveying the different color motifs as the palettes change radically between the different settings in the film. The HD transfer was excellent overall and I have no serious complaints. The film itself is visually stunning and well acted. Captain Vidal makes for just about the most evil villain in recent memory and Ivana Baquero gives a particularly good performance as the young and imaginative Ofelia.

The Wisconsin Men's Basketball team beat Iowa yesterday, which is more good news. After the Broncos disappointing season, I need some sports victories. The win consolidated the Badgers #25 ranking and will hopefully allow them to move somewhere up near #20. And today, Arsenal produced a convincing FA Cup win over Burnley, 2-0. Youngster Nicklas Bendtner scored his first goal in several games, while Eduardo continues to prove his worth as an all-star striker by scoring his sixth goal in the last four matches. Go Gunners!

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