Behind-The-Scenes of DayTrippers!

OK....I'm totally willing to put myself out there for the good of a story. Jet Skiing? No problem...I managed not to look like a total idiot....but, Disc Golfing? I was HOPELESS! Apparently, my small Frisbee skills as a child have completely waned because I was throwing here, there and everywhere...and not exactly at my target (except Photog Mike's shin). BUT...the good news is that we had a blast! The 18 hole course at Wickham Park in Manchester is very cool. Some holes are virtually hidden in the woods...and one of them is incredible. The experienced disc golfers throw up a hill, through a small passage of thick trees...woah. My "band of merry golfers" - as I called them -- included Dave Mourad -- a teacher by day, disc golfer extraordinaire on the weekends. Thanks, Dave! You were very supportive...even when I was a total mess!

Wickham Park is gorgeous. If Disc Golfing isn't your thing, explore what this Manchester property has to offer. There is an aviary, a nature center, many gorgeous gardens and an incredible view of the Hartford skyline....where Fox 61 web master Doug Stewart used to sled when he was a youth! Our Tour Guide Jeff Maron was great...and told us that the Park's new Sensory Garden will be completed soon...it's very cool.

My oldest son was starting Kindergarten the day after we shot this story (yes, Mike, everyone knows, why not blog about it?) and I was worried and distracted...but, the Disc Golfers totally captured my attention and we had a lot of fun! Give thid growing sport a try....maybe YOU will show some SKILLS!