Events and Travel
Number of states that Tim visited
What is 50
This color was Tim's favorite
What is blue
These two words describe Tim's direct and honest demeanor.
What is a straight shooter.
Jeff Bridges plays Jeffrey Lebowski, who prefers to go by this moniker "if you're not into the whole brevity thing."
What is The Dude
Tim's favorite lunch eatery in Middleton
What is The Prairie Cafe
This river in Arkansas was Tim's favorite to canoe.
What is the Buffalo River.
Tim's apartment number at Middleton Glen
What is 304C
The newspaper Tim read first thing in the morning.
What is the New York Times
Voicing his love for a fine floor covering, The Dude famously remarks that this object "really tied the room together".
What is the rug?
This Jazz artist and Madison resident was one of Tim's favorites.
Who is Ben Sidran
The destination Tim always mentioned first when discussing his travels.
What are the Galapagos Islands
Adopted in Eau Claire, this cat eventually moved down to Madison with Tim.
Who is Buzz
Late night show that was Tim's favorite
This actor narrates The Big Lebowski as "The Stranger" wearing a cowboy hat and drinking sarsaparilla.
Who is Sam Elliott?
This Jazz club in Chicago was Tim's favorite
What is The Green Mill
This event was held each Memorial Day and attended by Tim
What is Spring Fling
This famous person's autograph on was on Tim's desk.
Who is John F. Kennedy
The television news program Tim made sure never to miss.
What is PBS Newshour
John Goodman plays this volatile, gun-toting Vietnam veteran who bowls with The Dude.
Who is Walter Sobchak?
This musician played at Spring Fling before achieving worldwide fame, later fronting Bon Iver.
Who is Justin Vernon
This Flinger first brought wheels accommodations to the annual Spring Fling
Who is Tim Powell
According to Tim's curve-speed formula (2X−15), this is the speed at which you should drive through a curve with a posted 30 mph sign.
What is 45 mph
Of all of Tim’s enjoyments, this was the most enjoyable thing to share with him.
What is laughter.
When the Dude is dreaming, what is the name of the movie starring Maude and himself?
What is Gutterballs
The reason Tim would be late arriving at the dining room.
What is watching Jeopardy! in his comfy chair