Screaming at the TV
Dad had gotten too sick to stay up for the third overtime of game 4 of the Stanley Cup final, when the Colorado Avalanche won their first cup, in this year.
What is 1996?
Dad loved working at this organization so much, he continued vounteering for them after leaving the organization, before being rehired again.
What is Crossroads Safehouse?
This song was a favorite of Dad's during the Colorado Avalanche 2022 Stanley Cup run. Work does indeed suck, I know.
What is All the Small Things?
This biennial cricket competition, which takes place in either England or Australia, would be a part of a dream vacation for Dad.
What is the Ashes?
Dad was in Germany for the 10th anniversary of this event, caused by a press secretary giving inaccurate border security information.
What is the fall of the Berlin Wall?
In 1997, the Denver Broncos finally brought home a Super Bowl Championship, defeating this Super Bowl I winner.
Who are the Green Bay Packers?
Including contract positions, Dad has worked for a total of this many candles, er, companies.
What is 16?
One of Dad's favorite song lyrics is also one of the weirdest. "I know I must do what's right, as sure as Kilimanjaro rises like an empress above" this tribe.
What is the Serengheti?
Dad was denied entry at this Parisian art museum in 2000. The French seem to be sticklers about closing time.
What is the Louvre?
Auseinandersetzung, a favorite German word of Dad's, can be best translated to this English word, which usually occurs between people who are mad at each other.
What is an argument?
There are always professional sports happening in Colorado, with this many professional sports teams.
What is 10? (Avalanche, Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets, Eagles, Mammoth, Outlaws, Rapids, Summit, Bulldogs)
One of the worst tasks Dad has done is emptying the grease trap at this Oklahoma based chain.
What is Sonic?
Dad's favorite music video, of this song, is mostly black and white, and was composed by a famous Norwegian band of the late 1900's.
What is Take on Me?
Dad's furthest vacation away from home was in this country, known for perpetrating a genocide at the beginning of World War I.
What is Turkey?
This German quick-service food item is made with bratwurst and seasoned ketchup.
What is currywurst?
This player, Dad's favorite all-time member of the Colorado Rockies, is a member of the MLB Hall of Fame, but would probably rather have made it in hockey.
Who is Larry Walker?
Adjusting for inflation, Dad earned the highest annual salary working for this Salt Lake City based trucking company?
What is 5 Canyons Logistics?
Dad's favorite band, this counterculture band of the 1990's-2000's, has been criticized by MAGA for calling Americans idiots.
What is Green Day?
This dehydrated meat snack is a must for any road trip. According to Dad, it provides protein, and the chewing will keep you awake.
What is beef jerky?
Dad attended "Expo 2000" in Hamburg, one of these events, intended for nations to showcase their achievements. France showed off the Eiffel Tower at one of these events in 1889.
What is the World's Fair?
Ay, mate! If Dad is watching cricket, it's probably involving this national team.
What is Australia?
Dad got his first job by way of his mom, and earned this much per hour, minimum wage at the time.
What is $4.25?
Was ist 99?
This state was the first destination Dad went to as an over-the-road trucker. It was nice to have a trainer on my side.
What is Washington?
The Olson Brothers won at Grand Prix, also known as Eurovision, with "Fly on the Wings of Love," representing this Scandinavian country.
What is Denmark?