A running archive of the hangs, the trips, and the legendary decisions. (The stories are true… give or take.)
September 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Indoor golf. Cold drinks. Hot pizza. Questionable swings.
September 2026
Questionable swings at Coastal Swing, followed by Burger Night at The Old Dutch and the traditional post-event Dudes debrief.
August 2026
August 2026 · Sandusky, Ohio
A behind-the-scenes woodworking adventure. Live-edge lumber, incredible craftsmanship, and the usual Dudes shenanigans.
August 2026
The Dudes explored Decker Woodworking, checked out some incredible live-edge lumber and custom craftsmanship, then wrapped up the night at Tackle Box 2.
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July 2026
July 18–19, 2026 · Sandusky, Ohio
Three Dudes. One relay. A weekend of racing, cheering, friends, family, and finish-line celebrations.
July 2026
Lake Erie canceled Greg's swim, but Jonathan tackled the bike, Jim finished the run, and the Dudes celebrated an official Ironman 70.3 Ohio relay finish!
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June 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Boats. Island life. Good food. A Lake Erie adventure with the Dudes.
June 2026
Nine Dudes crossed Lake Erie for an evening of island wandering, food, and good company. Nobody fell overboard. The island survived. Mission accomplished.
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May 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Underground caverns, railroad history, and another Dudes adventure.
May 2026
The Dudes explored Seneca Caverns, visited the Mad River & NKP Railroad Museum, and improvised dinner at Twin Lakes when the original plan fell through. Another successful mission!
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April 2026
April 2026 · The Backyard Pickleball
Dinks, drinks, and bad decisions. A little competition and a lot of trash talk.
April 2026
The Dudes hit The Backyard for questionable athleticism and competitive trash talk. Afterward, it was off to Cleats in Marblehead for food, drinks, and the traditional post-game debrief.
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An all-day indoor airsoft run that tested strategy, stamina, and who forgot to stretch. Dinner afterward was earned.
Date: February 19, 2026
A guided start at the Thomas Edison Birthplace followed by a small-town bar crawl celebrating invention, history, and good conversation.
Date: January 30, 2026
An old-school garage gathering where skills were shared: knot tying, juggling, sharpening, sewing, and more. No lectures — just hands-on learning.
Date: January 16, 2025
A guided tour of the winter sky at the Sidney Frohman Planetarium, followed by food and conversation downtown.
Date: February 23, 2025
A walk through the newest designs and concepts, plus a friendly challenge to pick the best ride of the show.
Date: March 19, 2025
All-you-can-eat pizza from across the region. Strong opinions were formed.
Date: March 25, 2025
A fascinating look at how crash test dummies and safety systems are built — including tech used in space applications.
Date: April 23, 2025
Carousel history, restoration stories, and a ride that brought out everyone’s inner kid.
Date: May 21, 2025
Speakeasy drinks followed by 15-minute sprints at Mid-Ohio. Lap times were recorded. Egos were adjusted.
Date: June 18, 2025
Cassette tapes, neon windbreakers, boom boxes, and show-and-tell relics from simpler times.
Date: July 13, 2025
Shipwrecks, boat-building history, and lake lore before heading out for waterfront food and drinks.
Date: August 16, 2025
An upgraded inflatable beach takeover featuring oversized beach balls, sunshine, and shoreline laughs.
Date: September 18, 2025
Historic aircraft, wartime stories, and dinner overlooking the water.
Date: October 16, 2025
Tradition continues: coasters, scare zones, and an adults-only night at the park.
Date: November 16, 2025
A behind-the-scenes look at fall farm life followed by winery hang time.
Date: December 17, 2025
Each Dude pitched a charity in two minutes. One cause won, and we made one collective donation as a group.
Date: January 18, 2024
We gathered in a private man-cave pub to share meaningful objects and test our knowledge with a professional quizmaster. History, mystery, and a little friendly humiliation.
Date: February 11, 2024
We soaked in Italian design inspiration at the Ferrari exhibit, then battled it out over vintage arcade games like it was 1996.
Date: March 19, 2024
A quick lesson turned into full competition. Paddle skills were questioned. Hamstrings were reminded of their age.
Date: April 25, 2024
Dinner, a book exchange, bourbon tasting, and trivia. Intellectual for about 20 minutes… then back to normal.
Date: May 23, 2024
A private backstage look at the historic theatre followed by sushi and brews. Culture with a side of laughter.
Date: June 20, 2024
An evening boat run across the lake, sunset views, and the unspoken rule: no shoes on the captain’s boat.
Date: July 14, 2024
Oversized inflatables, pizza on the sand, and Dudes, Dudettes, and Mini-Dudes taking over the shoreline.
Date: August 15, 2024
A behind-the-scenes facility tour followed by time on the range and burgers afterward. Focus, precision, and solid safety briefings.
Date: September 18, 2024
A ferry ride, vintage engines at full song, and a full day of car talk and island wandering.
Date: October 10, 2024
Coasters in the dark, scare zones, and just enough adrenaline to remind us we’re not 18 anymore.
Date: November 21, 2024
A hands-on look inside a commercial kitchen, chopping brisket and learning the art behind great barbecue.
Date: December 21, 2024
Remote-controlled chaos, year-end laughs, and another season officially in the books.
Date: February 9, 2023
Every lost game cost a dollar. The stakes were low — the bragging rights were not.
Date: March 17, 2023
A basement bar debut with March Madness on the screen and Left, Right, Center in full swing.
Date: May 24, 2023
Classic cars, picnic food, and families welcome. A relaxed kickoff to summer car season.
Date: July 20, 2023
We pulled a truck motor together. Real tools, real grease, and real confidence gained.
Date: August 17, 2023
Boats, paddleboards, and a waterfront poker run across local stops. Summer done right.
Date: September 21, 2023
A full day of vintage racing, ferry rides, and island wandering. Spectators only… for now.
Date: October 12, 2023
Adults-only coaster night with scare zones, late laughs, and zero pumpkin patches.
Date: November 12, 2023
Competitive shuffleboard, football on the big screen, and just enough smack talk.
Date: December 22, 2023
Manly treasures were swapped. Some practical. Some ridiculous. All legendary.
Date: September 15, 2022
We kicked things off with a nostalgic driveway hang featuring old sweatshirts, questionable college beverages, and stories that definitely got better with time.
Date: October 22, 2022
An evening dedicated to discovering that tequila doesn’t have to be terrible. We sampled, debated, and officially retired our college-era decision making.
Date: November 12, 2022
Wine tasting with driveway energy. Bonus points were awarded for facial hair and aggressively “manly” charcuterie boards.
Date: December 15, 2022
Indoor golf bays, competitive swing critiques, and enough trash talk to make the simulators sweat.
