ABOUT ME...
 
Rapidly approaching 50-year-old husband,  father, and Goonie movie fanatic.  Still banging my head to 80s hair metal, but everything hurts more now after a concert. Love exploring the back roads looking for odd roadside attractions.  And finally an aspiring terrible tennis, pickleball, and racquetball player.

James Beauregard Beam, universally known as Jim Beam, is the legendary namesake behind one of the world's most recognizable bourbons. While his family's distilling roots trace back to the late 1700s, Beam's most remarkable achievement was one of sheer resilience. When Prohibition finally came to an end, Beam famously purchased back his family's bourbon company and built a new distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, at the impressive age of 69. He passed away on December 27, 1947, at the age of 83, having successfully secured his family's legacy in the American spirits industry. Today, this iconic whiskey pioneer rests in the Bardstown City Cemetery in Bardstown, Kentucky. Bardstown is celebrated as the Bourbon Capital of the World, and its historic cemetery serves as the final resting place for many members of the Beam family. Visiting his grave is a true pilgrimage for whiskey enthusiasts and history buffs, offering a peaceful and profound connection to the man who revived a legendary American tradition. It makes for an essential stop for grave hunters looking to explore the deep, spirited history of Kentucky. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/shabbytrick?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________ _____________________ You can also find me: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shabbytrick Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/shabbytrick Webpage: http://www.shabbytrick.com

For an audience that appreciates unique road trips and exploring the unusual, Monkeyland offers a truly memorable detour. Nestled in the lush, mountainous countryside near Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, this 5-acre nature sanctuary provides a highly interactive wildlife encounter. Visitors spend about an hour with friendly, free-roaming squirrel monkeys that are fully accustomed to people—often playfully climbing right onto your shoulders and head to eat fresh fruit directly from your hands. The sanctuary experience is typically packaged as a half-day, open-air safari truck tour that dives deep into the local environment and culture. Along with the monkeys, you'll get to walk through vibrant botanical gardens to discover native medicinal plants, visit a traditional off-the-grid Dominican country house, and sample rich, locally farmed goods like organic coffee, hot chocolate, vanilla, and fresh tropical fruits. #Monkeyland #DominicanRepublic #PuntaCana #SquirrelMonkeys #WildlifeEncounter #ShabbyTrick #TravelVlog #OdditiesAndExploration #CaribbeanRoadTrip #NatureSanctuary #MonkeylandTour Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/shabbytrick?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________ _____________________ You can also find me: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shabbytrick Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shabbytrick Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/shabbytrick Webpage: http://www.shabbytrick.com Snapchat: shabbytrick1975

LA Guns - "Ballad of Jayne" @ the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA - July 20, 2026 Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/shabbytrick?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________ _____________________ You can also find me: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shabbytrick Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/shabbytrick Webpage: http://www.shabbytrick.com

Tom Kiefer (Cinderella) - "Dont Know What You Got" @ the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA 7-1926 Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/shabbytrick?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________ _____________________ You can also find me: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shabbytrick Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/shabbytrick Webpage: http://www.shabbytrick.com

Elizabeth Harrison, the Queen of a tribe of Romany Gypsies, whose final resting place is actually in Evansville, Indiana, rather than Tennessee. When she passed away in November 1895, her body was transported to Evansville's Oak Hill Cemetery, where it was kept in a holding vault while her tribe assembled from across the country. On April 1, 1896, her funeral drew an astonishing crowd of over 6,000 curious spectators, making it the largest funeral in the cemetery's history. Locals had spread wild rumors about potential rituals, such as the burning of her colorful wagon, but the service was ultimately quiet and dignified. In 1900, her husband, Isaac Harrison—known as the Gypsy King—was buried beside her. Today, their graves are marked by a tall, impressive granite obelisk, offering a striking monument for those seeking out unique history and legendary figures in the Midwest. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/shabbytrick?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________ _____________________ You can also find me: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shabbytrick Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/shabbytrick Webpage: http://www.shabbytrick.com

"Inherited" this cactus from a great-aunt after she had passed, its has struggled the last few years, but repotted it put a better soil mix to it and we got a lot of blooms this year. Only lasts about a day before they close up and start to drop off. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/shabbytrick?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________ _____________________ You can also find me: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/shabbytrick Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shabbytrick Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/shabbytrick Webpage: http://www.shabbytrick.com Snapchat: shabbytrick1975

The Geode Grotto in Jasper, Indiana, is a stunning piece of midwestern folk art born out of incredible tragedy and resilience. The sprawling sanctuary was the vision of Father Phillip Ottavi, an Italian immigrant who was orphaned as a four-year-old boy when his parents were killed in the devastating 1908 Messina earthquake. Having been buried alive under the rubble for two days, Father Ottavi ultimately conquered his lifelong fear of stones by using them to build something beautiful. With the help of residents from the local Providence Home, he spent a decade (1960–1970) painstakingly building the grotto out of thousands of locally sourced southern Indiana geodes—rough rocks that crack open to reveal hollow, crystal-filled centers. Modeled after the famous Marian apparition grotto in Lourdes, France, the site features massive cave-like structures, intricately encrusted planters, fountains, and life-sized Carrara marble statues imported directly from Italy. Today, this peaceful yet visually breathtaking crystal-lined sanctuary stands as a testament to healing and devotion, making it a spectacular hidden gem for road trippers and fans of unusual architectural oddities. Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/shabbytrick?sub_confirmation=1 _____________________ _____________________ You can also find me: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shabbytrick Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/shabbytrick Webpage: http://www.shabbytrick.com