Have you seen this guy yet?

**cmoore_23** · 12-20-2007, 11:11 AM

haha the end.. "poor deer never had a chance" wouldnt be iowa if u didnt hit a deer

**cmoore_23** · 12-20-2007, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by DMBclone

Very nice, in WIJ2 be sure to stop by Pella (more windmills), Newton (race track), and Knoxville (Sprint Car Hall of Fame). Great video, i'm going to send it to everyone i know from Iowa

along those lines Boone during imca super nationals

**DMBclone** · 12-20-2007, 12:36 PM

Jeff, I noticed you joined just yesterday. Did you join after seeing this thread? How'd you know someone posted it on CF?

**jdhoskinson** · 12-20-2007, 06:40 PM

DMBclone, I found this site from my video page on YouTube. I was checking the links to the video and the name "cyclonefanatic" got my attention big time. All I had to do was click on it from my video page and it brought me here. Thanks again to you and the other posters for the kind words and ideas for WIJ2. If anyone has the connections to help me dance with Cy and the ISU cheerleaders at a game next season, I will gladly do it. That @#$%&*!! Herky blew me off this year for a similar request. (I'm also a U of I grad, but since I did my undergrad at ISU, that's where my heart is!)

**nsv24** · 12-20-2007, 06:41 PM

Quick question, Jeff. What is the motivation? Just curious.

**jdhoskinson** · 12-20-2007, 07:10 PM

This thing was motivated by a number of factors that all just combined enough for me to make it happen. 1) Work trip to Japan where I learned that many of the Japanese are dying to travel to the US, but hadn't even been to Hiroshima or Mt. Fuji; 2) Realized that since my wife and I didn't have a summer vacation planned, this was the year to see a few things in Iowa that I'd wanted to see for years; 3) Recent discovery of wherethehellismatt.com; 4) Being a photography buff for years, had just started getting into the video capability of my point-and-shoot; 5) For better or worse, I've been kind of a clown my whole life; 6) Fortunately, my videographers enjoyed road-tripping too; 7) Working in a job that lets me travel all over the US has helped me realize that Iowa and Iowans are wrongly stereotyped and for years, I've wanted to show outsiders that Iowa is a little more diverse that others think; 8) And on a micro-level, liquid courage served by the many small town pubs around the state helped make sure I stayed motivated. Are these good reasons to be motivated to do WIJ? Who knows, but I'm glad I did it - one of the most fun things I've ever done.

**c.y.c.l.o.n.e.s** · 12-20-2007, 07:46 PM

Nice job Jeff.

My son enjoyed counting all of the places on there that he had been. He came up with 18.

I'm sure you will be getting a lot of suggestions for WIJ2. Here are a few more.

"The Rock" just off of the Greenfield exit on I80.
Link... Patriotic Rock - Greenfield, IA

"The world's largest coffee pot" in Stanton
Link.... http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attra...TAcup_tony.jpg

The "Hausbarn" in Manning
Link.... Manning, Iowa, USA Bauernhaus (Hausbarn)

**Angie** · 12-20-2007, 08:53 PM

The world's largest Cheeto resides in Algona - I couldn't find much besides this:
LINK

If you're up in that area, you could always stop by Hobo Days in Britt:
LINK

This was hilarious!

**jdhoskinson** · 12-26-2007, 02:34 PM

Whoa c.y.c.l.o.n.e.s., I am definitely going to Manning to dance at the Hausbarn. I like the other suggestions, too. Anyone know the the scoop on the big Cheeto?

**Angie** · 12-26-2007, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by jdhoskinson

Anyone know the the scoop on the big Cheeto?

Last time we were in Algona, it was at Sister Sarah's. This site (LINK) has their address.

**jdhoskinson** · 12-29-2007, 02:21 PM

HELP! I have started preliminary planning for WIJ2, which will cover a lot of what I missed in WIJ1, and will revisit a few of my favorite Iowa spots. I will definitely take advantage of the many suggestions I've already received (I'm pumped to see the Cheeto), but I need a little more help with SW Iowa and a lot of help with the NW. Any suggestions?

**4VR4CY** · 12-29-2007, 03:09 PM

That was great! You missed Storm Lake!

I had a big laugh at the Alta windmills, Okoboji and Spirit Lake shots. Brought back memories.

**ce1** · 02-01-2008, 08:35 AM

Based on the Where is Matt rage of several years ago, but Iowa based...don't know if people have seen this, but it made me a little homesick.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsWBD3UPfg4]YouTube - Where in Iowa is Jeff?[/ame]

**c.y.c.l.o.n.e.s** · 02-01-2008, 10:46 AM

It was posted earlier here...

http://www.cyclonefanatic.com/forum/...n-guy-yet.html (Have you seen this guy yet?)

Jeff himself was involved in the thread.

He is looking to do a "Where is Jeff 2" if you have any suggestions for him.

**jdhoskinson** · 02-25-2008, 09:36 PM

Not sure if I need more suggestions now! The list was only 67 places long the first time, now its over 100 places, so it's going to be a busy year. Already started taping just to get a head start. Figured it was a good time to visit Sundown Mountain. Cool place!