We made time beyond the business trip

My dad and I went to Louisville for Connex. Business was the reason for the trip, but we made a point not to spend the whole time doing business stuff.

We took time out of the day to see Louisville together. I am glad we did.

We made time for baseball

My dad and I are big Dodgers fans, so we went to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. We toured the factory and walked through the museum together.

Inside, the visit became personal.

Tim Yslava and his father standing beneath the giant baseball bat outside the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
Outside the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory.
Tim Yslava sitting beside his father inside the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory
Taking in the museum with my dad.

Their custom bats made it personal

Two of my best friends growing up were drafted. Their custom bats were there, and I got to hold them.

The bats belonged to two friends I had known since I was young, so getting to hold them made the visit personal.

Wooden baseball bats moving through the production floor at the Louisville Slugger factory
Inside the Louisville Slugger factory.

We made room for the rest of Louisville, too

We also went to Churchill Downs, where the Kentucky Derby is held.

It was not the reason for the trip, but it was part of what made the trip great. We had a lot of good food and a great time together.

A great trip with my dad

We went to Louisville for business, but I am glad we took time out of the day to enjoy it.

I had a great time with my dad in Louisville, Kentucky.

What to remember

  • My dad and I went to Louisville for Connex.
  • We made time for the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory and Churchill Downs.
  • We had good food and a great time together.

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