Off-Day Puzzle #2: The Continuing Adventures of Dodger Duck: The Duck Stops Where?

Today's a travel day, following the Dodgers' impressive 6-0 homestand to open the season with a bang. The boys in blue are off to Houston for a three-game series that starts tomorrow. So what better way to herald SoSG's Off-Day Puzzle #2, talking about travel?

As long-time SoSG readers know, one of our continuing features is The Adventures of Dodger Duck. Dodger Duck is one well-traveled little fuzzy animal. In fact, some have surmised that he must have cockpit access, or at least a lot of frequent flier miles!

However, it's come to my attention (from seeing the dearth of comments on Dodger Duck posts) that SoSG readers may not be very interested in Dodger Duck's world travels. That changes today, my friends, as Dodger Duck's continuing adventures herald PCS Season II Off-Day Puzzle #2. This time, you'll have to pay attention, people!

Dodger Duck just finished a marathon seven-city journey that had him bouncing all over the world. But his destination choices weren't trivial; rather, he had this trip scheduled deliberately right down to the amount of time he spent in each city. In his mind, he was not only seeing the world (and amassing just under 30K miles in the process)--he was also paying tribute to a Dodger friend of his.

Witness his itinerary:

#1 Dodger Duck spent three days in this city:

#2 Before spending three days in this city (which shares the name of the school; he took a quick refresher course here):

#3 Followed by another three days in this city:

#4 Dodger Duck spent a relaxing six days in this city:

#5 Followed by six days in this city:

#6 Before finally spending four days in this city:

#7 And ending his journey with one day in this city, his final stop:

Whew! That's a lot of jet-setting! So what Dodger friend was the focus of Dodger Duck's traveling tribute?

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HINT #1 (10:12a): As mentioned in the comment thread, one does not need to correctly identify all seven cities in order to derive the answer.

HINT #2 (12:40p): For those of you stuck staring at a handful of cities, make sure you're using all the information available.

HINT #3 (5:00p): Three of the cities are in the US.

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Puzzle Rules: Comment freely in the thread, but if you have the solution, please don't give it away to everyone in the comments section. Instead, do the following:

• Email us with the name of the Dodger who is the answer, as well as your methodology for how you obtained said name. Participation points may be awarded, but since this puzzle utilizes less "lateral thinking," you'll likely know it if you've got it. And please make sure to include your screen name somewhere in the email! Then,
• Post a comment in this thread stating you have emailed your solution attempt. And finally,
• Wait for confirmation of your successful answer. I may not be able to reply to your original email promptly, so please be patient and check back often at the comment thread for the latest news and for confirmation.

You have until midnight PT tonight to submit your answer. Good luck!

Dodger Duck: Duck About Town

Guess where Dodger Duck ended up today? What an amazing coincidence!

The Adventures of Dodger Duck: Episode 6 / Slumdog Millionaire

The Dodger Duck adventures continue...

Excited by all the Oscar attention that Slumdog Millionaire is receiving, Dodger Duck flew to Mumbai in order to find a potential backup plan should the Manny Ramirez talks continue to fester like an open sore. Yes, the Dodgers have investigated India in search of pitchers, but batters?

No almost-Mannys down this street, unfortunately. The three-wheeled vehicles wouldn't even fit a slugger of his size and stature!

Aha! A potential winner! And underneath that headwear, let me tell you--dreadlocks abound!

The Adventures of Dodger Duck: Episode 5 / Beijing Olympics

The continuing adventures of Dodger Duck today have him recapping his recent trip to Beijing, where he watched the Olympics.

First, Dodger Duck ended up talking smack to a somewhat docile Yao Ming, presaging the US team's steamrolling to mens' basketball victory.

Then, Dodger Duck opted to take on Huanhuan, one of the five Beijing Olympics mascots. The conversation started out fine, with Huanhuan giving tips on his flaming hair that might be a helpful tip for the hirsute Manny Ramirez, who is on fire with the bat. Dodger Duck appreciated the hygiene tips. But when the discussion devolved into mockery about the mascot disaster Izzy, representing the US' most recent Summer Olympics, you could see the feathers on the back of Dodger Duck's neck stand up. If not for the Dodgers' historic rivalry with the Atlanta Braves in the old NL West (four-division MLB), which interlaced innate triggers of distate for Atlanta in Dodger Duck's blood, there might have been a scene at the Olympics. And you know what would have happened to Dodger Duck then. Gulp.

Instead, Dodger Duck saw fit to just hang out in the airport lounge and enjoy his post-Olympics buzz. London 2012, Dodger Duck will have pictures from the Olympic Village!

The Adventures of Dodger Duck: Episode 4 / London Underground

Greetings from London, where Dodger Duck is experiencing his latest worldwide adventure (click on the label at the end of this post for his other international exploits). Today, early this morning, Dodger Duck ran outside his hotel before the sun rose to catch a glimpse of a double-decker bus (you can barely make it out in the background).

But the real challenge was getting Dodger Duck around town via the Underground. Dodger Duck can mind the gap, since he could easily fall into the gap and be lost forever! Here's Dodger Duck as he tries to figure out which lines to take to his stop, the train station at St. Pancras (as well as laments how few British Pounds one can get for his weakened US Dollar...).

One transfer later, Dodger Duck made it to St. Pancras Station, with its beautiful clear roof underneath bright skies (strange for London, to be sure). He'll spend Friday off in the countryside playing cricket at the weekend estate, before returning home sometime during this weekend's series in San Francisco.

And here's Dodger Duck right before he boards his train to leave the city of London proper. Tally ho, Dodger fans! Good luck this weekend against the hated Giants!

The Adventures of Dodger Duck: Episode 3 / Disneyland

The Dodgers come home after a dismal 1-6 roadtrip, with nationally-televised shellackings over the weekend, and they win a game!!! So what else is there to do, but celebrate by going to Disneyland! (If we waited for Dodger World Championships, Tommorowland might be TwentyYearsAgoland.)

Witness Dodger Duck's dismay to learn that the Small World ride is closed and undergoing refurbishment, in order to deepen the channels for the ride's boats, which apparently were getting stuck in the channels due to heavier visitors. While Disney won't comment on whether the refurbishment is to make the attraction fit for the new heftier Americans (after all, they need us to keep eating churros in the park, right?), Dodger Duck did recall prior visits to Disneyland in which boats were visibly underfilled, despite long queue lengths. Hmm.

Luckily for him, however, the Matterhorn Bobsleds were open. We're having quite a great time this morning at Disneyland. Let's hope tonight's game can continue the happiness catalyzed by the happiest place on earth!

The Adventures of Dodger Duck: Episode 2 / The Final Four in NYC

Dodger Duck was so worn out after watching UCLA's run to the Final Four this past weekend, he needed to take some time to walk around town. First, he left his humble room in the New York St. Regis hotel, hopping next store to look at some characters from FAO Schwarz NYC (he's got a thing for that Hermoine):

But more importantly, after seeing the Bruins dispatch Xavier and be the first team to reach the Final Four, Dodger Duck needed a good glass of wine and a great steak dinner. Witness a floppy Dodger Duck right before he enters Smith and Wollensky's steakhouse in Mahnattan:

Go Bruins! And hopefully Dodger Duck has recovered in time to catch today's game at the Stadium (nice to have a private jet, he might add).

The Adventures of Dodger Duck: Episode 1 / Paris

Introducing Dodger Duck, a Dodger fan whose mission it is to spread the fanaticism of the Dodgers (and Sons of Steve Garvey) across the globe. We'll endeavor to bring you continuing features on his traveling exploits.

Today's episode comes from Paris, France. What better place to trumpet the Dodgers' upcoming victorious season, than the Arc de Triomphe! Dodger Duck stopped many a passersby on the Champs Elysees before realizing his French was a little, how do you say, rusty? Where is Eric Gagne when you need him? (Oh yeah, in Milwaukee, fresh and rested after winning a World Series ring.)

After a long night on the town, and the sudden realization how little the dollar gets in exchange against the Euro, Dodger Dog passed out. Tune in for the next episode of The Adventures of Dodger Duck!