Sippie Cup

I'm at our big annual customer conference. We have small group
sessions where we break up into groups of 20-30. Yesterday, someone
left this in my breakout room, it's sitting on my table right now..
Keep in mind that my clients are grown individuals.

No one has claimed it yet.

The Understanding

Last week, Penny and I took in the Houston Symphony. They were playing at the Pavilion in The Woodlands and were accompanied by different types of dancers for their "Dancin' Beneath the Stars" theme. It was actually a good time.

I expected it to be a little different than it was. Most things are like that I suppose. For instance, I thought people in The Woodlands, especially those that go to the symphony had a little class. The group behind us must have followed me down from Conroe though or even worse, Willis. They were throwing back beer and chowing down on plates of nachos. Be sure to lick your fingers off when you're done. Oh...you already have.

And as I previously stated, I enjoyed it. That came as somewhat of a surprise as well.

How did we end up at the symphony? Well, it all goes back to an understanding that Penny and I have. We split the year into 3 seasons (rather than the typical 4 that people recognize or the 2 that Texas experiences (Summer and Cold Fronts)).

Our 3 seasons go like this: Football, Basketball, Off Season.

"Football Season" is a 4 month stretch from September through December in which I have free reign over the calendar. I get to call the shots and make our plans. Those plans typically include a trip to College Station every weekend for Football and Soccer and some healthy doses of NFL.

"Basketball Season" is a time from January through April that Penny and I both enjoy. Since we like to watch basketball, we compromise and once again end up in College Station most every weekend for Aggie Basketball.

Now, the "Off Season" (named by me obviously) is a tricky time because there's no constant theme that drives it. We do what Penny wants from May through August. This is when I broaden my horizons and is the specific reason we ended up at the symphony that night. It could also be a good time to save a little dough as free mezzanine seats at the Pavilion are considerably less than season tickets at Kyle.

I am not a cheap date.

Gun Blast from the Past

I found this note in a box when I was moving. Aaahh....let's reminisce.

Over The Hump

"AAAAAHH"

I shouted with excitement when I saw the sign pictures below. (That's
a Freebirds going in with a Woodlands address!!)

Pics Are Up

Here you go Hombres, home pictures are uploaded on webshots:

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/571972489KLXIuN?vhost=home-and-garden&action=refreshPhotos&albumID=571972489&security=KLXIuN

I'm still waiting on furniture and such to be delivered.

In other news, Jimi the Llama is doing well and is hanging in the dining room until we find a final place for him to go.

Emergency!

We've had one accident. Emergency surgery is required.

I'm A Home Owner

Closing is done. I have a home.

(Better Pics to Come. Sent from my iPhone.)

Closing Time

Closing time, time for me to buy the place that I will be from.
Closing time, this home will not be mine 'til the seller and my Realtor come.
So gather up my socks and then pack them into boxes, let's move out of my apartment,
Closing time, every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.

Yeah, I know where I want to make my home.
I know where I want to make my home.
I know where I want to make my home.
Sell me my home...

Throwback Graffiti

Some hoodlums from a 1980s arcade tagged up my park.

Honestly though, you can tell be their work that they didn't actually spend much time at the arcade. Inky (the ghost) is going the wrong way, he should be attacking Pac Man since he can't be eaten in his light blue state.

Critiquing graffiti: one more service I offer.

ATX

I enjoyed my visit to Austin, it's a great city. I enjoyed getting to see everyone. I miss that.

It was fun, a full writeup can be found here. Thanks for all that made it fun. After a final count of points, it was determined that everyone wins! (Actually, I won, but I don't want anyone to feel bad). Well done!

Best Childhood Toy Ever

I saw this at Wal-Mart and it all came back to me. This has to be the
best toy for small children ever!