Sorry, had to do it.

Motorcycle Question

So why do they have their own secret wave? When I went to Ft. Worth on Thursday I thought one of them was going to wreck, would have not been a good. Why don't they wave to me? I like motorcycles. I used to ride all the time. Can't they see that through my tinted windows or bug guts infested windshield? I would like to start my own special hand wave (other than the guns up) for geeks who drive Fords trucks, live in a house too small for all their stuff, like to fish, and enjoy being lazy. Any suggestions?

Just a few things before I wake

• Big Love episode from this week was greatness. "Am I being a pill?"
• Yesterday was the first time I ran and rode bike. Only went 1.25 jog and 4.1 on the bike but I was more testing the water than anything else. I feel pretty good today, felt great when I was done yesterday.
• I haven't been blogging as much lately, I blame the Facebooks.
• We're putting ceramic tile down in the kitchen, probably start during spring break. The area is 17' X 16' and the most difficult job will be taking the existing vinyl out.
  
• I could drink 2 Starbucks caramel machiatos a day. Very tasty indeed.
• Helpful tip: Never ride your bike in water that is covering algae...verrryyy slippery and stuff.
• Why do athletes say "for myself, I was..."? Is that the best grammar? It's the newest way to look stupid during an interview. Pay attention next time, it's all over the place and for myself, it drives me nuts.
• Baseball is about to kick in full bore. Two practices tomorrow night at the same time, two more on Sat. at 9 and 1:30. Our first game is over a month away.
  
• I still like reading the newspaper but for myself, there's a lot of crap in there. Do they have to advertise more since fewer people read it? Seems counterproductive as they need more paper, not to mention angering the existing patrons.
  

You Be the Judge

Regarding my previous post:

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3917763

Could I be right?

Remember A-Rod mentioning his "cousin" and he took steroids, and did it wrong? Well let's rewind to Idol the other night. Tatiana mentioned her "cousins" were not really cousins and that everyone in Puerto Rico is a cousin. I never bought into the idea that A-Rod involved a blood relative and still think it's just one of his posse. Tatiana of all people helps support my theory.

I was also taken back by the statement that "we did it wrong". Pleeeaaaasssseeee. If you're going to inject yourself don't you want to make sure you're putting in the right place? When my wife had to take steroids during her pregnancy I was scared that I would do it wrong and half of her but would swell up like a bee hive. I made sure I knew where to poke and practiced on an orange. Couldn't he ask one of the dozen Ranger teammates how it should be done properly? I think it's one more attempt by A-Rod to get the public behind him. "Oh, so he was doing it wrong that means all of his numbers are NOT inflated. Here's you hall pass Alex."

Lastly, to think he only took PHD during those times in Texas is ridiculus. There is no doubt in my mind that he and most other major leaguers have been rampant users and will continue until the end of time. I really think there will always be something out there that is newer and untraceable. I hope I'm wrong.

New Favorite Spice

Nothing on my Mind

Just thought I'd start typing and see what comes to mind.

1. I have made a concerned effort to watch less sports. The first period just ended in the Stars game, time to change the channel. I'm actually waiting for Chuck to start at 7.
2. So what if you don't want to make someone your FB friend? Does that start a downward spiral in the relationship? I really don't want to see what some people are doing right now and their friends' responses. Not yet at least. Let's wait until it gets juicy.
3. I was cold today. At first I wasn't going with a jacket but changed my mind at the last minute. Wrong choice, should have picked the coat.
4. Dogs are funny. Any lazy.
5. I hope I don't go bald.
6. I had a hamburger without the bun tonight. Very tasty. Next, green beans without the green.
7. I've been trying to think of an invention to submit to Mark Cuban. It has to be off the wall and cost a lot to produce. I don't think he'd fund an improved coffee table or shadeless lamp. Gotta be something edgy like a wig with no hair or a television with built-in Bose speakers and a beer dispenser.
8. I had an idea for Tivo to have an online account that stores your recordings and if the equipment dies, it automatically downloads the movies, videos, tv shows that you had saved. Recently my DVR died and a movie that I had for almost 2 years is gone. Russell Crowe...boxer...early 1900s. Cinderella Man---awesome feel good movie.
9. I have little battery power left, I'm out. (also an overused phrase)
   

Here's another one

Science Project

Sorry for the poor quality and make sure you turn your sound down. We created a "redneck wind tunnel" and used dry ice to study the wind patterns on a few different aircraft. Idea is to find air pockets and find a way to correct them and make the aircraft more aerodynamic. The straws that are used for the base are stacked in a honeycomb pattern to even the air flow. I have several videos but this is one of the first ones I viewed and wanted to get it on here quickly. I had fun with Zach and Chandler doing this. If you want to see more, just check back later.

Created by HeMan Woman Haters

What's the deal with...

• lazy people
• Facebook
• stupid drivers
• DMN not having any news
• buying something and it being on sale the next day. Two weeks in a row that has happened.
• rap music
  
• overused quotes. "Even a broken clock is right twice a day" ugghhh
• pro basketball and my lack of interest
• the stimulus package. Too much information..not enough brain...must stop now.
• indoor trees that keep dying
• poor grammar on blogs
• kids not being able to hit the toilet
• Mini Junior Mints. Aren't they already choke hazards?
  
• the size limit on refrigerators. Just 1 or 2 more cu. ft. PLEASE!!!
  
• dust bunnies
• slow dancing
• the largest man in the world getting married
  

Stuff and Whatnot

• I'm surprised nobody asked me if the dog in the picture with the grill is what was cooking.
  
• I was very busy yesterday which makes the day go by so much faster. It also makes my mind go a thousand directions when reflecting on all the different things I did.
• I'm worried about Fubar. I think he has thoughts of stalking someone.
• If these chicks are Victoria models, my wife needs to get a new job.
  
• One of the kids got his draft results for youth baseball and he's going to be a Ranger. I really didn't think he was going to be happy but he's okay with it. Stay off the juice boy.
• Speaking of drafts, I made a blockbuster in my FHL. Reigning MVP Alex O. is now gone. That was really hard to do but I've dropped from 2nd to 7th in about 5 weeks. Need to change it up. I'm probably not done yet.
• You probably don't care about my fantasy hockey league.
• Remember the Cosby girls?
  
• I had a couple of 7 and 7's last night, they are tasty. Not as good as Crown though.
  
• I'm feeling much better this week after battling allergies, Mountain Cedar is no longer on the list so I'm going with that.
• Most "full of themselves" couple?
  
• I bought a speedometer/odometer for my bike about 3 weeks ago but didn't get to use it until yesterday. There are all kinds of features but I really just wanted to see how far I was going, 6.1 m. I'm trying to get ready for the Denton 3P where you paddle (3M), pound (1.5M), and pedal (8M). Not sure about the canoe trip but I think it will take about 2 hours to complete at the pace job and bike.

Something I Just Had to Post

I just can't believe she races Indy cars. She actually won a race too. Can you imagine the stories if she crashed and died or was terribly disfigured? How much photoshopping is going on with these photos? Lastly, who cares?

Rough Weather Ahead?

All kindsa red and spinny things on the radar tonight but nothing like it is in OKC. Hope Stu is okay. The thunderstorm warning was just issued and Pete said to batten down the hatches. Isn't it a little early for the severe weather? I thought this link was pretty cool, you can look up the past storms in any area. Seems there was a tornado in Little Elm in 2001 but I don't remember it. The data indicates that there was a barn torn apart.

Movies Anyone?

Thinking about the Netflix, any thoughts? How many episodes are on one DVD of a TV series? I heard that their stock went up 45% in the last month so there must be several of you out there that can gimmme some experiences. Their web site says you can download directly to your Internet connected HD DVR from DirecTV. Anyone?

Soldier of the Year?

Language warning! Who wouldn't follow this guy into combat?

Happiness is Austin in my rear view mirror

I'm back but not in the greatest of spirits. I started sneezing just south of Waco and had one of those "uh-oh" sneezes. The one that you think, "I might just be getting sick or allergies firing up." By midday of Wed I was sneezing, blowing my nose, and just feeling kinda yuck. I think I'm allergic to politicians or Longhorns...maybe both.

After I got to the hotel I ran 2.75 miles in the fitness room then walked along the lake. I should have been tired after getting up at 2:30 am but just kept going. I retired to the room and thought I'd take a nap. Couldn't do it. I was watching Forrest Gump but got kinda bored waiting for the Stars to come on. I actually got out the Gideon's bible and read for a while. The history of the group, certain recommendations for scripture. I can't say I've ever read a Bible in a hotel but it was rewarding. Did I mention I shared a room with Paul Bunyon on Tuesday? OMG.

I got finished with the vendor area on Thursday and left about 3:30 pm and for some reason all kinds of idiots did not want me to leave. A special shoutout to the Chevron station for everything being broken. I finally arrived in Denton at 7:02 pm and could not wait to get in bed. And then for the third night in a row, got very little sleep. I'm running on fumes and need to refuel soon. I sure with these sneezes would stop and I'm buying stock in Klenex. Enough whining.

I am very happy to be home and see my lovely wife and kids. Everyone should be so lucky.

Tuesday Thoughts

TCEA wrote:

Tuesday Thoughts

Tuesday Thoughts

• This is posted from Office 2007 (maybe)
• One good sneeze during the first hour of being in Austin.  Now the allergies are kicking in.
• I’m getting sleepy or crashing from the extra java.
• Not a big fan of people.

 

Good time

As in, I made good time on the trip to Austin. Left the house at 3:10 am and got to the hotel at about 6:50. Typical construction between Waco and Georgetown and it gets kinda white knuckle with all the 18 wheelers. My workshop is Migrating to Office 2007 and wil begin 5 minutes ago. Since I arrived here early I had the opportunity to walk around the convention center and it kinda sucks. The door I came in was at the opposite side , 1/2 mile walk, then back to the door I came in at, another 1/2 mile walk. In between that, I thought level three was up the big escalator, NOT. Took the small one and still had 30 minutes to spare. Oh the wonderful TCEA.

New Classic

CLASSIC!!!

Smoking Hot!!!

New smoker is helping me prepare the Super Bowl dinner. Ribs anyone?

Saturday Evening Post but later.

It was a pretty raucous bunch last night at Dan's in Denton. Petty Theft played and the crowd was really into it. I wanted Dave to take some pictures but that borders on stalking so I decided not to ask. If you like Tom Petty, enjoy live music and smoke filled hole-in-the-wall bars, I encourage you to go check them out. Great band, decent vocalist, free Viagra at the door.

http://www.pettytheftband.com/bio.html
http://www.myspace.com/pettytband