It's madness I tell you...Madness

I braved the traffic, weather and crowds to check out the bargains at Circuit City this morning. It wasn't nearly as crowded as I thought it would be but there were plenty of pine cones (inside joke). The Wal-Mart and Target parking lots were pretty full and the Best Buy was waaaayyyy crowded. I did not get the item I went in for but they had so many others on sale that were basically the same thing I was able to spend my caish. I stopped by Kroger on the way home to get some milk and they were not busy at all. Note to self. Check the grocery circulars and go grocery shopping on Black Friday while everyone else is sloshing through the big deals at the department stores.

Splode

I didn't want dinner because the lunch was just amazing and I couldn't stop. I eventually did and settled in for an afternoon of football. We ended up chatting all day and although football was on, I wasn't paying too much attention. I was shocked when I saw the Tennessee score but then again they played the Lions. I smoked a turkey and a ham and OMG they were both great. I thought the turkey was the best thing on the table and nobody is sick yet. I smoked it from 5:15 am until 1:35 pm. It was very juicy and had a great mesquite flavor. Think I'll do another one for Christmas. Looks like the Horns are gonna keep scoring so maybe I'll get to go to bed a little early. Gotta go shopping in the morning see you there.

What it's about

Saw this story this morning and although there are plenty of Thanksgiving Day feel good stories out there, this one summed it up for me. It's not just being thankful for everything and everyone, it's about caring for others. Truly inspiring story.

OCD taking over

So I am officially obsessed. I could have bought all kinds of neat toys today as I ventured out to Sam's, Lowe's, Home Depot, and Target. Instead I decided to get a new carpet cleaner, not steam but hot water cleaner and a new duster. The duster has a six foot handle on it so I can get the top of the ceiling fan blades without getting out the ladder. I can also reach the vents on the ceiling, too cool. The cover can be used dry or wet on hardwood floors and can be washed when dirty. I've already used both of them. Couldn't wait til tomorrow. Sick huh? WARNING on the video below...very lame.

Good stuff

Made in the hill country of Texas. They obviously have several types of wine but also have a bnb and lavender crops. Check it out here. I also enjoy the Greg Norman wines and can't complain about the Kendall Jackson. I haven't tried the whites and my favorite is the cab unless I'm feeling saucy I might go with a merlot. Both are great with a tenderloin or ribeye.

Sleepless in Denton

Well I got no sleep last night as I kept playing the game over and over in my head. It always turned out the same...65 points. That's the part that crushed me. Forget about the ineptness on the offense I just can't get over the 65. I have a new hatred for the Crimson and Cream now. I understand the need to run the score up but still don't like it even when Tech does the same. Can't we all just get along? The classy thing to do is take a knee at the 1 when up by 50 points. I think the game's well in hand and another 7 won't do much in the polls IMO. Sixty five? I was a non believer most of the season and finally believed all the hype that we could stay with them. Then the rain started. I didn't hear the thunder heck it wasn't even cloudy. But if you can't see the Tech defense drenched then you must be blind. Back to the same old Tech crap and losing more sleep about the game with Baylor. Thank god for naps.

Not so fast my friend

Big game again tonight. I posted on my hockey site that OU was 60-2 at home. They're actually 59-2 I hope I didn't jinx them. Here's a good one for you, OU (Crimson and Cream?) is 4-8 against ranked teams. Most of those are on the road including bowl games. In any case it should be a really good one. One more jinx before I go. I've felt really confident about this one all week long. Not nearly as much as the week leading up to the evil empire game.

Why can't you...

- pause the radio on the internet?
- LISTEN TO ME WHEN I'M TALKING?
- score 168 in a collegebasketball game?
- stabilize the economy?
- remember why you walked into the kitchen?
- stop at just 4 or 5 Oreos?
- explain to me why oil is below $50 a barrel?
- leave the cats alone?
- have a great Thanksgiving?

Where's Waldo?

After 10 weeks of the professional football season, I have seen several cheerleader squads. I'm not going to rank them other than number one by a long shot. I challenge you to find a better, well rounder, more intelligent and attractive group of young women. Without further hesitation I bring you the Tampa Bay Buccaneerettes?

Not like today

If you read the obituaries like I occasionally do, they look nothing like this. It would be great if they all read like this and hope that mine will. Don't you think this is just beautiful? BTW, this was my dad's sister who everyone said was very angelic.

Sunday morning

and it's cold inside. I think it was warmer outside than inside. That's pretty much greatness in my book. Takes me back to the winter storm of 07, well, this is Texas and any winter storm here is a two day event. I remember getting up and going to work but stopping at Starbucks first. On my way to the office I got the call that school was closing and to stay home. Instead of driving back home (I'll bet 1.5 hr.) I stayed at work and got a lot accomplished, rebuilding a server and installing the reading software on it. I think it was cold that day too.

Shocking 1961 ad campaign

YeeHaw

Several observations about this video, first it looks so very relaxing. Maybe it's Terry's voice, demeanor, etc. but I'm thinking about taking it up. Second, don't you just love that dog? I'll bet he rides in the front of the truck to the feed store. Third, have you ever petted a goat? Remember how their coat is very coarse and not that soft? These things look like you could use them as a pillow. Lastly, do you think they are all named Patches? Editor's note: removed due to hillbilly music in background.

This will never get old