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Fall is finally here
With the temperatures in the mid to high 80s (low 30s in C) during the day and then dipping to the 60s (teens in C) in the evening, Fall has arrived in Central Texas. So has the fatigue that I … Continue reading
HEB hires Somara
This happened while I was in Las Vegas though. HEB, the best grocery store chain in central Texas, is building a monstrous store in Round Rock. Allegedly it will be their biggest yet but that claim is being bandied about … Continue reading
Vegas Day Five: Gambling Pays!
Last full day in Las Vegas, a quick (overpriced) breakfast at Luxor. Rather fitting that the young lady named Semira who served us is from Eritrea (I guessed Eithiopia), that part of Africa was part of Ancient Egypt’s Upper Kingdom. … Continue reading
Vegas Day Four: ‘O’ outdoes Mystere & Alegria
Firstly, I have to backtrack a little bit on Day Three since that day wasn’t entirely finished when I prepared my string of posts. The evening of Day Three was spent cleaning up and then having dinner at Luxor’s steak … Continue reading
Vegas Day Two: Gaining Momentum
The day was pretty cool with a start at Paris for breakfast because I usually like that meal the least, but they spoil you at the buffet. Crepes made-to-order, veal sausage, pate and other unusual delights French people (allegedly) cook. … Continue reading
Vegas Day One: Arrival, Theme Coined
The flight was uneventful, other than the stop in Lubbock to pack the plane to capacity. I think it was rather cool and fitting that wireless access at McCarron Airport is free. Must be the equivalent of the legendary free … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Somara!
Today is my wife’s birthday. Which one, that’s up to her to tell you since it’s still impolite to tell a woman’s age these days because America is an age-obsessed culture. Okay, America is a country obsessed with youth some … Continue reading
Vegas is Tomorrow!
I can’t wait to go. Hitting LV with my best bud Hoser and we’ll be staying at the Luxor. He’s invited a couple of his friends I’m hoping will be cool with me.
Rita affects Austin before landfall
Pictures and comments courtesy of Somara. snarkychef.blogspot.com Hint, it’s not the wind and rain, but the idiocy that affected Houstonites the other day.
Rita was nowhere close
Even though its path has changed significantly and the Feds have overcompensated on this one (got to get Spurious George’s poll numbers back into the low 40s), Austin was never in any danger. We’re pretty far from the coast, at … Continue reading
News from Somara
www.snarkychef.blogspot.com It’s better to let her tell the joys of our new kitchen shelving thanks to the annual sale at the Container Store. She also has pictures of the new bicycle I bought her for her birthday-Christmas present.
Four Years at 1423 Roxanne’s Run
Due to the fun, relaxation and general laziness, I forgot to post that Sunday was the fourth anniversary of closing on this house. Despite how big that mortgage payment can be, it beats the crud out of renting and the … Continue reading
Blog Recovery Two
For some annoying reason, the blog got knocked out through a restart (or at least that’s the correlation of events). Thanks to the ingenius Adam Knight (co-worker and D&D player in my campaign), I got it up again without a … Continue reading
Vegas in 23 Days!
In honor of my upcoming vacation with José (aka the Hoser), I have changed the colors (or theme)to the colors on the famous sign on the south side of the Strip. You should know, it’s the Welcome to Las Vegas … Continue reading
Somara’s Home!
She surprised me last night by ringing the doorbell at 9 pm, awakening me from my Ny-Quil-induced stupor. It’s great she’s back. Her older cat Wicca, begs to differ since she went right to her growling and hissing at Molly, … Continue reading