...in EB. After saying goodbye, i packed up a few things and Bowie and I headed to EB. There will be some wind (possibly hurricane strength) and rain here...but no storm surge.
I'm really hoping that Ike keeps tracking east. Right now, the eye is supposed to be heading over the galveston area. The further east Ike goes the better off we'll be west of I45. The storm surge won't be as bad.
The drive here was easy. In fact, the most traffic I encountered was on the main drag going into EB. Normally i could zoom around the slow cars, but the train of cars was too long.
I hope that you are safe where ever you are. Hopefully we'll all be home soon...home with little or no damage.
Be safe. I'm thinkin' about you.
Showing posts with label East Bernard. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
Monday, December 24, 2007
Night Before...
Good Evening all. This post comes to you from
East Bernard my hometown. I hope you are getting excited about the big day tomorrow. I hope you are anxiously awaiting that moment when you get to tear into those gifts that were so lovingly picked out for you. Will you get what you want? Will you be totally surprised? Just a few more hours and you'll know. I hope you got your underwear today (you know who i'm talking to ...)
Tomorrow's post will be from a different location...
Good night to all, and to all, a good night!
East Bernard my hometown. I hope you are getting excited about the big day tomorrow. I hope you are anxiously awaiting that moment when you get to tear into those gifts that were so lovingly picked out for you. Will you get what you want? Will you be totally surprised? Just a few more hours and you'll know. I hope you got your underwear today (you know who i'm talking to ...)
Tomorrow's post will be from a different location...
Good night to all, and to all, a good night!
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Get Yer Shop On...
Since we are in a launch slip case...we all had the day off today. Being a weekend, we headed out...way out...to Izmailova (a large outdoor market)...or souvenier central! Yes, i said outdoor. Yes, the temperature was about -2 degrees C (28 degree F) with light snow flurries. Yes, these people are hardcore. I had a few things on my list to get...mostly for Christmas gifts...so i can't disclose what i got, but i do have some loot. But i feel like i'm forgetting some things, so i may have to shop around some other places...assuming i have room for all this stuff. Guess i'll have to pack with a little more precision...since one purchase alone will nearly take up all of a suitcase. I do have some snack food that i won't be bringing back, so that will free up some room.
On the trek back from Izmailova we stopped at what i think is my favorite Restaraunt in Moscow...VaPianos. It's an italian joint...i know...not russian...but the food is so good. One of my new friends (Al -- from the FAO world) was overly happy about the food so much so that he decided to pay for us. That was nice of him.
Another small world moment. The Ops Lead (Bryan Janda) that's on my shift has relatives that live in East Bernard. I had to fly around the world to find out that someone i work with has relatives in EB. Small world!!
Moscow sure is a wonderful place. I like it here...despite the cold or the inability to breathe (pollution).
On the trek back from Izmailova we stopped at what i think is my favorite Restaraunt in Moscow...VaPianos. It's an italian joint...i know...not russian...but the food is so good. One of my new friends (Al -- from the FAO world) was overly happy about the food so much so that he decided to pay for us. That was nice of him.
Another small world moment. The Ops Lead (Bryan Janda) that's on my shift has relatives that live in East Bernard. I had to fly around the world to find out that someone i work with has relatives in EB. Small world!!
Moscow sure is a wonderful place. I like it here...despite the cold or the inability to breathe (pollution).
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Sonic Drive-through?
Seriously? Why does Sonic have a drive-through? My brother, sis-in-law, and I contemplated this very question while we sat at the outdoor picnic area of East Bernard's new Sonic. You really don't get your food faster do you? If you decide to park, you still get your food in your car. So, i think i have an answer...Sonic has a drive-through for the reverse-challenged. Those that are afraid of R go through the drive through at Sonic.
And who rocks your face off?? Sonic Radio...that's who! (This was heard at the sonic...i wonder if that channel is on satellite radio?
Really, the weather is really nice in the evenings. It was enjoyable to sit outside and not be bothered by bugs or humidity.
Petey Update: BTW, PeTey is the name of my cruiser...I know, not very original...I figured i'd give it a name before i got rid of it. So, Petey had the radiator cooling fan replaced and the overheating issues have gone away. However, the tech uncovered some other issues that may require attention. In the eyes of the tech, it almost requires immediate attention. Money-hungry basters... Anyway, he's not completely out of his mind, the issue at had would leave me stranded. Now, i turn the evil eye toward Chrysler for making a part so cheaply that it isn't even servicable...you have to buy the entire component if this piece breaks. I was kinda bummed when the auto shop told me this and then gave me the estimate of nearly $500 to fix the problem. Well, in my wallowing in self pity, i did some research on the internet. Some other PT owner encountered the same problem...but designed his own fix for around $3. Yep that's three dollars. In fact, i think his fix is probably how the thing should've been designed in the first place. Once i have a little time, i'm going to employ the fix and then i'll post the results. What should i buy with the $497 i'm going to save?
And on another subject, i'm excited. This post comes to you from my parents house. While you may think that's not unusual, you've posted from there before...you'd be right. However, i was able to link up with a wireless network. No, EB is not WiFi...that i know of. But this wireless link is much faster than that darned old phone line. Let's just say, the neighbors are nice around here...probably too nice.
Tonight we had 'show and tell' night. Mom dug out all of the artwork that me and my brother did over the years. Some of it's pretty good...i kinda remember doing some of it. I just wish i could remember the book that i used to make that one drawing from...it was an awesome book.
I have run out of things to say...other than, hello to melissa wallace...she's working one of the worst shifts in all of flight controller land...i know she frequents this blog from time to time...wake up...the sun will rise soon enough. :)
And who rocks your face off?? Sonic Radio...that's who! (This was heard at the sonic...i wonder if that channel is on satellite radio?
Really, the weather is really nice in the evenings. It was enjoyable to sit outside and not be bothered by bugs or humidity.
Petey Update: BTW, PeTey is the name of my cruiser...I know, not very original...I figured i'd give it a name before i got rid of it. So, Petey had the radiator cooling fan replaced and the overheating issues have gone away. However, the tech uncovered some other issues that may require attention. In the eyes of the tech, it almost requires immediate attention. Money-hungry basters... Anyway, he's not completely out of his mind, the issue at had would leave me stranded. Now, i turn the evil eye toward Chrysler for making a part so cheaply that it isn't even servicable...you have to buy the entire component if this piece breaks. I was kinda bummed when the auto shop told me this and then gave me the estimate of nearly $500 to fix the problem. Well, in my wallowing in self pity, i did some research on the internet. Some other PT owner encountered the same problem...but designed his own fix for around $3. Yep that's three dollars. In fact, i think his fix is probably how the thing should've been designed in the first place. Once i have a little time, i'm going to employ the fix and then i'll post the results. What should i buy with the $497 i'm going to save?
And on another subject, i'm excited. This post comes to you from my parents house. While you may think that's not unusual, you've posted from there before...you'd be right. However, i was able to link up with a wireless network. No, EB is not WiFi...that i know of. But this wireless link is much faster than that darned old phone line. Let's just say, the neighbors are nice around here...probably too nice.
Tonight we had 'show and tell' night. Mom dug out all of the artwork that me and my brother did over the years. Some of it's pretty good...i kinda remember doing some of it. I just wish i could remember the book that i used to make that one drawing from...it was an awesome book.
I have run out of things to say...other than, hello to melissa wallace...she's working one of the worst shifts in all of flight controller land...i know she frequents this blog from time to time...wake up...the sun will rise soon enough. :)
Sunday, September 16, 2007
The Vacation
I thought I'd get a post in before i start my day. The vacation was a good one. I made a stop in EB to get some lunch prior to making the rest of the trip to San Antonio.
I met my brother at his store in the Rivercenter mall. He still had some work to do and i was there to buy some shoes anyway. So i shopped around and tried on quite a few shoes. All in all, i walked away with 5 pairs of shoes (1 of them was for my dad).
And here are the pair of shoes that my dad picked out.
After the shoe shopping (Thanks for the discounts, Brandon), we went to Brandon and Jessica's apartment to sort out the rest of the night. We decided to go to a pub to have a few drinks and shoot some pool. Well, it appeared to be a long wait for pool so we went back to the apartment to place some games.
One thing that Brandon i did as kids was play a lot of games ... on the Sega Genesis. My brother has an Xbox, so we played some Tiger Woods golf for most of the night. I remember back in the day when the controllers were much simplier--say a joystick with A button. Video games today have many different buttons and controllers to work through...definitely will help with hand eye coordination and memory. You have to remember what each button does functionally. Perhaps video games aren't so bad after all...despite the constant eating and no physical exercise...
The next day we did a little more shopping...making needed stops at Guitar Center, another mall, Game Stop, and Best Buy. We took a lunch break at Chipolte. Still doesn't beat Freebirds, Erin, but damn, it's awesome with the carnitas. I believe this past visit to Chipolte was the best i've ever had.
We went back to play the new game that Brandon bought, ESPN's NHL 07. Brandon and I used to play hockey on the Sega Genesis all the time. So we played some hockey for a few hours. Some things haven't changed, Brandon still beats me in hockey. We also played some football and ordered a pizza.
Ok, this is the part of the weekend, where i'll never look at Bob Saget the same way again. While we were eating, we flipped through the channels to find Bob Saget's That's Ain't Right standup. You remember Bob Saget as Danny Tanner on Full House and as the host of America's Funniest Videos. Wow, all i can say is that it was shocking. I almost think he was doing all that for shock value. It was friggin hilarious though.
Brandon and I did our usual music swap, and i was on my way back to EB for a quick visit before returning here.
I spent the rest of the evening preparing the studio for paint. Ok, i've spent a little too much time preparing this post, i must get some primer and paint now. Stay tuned for the next installment.
I met my brother at his store in the Rivercenter mall. He still had some work to do and i was there to buy some shoes anyway. So i shopped around and tried on quite a few shoes. All in all, i walked away with 5 pairs of shoes (1 of them was for my dad).
And here are the pair of shoes that my dad picked out.
After the shoe shopping (Thanks for the discounts, Brandon), we went to Brandon and Jessica's apartment to sort out the rest of the night. We decided to go to a pub to have a few drinks and shoot some pool. Well, it appeared to be a long wait for pool so we went back to the apartment to place some games.
One thing that Brandon i did as kids was play a lot of games ... on the Sega Genesis. My brother has an Xbox, so we played some Tiger Woods golf for most of the night. I remember back in the day when the controllers were much simplier--say a joystick with A button. Video games today have many different buttons and controllers to work through...definitely will help with hand eye coordination and memory. You have to remember what each button does functionally. Perhaps video games aren't so bad after all...despite the constant eating and no physical exercise...
The next day we did a little more shopping...making needed stops at Guitar Center, another mall, Game Stop, and Best Buy. We took a lunch break at Chipolte. Still doesn't beat Freebirds, Erin, but damn, it's awesome with the carnitas. I believe this past visit to Chipolte was the best i've ever had.
We went back to play the new game that Brandon bought, ESPN's NHL 07. Brandon and I used to play hockey on the Sega Genesis all the time. So we played some hockey for a few hours. Some things haven't changed, Brandon still beats me in hockey. We also played some football and ordered a pizza.
Ok, this is the part of the weekend, where i'll never look at Bob Saget the same way again. While we were eating, we flipped through the channels to find Bob Saget's That's Ain't Right standup. You remember Bob Saget as Danny Tanner on Full House and as the host of America's Funniest Videos. Wow, all i can say is that it was shocking. I almost think he was doing all that for shock value. It was friggin hilarious though.
Brandon and I did our usual music swap, and i was on my way back to EB for a quick visit before returning here.
I spent the rest of the evening preparing the studio for paint. Ok, i've spent a little too much time preparing this post, i must get some primer and paint now. Stay tuned for the next installment.
Saturday, April 07, 2007
Greetings from EB
As promised...an updated post.
It’s April and it’s nearly freezing outside; another example of crazy Texas weather. Although, I don’t think this weather system is just affecting Texas. Anyway, i didn’t really take a look at the temperature before going out doors. I knew that it was going to be a cold day so I dressed appropriately. It was very cold on the football field this morning…yes, I joined 11 others to play some Saturday morning football.
When we started the day, there was a brisk wind that made it even more chilling. But as we got moving around, it wasn’t so bad. Then the rain came…luckily it was only a slight drizzle. It wasn’t until I got in the car on the way home that I realized what the temperature was; 44 degrees. At first I thought my temperature gauge was broken…but no, it was really that cold out there. I’m sure to get sick now…
As stated earlier, I’m in EB for the weekend. The fam and I were supposed to travel to Austin to spend Easter with other family members. But mom had an allergic reaction to some penicillin she was taking…so we’re not going anywhere tomorrow. The weird thing is she was taking the penicillin for a week now with no ill affects until the last day on the drug. She broke out into some serious hives…The hives are still there, but diminishing.
As I write this, the rain trickles in a soothing and relaxing rhythm. I should sleep well tonight…as I normally do when there is a slow rain outside.
On another note, the Expedition 15 crew lifted off from Baikonur today. The crew is on their way to the ISS. Monday afternoon the crew will dock and begin to handover to the Expedition 14 crew. That will mean that my increment is over and Tarik’s increment is just beginning. Good luck there Alex.
Everyone stay warm...
It’s April and it’s nearly freezing outside; another example of crazy Texas weather. Although, I don’t think this weather system is just affecting Texas. Anyway, i didn’t really take a look at the temperature before going out doors. I knew that it was going to be a cold day so I dressed appropriately. It was very cold on the football field this morning…yes, I joined 11 others to play some Saturday morning football.
When we started the day, there was a brisk wind that made it even more chilling. But as we got moving around, it wasn’t so bad. Then the rain came…luckily it was only a slight drizzle. It wasn’t until I got in the car on the way home that I realized what the temperature was; 44 degrees. At first I thought my temperature gauge was broken…but no, it was really that cold out there. I’m sure to get sick now…
As stated earlier, I’m in EB for the weekend. The fam and I were supposed to travel to Austin to spend Easter with other family members. But mom had an allergic reaction to some penicillin she was taking…so we’re not going anywhere tomorrow. The weird thing is she was taking the penicillin for a week now with no ill affects until the last day on the drug. She broke out into some serious hives…The hives are still there, but diminishing.
As I write this, the rain trickles in a soothing and relaxing rhythm. I should sleep well tonight…as I normally do when there is a slow rain outside.
On another note, the Expedition 15 crew lifted off from Baikonur today. The crew is on their way to the ISS. Monday afternoon the crew will dock and begin to handover to the Expedition 14 crew. That will mean that my increment is over and Tarik’s increment is just beginning. Good luck there Alex.
Everyone stay warm...
Friday, February 23, 2007
Small World...
Today after work, i went to happy hour with some friends from work and from our Saturday morning football group. Turns out one of the guys that i've known for a couple of months now (from the football group) not only knows where my home town, East Bernard, is, but he's been there many times. He's my age and used to go the area's best known highschool hangout...Riverside Hall on Friday/Saturday nights. It really is a small world after all...
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