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Month: February, 2007

my ears are still ringing

This weekend marked a monumental occasion in my adult life: I shot my first big kid gun. I’ve no shame in admitting that prior to this weekend the only guns I’d ever shot were loaded with water or BB’s. However, as of this weekend I’m now a semi-experienced handler of things like 12s, 16s, and [...]

a brief trip debrief

After loading food, one set of skis, two snowboards, three backpacks, three sets of boots, three suitcases, and three people into the afore mentioned xB (see below), we were off to conquer the road. We swung by Amarillo to see my wonderful friend Bree Wells and headed off to Beaver Creek. Day One: The girls [...]

out of the office

I’ll be away from my proverbial desk from the 10th to the 17th on a very important ski trip. If you need me leave a message here or on my phone. If you want to see how three people fit all their stuff in a Scion xB, check back at the blog in a week [...]

WINNERS!!

I’m at a loss for words. The response to my contest was overwhelming! Three guesses from two different households… I mean really, just when I think that people don’t read my blog, you guys come through in a big way. If you haven’t been able to tell by the title and the accompanying picture, Rev. [...]

quiz time!

Way back in my college years I decided I wanted to get a tattoo. Being the honorable and respectful son I am, I asked my parents if that was a permissible thing to do. They promptly informed me that yes it was allowed, and made sure that I was aware that as soon as I [...]