Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Blanco, Wimberly, Devil's Backbone Scenic Route and Gruene, 1 Jan 09

A day trip to Blanco Texas and everything was closed. Our trip took us from the down Devil's Backbone Scenic Route to Wimberly Texas (closed) then over to Gruene Texas (OPEN).


Me and Brittany in front of The Old Blanco County Courthouse in Blanco Texas.

Marlene and Brittany at the rest stop on Devil's Backbone Scenic Route.

Brittany and Marlene in Gruene Hall, Gruene Texas.

Marlene and Mary at the Gristmill Restaurant in Gruene Texas.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

UAW-Ford 500, Talladega, October 2007 (In Retrospect)

Me, Bob and John Henry living life in the infield!
Home Sweet Home!

You'll be Sorry!
Go Dale Earnhardt!

Humor

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

New Orleans, 18-21 Sep 08 (In Retrospect)

This is our first trip to New Orleans together, and the first time for me ever. What a great time we had in the French Quarter with some of the best bars I've ever been in. My favorites were Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and the Old Absinthe House.

We stayed at the Place de'Armes and had a balcony room. Loved the location and loved hanging out on the balcony.

On our way to New Orleans in the San Antonio Airport. Poor Marlene was still recovering from her broken foot.

The first day we were there and the first stop we made was at Pat O'Brien's...didn't partake of the Hurricanes, but did have a couple of Abita Beers. After that we went to Acme Oyster House and quickly decided that we weren't big fans of the place. Made our way back down Bourbon Street and stopped at The Famous Door and celebrated the day away.

Marlene took the opportunity to get her palm read and was a little questionable on the results. But, when in New Orleans...why not. Breakfast at Cafe de'Monde and lunch at Napolean House.

The sound of jazz in the street was a little more absent than I had thought it would be prior to arriving in New Orleans. It did pick up on Saturday though.

Another muscian in Jackson Square. The rain was just a mist which made for a nice day.

The Birds of New Orleans. Very famous. Look for them, they're everywhere. This was our favorite.

Don't remember the name of the bar where we listened to this awesome blues band. But here we are. That guy in the back, he could play some blues!
Gotta go back!






Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Port Aransas, 3 Jan 09

Mary and Marlene

Marlene, Brittany, Me and Mary

Gator Fan on the way home from Port Aransas



4 Jan 09, 8th Wedding Anniversary

On 5 Jan, Monday morning I received an email at work from my bride--Marlene stating that we both completely forgot that yesterday was our anniversary and that neither one of us had even said, "Happy Anniversary". Wow! Got the idea to go to dinner and sent an email back to Marlene asking her if she would like to go to dinner. She said yes. After work and contemplating on where to go, we decided on Sushi Zushi. Once there, we sat down and had a great anniversary dinner. I had a glass of house red wine and Marlene had a dirty martini, which she sent back because it was too dirty. Got another one...a little better. For an appitiser, we had fried soft shell crab that was incredible good. Then we had chicken skewers on white rice, followed by three different sushi...Ragin Cajun Roll, Las Vegas Roll, and the Yummy Yummy Roll. All three were excellent. Outstanding dinner and great company. On to another year.