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INTRODUCING:

My new beater! $800 for an Italian beater that fits us all, plus pleanty of room for the dog! I LOVE PCS time (as long as it's not our's)! :D

This is our first Fiat, so we'll see how well it deals with how RHIANNA drives.





(And yes, the back end looks like a hearse to me!)

Insomnia

Sucks BDD! It's 2AM, and I have to get the oldest up at 6 for school and I'm wide awake! But I guess that gives me MORE TEST RESULTS (I'm hoping to bore myself to sleep - but no sleeping for my readers!) :D

Tough guy You scored 65% masculine, 76% athletic, 27% exotic, and 31% refined!

You love men, you love testosterone and you know it. You like a bad-ass man who knows what he wants. He isn't what you might bring home to mom but I don't think it really matters - he's hot! Someone like.....Vin Diesel. But let's face it, the whole point of this was to look at a bunch of hot guys. If you liked what you saw, please rate my test!

My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 60% on masculine You scored higher than 81% on athletic You scored higher than 10% on exotic You scored higher than 6% on refined

Link: The What type of MAN turns you on Test written by thinkandcome on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Well, I don't find hubby super sexy for NO reason!! He does fit my 'ideal' - rugged, dark features, strong, he oozes sex (to me!). He's no Vin Disel, but I don't wanna sleep with Vin Disel!

Snuffleupagus You scored 56% Organization, 53% abstract, and 45% extroverted!

This test measured 3 variables. First, this test measured how organized you are. Some muppets like Cookie Monster make big messes, while others like Bert are quite anal about things being clean. Second, this test measured if you prefer a concrete or an abstract viewpoint. For the purposes of this test, concrete people are considered to gravitate more to mathematical and logical approaches, whereas abstract people are more the dreamers and artistic type. Third, this test measured if you are more of an introvert or an extrovert. By definition, an introvert concentrates more on herself and an extrovert focuses more on others. In this test an introvert was somebody that either tends to spend more time alone or thinks more about herself. You are somewhat organized, both concrete and abstract, and both introverted and extroverted. I bet you didn't think you were Snuffleupagus. Let's find out why. You are both somewhat organized. You have a good idea where you put things and you probably keep your place reasonably clean. You aren't totally obsessed with neatness though. Alloyius Snuffleupagus (and all Snuffleupagus') is not sloppy by nature, but he moves so incredibly slowly that it is impossible for him to be totally organized. You both are about equally concrete and abstract thinkers. You have a good balance in your life. You know when to be logical at times, but you also aren't afraid to explore your dreams and desires... within limits of course. Snuffy generally has very basic interests, but he explores his abstract sensitive side when he plays his snuffleflute. You both are somewhat introverted. Originally Snuffleupagus was very shy and was only Big Bird's invisible friend. However as he has aged he has started to build new friendships with new characters. Like Snuffy, you probably like to have some time to yourself. However, you do appreciate spending time with your friends, and you aren't scared of social situations. The other possible characters are Oscar the Grouch Big Bird Cookie Monster Ernie Elmo Kermit the Frog Grover The Count Guy Smiley Bert If you enjoyed this test, I would love the feedback! Also if you want to tell me your favorite Sesame Street character, I can total them up and post them here. Perhaps your choice will win!

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 39% on Organization You scored higher than 42% on concrete-abstra You scored higher than 13% on intro-extrovert

Link: The Your SESAME STREET Persona Test written by greencowsgomoo on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Daym! I was hopin' for Oscar the Grouch! He's my favorite Sesame Street muppet.

The Chariot You scored 79 change, 69 wellbeing, 89 wisdom, and 59 truth

The Chariot card is 7th in the series of the Major Arcana. The chariot driver controls the chariot with no reins or other harnesses, he expresses his will to control the functions and direction of the positive and negative forces representing the white and black sphinxes. This card is symbolic of the soul and the physical shell. The cart is enclosed and represents speech, for in speech we enclose ideas an set them into motion. Vocabulary can also serve as a protective unit by the power of words that strike home to the souls of others. The square on his breast plate is symbolic of order and control over the material world. This card falls under the vibration of the number 7. some extra words: achieving victory reaching your goal winning being successful dominating coming out on top beating the competition using your will being determined to succeed focusing your intent rising above temptation letting nothing distract you sustaining an effort concentrating your energies fixing on a goal asserting yourself being ego-focused establishing an identify knowing who you are feeling self-confident having faith in yourself looking out for your interests achieving hard control mastering emotions curbing impulses maintaining discipline holding in anger getting your way assuming the reins of power showing authority

This test tracked 4 variables. How the score compared to the other people's: Higher than 92% on change Higher than 66% on wellbeing Higher than 98% on wisdom Higher than 52% on truth

Link: The What tarot card resembles you Test written by KamikazeParrot on Ok Cupid

Is this better or worse than the Death card? I know the Death card just means change, I don't really know my tarot that well though...

Senator You scored 82 Dignitas!

My, my, my only a handful of men ever get this far! You love Rome and you are a true Patrician from head to toe. Your not only a member of the Senate but an influential one at that! Your very likely to be given governorships to provinces were your wealth will grow immensely and young men will be begging for your daughters hand in marriage just to be distantly associated with you! Life will be very good for you!

This test tracked 1 variable. How the score compared to the other people's: Higher than 86% on Dignitas

Link: The Are you a good Roman Test written by ayhthanaeus on Ok Cupid

Ya'll KNOW I had to throw in a Roman one!

Special Forces You scored 54 Intelligence, 84 Bloodthirstines, 47 Ingenuity, and 57 Work Ethic!

You work hard, are creative, and smart. Unfortunatley you are a little bit psycho. Everyone respects you....but the truth is they are a little afraid of you...don't forget to get the blood from out unber you fingernails

This test tracked 4 variables. How the score compared to the other people's: Higher than 49% on Intelligence Higher than 55% on Bloodthirstines Higher than 73% on Ingenuity Higher than 50% on Work Ethic

Link: The What Job (MOS) In The Military Test written by johnnycrackers on Ok Cupid

What's wrong with being 'psyco'? ;)

GREEN ...

Those who prefer green are fresh and innocent in their approach to sex. Women who love green will always make love like virgins all their life. And a man may always be a trifle clumsy and awkward but in a charming and endearing sort of way. Green lovers are gentle, but not passionate. If chosen as a mate, one will never need worry about infidelity. Green: The color of harmony and balance, Green symbolizes hope, renewal, and peace, and is usually liked by the gentle and sincere. Greens are generally frank, community-minded people, fairly sociable but preferring peace at any price. Green people can he too self-effacing, modest, and patient and so may get exploited by others. They are usually refined, civilized, and reputable. Try My Other Tests: Too Easy The Body Part You Wash First Test The Favorite Lucky Charms Shape Test Too Hard The STAR WARS Lightsaber ID Test The LORD OF THE RINGS Sword ID Test Other Possible Results RED YELLOW PINK PURPLE BLACK ORANGE BROWN GRAY BLUE WHITE GALAHAD

This test tracked 1 variable. How the score compared to the other people's: Higher than 37% on luminosity

Link: The Favorite Color Test written by stuckw1th1t on Ok Cupid

Green is indeed my favorite color, but I can't say much else in that description fits me, to me anyways.


Well it's 0230 now so I'm going to try to get some sleep...and then get up in about 4 hours. Wee!

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More on Buddy Dog

**WARNING!! Those with weak hearts and stomachs, that love animals need to skip this post!! Family members who have loved on Buddy will NOT want to view these, I'm not kidding!! (NF look away!)) WARNING!!**





Seriously, these photos are painful to look at. I don't want to have anyone upset by them, so if you love animals DO NOT READ THIS POST!!











Poor baby Buddy. He's been having an allergy, we put him on steroids and it cleared it up while hubby was away. We left and he was fine, we came back to this:










THIS is what Buddy should look like:







We came home last Friday at 1830 and had to wait until Monday to get an appointment (our vet clinic is closed on weekends). We blessedly got one for today. Poor baby, he's painful to look at but he's still Buddy Dog in there.

The vet thinks he's having an allergic reaction and that his body is violently over-reacting to the problem. (The vet at Ft. Sam said he was allergic to grass, but the Aviano vet doesn't know what the problem is. All I can tell you is that in Colorado and England he didn't have this condition, where as in Texas and here he does.)

Thus we now have to dope him up twice a day, for two weeks, with 3 different kinds of pills. According to the vet though, he should be miles improved in less than 5 days. God and Goddess I hope so. I hate seeing him like that. He's itchy, he's red, he's scratched and bit himself to raw and bleeding. It makes me want to cry to see him suffereing like that.

He's taking Clavamox, Cephalexiv (? - the doc's writing is difficult to dicipher) and steroids (again). Poor sweetie, hubby and I had to hold him still to give him his pills (he has to dry swallow them, no cheese to help disguise them), and we'll have to do that twice a day for two weeks.

He's under close watch to make sure he doesn't vomit or get the runs - if so he has to go to a boiled white rice ONLY diet. Poor baby, he can't even have his dog chocolates hubby's mom got him for a present, or his Milkbones or anything else to reward him for being a good patient.

He's such a sweetie though, he didn't complain about the pills, just the fact his muzzle is sensitive. (I had to hold his mouth closed while hubby stroked his neck to get him to swallow.) I hate to do it, but I hate seeing him suffering like this even more so. (He did pull a gopher-cheeks the first go around, though. He hid them in his cheek, and then rolled them out (all 3) one at a time with his tongue, then did his best to grin when he was done. Our Buddy is still in there, he just doesn't look good on the outside.)

Hopefully within the next few days he'll be his old, good looking and goofy arse self again.


We don't know what he's allergic to, but the doc wants him up and being Buddy again before worrying about the allergy tests to find out. (Do they do them the same way they do human ones??) I just want him better again - allergies or no allergies. I'm supposed to book an appointment in 10 days time if he improves, and immedietly if he doesn't. So, fingers/toes/other body parts crossed, and send him get well wishes. I'll keep everyone updated.

My Accomplished Tasks

Well I've been a busy little TEXAN of late. I've trimmed up the hedges, mowed the yard, put together our patio set, and reassembled the kids' big yard toy. All this in 3 days! :D

The Little Tykes 8-in-1 backyard toy from hell! I put it together by my self! Yes, you may all now bow down to my super mommy skills! ;)




Our patio set - the first time it's been set up in Italy. Summer is offically here!






I'm waiting for Housing to call me back about scheduling a 'grease trap cleaning'. ?? Apparently it's full because I can't run water for more than about 30 seconds in my kitchen sink without it backing up into the sinks. Same goes for using the dishwasher - it bubbles nasty water back into both sinks. Once in the sinks, it takes about 10 minutes to clear it all out, so I need it cleaned apparently.

I also discovered that I can't remove the P-trap under the kitchen sink. I can unscrew one of the compression threads, but not the other. (I was thinkin' the P-trap was blocked as to why it was backin' up into the sink. Oh well, guess not - saves me the hassle of takin' it apart and dealing with the nasty stuff in there.)



I've switched back to Diet Dr. Pepper instead of regular. Well, minus the food court at the BX - they don't offer diet anything other than Coke and Pepsi (yuuuccckkk!). I used to drink it constantly before I met hubby, then I went to Coke and then to regular Dr. Pepper. Diet Dr. Pepper is the ONLY diet anything I can stand. It's not much, but it's a start to getting back in shape (yeah, I put all my weight back on in TEXAS - dude who can resist Sonic, El Tipico, Pancho's Mexican Buffet, Jim's, all-you-can-eat Chinese food, Pizza buffets (American pizza that is), Tamales, Brisket, Potato Salad, Cobblers, Chicken Fried Steak, fresh tortillas, etc., etc., etc.). I'm also looking for one of those under-the-desk bicycle pedelers. I found one in the SkyMall book, but it's $100 and I think I can get them cheaper elsewhere (eBay comes to mind).



Oh yeah, and all these were waitin' on me yesterday at the Post Office, plus the stroller that's now in the back of the truck. With 3 small kids in tow - two trips to load the truck with this crap. All crap we bought or were given in TEXAS. Any idea why I threatened to kick hubby's ass yesterday? And this still isn't the "high value" one - the insured for $2000 one!


The boots and cowboy hats came through just fine! As did my Texas Tornados CD. I'm gonna rip me an MP3 of "Hey Baby Que Paso?" so I can use it as a ringtone. Alright everybody, sing with me now:

Hey, baby, que paso?
Thought I was your only vato
Hey, baby, que paso?
Please don't leave me (disun poco)

Come on, baby, turn around
Let me see your pretty blue eyes
Don't you know that I love you
Please don't leave me (disun poco)

Hey, baby, que paso?
Thought I was your only vato
Hey, baby, que paso?
Won't you give uno beso?

Hey, baby, que paso?
Thought I was your only vato
Hey, baby, que paso?
Please don't leave me (disun poco)

...

Yes boys and girls, I do love me some TEXAS TORNADOS. I'm considering rippin' an MP3 of "Una Mas Cerveza"

Was down in Mexico where I had roamed
Not too much Spanish by then had I known
I found myself in a terrible mess
There were ten bad banditos, one gringo to mess

I was surrounded no where could I run
They had Los Pistols and I had no gun
I searched my memory for something to say
I had to think quick this could be my last day

Una mas cerveza
Una mas cerveza
Una mas cerveza
Was all I could say
Una mas cerveza
Una mas cerveza
Una mas cerveza
Just let me go my way

(Tell you a little secret - hubby don't speak no spanish! He had to ask me what the words meant. He grew up a gringo. Ya'll shoulda seen the look on his face when I suggested teachin' the girls to Cumbia. It was like sacreligious! The look was like I was demanding a Quinceañera por mi niñas.

Dear God and Goddess never let the man find out I can make that 'meskin' Ahhhhahhhhaaaa. He might die of shock! Yes the sound has a name, but I in all my infinite memory loss (child caused I swear!), I can't remember what it is and I've never met a white boy that can do it. I learned it from a Polock or 'polacko' if you're from south TEXAS.)

So I'm off to listen to some Freddy Fender, Augie Myers, & Flaco Jimenez. Yee Haw!

More stupid test results!

I just knew ya'll were dyin' to get some more insight into what kind of person I am, and the best way is STUPID TEST RESULTS!! So, sit back, relax and get some stupid insight! :D

Happily stolen from Zippo!

Bass (66% dark & bitter, 0% working class, 100% genuine)

So the deal with this test is that each taker, based on his or her scores, is assigned a beer that fits their personality (Corona, Bud Select, and so on), and along with the personality description, there's a poster or an ad for that beer. As you can imagine, most of the images feature booty models, sports cars, or, maybe even more depressing, retro kitsch. It's a testament to Bass Ale, and therefore to YOU, that when I went to look for ads for Bass, all I found was this. An ad from 1937. Bass is legit, and if your scores are true, so are you. I tip my glass to that. Personality-wise, you have refined tastes (after all, Bass is kind of expensive), but you know how to savor what you get. Your personality isn't exactly bubbly, but you're well-liked by your close circle of friends. Your sense of humor is rather dark, but that's just another way to say sophisticated, right? Cheers.

My test tracked 3 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 35% on dark You scored higher than 0% on workingclass You scored higher than 67% on genuine

Link: The If You Were A Beer Test written by gwendolynbooks on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Hhhhmmm, "Bass" beer eh? Can't say I've ever drunk it...I prefer Shiner Bock if I can get it, or good, stout German brown beers. But I don't drink much, so...

Disorder	Rating
Paranoid Disorder:	Low
Schizoid Disorder:	Moderate
Schizotypal Disorder:	High
Antisocial Disorder:	Low
Borderline Disorder:	Low
Histrionic Disorder:	Low
Narcissistic Disorder:	Moderate
Avoidant Disorder:	Low
Dependent Disorder:	Low
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:	High
-- Personality Disorder Test - Take It! -- -- Personality Disorders --

The OCD doesn't suprise me (runs in my family). The Narcissistic Disorder I can see in myself (even if others can't), but I agree with it being moderate - I exibit only some of the 'signs'. Hehehe, the Schitzoid and Schizotypal are a suprise, but I can understand why they're there. All these traits are actually quite common in Leos, and Horses, especially fire types. Good to know I'm not buckin' my astrology sign's standard. (I think astrology can tell you common behaviour traits for those born under that sign, not that you should read the horrorscopes every day and try to live by them - they give obtuse a totally new meaning!)

Adequately Hygienic You scored 135 cleanliness!

You're kinda messy, but in a relatively normal sort of way. Even though you can be sloppy, you're not quite an outright slob. You do alright--you're probably not bad at keeping up appearances around others out in public. But those who are familiar enough with you might say there's room for improvement. Perhaps a motivator might get you to make a little more effort. Somebody you'd want to make a good impression on, for instance. But then you'd likely just go back to your untidy habits again after awhile. Oh well...

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 6% on variable 1

Link: The Definitive Hygiene Test written by LeeLeo on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Not really suprised at the outcome of this one...

iNtuitive You have 63% MBTI-Intuition!

You have iNtuition; and therefore are referred to as having a preference for iNtuition. A description that applies to you is: People who have a preference for intuition are immersed in their impressions of the meanings or patterns in their experiences. They would rather gain understanding through insight than through hands-on experience. Intuitive types tend to be concerned with what is possible and new, and they have an orientation to the future. They are often interested in the abstract and in theory, and may enjoy activities where they can use symbols or be creative. Their memory of things is often an impression of what they thought was the essence of an event, rather than a memory of the literal words or experiences associated with the event. They often like concepts in and of themselves, even ones that do not have an immediate application, and they learn best when they have an impression of the overall idea first.

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 31% on MBTI-Intuition

Link: The Myers-Briggs Intuition Test written by alcaokcupid on OkCupid Free Online Dating, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

The Priss 122 variable 1

You are the kind of woman men often spot at second sight. Your sensuous radiation surrounds you like a subtle perfume - men have to come very close to you to feel it. Your impact is discreet, as you often restrain and cultivate you sensuality. You seek for a special experience that would lift you from Earth and make your head spin, so you divide men into categories. Like a calculator. Sensuality on the other hand is something spontaneous, like a subtle locking of eyes with a stranger at the street that makes your heart pound and disengages the feeling of euphoria. Men often admire you but don�t have the guts to approach you. What a pitty!

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 24% on variable 1

Link: The How do men perceive you Test written by Mahoon19 on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

"Men often admire you but don�t have the guts to approach you." BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I think I've been hit on by all of about 5 guys in my life ya'll. I doubt that infers 'admire' as the reason.

My Battle Cry

I just stole this from Crimsonfox, because I LOVE the idea...

What Is Your Battle Cry?

Stalking amidst the wasteland, cutting down all who dare stand in the way using two hardened pitas, cometh A_texan_abroad! And she gives a spectacular scream: "I'm going to spank you faster than the speed of sound!!"

Find out! Enter username: Are you a girl, or a guy ?

created by beatings: powered by monkeys

What Is Your Battle Cry?

Zang! Who is that, prowling through the terrain! It is Rhianna, hands clutching two hardened pitas! And with an ominous bellow, her voice cometh: "I'm going to beat you into the danger zone!!"

Find out! Enter username: Are you a girl, or a guy ?

created by beatings : powered by monkeys

I'm curious...if I yelled one of these think my 'good neighbors' might call Family Services on me again? ;)

Some more stupid tests

Well, I'm tired of workin' in the yard (I still need to assemble yard crap - and rake again), so I'm takin' stupid quizzes.


Even OkCupid agrees with me...I'm a TEXAN!! (Yankee my ass!)

Texan You scored 85 % Texan and 10 % Yankee!

Yeehaw! Congradulations, you're a Texan. There's a small chance that you're just southern, but that's ok. At least you're not a yankee!

My test tracked 2 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 75% on Texan You scored higher than 8% on Yankee

Link: The True Texan Test written by rosyshades on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

A TRUE TEXAN!! (Like that's a suprise ya'll!)

True Texan Hmmmm.... 88%

True Texan!!! You should be proud, you are an elite breed. Maybe you could teach some of these idiots a thing or two.

My test tracked 1 variable How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 95% on Texaness

Link: The Lone Star State Test written by b_payne1169 on Ok Cupid, home of the 32-Type Dating Test

Some Observations

Just some various things that have popped into my head today, I thought I'd share (because I'm just a givin' person like that - bwahahahaha).


1. The best way for a 'terror mastermind' to sound desperate is blame the US population for you gettin' your ass kicked by US forces. We may not have captured Osama but havin' him on the lamb and whinin' the whole time about how we're waging 'war on Islam' and such rot as 'make war in Sudan' comes in mighty handy to show just how ragtag his little outfit is, and how desperate he is to be seen as still relivent. Osama - you're yesteryear's news buddy, as are all your little minions now pushin' up daisies care of their own stupidity and ineptitude in bombing, as well as the precision of the US military, and our allies. You just might join them - and even if you don't the fact you whine and complain from your cave only serves to reinforce the fact you're a has-been washed-up wanna-be. Thanks for continuing to prove the US military has you on the run (no matter what your favorite Al Quida News channel might say...)


2. It has taken me 2 days to tame our yard. That's a scary thought ya'll!

BEFORE:


AFTER:




Damned if them bushes ain't viscious, too. I've got scrapes, scratches, cuts and a few thorn holes in me. But I WON - that's the key! And boy howdy how did I win! This is the amount of crap I've cut, weeded, or hacked off the bushes and from the lawn:

(Two bins full plus all the crap on the top of the bins - 10 or so bundles)


3. My husband is having an identy crisis, or is a total goof. We had to go to Fort Sam Houston's Military Clothing just to buy him some new Army BDUs (the pixelated green and brown stuff). He doesn't want to join the Army, he just hates the new USAF bdu pattern (like almost every other USAF person I've asked). Just as a quick aside, the USAF is asking it's commands to save as much money as possible due to "budget constraints" - just how much did the USAF WASTE (yes boys and girls WASTE) on the other 'trial' BDU patterns? This is the THIRD incarnation of the new BDUS, one which has in effect been shoved down the throats of the USAF personnel even though they hate it (USAF polls show as much). Perhaps the next time the big generals want a new car, they can not waste MILLIONS on BDU patterns (design, production, trial and then refusal). Just a thought!



4. I want a trampoline. Jump King has one for $700 (+ shipping) that's 15 feet, including the enclosure net. Not a bad price.



5. We have no credit cards. Hubby cut them up as soon as we got home (per our aggrement). Now every penny put towards a payment actually remains the payment - no more payin' and then usin' them. Hopefully in a few years we'll be totally debt free.



6. My kids are superb flyers. Better than any teenager headed to the US from Germany, or to Amersterdam from the US. They don't have fits, they sit quietly, they sleep, they play with their quiet toys and are perfect little angles. Why aren't they like that ALL the time???



7. Hubby and I need to rebuild this monstrocity for the heathens, this weekend if possible.


I've finally got the yard retamed, and we can now put their yard toys back into commission. I also need to get some sand for their sand and water table. That might have to wait though.



8. The dog has an emergency vet appointment for Thursday afternoon. More about why afterwards...

Some Photos

Photographic proof of why we can NEVER let the yard go a month without mowing or hedge care...




Gulls at Rockport, TEXAS!




Our plane, from the Airport in Amsterdam (we'd just flow there from the "twin cities")




Proof I am a TEXAN (though it may be sacreligious to step on the flag - that rug is probably going to become a wall hanging)!




A coolio duck at Breckenridge Park, in San Antonio, TEXAS!



A peacock at Ft. Sam's Quadrangle



Geese at the Quadrangle (my 5 year-old is scared shitless of these things - literally wants to climb up an adult to escape them, terrified of them)



The tower at Ft. Sam's Quadrangle. One of the oldest (if not the oldest) remaining building on Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, TEXAS





The legend of Geronimo (He-Who-Yawns)
Geronimo was imprisoned in the Quadrangle at Ft. Sam for 6 weeks before being sent to Florida as a POW.





A mommy duck with babies at Breckenridge Park



Just a cool pic I took while we were feeding the birds at Breckenridge Park. That brownish blur is actually a sparrow I caught in midflight.



Me, my daddy and cousin R (can you tell which one has been woefully unable to find sun for the last 3 or so years?)




Proof my children have FINALLY gone to the beach. Yes ya'll, the 7 year-old is almost 8 and finally her parents got her to the beach in TEXAS!! (The Mediteranian is up next...stay tuned!)