Ben

This is "Ben" and he is extremely overweight.

Double Red

Donated my red blood cells today.  I have donated whole blood numerous times, but I decided today that I wanted my platelets and plasma back.  All my vitals were normal and hopefully helped save a life!

Tour 18

Today Grant and I played the Tour 18 in Humble, TX.  The course is comprised of replicas of famous golf holes throughout the U.S.  The picture of Grant on the tee-box with the bulkhead in the background is the hole replicating TPC Sawgrass #17.  This was my first time to play in several years and Grant defeated me with ease.

The Old Jail

On Friday August 6, 2010 I introduced a fellow employee to Coldspring, TX.  Below are pictures of the front and rear of the jail,  we didn't spend much time there as it was extremely hot.  In fact, the museum was closed because the A/C was not working.

Battleship Texas

Late yesterday afternoon we (Tim, Lisa, Trenton, Tenley, Trace, Casey and Misty) made a quick trip down to La Porte, TX to see the Battleship Texas and the San Jacinto Monument.   Afterwards, we had supper at the Monument Inn and enjoyed watching the ships pass by on the channel.

  

Madam Monument

This is the lady that operates the elevator that takes visitors to the observation floor of the San Jacinto Monument.  It costs $4 to go up there, but she found something for free!

Fowl Farewell

The chickens have moved to another home.  They didn't tell me where they were going, but they claimed they will write soon.  Even the driver of the shuttle service they hired wouldn't make a peep. We shall see...

Uneasy Fruit

Myself and some co-workers had lunch at this restaurant in Livingston, TX.  Had a great meal and enjoyed trying to repeat the Chinese words I learned from my fortune cookies to the cashier.  She was not interested in hearing "pear" or "anxious" mispronounced in her native tongue.

Flying Monkey Experiment #2

On Friday July 30th, we completed the second launch of toy monkeys into the skies over San Jacinto county.  We actually sent two separate monkeys up today, but their direction of travel was east as the initial launch the previous Friday was in a northerly direction.  Still waiting for responses.

Rhoda

This is a doll that was purchased at Dollar General about 3 1/2 years ago.  It looks amazingly similar to a co-worker and it is used in pranks every once in a while.  This is a picture of her sleeping and if the real "Rhoda" knew this was on here, she would flip out!

Flying Monkey Experiment

Today a plastic toy monkey was launched into the skies over San Jacinto County, TX.  North northwest was the initial direction of travel although we do not know his destination, unless of course someone dials the phone number written on him.  I have eventual plans of launching a small flashlight into the night sky to see how far and long it would be visible.

Tasty Trio!

You cannot beat the taste and texture of a fresh "Kitty Burger".  A local restaurant makes them daily with these amazing onion rings.  It's kinda like picking out your own lobster in a seafood restaurant.  It melts in your Meowwwwth.

Police Blotter

I assisted an acquaintance with a police report today regarding theft of property.  Unfortunately there were no witnesses to the alleged theft.  The only things that were taken were some canned beverages and vegetables valued at less than $50.00.  As a result, the only option was to provide a statement to the deputy to be filed with the county.  The deputy was actually quite friendly and desired to be as helpful as possible.  The only thing interesting about this is that the deputy had no idea that I took these photos.  I was able to not break the law without him noticing.

Well, Come On In!

These photos were taken at the CZ Express/Subway in Shepherd, TX.  As you can see, someone decided to drive into the store after filling up with gasoline.  This happened on Friday July 16th, but the car was still there today and the store was open for business???

Wunderbar Supper!

On Saturday July 17th, 2010 my parents treated us to a unique and delicious meal at the Bavarian Bakery and Cafe in Ft. Worth, Texas.  Trenton and I had the Sauerbraten, while Mom, Dad, Lisa, and Grant had the more traditional Wiener Schnitzel.