All Good Things

"You shouldn't overspend at the moment.
Frugality is important."

The above ditty is was pulled from my fortune cookie yesterday while dining with Kristi. It did give me a bit of a pause, even though I don't really believe in fortunes and such. While we were stuffing our faces with sushi and Mandarin chicken in Texas, David was settling in for a night's sleep on the other side of the world unknowingly awaiting his our fate. So, David Skyped me this morning. Drum roll..........January 1. The magic date by his name that we've been waiting to hear, not necessarily wanting to hear, had been announced. Holy gee willikers, Batman ~ I still have things to do, people to see, and places to go! Ok, calm down, all good things must come to an end. Seriously, who said that and why do they? It was a nice ride, Qatar.

...to be continued

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Only in Texas

It's time to share some "Only in Texas" moments since I've been know to dish on Doha quite often. Fair is fair.

This little lady proudly waltzed into Las Palmas Mexican Food cafe sporting her pink rollers while Kristi and I were getting our fill of cheese enchiladas yesterday. Do you think she just forgot that they were in?

Can you say "Walmartian"?

WARNING: THE LINK ABOVE TO URBAN DICTIONARY CAN
BE A LITTLE LOT MORE COLORFUL THAN SOME WOULD LIKE

During the same visit, Kristi used the powder room and then suggested I take my turn, but to make sure I took my camera with me. Hmm, I didn't need to go, but I was too curious to pass up what she thought may be a good photo op.

What? Texas is not a third world country with inadequate plumbing. By the way, they meant what they said. No toilet paper was provided ensuring that you didn't bend the rules. For those from Doha wondering what the big deal is, no water hose thingamajig was provided either. Horrors!

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Share and Share Alike

So sue me...I like to share. No doubt some would cry "TMI" when I open my mouth, but when I open it, it spews. What can I say? It's not that it's necessarily info that shouldn't be shared, but more like why would I share it? Bless your heart if you've run into me during my USA summer tour. You, no doubt, had to endure my latest vacation pics via my photo book creations. I do appreciate all those obligatory, "Oh, it's beautiful" comments by the way. All compliments welcomed, sincerity is optional. It's not like I just corner you in person...all social venues are fair game, as well. Now, all 545 of my twitter followers (no doubt "unfollowing" as we speak) know that I got a new phone cover (visual included). Earth shattering news like that is meant to be shared. Oh, and no one is spared from my sharing. Did I mention that David not only backed into Dustin's car once during his short stay in Texas, but TWICE. And, on that second incident, I had announced when I plopped into the car, "Watch out for Dustin's car", before the ensuing crunch. I won't even mention the Whataburger incident where he jumped over the little bumper thingy in the parking space. Hmm, maybe that's the TMI part. Anyhoo, "Heads up Doha, he's coming back your way." Have a good one, peeps!

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Tennessee

Kristi, Dustin, Shea and Kayla hanging at the
annual Knox reunion ~ Columbia, Tennessee




Old cousins...can I say that?








Young cousins






A few blue eyed cousins







Twin cousins

We gathered my side of the family a couple of weeks ago for a cajun crawfish boil. Yesterday we had a good old fashioned country picnic (fried chicken included) with David's side in Tennessee. Good times.

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Tee Time

David, Kayla, and myself made our way to the Plum Creek Golf Course in our backyard for a round of...let's just say "simulated" golf. We chose the "twilight" after 5:00pm rate, since we knew our skills weren't worthy of any full price action. Good call. We sucked. At least he cart ride and the back to nature setting made it worth our while. Bunnies, mice, water birds, cacti, wildflowers, and more were in abundance to keep our attention when we weren't ducking from errant golf balls. "Fore" has a whole new meaning when you play with our group.














It's very important to stay in
"duck and cover" mode with us





"Uhhhh, can I get a "mulligan"
on this tee off?




"Twilight" quickly turned
to night on us.

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