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Photo tour of the 4th of July.

July 7, 2008 in Austin, Texas, Da Fam., Friends with 8 Comments

The Doyles and Thompsons rode our bikes down to Auditorium Shores for Austin’s fireworks. Great display, wonderfully accompanied by the Austin Symphony Orchestra.

Lloyd and Kirsten Thompson made a Ravinia-worthy spread of delectable treats and we trailered the booze. It was wonderful to hear comments about the “good ones” – all in all, a fun time.

We set up camp away from the main group, but still heard the symphony loud and clear. Riding your bike down is the best idea ever.

Stealie enjoyed a good toss around grounds. I’ve had this frisbee since the early 80′s.

Our good friends, the Thompsons enjoying the day.

Yours truly with Mrs. Yours Truly. We enjoyed the ride down – it was surprisingly pleasant temperature wise.

I took about 10 images of the fireworks. Here’s one that actually turned out OK. Perhaps next year Katie and PJ can see these sights.

This post has nothing to do with Chicago baseball.

July 2, 2008 in Austin, Texas, Day in the life., Found FUN, Katie, Patrick, Social media, Twins!, White Sox Baseball with 7 Comments

It was great to sweep the Cubs, but I’m a little over it now that the SOX appear to be on a decent winning clip (at home).

OK, so the post has a little to do with baseball.

First, if you’re in Austin, consider donating blood through the Tweetup Blood Drive. I’ll be there at 10:15am. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate your Independence than by helping others with vital materials for life. I don’t donate enough.

OK, maybe if they lit off fireworks while your arm was being tapped – that would be a better way.

If you’re unfamiliar with a Tweetup, it’s an event started by someone on Twitter, but open to all. I’m @joeyTWOwheels, if you dare join the microblogging world (Stalelife is on there, too: @Stalelife).

There’s no cost, and Twitter is a great way to keep up with friends, news and companies – some people use it for polls, to find work and/or hired help. All the uses are still being created every day, by people who use it.

Second, for you Austinites, if you watch videos online, consider filling out this survey for KLRU, the local PBS station. It will help them greatly. Psssst – you could also win two tickets to a live taping of Austin City Limits.

Pre-Independence Day Goods:

The carwash is very cool, but I didn’t always think that. As a kid I imagined the carwash eating the car. Scary. As seen through my moonroof. ^

Does anyone know what the hell that is? We’ve got a few of them hanging around on the house.

When people ask to see pictures of the kids (in person), these are the most recent ones on my phone.

Of course, they couldn’t both look at me at the same time. But they do love their Red Wagon.

Have a wonderful Independence Weekend!

Sox and Cubs fans working together.

June 30, 2008 in Twins!, White Sox Baseball with 11 Comments

Apparently all is takes is a little booze, an idiot spouting off about a man’s family, some money being argued about and a mob mentality.

This is one crazy fight, and the reason I’ll never take Katie and PJ to a Cubs vs. Sox game.

This guy related to William Ligue? Is this in the news up Nort’?

New technology is amazing. If the idiot had his druthers, I bet he could use this footage in court.

We’ve got pretty cool friends.

June 20, 2008 in Austin, Texas, Da Fam., Katie, Patrick, Twins! with 3 Comments

Joe and Marge Udell took some images of the kids on their birthday. They both have exceptional camera skills, though Joe would tell you Marge is better.

I’d say she’s better looking, that’s for sure.

Big day in Chi-town this week. Missing the fam, but hoping for a SOX win today. I’m taking images all over the place.

Off to meet Jon Clark.

Thanks, Udells! Those are some great looking kids you shot.

Weekend in West Texas with Grandma + Grandpa Bingham

June 4, 2008 in Da Fam., Day in the life., Katie, Patrick, Twins! with 11 Comments

I’ve been thinking about this post I’d love to write about the fantastic long weekend we had out in San Angelo, but I’m more time starved than usual.

Katie fell sick (flu) on Saturday, followed by PJ on Monday and Dad on Tuesday. And the ‘lil girl is still sick – we all are. Even Grandma Karen fell ill (sorry!).

Needless to say I get to work when the kids are sleeping, I haven’t really eaten in three days and I have to keep this short because I’ll probably pass out soon.

• Three days.
• Two Colts games (one winner – a true pitching gem).
• Lots of real swimmin’ pool time – the kids dig it and PJ even likes to be on his belly.
• 50 miles of singletrack in two days – one with a hammer I used to race in the TMBRA series. SS 29er felt great and I kept up well for a guy with zero resemblance of race shape.
• Pathfinder got 21 MPG – don’t know why that’s important, but there it is.
• Grandma and Grandpa spoiled the twins with love, and us with good eats and convo (and love, too).

Katie at La Cabana on Rt 71 – the friendliest staff ever. Food was good, too. I tried Tacos el Pastor and found a new fav.

Patrick smiled at the right time. He loved hanging out with Gus, the Rancher (sitting next to us).

Ken Franz is the everything guy for the Colts. Super nice fella, and a good Harry Caray impression (SOX Harry, not when he was with those other guys).

Not part of the trip, but wanted to show y’all what Texas lawn weeds look like when they are allowed to grow.

Last anecdote – I wrote some twin observations a couple posts ago and had a new one happen today. Katie pushed PJ out of the way as he was having fun with the humidifier button. He didn’t like it, so he punched her in the face (seriously). She turned around and bit him – left a sizable mark and everything. This is just a phase, right?

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