Saturday, March 31, 2007

Ed's Lobbie Bar


Ate the hottest pepper in the world. The Wife was making her fish sing.

Friday, March 30, 2007

Virtual Worlds 2007

Spent the last 2 days attending the Virtual Worlds 2007 conference at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. All I can say is, "wow..." It was the first one and hosted a sell-out crowd from diverse companies, with a lot of international participants. There were some freaky-smart people who all agreed this is the wave of the future and at a very early stage. It was also reminiscent of the internet in the mid-90's as, while there was still the pervading sense of "this is The Next Big Thing," there was also a sense of a helpful and open community. Everyone was pleasant and accessible. And smart. Very smart... I am processing my notes and may post more later as I am still digesting. Took nearly an entire notebook's worth...

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

A Night Out with Joan


Before leaving for Houston, we took Doug & Tara to see our dear friend Joan. Had a lovely evening all around. Just downloaded the picture from the camera, so it's a little belated...

Monday, March 26, 2007

More Houston Photos


just pulled some pictures off the camera. So there are more Houston photos HERE.

Giant Horned Armadillo


You heard me. Ahh Texas...

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Bayou City Art Festival


The Guzillas go to Houston


My new shirt


Went boot-shopping again at Cavender's. Got myself a new Western shirt. If you don't like my new shirt, the terrorists have won. These colors don't run...

Rock chairs


Friday, March 23, 2007

Southern Culture on the Skids indeed...


Southern Culture on the Skids


The three of us are currently at The Continental Club, awaiting Southern Culture on the Skids to take the stage.

The Guacamole Raider


The Guacamole Raider & The Wife at Pico's (fantastic) Mexican restaurant.

The Wife plays bocce



Bocce is a cruel mistress



Grinning like a tree frog


Chris & The Wife at The Daily Grind. Good lunch, outside, and I coined a new expression. "Grinning like a tree frog." No idea what that means...

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Ass-too



Crawfish!


Houston has crawfish! On our waiter's recommendation, we went to Mardi Gras for some mudbugs.

Big Oil Handout


My Big Oil brother... Beggin' for beer...

Bocce with Chrissy


Playing outdoor bocce at Patrenella's. With beers.

My brother's corporate overlords


Just landed in Houston & took a cab to my brother's place of employment. Conveniently located at Louisiana & Leeland. As I am... Awaiting his descent from Mt. Chevron...