I spent a nice evening watching the Astros with Cary Brock, Jim Henkel, and Tomas Escalante. We started the evening at Inn at the Ballpark. A nice lobby to rangle a beer in preparation for the game. A great game – a 2-4 4th inning. That was the final, a grand slam home run. We … Read more
The chron reports (if you want to call it that) that the MOB is apologizing again. This time for calling an ex-coach a douche bag and intimating that Tulsa is in hell. Boo hoo. I guess Tulsa alumni are the last little piggie.
Saturday afternoon – a nail-biter with UT barely taking home the win from Central Florida. Went to the Astro Arena for a concert Friday night. Free tickets + $10 to park. The Killers were the main act. They added a super sucky opening opening band. Louis IV played second. Louis IV was good, but like … Read more
After a pre-season tailgate (JohnMarsha, Mary O, TG, and me) at the Texans/Bears (the rain reduced the heat) game Saturday night, then a late-night post-game card playing session, TG and I had brunch with Ericka and new beau. It was 102°, the hottest it’s been in 4 years. We went to the Menil after eating, … Read more
My friends John and Marsha were at the game and on the television on Sunday. They only live a few blocks from Wrigley Field, so they attend frequently. And if the Astros are in town, it can almost be guaranteed. I was getting ready for the Houston Roller Derby, so I missed them… Marsha says … Read more
So, where where you when Biggio hit 3000? Yeah, I don’t really care, either except that I’m sure his three hits helped in the Astros win. Yah, the Astros win! Mary O called me tonight, and has been planning her whole weekend around when Biggio might hit 3K. She didn’t want to miss it. I … Read more