I got tagged

I'm not too sure what that means Jane, but I'll play along... 5 things that people don't know about me.

1. I can play Backgammon for hours at a time.

2. I think Mike Jones is a marketing genius

3. I love CiCi's Pizza....

4. I have 2 Fantasy Football teams this year and they both suck.

Superbad 7-6

Hometown Heros 1-12

5. I won a dance contest on a cruise a few years ago for doing the "robot"

People blame me because these water mains break, but I ask you, if the water mains didn't break, would it be my responsibility to fix them then? Marion Berry

Marathon countdown 27 days??

27 days?? WTF!!! I'm beginning to think I made a mistake, maybe my eyes are bigger than my tummy kind of thing... At 220lbs do I have any business running 26 mi., 385 yds at one time? Nevertheless, I'm committed, Jan 13th I'll be out there and I'll do it and no complaining... When I see these guys and gals who not only run the marathon but do it will all the grace and form of a ballet dancer, I turn green with envy. Its so impressive to see a body so well conditioned to not only run the distance but hold a constant pace and finish as strong as they started... I applaud all runners and especially those who lap me. Has anyone seen this? Does anyone read this stupid blog of mine?? Too bad this movie wont be showing before the Houston Marathon, maybe it would motivate me to run/train harder for something I don't enjoy without swimming or running, http://www.marathonmovie.com/home.html....


So along with Marathon Training and Daddy duties, I was able to tackle the mess we call a garage. Someone explain to me how it is possible to accumulate so much cr@p in a short amount of time. A little over a year ago we were able to fit both cars comfortably in the garage, today one car. A year from now at the rate were going we'll be lucky to walk thru the conglomerate of stuff known as a garage. Anyway, I spent a cold morning sorting, organizing, and riding our garage of junk. I had a friend who showed up to help me out, but he just sat there and watched me work, then I caught him digging thru the trash so I asked him to leave...


Now for the good news... Friday, we got out best Christmas gift for the the year... My wife had her 18 week ultrasound which made me the happiest man alive! ANOTHER BOY!!! With all the technology today were told were having a healthy baby with a 4 chambered heart, a developed spine, and a growing body... As we look forward to having 2 boys only 18 months different in age and double the dirty diapers we can also celebrate the gift of life this Christmas... We can also celebrate the over opinionated elders we have in our family that see entirely too much meaning in a name. I still like McLovin...
What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;
Romeo and Juliet Act II, Scene 2

Christmas List...

I was asked to provide a Christmas list, a serious list... I figure I'd share...

Cookies (soft)
Hot wings

Rolex watch
white t-shirts
Cycling socks

Air freshener
Framed picture of wife and kid
Skittles
SLR McLaren
Hair Spray
Dress Socks
backgammon board

Lap Band Procedure
Arm warmers for cycling or running

Think I missed anything??? Its not too much, is it??

Poor Me...

I havent felt well since the Chili Cheese Nacho's at the Texans game last Sunday....

Also, lacking inspiration, could it be caused by the nachos????

Sugar Land Lakes at Williams Ranch 30K

I don't know what too say about this one... Needless to say its was not my best performance that's for sure. My intentions were to have a good time on this run for a couple reasons. 1st off my brother was in town from Austin, 2nd one of my wife's good friends was running in it also, 3rd (most important) I HATE running anything longer than 13 miles.... I also got to meet a fellow blogger (Jane) who had a great run, and finished before my brother... Nice Job... I ran the first hour with my Bro and Friend thinking I could change gears and get right back into my normal pace... WRONG... oh well... I learned something new... Also, learned not to schedule a Texans game right after a 30K... I was hungry and ate everything in site...



Now, I don't want to throw anyone under the bus, but I have to let people know that I'm not afraid to black male if needed.. I have some knowledge of pre-race needs that a certain person might be a bit embarrassed about. So, Santa better be good to me this year..... or else....









Speaking of Santa we had some strange activity at our house Saturday night... The dogs wouldn't sit still, the electricity was flickering on and off, and Nicole's cooking was really good for a change... hahaha... I walked outside only to find a run away elf....















He was going house to house unplugging Christmas lights and lighting dog poop on fire then placing it on random doorsteps.. Nicole and I promptly confronted him, he said he's a Special Operations Elf sent to Lake Jackson on special orders from Santa.





At first he seemed harmless except for the belly protruding from his shirt, but the more we questioned him the more combative he became. In the picture below he was demonstrating some ancient form of Ju-Jit-Su. It didn't take long to realize this was just another drunk elf that was exiled from the North Pole for sipping on the sauce...



So, I distracted him then Nicole grabbed the drunk elf.. It took him a few minutes, but he settled down so we didn't have to call the cops... Were good people (we think), so we let him stay the night to sleep it off... In the morning when we got up he was gone, his bed was made, there were fresh cookies in the kitchen and my freaking wallet was gone....

















If you spot this elf, beware he should be considered armed and dangerous.....


“If your parents never had children, chances are you won’t either.”
Dick Cavett