So far today has been a disaster in my little football world, Texas beat Oklahoma in the Red River Shootout, Vanderbilt is losing early at Mississippi State and with Oklahoma State later tonight it looks like I could go 0-3 for today’s games. I was not surprised that Texas beat Oklahoma they have played us tough for the last several years and it seems like Mack Brown has the upper hand on Bob Stoops and not very many coaches can say that and that is a fact. Let us hope that Vanderbilt pulls it out and makes me happy today, I have a feeling the Missouri Tigers will be a bit to tough for the Cowboys later tonight.
Today is the annual Red River Shootout and I am very excited to get that game under way. Being from Oklahoma this game has always had a huge meaning to me. I mean we are taught from birth to hate Texas and every thing from Texas, and that still holds true to this very day, If I had to choose between Texas and Hell I guess I would be moving where it was hot. I mean the best line in a movie any where was that only two things come from Texas steers and………and I do not see any horns on you.
Just heard the club is planning trips to some great destinations and the prices are still the best bargains to be found. The club does a great job making all the arrangements and organizing some social events. As a single guy, I really like the chance to meet everyone at the pre trip party and then after we arrived there are plenty of opportunities to meet up and do things in small groups.
This year we’re going to:
- Big Sky, Montana
- Vail/Beaver Creek, CO
- Chamonix, France
- Sun Valley, Idaho
- Crested Butte, CO
Clicked over to the ski club’s web site and found out that the next meeting is just a couple weeks away. They’ve moved the monthly meetings from Brentwood to downtown for some reason, and the meeting date is now the first Tuesday of every month.
What they haven’t changed is that the August meeting is when they announce the trips planned for this winter and members can sign up for the trips of their choice right then. Of course, you have to leave a deposit when you sign up. Then you make monthly payments so the entire trip is paid in full well before the trip date. That’s worked out great for me.
Stopped by the Bass Pro Shops to pick up a new rod. Have high hopes of going fly fishing once or twice this summer, to get back some of the skill before Labor Day. We’ll be in Jackson Hole again to camp and fish and drink beer all weekend.
Came across a nice little propane grill by Coleman. It has folding legs on wheels, good double burners and built in thermostat, and a nice large cooking surface area. Only a little over $100 and I couldn’t resist. Brought it home with me and I’ll be grilling a steak on it tomorrow, to break it in.