Mike

3 AM. Again.

Evidently I Have Happy Feet!

I usually do most of my traveling in the fall, mostly because the weather is nicer North to South but also because it's football time in the Bluegrass.  While making reservations for Champ and Psycho at the kennel  I realized how much I will travel this year.

July 30th to Aug 3rd - Meeting up with William and Laura in Chicago.  My first trip there without going to Navy boot camp or changing planes at O'Hare.

Late Aug - To New York to see Briar and Isaac.  Dates to be determined soon.  I can't seem to stay away from the City.

Sep 18th to the 20th - Kentucky vs Louisville in Lexington

Sep 24th to October 4th - I'll spend a week in NYC for Briar and Isaac's wedding, then fly from LGA to LEX for the Kentucky - Alabama game.

Mid-Oct - A week in Sydney, Australia for the International Food Festival.  Dates to be determined soon.

Oct 30th to Nov 1st - Homecoming Weekend.  Kentucky vs Mississippi State at Lexington.

Thanksgiving Weekend - Football and another of Alison and Allan's great Thanksgiving dinners.  Kentucky vs Tennessee at Lexington.

I've yet to make Christmas plans but I'm pretty sure that I'll spend the holiday, and my birthday, on the road.

Poor Champ

Justine's old feather bed isn't the same as the loveseat that used to be next to the window.

White Ribbons

Charleston mourns the passing of Master Blacksmith Philip Simmons.

Mmmm. Noodles!

Evidently there are no lengths I won't go to for a great bowl of noodles.

Last October Justine took a break from school and flew from Gold Coast to Sydney.  She got there during Good Food Month and caught the last night of the Noodle Night Markets.  I commented at the time, "Damn! I may have to go back to Australia next October so that I can OD on noodles."

October is fast approaching, Good Food Month has been renamed the Sydney International Food Festival, the Noodle Night Markets are back, and I'll be there.  Justine, always up for a road trip, is going with me, although she'll probably take a side trip to Bond to meet up with friends.

Mmmm.  Noodles and family.  Does life get any better?

A sneak peek at Briar's bridal gown

A sketch by Jason, Briar's designer.

I dare you!

Champ sez:  "Keep-away means that I keep the ball away from you.  Go for it.  Make my day."

I'm not looking at you

Hibiscus Babies

Minute Movie Review

I watched The Criminal so that you wouldn't have to,

Yes, my first Roku film was a turkey.  For the first hour plus it was good.  An intriguing plot, mostly good acting, great cinematography, and stellar editing.  Unfortunately the last 20 minutes started silly and ended ridiculously.

Another disappointment was Eddie Izzard as the CSI, or whatever the Brits call it.  Evidently after reading the script he decided to phone his performance in.

I hope that my next streaming film is better.