In honor of Sixteen Candles...

The Song Quote of the Day...

if you were here
i could deceive you
and if you were here
you would believe
but would you suspect
my emotion wandering, yeah
do not want a part of this anymore
The rain water drips
through a crack in the ceiling
and i'll have to spend
my time on repair
But just like the rain
i'll be always falling, yeah
only to rise and fall again

From "If You Were Here"
by the Thompson Twins

Violating rule #223...

This is a funny story and just another example of what a thrill it is to watch me hit on the opposite sex. My old roomate, Big Fred, and I roll into one of our old haunts Billy's a couple of weeks ago. It's a little slow so we belly up to the bar to order a few drinks. So I start talking with the bartender and get her to make all of us a round of shots. So Fred and I keep drinking and chattin' with the bartender as the night goes on. Now I'm really starting to get a little likkered up because I'm seriously considering violating rule #223. That rule states: "Never hit on waitstaff at the bar." Not only does it never work but you can't go back to the bar for like 2 weeks. Doesn't matter though I'm getting fueled up with more shots and now Fred and his date are eggin' me on to go ask her out. Amazingly enough, I agree to do it. So I roll up to the bar and whip out my best line and she replies, "I'm married." Now since I'm a LOT fueled up I go into Sixteen Candles mode. You know the scene where Jake rolls up to Samantha's house to find her and Long Duck Dong answers the door and tells Jake that she is getting married. That is the conversation I have with the bartender. She says I'm married. My reply in Jake mode "MARRIED?????" Her reply, "married." My reply, "MARRIED?????" Her reply, "Married, Geesh!"

Absolutely classic. On a plus note I did get an astounding ovation of clapping as I returned to the table. The moral of this post? Don't violate rule 223. Never ever violate rule 223.

Whew...

Well what was supposed to be a friendly little visit to Albuquerque for a couple of weeks has turned into a month long stay. In that time I've been to a bachelor's party, a rehearsal dinner, and a wedding. All of them were a HELL of a lot of fun. Obviously, what happens at the bachelor's party stays at the party so no comments on it. The wedding in particular was awesome, since I got to see a lot of old friends. It was great to see Bonner and finally meet his brother Mark (oh what a great slow dancer he was :D). Jeff and Joy made a rare visit outside of Tucson and it was great to see them. Also got to see ALLLLLLL, in uniform even (that is still a scary thought). Always good to see J.E.D. Later that night, The 20 bucks I paid to Jimmy to run across America's Parkway (outside of the Marriott) in the buff was well worth every penny. Ended staying up until 8am the next morning watching movies with Chet on his BAD ASS 61 inch HDTV. I have got to get me one of those.

Along the way I've gotten a few freelancing gigs, so the trip in more than one way has paid for itself. I've also gotten in touch with a bunch of old law school friends and catching up has been a real treat. Not real sure what the next month has in store. Possibly back to Dallas or possibly helping my sister and cousin move to Seattle. That should be interesting considering how loopy I get when it is cloudly for more than 3 days in a row. I know, I know it is sunny there a lot. I'll believe it when I see it.

Lots of pictures from Albuquerque and I'll hopefully be able to post this next week when I get my hands on broadband. Well gotta get ready for happy hour and poker night.