Life – TexasAce

October 25, 2025

A Saturday in Houston (Fall Day)

We spent Saturday in Houston, first stopping by “Fall Day” from Space City Weather at Midtown Park. It was nice to meet the guys behind this great no-hype weather service they provide to the area, as a hobby. From there we decided to go over to the Water Wall, we hadn’t been there in a while, it was nice morning...

Life

September 29, 2025

New Danville Golf Tournament

It’s so much nicer and even fun “working” these events, now that I’m not in charge, and only a part-timer with a specific task! : ) I took and then printed photos of the golfers with Wranglers. Ro was there as the hired event photographer. The event did very well this year, raising funds to support New Danville.

Causes/Life

September 10, 2025

Breaking the Silence: a powerful student-led mental health event set for World Suicide Prevention Day

Breaking the Silence Kaleb took part in the panel discussion with high school students talking about ways to help those in need before it’s too late. So proud, and happy to see him participate in this cause.

Causes/Family/Life

May 9, 2025

Luckenbach, Johnson City, Fredericksburg

Extended weekend trip in the area, to see a show in Luckenbach on Saturday. We spent Friday in Johnson City, Saturday in Fredricksburg and Luckenbach and had to head back (very) early Sunday for a church service in Mt. Belvue. Johnson City was a cool day, we vistied the Texas Vintage Motorcycle Museum and spent some time chatting with the...

Life/Travels

April 25, 2025

New Danville’s Spring Thing Luncheon

It sure was nice, not working my a$$ off for the first time in years! 🙂 I agreed to attend, in case I was needed for technical support but let others to most of the work. Jana volunteered this year so she was there too. Great event for a Great cause.

Causes/Life

February 22, 2025

50th Anniversary

Jana’s friend’s parents 50th Anniversary Celebration!

Life

January 28, 2025

Pacific Yard House

Caleb Hoelscher & Gabe Wootton for Storytelling Tuesdays at Pacific Yard House.It was an evening of Good Grub, Spirits, Tunes, and Storytellin’

Life/Music

December 31, 2024

Retired! (sort of)

I gave a full six months’ notice, and as of January 1st, 2025 – I’ll be retired… sort of. I’ve agreed to stay on part-time, about 10 hours a week, working mostly from home to help with the transition and continue to provide IT, Event, and other support. Update: Turned out to be a very nice way to ease into...

Life

November 29, 2024

New (to us) Ford C-Max (#3)

Flew to Denver and hopped a bus, ok three buses, up to Ft. Collins, to pick up this 2016 SEL with 42K miles. Gray (Magnetic) with black leather interior. Yes, I have an addiction, but they are great problem-free cars, We love our little hybrid jelly beans.

Life/Travels

October 31, 2024

2024 New Mexico Vacation

The Land of Enchantment… Wikipedia info on New Mexico Because of a date change for a major fund-raising event at work, we were able to plan a fall vacation around our Anniversary for the first time in several years. We thought of returning to Savannah, then thought about Charleston with a day trip to Savannah, but as it got closer,...

Life/Memories/Travels

September 7, 2024

Randy’s 65th Birthday

Made it. LOLIt’s always nice when the entire clan can get together, and everyone made it. We all had had a great time! Birthday toast honoring Dad, featuring “Jack Smyth” ale glasses that I found in Ireland. Kim surprised us by contacting them and convincing them to sell and ship them to us! 🙂 The clan, 2024

Family/Life/Memories

March 16, 2023

Cam Bertrand @ DDBBBQWB – 03/16/2023

Comedian Cam Bertrand @ Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar Fun night with Susan & Jim. Good Food and Laughs

Life

June 9, 2020

New (to us) Ford C-Max (#2)

We found this super-low mileage beauty in San Antonio, less than 8,000 miles. 2017 Titanium with all the extras including remote-start. This is Jana’s main ride, and now our road-trippin’ vehicle.

Life

September 21, 2019

2019 Houston Tour de Cure

Yeah, no – we didn’t ride 🙂 Spectators, Grand-kids babysitters, supporting Kim & Ro & Friends

Causes/Family/Life

August 31, 2019

Winearitaville Fundraiser

Bernhardt Winery. Proceeds to New Danville and Yes to Youth Second Annual Event, we didn’t make it last year. The winery is a nice laid back place. A couple food trucks onsite, good wine, and a band JMC50 made for a nice evening. Besides admission, there were some auction items from New Danville and Bernhardt. Last year $7,500 was raised...

Causes/Life/Music

August 17, 2019

RHR 2019 – Shelbyville, KY

Annual meet up of current and former Honda Shadow ACE owners/Rat Bastards. I’ve have not been in many years, but Jana and I were able to make this one!About a dozen of us in attendance, from Texas to Canada. So great seeing everyone again.We toured a couple of distilleries; Lux (Rebel Yell, Ezra Brooks) and Bulleit.Also hit a small (very...

Life/Travels

April 16, 2019

Island Weekend Family Getaway

The stars aligned, and we were all able to get together! We rented this place on Galveston Island. Just perfect for all of us. We also sent Mom’s ashes out to sea, to be scattered via 3.25 nautical miles southeast of the end of the Galveston South Jetty in position north 29 degrees, 17.400 minutes, west 94 degrees, 38.620 minutes....

Family/Life/Travels

March 30, 2019

Spring Bluebonnets

Life

February 4, 2019

Jimmy Lee Jones @ Luckenbach, TX

A stop at Luckenbach as part of a Hill Country getaway long weekend. Happened to catch these guys having a good time jamming on a random Monday, one was Jimmy Lee, and we bought his CD. Good times.

Life/Music/Travels

November 4, 2016

Anniversary Weekend in San Antonio

Anniversary Weekend in San Antonio We found a great place (no longer a BNB) to stay with Airbnb, just a short walk to the riverwalk. The AirBnB hosts left this for us at check-in. Nice touch! Thursday – Walk along San Antonio river from Roosevelt park to Blue Star area, and then on Alamo St and we had drinks and...

Life/Memories/Travels

September 14, 2016

Lunch with Former Co-Workers

Pappa’s BBQ N. Houston It was great to visit and catch up with some of my former co-workers/friends. Especially nice timing that Gary from the UK was in town. I miss the people, but not the commute, not the corporate world, and most definitely not the company. Yeah, still bitter – 34 years & 10 months, then laid-off. Life is funny...

Life/Memories

April 23, 2016

GG Casino Birthday

Celebrating Mom’s Birthday in Lake Charles. I’m sure she won a few bucks too. I didn’t. Little did we know, there’d only be one more birthday party.

Family/Life/Memories

March 17, 2016

Rodeo Houston!

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with Jana & Kaleb

Family/Life/Memories

February 29, 2016

Leap Day Weekend in Austin

Beautiful Spring weather, great time to visit Austin, Zilker Botanical Gardens, and the family!

Family/Life/Memories

October 23, 2015

Two Tons of Steel @ The Broken Spoke in Austin

Spending Nicole’s birthday doing what we love, live music at cool places!

Family/Life/Memories/Music

November 19, 2013

Harry Connick, Jr. @ Jones Hall

Date Night, Great Performance.

Life/Memories/Music

August 3, 2013

New Ford C-Max (#1)

Purchased new in August 2013. Little did I know then, it would be the best car I’ve owned, and that includes two new Mustangs (2001, 2008). Perfect size, plenty of pep, and amazing hybrid gas mileage. Ruby Red was the great road-tripping car, and as of 2025, it’s relegated to number 3 in the fleet, but will probably be sold...

Life

March 30, 2013

Southern Culture on the Skids @ The Continental Club

Our second date was a banana puddin-white trash-fried chicken-dirt track date! 🙂 The SCOTS rocked as always, I’ve seen them many times and it’s always a fun experience.

Life/Memories/Music

Category: Life

A Saturday in Houston (Fall Day)

New Danville Golf Tournament

Breaking the Silence: a powerful student-led mental health event set for World Suicide Prevention Day

Luckenbach, Johnson City, Fredericksburg

New Danville’s Spring Thing Luncheon

50th Anniversary

Pacific Yard House

Retired! (sort of)

New (to us) Ford C-Max (#3)

2024 New Mexico Vacation

Randy’s 65th Birthday

Cam Bertrand @ DDBBBQWB – 03/16/2023

New (to us) Ford C-Max (#2)

2019 Houston Tour de Cure

Winearitaville Fundraiser

RHR 2019 – Shelbyville, KY

Island Weekend Family Getaway

Spring Bluebonnets

Jimmy Lee Jones @ Luckenbach, TX

Anniversary Weekend in San Antonio

Lunch with Former Co-Workers

GG Casino Birthday

Rodeo Houston!

Leap Day Weekend in Austin

Two Tons of Steel @ The Broken Spoke in Austin

Harry Connick, Jr. @ Jones Hall

New Ford C-Max (#1)

Southern Culture on the Skids @ The Continental Club