Category: Life

October 19, 2026

RIP Cheeto :(

He showed up in the backyard and never left. He was family. He loved everyone and made himself comfortable even when we had guests. We could tell he was ill, it came on quickly, and it was almost like he made a point to tell each of us goodbye, and then he slipped away somewhere. It’s been a few weeks...

Categories Life/Pets

October 18, 2026

Happy Halloween

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July 25, 2026

Bob Schneider with John Primer @ Antone’s, Austin / Meet up with old Friends

Tickets were a gift as part of a package with two nights stay in Austin from my brother, we got to choose which show – can never go wrong with a BS show. John Primer opened with a rockin’ bluesy set. Good times! We also had the opportunity to meet up with friends BJ & Wendy, it’s been too long!...

Categories Life/Memories/Music/Travels

July 11, 2026

Woodville Second Saturday / Woot Birthday

From: Woot: We’re doing it again! We’re having a party to celebrate our birthday! And YOU’RE invited! We’ll be there with Woot shirts, Boxes o’ Crap, and other goodies (while supplies last). It was only about an hour and a half away, so why not? Cool way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Interesting to hear folks talking about Woot, those...

Categories Life/Travels

July 1, 2026

Live Music in 2026

So many great shows: From intimate house concerts to epic outdoor venues, small venues, and even a festival! Truly, a year to remember! Gotta do it before we are too damn old. 2026 Live Music MARCH 26Walt & Tina Wilkins (House Concert) APRIL 14Garrett T Capps @ Mucky Duck APRIL 22 The Heels (House Concert) MAY 1Henry Coke @ The Ranch...

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June 20, 2026

The Cave Without A Name, Bourne, TX

https://www.cavewithoutaname.com Eleven miles northeast of Boerne, in the heart of the scenic, rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country, Cave Without a Name is a natural, living cavern. Some say the most beautiful in Texas. The Cave is filled with spectacular formations of Stalactites, Stalagmites, delicate Soda Straws, Cave Drapery, magnificent Flowstones, Rimstone Dams, and more.  Enjoy an approximate 60-minute...

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May 23, 2026

Kaleb’s Graduation Party / “Conspiracy Theory” AfterParty

Northshore Park Party for Kaleb, Friends & Family After Party, fun times!

Categories Family/Life/Memories

May 19, 2026

Kaleb Graduates!

We had to attend “virtually,” but way to go, Kaleb!

Categories Family/Life/Memories

April 18, 2026

Troy & Theo’s Birthday

San Antonio

Categories Family/Life/Memories

March 31, 2026

Wildflowers 2026

Quick drive out to see some bluebonnets before they disappear this year!

Categories Life

February 28, 2026

“Doghouse Demo”

After years of falling into disrepair, I finally took down this building. Much of the good lumber was saved to rebuild/replace the current smaller lawnmower/tool shed. Photo Album

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January 10, 2026

Christmas (in January)

Due to life’s schedules, we could not all get together until January this year, but we did all get together!

Categories Family/Life/Memories

January 2, 2026

Things we see on our walks

Day/Evening walks for exercise. Sometimes there’s something worth a photo.

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January 1, 2026

New Year

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December 19, 2025

Happy Holidaze

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Y’all A little AI help on a photo made a perfect Christmas Card for 2025.

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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...

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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.

Categories 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.

Categories 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...

Categories 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.

Categories Causes/Life

February 22, 2025

50th Anniversary

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

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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’

Categories 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...

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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.

Categories 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,...

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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

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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

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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.

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September 21, 2019

2019 Houston Tour de Cure

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

Categories 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...

Categories 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...

Categories 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....

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March 30, 2019

Spring Bluebonnets

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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.

Categories 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...

Categories 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...

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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.

Categories Family/Life/Memories

March 17, 2016

Rodeo Houston!

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with Jana & Kaleb

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February 29, 2016

Leap Day Weekend in Austin

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

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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!

Categories Family/Life/Memories/Music

November 4, 2014

Elopement in the Old South

Jana and Randy Elopement/Wedding/Honeymoon November 2014 Whoo-Hoo! Two-plus weeks of traveling AND getting married in Beautiful Savannah. We left on Friday, October 31st – Headed east through the east Texas piney woods, through Louisiana, and on over to Mississippi… Glenfield Plantation Bed and Breakfast Savanah AirBnB Augusta (Visit Amy & Rick) Ashville – Honey Hill Cabin (Now Engadine Inn and...

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November 19, 2013

Harry Connick, Jr. @ Jones Hall

Date Night, Great Performance.

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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...

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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.

Categories Life/Memories/Music