Suite Days on Carnival Conquest April 2011

On April 17, 2011, the nutty pair boarded the Conquest for the third time.  This time, we decided to upgrade to a suite!  Best decision ever! We had a fantastic time lounging on the balcony, eating at the Steakhouse and Chef’s Table, and visiting Jamaica,... [+]

Flashback DC

Flashback DC

Just thought I would play a little more catchup.  Over the week before Christmas, Ronnie and I gassed up the Hamstermobile and drove cross-country to visit the Ford and Ruff families and do a bit of sight-seeing in Washington, DC. Our first stop was Midlothian,... [+]

We are on a DIET!!!!!

We are on a DIET!!!!!

Just a bit of an update after to much silence.  Jennifer and I are dieting.  I have lost almost 50lbs and Jennifer has lost 25!  We are getting ready for the next cruise in October by not eating any BBQ! Going to try to update... [+]

Flashback!

Flashback!

Since we missed posting our pics from the last time we cruised, I thought I would post them now as a preview of what is coming in less than a month.

Can’t wait for those Caribbean breezes!

31 days until we set sail again!  Now that the wifey is learning to update this blog thingy, maybe it will get updated….. maybe…..

Been busy with work!

Been busy with work!

And new grand babies! Cruises and lots more! Going to get the site going again so stay tuned      

Along The Chisholm Trail

Along The Chisholm Trail

Went to Lockhart today to try some ribs and brisket at another dive BBQ joint in the BBQ capital of Texas.  Chisholm Trail is one of the lesser known meat palaces in Lockhart so we wanted to give it a shot. First the sides….  Black eyed... [+]

More BBQ in Gruene

More BBQ in Gruene

We took a trip out to the very cool town of Gruene Saturday to check out the Gruene Music Hall and Coopers Old Time BBQ.  I have to say we really enjoyed the great BBQ and the quaint town. Coopers is like a Rudy’s done... [+]

Back On The BBQ Chain Gang

Back On The BBQ Chain Gang

As you may well know I sometimes embellish a bit when filling everyone in on the details of our weekend excursions.  Last week Victoria, Jennifer’s little sister, took my story about us getting locked up in Bastrop as the gospel. So we figured that gettin’... [+]

BBQ and walkin’ round drunk in Bastrop

We picked up on the Texas BBQ tour again this weekend heading down to Elgin and Bastrop.  Only about 40 minutes away from home base, Bastrop is a small, quaint town full of charm.  Cool little shops, bars and historic architecture, the place is a... [+]