Just an update.

Man, it's been a while since I last put something up. I've been a busy boy, to say the least, but hey, aren't we all busy?

To start off with, Luke is fine thus far. He's kicking and rearing, giving Momma heartburn like it's nobody's business. He squirm and twist, so he's already in our lives. June 18 is coming fast...

Speaking of which, golf season is winding down. My boys got 3rd in district, while the girls got 4th. Both good showings. The boys were close to placing to qualify for regionals, but it goes how it goes. I did have one boy qualify individually to regionals, so a few more weeks of sunshine.

The boy has started T-Ball this year. I think he likes it much more than soccer from last year. Here's a picture of him connecting.

Okay, the picture wouldn't up load on dial up. Damn slow stuff! Will post later...

Hope everyone has a great Easter. Cheers from the Flo'!

David

It's a ..........

Wow.

A simple phone call after lunch to tell me the sex of the baby. I've been quite anxious to hear about this one, and really pondered how I would react.

"Hello? Oh, so what's the word?"
"It's a boy!"
"Oh, wow!"

That's about how it went down. I could make up a bunch of lies and say that this or that happened, but I was on the Buckhorn golf course (really nice one; see Foresight Golf for more info) and I didn't want to be rude.

I don't have to worry about so many things and I don't have to go out and buy a lot of new stuff (recycling is cool, man!). Some things are going to be just as difficult as with the boy, but such is life.

Next time, hopefully, I can get you a name.

Cheers from the Heart, well more like thigh, of Texas,

The Mert

Birthday Bash

Well, the boy is now five.

He's supposed to eat vegetables now, according to him, but I'm not sure about that yet.

The boy really like the little eye blacks Pop sent him.

We had his party on Saturday, so I'm currently working on editing the final cut of the of the Fifth Fight: Star Wars Home Edition.

I've been quite busy with golf practice, so I don't get much time on here. Check back for the video from the party.

You can also visit merten15.blogspot.com for additional sources.

Cheers,

David

Hook 'Em in the New Year

I doubt anyone can say that wasn't a good game. No matter which side you were rooting for, that was flat out one of the top five college games I've ever watched or heard of. You disagree, post a reply.

The biggest argument I heard was that the touchdown should not have counted. Consider the momentum UT had going. Had they replayed it and not counted it, then Young would have scored within the next three plays. No problem. I felt that many calls were not made, but it was consistent both ways.

So, with all three guys from SC going pro, along with Young, what is to happen? Personally, I don't give a shit.

That's all for now,

Cheers,

Mert

Birthdays, Vacation, and Thiefin'

Well, it's been some time since my last post, so this should be a doosey.

I'd like to send thanks to Dad and Sharon for their gifts. Dylan really looks forward to using his Academy credit card on something worthwhile. The books are awesome and he wants us to read them at bed time...Everytime. I hope that you received our little package for local vittles. Call or shoot me an e-mail so that I know.

A few weeks ago was my birthday. Yeah, no biggie, but it marked my third decade of presence. Thirty years. It wasn't as traumatic as I thought it could be; it was just another day at work. In a way, I don't have to be some twenty-something little bitch about things. I can be a thirty-something bastard instead. Yeah, whatever.

Since I've got a bit of leave for the holidays, I decided to make an I-35 visit. Kind of cool, my brother lives in North Austin, Grandma just an hour further north, and Mom another hour north of that. Sweet, road trip. Although the whole trip was a three day, two night sojourn, it was quite nice seeing that much of my family in so short a period of time. Grandma took Nelson and me out to lunch (a birthday gift!) and it was simply nice. Good vittles and great company. Perhaps most significant was the gesture from Grandma. I won't spoil it for any others who may be reading (Lisa and Jessica! Heathens!), but the gifts for Nelson and me were simply from the heart and most impressive.

The trip up to Mom's was just nice. Her house is about half done, and what's completed is quite impressive. Just looks marvelous. Mom made plans to cook up authentic Asian vittles for her boys, and my mouth is just watering at the memories of it. The sticky rice, the chicken with bones, the slow burn from the peppers...[slobbering noise ala Homer Simpson]. That's just the good stuff. We spent the night and headed back south the next day.

Grandma went with the two of us to see Syriana, that new flick with Clooney and Damon. A bit slow, but depressing because most of it could very well represent factual events. blah blah blah.

I'm not going to talk about theft, but that's just a reminder to me. Instead, I'm breaking out the Ivory packaging.

What's the frickin' deal about saying Happy Holidays? Is it now the flavor of the week to push Christianity into the faces of everyone? "Hey, let's let everyone know that I'm Christian, celebrate Christmas, and don't give a shit if I offend anyone by saying "Merry Christmas"." A bit extreme. but I think you get the gist. I'm tired of hearing about "Well, you should be proud and say "Merry Christmas", " You shouldn't excluce the birth of Christ in this season.", blah blah blah.
I'm a converted Catholic, but been Christian my whole life. I happen to have had the opportunity to work with and teach a number of individuals from different walks of life, including other religious beliefs. Do I take affront from others wishing me a happy holiday? No, I'm happy that they included me, and what helps make a happy holiday for me is worshipping in my own way. I say to others "Happy Holidays", "Seasons Greetings", Peace to you and your family," blah blah blah because I want them to have those things in their own way.
Are you so insecure that you can't be happy unless someone says "Merry Christmas"? If so, I'm wondering what you're doing come Easter. Yeah, that's an even bigger deal, you whiny bastages. Quit complaining. Part of the holiday spirit is to consider others beyond you, you pious little righteous wannabes. How would you feel if, assuming you don't celebrate any of the following (because you assume that most don't, therefore giving you cause to say "Merry Christmas") holidays, "Happy Hanukkah" or "Happy Kwanzaa"? Not just a few, but everywhere you looked, it was there. Reminding you that you aren't part of that particular celebration. "Oh dear, I'm sorry. Didn't realize that you weren't [insert your choice]". Makes you feel damn good, doesn't it?
Most folks, upon reading this, will either say "Hell yea! This boy is saying it like it needs to be said!" (Thanks for the support!). Others will immediately say, "This little bastard is going to burn in hell twice then have pineapples shoved up his arse for citing this blasphemy." I'm not trying to start a war, but only share one point of view. Consider the view of others; it's not consideration that is seen, but the humiliation of being inconsiderate. Is being politically correct a bad thing? No. Is it okay to bitch about being PC? Sure, but not at the expense of others religious views. And that's what this is about. Freedom of religious views.


Still want to express your Judeo Christianic views upon others, portray that Western dominance in the cool way? Then click on the picture to the left. They seem to the the current flavor of band most popular right now. Two bucks gets you Red, Green, and popular with the Nondenominational couple who insist that their fruitcake is better than any you've ever tried. Believe it baby!





Folks, be cool. Be safe. Travel in good company. Don't get any on ya! And most of all, happy holidays.