Skywatch Friday-country views

I took this picture because I liked the old barn and bare trees. I didn't notice the boat motor. Today is the day I go under the laser. Hopefully, I will see ya all tonight.


Today is Skywatch Friday. See all participating sites here.

Open wide

Yesterday, I started using eye drops in advance of getting lasik on Friday. I am 26......35......ok......44 years old and I have never used eye drops. It looks like I could use some practice.

Lasik has me scared to death. I haven't even read about what they actually do, because I don't want to know. Just do it and get it over with. I am going to be nervousing tomorrow for sure.

I am getting the procedure done by Dr. Boothe. He is suppose to be the best when it comes to Lasik and IntraLasik. I haven't heard a bad thing about him or his staff.

I have had glasses since I was in 6th grade. I wonder how long it will take for me to quit reaching for my glasses in the morning? I can go swimming and not worry about where my glasses are. I can buy a real pair of sunglasses.

I started growing a beard in November. It will be going away with the glasses.

Sometimes its good to stay out of the way

The dog had a limp the next day, not sure why.


I am going to try to stay out of the way at work today.

82 to 33, or 24 to 21

I noted the weather on Saturday was in the low 80s. It was a record high for the day. Yesterday was the opposite, we had a steady rain and the high was 37, that was a 12AM Monday Morning. Most of the day the temperature was 33 or 34. We did end up getting over and inch and a quarter of rain, so thats a good thing. The trees were icy but thankfully the ground temperature was warm enough to keep the roads from getting icy.

Do you feel sorry for me?

It will be back in the 70s by the end of the week.

How about Colt McCoy and the Texas Longhorns, 24-21 over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl! Texas delivers another awesome bowl game.

New Years Eve

I guess I am a few days late posting pictures from New Years Eve. We went over to Shawn and Kim's house. Its gotten to be a tradition.

This is Mack, Michelle his wife couldn't be there. She had to pull a 12 hour shift on New Years Day.


Here is Margaret on guitar.


You can check out the New Years countdown on the you tube link to the right.

Looks like Kaufman County Online has made it official and is saying goodbye. Sorry to see it go, at times it was the only real news outlet for Terrell. If anyone wants to publish any announcements send over an email. I don't have the following they had, and I am not a writer, but I will be more than happy to publish upcoming events or news items.

The rest of the Survivor tryout photos

I feel much better after getting a nights rest. Yesterday didn't tire me out so much as when I was finished we went and ate at a Chinese buffet. Eating tired me out.

My first picture is Jennifer #400. She was right behind me in line. After we made our way through the line and in the door we saw that you had to get up and speak to the camera in front a room of would-be contestants. There were some that got to give their spiel in another room with just a camera person and an assistant. I was lucky enough to be able to give my speech in the smaller room. Watching others get up and speak you could see how nervous they were, I am sure I came across the same way. Jennifer, did very well, she looked comfortable. She also left me a comment on yesterdays post.


Here are the pictures leading up to getting in front of the camera.

You could see some people came prepared for the wait. They must have done this before. Can you tell the temperature got up to 82ºF today?


As we got to the front of the line, we were handed numbers.


Dallas area radio station Movin 107.5 was there giving away prizes. I correctly answered three trivia questions and won a Movin 107.5 t-shirt.


Once we made it inside we finally got to take a seat and wait our turn. Not much pressure here, right?


This guy wasn't nervous at all.

Now we wait to see if we get called back sometime in March.

I had a great time and if I don't make it this time, there is always Big Brother and Amazing Race and then the next edition of Survivor.

Thanks to CBS11TV, Movin 107.5 and Randall Noe for bringing this out to Terrell. I hope all 500 people spent a little bit of money here. :-)

BTW, my fortune cookie said "You will take a chance in the near future, and win."

Survivor tryouts Terrell, Texas

Today was the Survivor casting call put on by CBS 11 TV at Randall Noe in Terrell. I ended up waiting in line from 11:00 till 2:30. Here are a few pictures, I will post more tomorrow and let you know what it was like. I am bushed.

Here is a hopeful couple having fun while waiting in line.

The line started at the building in the middle of the pic, came down the right side curved around and went back up the left side. They handed out numbers as you go close to the door. I was number 398. When I left there were on 447 and there were probably another hundred who were still in line.

Skywatch Friday-The birds III

I seem to be in a bird watching phase. These birds are landing on the County Courthouse in Randolph County, Arkansas.

Today is Skywatch Friday. Click here for this weeks list of sites.

Don't forget that Saturday is the casting call for the reality TV show Survivor.
KTVT CBS 11 Dallas/Fort Worth
Saturday, January 3, 2009
10a – 4p
Randall Noe Ford
1608 W. Moore
Terrell, TX 75160
817-451-1111

If you see me there, say HI.

Favorite photo of 2008, #1, Tiger baseball

2009 is finally here! Didn't it seem like 2008 took forever.


Here is my favorite photo of the year, of course it is sports related. It was first posted on April 25th. I like taking action shots, I can't wait until this years baseball season begins.

Today is Monthly Theme day around the CDP network. There are 151 sites taking part, click here to view thumbnails for all participants.

#2

I remember when I saw this sign, I could feel my stomach drop. I was hoping it wasn't bad news, but I had a idea I knew what it meant.

I am not sure why I am including this in my favorite pictures, its certainly not my favorite. I didn't know Spc. Jonathan Emard. I didn't know his family.

Maybe it's the sacrifice he made for people he didn't know, so they could live free and try to live a peaceful life. Maybe it was the way the town came together to honor his life and service. Maybe it's the hope that we don't have to do this again.

I can't imagine what his family went through this year. But, I am sure JD Emard is in a better place. I hope everyone has a safe New Years Eve, and takes the time to remember the people who are no longer here.



If you have a few minutes, please take the time to view the you tube slide shows created by others. The song in the first slide show is also at the bottom of my page. If Heaven Was Needing A Hero. I never heard the song until I listened to it on the you tube clip.

Favorite photo of 2008, #3, Dark Alley

This was first posted November 19th. I guess this is one that I would call artsy. Not much to it, but I like the look of it.

I mentioned yesterday I have a new camera. Its a Samsung NV24HD. This picture was taken with the new camera.

Favorite photo of 2008, #4, Fourth of July fireworks

This was originally posted on July 6th. It was taken during the annual 4th of July fireworks in Ben Gill Park.

This was the last photo of four pictures that I took starting with the the sunset and ending with this one, when the fireworks started.

I wonder what the fireworks will look like with my new camera? You will have to stick around until July to find out.
Click on the fireworks label below for all of the 4th of July pictures.

For Dallas Cowboys fans, I wanted to repost this picture.

Favorite photo of 2008, #5, Mustang Warriors

January 1st is theme day at CityDailyPhoto. The theme for January is Best Photo of the Year 2008. I am changing it slightly to my favorite photo of 2008. My best photo is just an average photo to someone else. As I narrowed my choices down to a small group, I noticed that my favorites are either military, sports or night time related. I guess that means I suck at taking daytime shots. It's hard to pick just one picture so I am going to post 5 photos starting today with #5.

This picture was first posted on July 26th.

Here is the text provided with the photo on that day.

A deployment ceremony was held this morning at Ben Gill Park for the departing soldiers of the Texas Army National Guard, 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 949th Brigade Support Battalion, Company F Field Support Company. The men and women of Company F will be leaving Monday morning for a month of training before heading off to Iraq.

To show support for the soldiers before heading out, Terrell Chamber of Commerce treated the soldiers and family to a day of ceremony and fun. Below is the Company marching from the Guard Headquarters to the Pavilion. More pictures to come.

Today, Company F is in Iraq (pdf). We can't say thank you enough to the men and women who volunteer to serve their country. I served in the USAF from 82-88, during the quieter times.

The troops are suppose to come home sometime in 2009. City leaders promised another ceremony to welcome them home. I will be there with my camera.

For more photos of the Deployment Ceremony type in 'Texas Army National Guard' in the blog search bar or click on Texas Army National Guard listed under label.

Birds II

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. I was without my internet for the past few days, so I haven't been able to visit anyone. I promise to try to catch up this weekend, as long as the birds don't carry me away.

Skywatch Friday-cloud break

To me this just says cold......because it was. The sky was covered in clouds except for a strip where it looked like someone took their finger and ran it across the sky.

Merry Christmas

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.

Last minute oil change

Don't forget to get that last minute oil change before heading out of town.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

Looking up at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Terrell.

Lights

It seems that there are not as many houses decorated for Christmas this year. This one is an annual favorite and didn't disappoint this year.

Saturday night shopping

Last night before the Cowboys game I had the wonderful opportunity to go shopping at the Tanger Outlet Mall in Terrell and Kohls in Rockwall.

I hate shopping.

Sabrina loves her some Cowboys

Tonight is the last game in Texas Stadium for the Dallas Cowboys. Next year they move into a new stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tonight's game is a really big deal to some.

Meet Sabrina, she sits across the aisle from me at work. Can you tell who she roots for? She has a big Cowboys balloon that she fills up with helium and displays it above her desk when they win. She decorated her cube with blue Christmas lights, sorry blue Cowboy lights. Her cube is everything Cowboys. She has to be the #1 Dallas Cowboy fan. Of course, I am the #1 fan of who ever is playing the Cowboys. Tonight its GO RAVENS.


Maybe I will call her tonight during the game to see if she answers.

Skywatch Friday-the birds

We haven't had much of a sky this week. The weather has not been very good. So, not so much a sky watch photo, as a photo of birds trying to get out of town before our latest cold spell. Ignore the reflection of the dash. I had to get this quickly from the car.


To visit the other sites taking part in Skywatch Friday visit here.

Fog

Tuesday was ice, last night was fog. At least the temperature was in the high 40s.

Who wants to meet in Terrell on January 3rd and try out for Survivor?

KTVT CBS 11 Dallas/Fort Worth
Saturday, January 3, 2009
10a – 4p
Randall Noe Ford
1608 W. Moore
Terrell, TX 75160
817-451-1111
CBS11TV

I have tried out and sent in tapes before and now I get to try out in my hometown. How cool is that? I AM NOT A GEEK! Think y'all can live without me for a few months?

Ice

What do you do when you get up and find ice on everything? Get in the car take a picture of the ice on the windshield, then go back inside and call in to work. I also think I may be coming down with something.

Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade 2008

I guess this is a good job to have, but I dont think I could walk backwards in a straight line.

Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade 2008

I love the ride these two had.

Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade

Terrell Mayor Hal Richards being interviewed during the Terrell Christmas parade.





Check out these sites for more pictures of Saturdays parade.

Texas Daily Photo

The Big Move

Terrell Soup

If there are any more sites out there with pictures, let me know.

Stanley Ballard Sr. Christmas Parade

Check out this you tube clip from the parade

Herman Furlough Jr. Invitational

This weekend Terrell hosts the Herman Furlough Jr. Invitational basketball tournament. Yesterday I took in the Dallas Carter vs. Dallas Thomas Jefferson game. Carter is one of the better 4A teams in the area and it showed in this contest winning 111-39. Carter is in red, Jefferson in white.

Matchups for this afternoon and tonight can be found here. Come out to Terrell and watch some good basketball.

Skywatch Friday-Moore Ave sunrise

This is Moore Ave. also known as Highway 80 in Terrell looking east early last Saturday morning.


For links to all of the Skywatch Friday sites click here.

My view

My view from my cube......if I am standing up......on my tip toes......on a chair.

Follow the leader

Not skywatch photos, I just liked catching birds play follow the leader. Sorry for not commenting much, work has really gotten crazy.

Bracing for the cold

Today is suppose to be a cold one.

I really hate going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark. I am ready for Spring.

First St, Terrell, Texas

This is one of the many historic homes in Terrell. This one is on First St. and was built in the late 1930s. Its for sale if anyone is interested.

Gas, BTW, is down to $1.49 a gallon.

TFD vs. TPS

Click on each picture for a larger version, and check out the youtube link to the right for short clips of the game. I was playing with the settings on my camera so these didn't turn out as nice as I would have liked.

The Terrell Tigerettes performed at halftime.