Brush fire

Texas needs rain. Depending on the county, drought conditions in Texas range from normal to an exceptional drought . In Kaufman county we are in a moderate drought. Yesterday driving home, we noticed a brush fire just north of McClendon-Chisholm in southern Rockwall county. From our view we couldn't see any firefighters or trucks, but we could see the flames. My picture isn't very good going 60 MPH tends to make for poor pictures.

Future Mayor?

Looks like he is ready to call this meeting to order.

The Terrell City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays every month. Since last night was the 1st Tuesday and I had nothing better to do, I decided to walk down to City Hall. The Mayor, Council and City Staff did what they do best, talk, make motions and schedule more meetings, fun stuff. Just kidding, they work very hard. They did have some special guests watching the proceedings. Mr. Gardner (I hope that's right) brought his kids to the Council meeting to watch City Government in action. While the Council was in executive session, Lynnette Nadeau Marketing Coordinator for the City of Terrell, spoke to the kids about City Government, how Council members are elected, and asked them if they were interested in joining a youth advisory council (I probably got that name wrong). After the meeting was over, Mayor Richards, the Council and City staff offered to answer any questions the kids had. They even got to sit in the Councils seats.

Hats off to Mr. Gardner for getting his children involved in their community. Its nice to see young people interested in their community.

Here are the kids with members of the Council and City Staff.

This is Mr. Gardner speaking to the Council. If I have any names or facts wrong, please leave a comment or email me so I can make corrections.

First National Bank building, Terrell, Texas

Here is the familiar turn of the century First National Bank building on Moore Ave. in Terrell. You can see the passageway on the right. I have no idea whats behind the door. Its no longer a bank, its lawyer offices.

Super come back

What a Super Bowl and MVP performance by Santonio Holmes!

Kim and Shawn invited us over to watch Sunday nights Super Bowl. Shawn has been a Steelers fan for as long as I have known him. Here are a few pics from the night.

Before the game Shawns daughter and friends were out trying to get drivers to honk for the Steelers. I think they said they got 150 cars to honk.

Care for a cup cake with Super Bowl ring?


After the second quarter there were two commercials in 3-D. Look at the goobers in this pic. Well all but one is a goober, she at least has some class.


Whoops, shes a goober also.


I think after the Cardinals scored to take the lead, I saw a tear on Shawns face. Thankfully, Big Ben is the man and led his team to victory. The game is over and the good guys won. Sorry Cowboy fans and sorry to my relatives who live in Arizona.

Theme day-Paths & Passages

Passage to somewhere? Maybe this is where they are going to bury the Cardinals today. Monday I will show the entire familiar building.


Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Go Steelers.

Tigers vs. Panthers

Terrell hosted the Mabank Panthers in a 4A District basketball game Friday night. Mabank features Kolton Browning the Dallas area Class 4A scoring leader. The Tigers were able to overcome Kolton's game high 29 points to get out with a 68-64 victory. Kolton scored 13 of the Panthers 16 first quarter points, but the Tiger defense held him to only 16 points in the final 3 quarters including only 3 in the final quarter.

The Tigers played a complete team game even though they were playing shorthanded. Way to go Tigers.

I put a couple of clips on youtube of the game. Click on the link to the right.

Here are some shots of Kolton Browning in action, number 14 in green. He was fun to watch.









Kolton also just finished a record setting year as quarterback for the Mabank football team and was just named 3rd team All-State quarterback by the Texas Sports Writers Association. He has committed to go to the University of Louisiana-Monroe

Skywatch Friday-the ice is gone

All ice has melted, the sun was out yesterday, the temperature will reach 60 today and its Friday!

To see all sites participating in Skywatch Friday click here.

Terrell, Texas Ice storm?

It was enough to stay home from work, but in Terrell it didn't seem to be that bad. We are being warned of freezing fog this morning and bridges that are still iced over, we will see how that ride to work goes.



You should check out the mess they had in Poplar Bluff, MO.

I got bored last night after Lost was over. I made a few changes to my site, can you tell?

Terrell's new Braum's Ice Cream and Dairy Store

What better way to spend an afternoon when the temperature is near freezing? Spend it at the new Braum's store. My favorite? Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Shake.

We had a smaller Braum's that was replaced by this larger store. It opened on Monday.

Taffys stable

The weather here is getting bad, its suppose to be icy today.

The first hybrid?

Anyone have any idea what kind of vehicle this is? Maybe an old milk truck?

Spotted in the park

I think he was eyeballing me, cause he sure wasn't afraid.

Sign of the times

Going out of business sales.

Skywatch Friday-tall trees

Another lonely country road, this time with trees that look like they reach up the sky.

You can find all of the Skywatch Friday sites here.

Terrell Cheer and Tigerettes

A few more pictures from Tuesday nights basketball game.

The Terrell Cheerleaders are at almost every game cheering the team on.


The Tigerettes dance team performed their competition jazz routine at halftime.



And related to yesterdays mascot picture, by the end of the game it was the Terrell Tiger mascot was doing what all good mascots do, cheering up the sad little kids.

Tigers take care of the Jackrabbits

After a shaky start, the Terrell Tigers came from behind to defeat the Forney Jackrabbits 55-45. I think at one point in the second quarter Terrell trailed 20-10 and looked sloppy, not even being able to hit free throws.

Terrell came out in the third quarter and the shots finally started to fall over the taller Jackrabbits. Terrell pulled away in the fourth quarter and Forney never really got closer than 4.
Good game by the Tigers tonight.

Early in the game the Forney freshman were talking all kinds of trash. Even making the Tiger
blush. They were just playing around, everyone was laughing.

MLK Jr. Birthday Program and Contest Presentations

Last night at the Terrell Performing Arts Center, MLK Celebration of Terrell, Inc. hosted the Annual MLK, Jr. Birthday Program and Contest Presentation. The Tribune has a detailed description of the mission of the MLK Celebration of Terrell and the purpose of the evening.

The celebration sponsors four contests every year for students in third grade through sophomores in college: art, essay, poetry and oratory. To enter the contest, students are asked to illustrate or write about someone working or living in Terrell that serves as good example within the community.

Here are a few pictures of the night, sorry the quality is not that great.

This is the SWCC A Cappella Choir. I have a you tube clip of them singing at the end of the program at the bottom of this post.


These are the Dancers for Christ, from Bethlehem Baptist Church in Terrell. I also have a you tube clip of their performance, but the quality is poor.


Below are a few of the students who were recognized for their essay.


The Herman Furlough Middle School Choir also sang.


It was a great way to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King. Today will be a continuation of his dream.

SWCC A Cappella choir, if you click through the video, you should be able to watch it in high definition.



Below are the Dancers for Christ.

Out of town trip

We had to take a trip out of town earlier this month. Our guests made sure we had the best room in town.


Unrelated to my picture, is a story by Tricia over at the Terrell Tribune. I am sure every community has at someone going to D.C. this week for the inauguration of Barack Obama. Tricia has a wonderful story about two sisters who are making the trip. I can imagine how exciting it will be for everyone there to see it live, even from a distance. Even with the crowds, it's a trip I would make if I could.

Lake Ray Hubbard

This is another shot I got yesterday at Lake Ray Hubbard. I was just playing around with my settings.

Saturday fun on Lake Ray Hubbard

I had to drive into Dallas this morning and on my way home spotted this guy on Lake Ray Hubbard. This looks like fun, but I am sure my old body wouldn't hold up very well out there.

Skywatch Friday-Ride home from work

This is a sunset from a week or so ago before I got my eyes done. I like the picture, but I think the sunset setting overdoes it jussssssst a little. Thankfully we drive home away from the sun and not into it.



To see all of the other Skywatch Friday sites click here.

Redneck bird house

If you have a few extra minutes, hop over the the Terrell Tribune. They have a story about Terrell resident, restoration specialist, historian and I think former professor Davis Griffith-Cox. He will be featured on the PBS show Antique Roadshow later this month. Its a neat story, I am kind of a geek for things like that.

Terrell Tigers vs Red Oak Hawks basketball

Terrell played Red Oak in a district basketball game last night. Both teams played hard with Terrell coming away with the win. Next Tuesday they Play the Forney Jackrabbits at home. Hopefully, that game will have more than 100 or so fans there.

Jr. Riders

A couple of the Jr. riders heading towards the arena on Sunday.

I had the protective contacts removed yesterday and my eyes feel great. I think I am going to try to get out and get some new pics. Other than standing in the parking lot Sunday at the rodeo I haven't been doing much outside.

September 7,2008

Yesterdays Terrell Tribune. Oops. Just the date was wrong.

Update on the eyes. Very red and irritated, but I can see 20/20. I have another follow up today. I think the irritation is from not being able to wash or rub them. The drops I am using like to clump up on the eye lashes.

Rodeo at Wade Indoor Arena

Today, Wade Indoor Arena in Terrell hosted the Texas High School Rodeo Association Rodeo. I really wanted to go inside the arena, but the thought of getting dirt in my eyes kept me out. Riders practiced in a pen outside the arena. This is about as close as I wanted to get. There is another rodeo scheduled for the 25th. I may try to venture inside then.

I still have red and irritated eyes, but better than yesterday. I go back again tomorrow and get the protective contacts removed. Hopefully that will clear up the irritation.

The day after

Yesterdays Lasik went well. I am in no pain, just a little discomfort, that's why I am up and posting at 4am on a Saturday morning. I have a follow up appointment today.

Today's post is the dog I posted a few days ago that came away with a limp. This is Shawnee the next day, his limp didn't last very long.

Thanks for all of the nice comments, I will try to get around maybe tomorrow when I can see a little better. They have me putting in eye drops every 15 minutes and you cant blot. I feel like my eyes are swimming right now.