Madness in March

Yesterday the high in Terrell was 74 degrees. The temperature has been dropping all day, tonight it is expected to drop to 32 degrees and a chance of snow flurries.

Skywatch Friday-Third base view

Nothing better than watching baseball on a nice night. This was taken Tuesday night. The sun was setting behind me.

View other Skywatch Friday sites here.

I added 15 photos from the game to the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page.

Rail and run

This is the rail road that runs through Terrell on the south side of Moore.



Come out to Terrell on April 17th for the inaugural running of the Fountain 5K & walk. Details are here.

Wednesday bonus

Happy St. Patricks Day

District baseball action

A few shots from last nights home baseball game between Mabank and Terrell. Terrell dropped the game 5-3.

Tuesday Bonus

Just one more from the Dash Down Greenville 2010.

This is just wrong.

Contrast

There was a lot of talk yesterday on Facebook about what year this car was. I think it was decided its a 56 Chevy.



Brian has a nice car on his site, thats not quite as old. Which one would you take?

Monday bonus

Fridays Skywatch fake bird post is part of the Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie, Texas.

Monday Morning Mashup

For anyone that didn't see my posts from Saturday or Sunday, I finished a 5k race, my first one. My time wasn't the greatest, but I wasn't going for time, I was going for the finish. I ended up jogging/walking the 5k in 41:12. My goal for the next race is under 40 minutes. Complete race results are here.

North East Texas Fine Art Alliance is holding their Terrell Paint Out March 20-27, 2010. Info can be found here.

The Tigers baseball team has their tournament play behind them and now dive head first into district play. They won their first district game last week at West Mesquite. Tomorrow they host Mabank. Every game counts now in their drive to return to the playoffs.

In February, I posted a photo from part of the old Terrell Nike Missile site. Some of the comments are from someone who was stationed at the old Nike site in Alvarado, Texas. He has left some of his memories of working at a Nike site on the post. Check them out.

Photos have been added to the Facebook page from Fridays baseball game and from around town taken yesterday. Check the link to the right.

No school zones to drive through this week on the way to work, spring break has started.

Have a great Monday!

Dash Down Greenville 2010 post race

A few pictures from after the Dash Down Greenville. Everyone was having a good time waiting for the parade. We didn't stay for the parade, opting to take the train back to our car before the crowds.

Dash Down Greenville 2010

Here are a few shots of the Dash Down Greenville 5K race. This was my first ever 5K race. I wasn't sure I would be able of finish, but I did. I did walk a little, but for the most part I was running. I finished in 41:12. I am going to run again on the 27th in Kaufman. The race is the Spring into Action 5K fun run and walk. I'm going to try to get under 40 minutes.

This is near the starting line. It took me over 7 minutes to make it from my spot to the start.

Camera phone picture of my view during mile 2

I will post other pictures from the morning a little later today.

Tigers continue tourament play

The Tigers dropped another game in the I-30 tournament yesterday. Potentially more damaging than a loss of the game was the loss of starting senior pitcher Barrett Calverly who was hit by a line drive on the inside of the knee. The picture above is from earlier in the game.

The tournament losses may not help with the teams confidence, but the only record that will matter is district won/loss.

Brian and I are going to run in the Dash Down Greenville 5K race today. I'll have the camera in tow.

Kaufman wins the game heads to playoffs

Last night the Kaufman Lions hosted the Tigers boys soccer team in a game that was moved from Tuesday night because of the weather and field playing conditions. The field was wet and muddy last night but it didn't keep the Lions from scoring 4 second half goals and run away from the Tigers winning 4-0.



The first half was scoreless but each team did have scoring chances. The Lions came out strong in the second half, after senior night festivities that included player and parent introductions and give aways, and put the game away.

The play was rough all game as each team had multiple yellow cards handed out. The end of the match was marred by poor sportsmanship on both sides.

Skywatch Friday-Bird Watching

A fake bird to go with the fake flowers earlier this week.

Other Skywatch Friday sites can be found here.

Tigers baseball afternoon update

Terrell lost their second game today 5-0 to Midlothian.

Tigers baseball update

The Tigers lost to Rockwall-Heath 8-0. They next play Midlothian at 3PM today.

Tenin Technique

Five years ago today Eric Tenin posted Snow in the Luxembourg garden. He hasn't missed a day since then. Congratulations Eric!



The Tigers baseball team begins their final tournament today in Rockwall. They play Rockwall-Heath at noon and Midlothian at 3. Both games are at Rockwall-Heath High School.

Brian and I got our packets for the Dash down Greenville. I cant believe I am going to take part in a 5K.

We also registered for the Spring into Action 5K fun run and walk on March 27th in Kaufman, Texas.

Enjoy the weather

Mid 70s yesterday, suppose to be the same today, with a small chance of rain. If you can get out of the office, go have some fun.



The Tigers baseball team won their district opener at West Mesquite 10-0 last night. Great start to district play. They have one more tournament that starts tomorrow in Rockwall before their first home game next Tuesday against Mabank.
I think everyone knows the US Census takes place this year. Its been all over the television, ten questions, 10 minutes. Why is it necessary for them to send out a letter this week letting us know that next week we will be getting the Census form in the mail? Whats the cost of that? Couldn't they at least send a bulk rate post card? Oh well, its not like its my money.........oh wait, it is.

Tuesday Bonus

75 degrees outside! Are you kidding me? I need to get out of the office. Of course with the wet weather, we are going to be getting the mosquito's and I am a mosquito magnet.

Tiger notes and HS baseball photos

The Tigers baseball team travels to West Mesquite tonight for their first district game. The boys soccer team travels to Kaufman for a district soccer game.

Birdville High School was one of the teams taking part in the Waxahachie tournament. It's part of the Birdville ISD along with Richland and Haltom High Schools.

A cool story making the rounds yesterday about the Birdville ISD from the Dallas Business Journals.

Tarrant County College and the Birdville Independent School District are teaming up to offer free tuition at the county community college starting this fall for every high school graduate at the district.

Click through the link for the entire story.





The Cedar Hill Longhorns was another team that Terrell competed against down in Waxahachie.

Monday bonus

Bet you didn't expect a fake rose did you? A few more baseball shots tomorrow, with the focus on Birdville and Cedar Hill players.

Monday Morning Mashup

I went shopping at Kohl's yesterday. I didn't get the memo that shorts this year were all going to be plaid.

Saturday afternoon when we got back into Terrell, Brian and I tried the Liquid Zoo Sports bar and Grill. It's a nice place, good food and lots of TV screens. They also have Buzztime, so I'm sure I will be back.

Tough weekend for the Tigers baseball team. They have their first district game Tuesday night in Mesquite against West Mesquite. They head a few miles north Thursday through Saturday to take part in the I-30 Classic.

The Facebook page has been uploaded with pictures from the weekend games against Birdville and Cedar Hill.

Thanks, Kim and Lauren for keeping me updated on scores.

The morning of Saturday the 13th is the Dash Down Greenville 5k race. I'll be there, but it may be a 2k race and 3k walk for me.

Its Monday, so rain must be in the forecast.

Lefty and lucky #13

One of Terrell's lefty pitchers, in relief against Cedar Hill. More game pictures tomorrow and later today on the Facebook page.

Tigers-Waxahachie Tournament update

Today the Terrell Tigers finished play in the 2010 Waxahachie baseball tournament losing to Cedar Hill 7-0. They were hoping for a better showing than 1-4, but they gained game experience. The Tigers record for the season is 2-6.

Check Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page for more photos of the game against Birdville. Pictures of today's game against Cedar Hill will be up tomorrow.

Tigers-Waxahachie Tournament update

The Tigers dropped a pair of games tonight in Waxahachie. They lost the first game 3-2 to Birdville and then lost 4-1 to the host team. Terrell will play tomorrow at 1PM, a rematch with Waxahachie.

Skywatch Friday-Dallas Skyline

The weather is finally starting to feel a little like Spring. This is the view of Dallas, Texas from the bleachers in Desoto, Texas about 15 miles away.

Brian and I are going to make the trip down to Waxahachie after work today to watch Tiger baseball. They went 1-1 yesterday.

More Skywatch Friday sites can be found here.

Tigers-Waxahachie Tournament update, game 2

The Terrell Tigers lost their second game of the day 9-1 to WT White. They have two more games tomorrow starting at 5PM against Birdville and then at 7PM against host Waxahachie

Tigers-Waxahachie Tournament update

The Tigers won their opening game in the Waxahachie Tournament 4-3 against Arlington Sequin. They play game 2 at 7PM tonight against WT White.

You Want Drama

Canton High School Drama group set up shop at First Monday.

Waxahachie Tournament on tap for Tigers

The Tigers will travel down to Waxahachie tomorrow to begin play in the Robert Dulin Memorial Tournament. The Tigers will be trying to at least match last years 2nd place showing.

Terrell's schedule
Thursday March 4th
1:00 Arlington Sequin vs Terrell
7:00 WT White vs Terrell

Friday March 5th
5:00 Terrell vs. Birdville
7:00 Waxahachie vs Terrell

Terrell will have the opportunity to play on Saturday depending on how they do on the first 2 days. TIGER UP!

Lance Gooden - Winner!

The Primary is over, now come the run offs and the recounts. I don't remember ever paying this much attention to a primary election. Long time State Rep. Betty Brown appears to have lost her bid for a 7th term to the Texas House, losing to former staffer Lance Gooden. Will there will be a recount? Out of over 12,000 votes cast, Mr. Gooden won by just over 100. I would like to think that my vote was one of the 100. The Democrats didn't think this race was important enough to run a candidate, so Mr. Gooden will not face a challenger in the general election in November.

The Tribune should have all of the local results.

Tuesday Bonus

A few more from last nights soccer game between the Terrell Tigers and Forney Jackrabbits.

Couldn't hold off the Jackrabbits

The Terrell boys varsity soccer team scored first in a district soccer match against rival Forney Monday night, but they let Forney score with 40 seconds left in the first half to tie the score and again in the second half to give Forney a 2-1 lead that would end up being the final score.

Monday bonus

Just one more shot from Saturday. Tonight's scheduled game against Garland Lakeview Centennial has been cancelled so it may be a while before I can get to a game. Next up is the Waxahachie Tournament starting Thursday.

Monday Morning Mashup

Its already March 1st, Theme Day in the City Daily Photo world. This months theme is passageway. It's one of those topics that is open to interpretation. As usual, my choice is a stretch and sports related. Its the passageway down lanes 1 and 2 of the local track. Click here to view thumbnails for all Theme Day participants.



The weather was great Saturday and Sunday. I was able to take some pictures of Tigers baseball on Saturday and First Monday on yesterday. The Tigers have a game scheduled for tonight at home, we will have to wait and see if its postponed, cancelled or moved because of today's rain.

Update: Tonight's game has been cancelled because of weather.

I have all of the Tigers baseball photos uploaded to the Terrell Daily Photo Facebook page, be sure to check them out and become a fan.

Primary elections are tomorrow.......thank goodness. You couldn't miss the negative ads in yesterdays Terrell Tribune and these are suppose to be people in the same party. I guess when you want to hold on to your job, you will stoop pretty low. Of course if a candidate doesn't receive 50% of the vote there is a run off of the top two finishers, so we may not be done yet.

The Olympics are over......when did they start?