Hey Guys,
Sorry about the strange post earlier, if you saw it. There is a free poker series going on at pokerstars right now. It is free but you must have a blog. Also, it has to be registered. That's what you saw. Just wanted to explain. Talk later.
Fins Up,
Jr
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
"Vegas" Trip Report
Sorry for the Delay:
We had a flight out of Montgomery at 5:20 on Friday. We actually sat next to one of D's co-worker's on that flight. We had a couple hour lay-over so we had a little dinner and waited for our flight.
We got ready to board and I ask the guy at the counter about upgrades. For a nominal fee we were seated in first class. We watched "The Social Network" and read a liitle. We landed around 11:45 and headed to Bally's. We had a little trouble checking in, but eventually got it handled.
Saturday morning we got up and headed to Mirage to met and with Robyn and her boyfriend. We ate at BLT burger and caught up with them. We headed back to Bally's to hit the sportsbook to watch the NFL games. D's friend Bryan and his group made it and we were all there except Bub and "Aunt Amy", but they were there soon. I went to hang with them at the roulette wheel and dusted off a buy-in.
Sunday morning I laid around and got ready for that slate of NFL games before we met Rob's group at the Hilton book. We decided that Sunday night we would see "Love" at the Mirage. It's the Cirque show of Beatles music. Two words sum it up "Absolutely Amazing". After the show I was done.
D and that group got up to head to Glendale Monday morning. I got an email when I woke up that our flight home had been cancelled. I finally spoke to somebody and they said it would be Thursday instead of Tuesday getting home. DeAnn's friend worked a deal to get us home on Tuesday but it was gonna be rough. I settled in the sportsbook to watch the Auburn game. After they won Robyn, Abbas, and I played blackjack until it was time for me to get us packed.
Our new flight left at 6:30 am so I had us semi-packed when DeAnn got back at 3. She got a shower because we both figured it would be a long day. We checked out at 4:30 and saw the light on the strip in the early morning. Our plan was to go to Salt Lake and have a small lay-over, then on to Atlanta. In SLC it was 11 degrees and I had NO jacket. We made our connection and tried to sleep as we both didn't the previous night. We made it to Atlanta and really didn't think we would get home. The airport was a ghost town like I had never seen. Our flight was supposed to leave at 7:30 but we finally got off the ground at 8:30. We landed safely in Montgomery and pulled into the house at 9:45 Bama time.
We ended up having a great time even tough all I did was lose. Auburn won DeAnn was stoked even though she didn't get in the game. Now we are both back to the grind. Hope you guys enjoy the read.
Fins Up and Roll Tide,
Jr.
We had a flight out of Montgomery at 5:20 on Friday. We actually sat next to one of D's co-worker's on that flight. We had a couple hour lay-over so we had a little dinner and waited for our flight.
We got ready to board and I ask the guy at the counter about upgrades. For a nominal fee we were seated in first class. We watched "The Social Network" and read a liitle. We landed around 11:45 and headed to Bally's. We had a little trouble checking in, but eventually got it handled.
Saturday morning we got up and headed to Mirage to met and with Robyn and her boyfriend. We ate at BLT burger and caught up with them. We headed back to Bally's to hit the sportsbook to watch the NFL games. D's friend Bryan and his group made it and we were all there except Bub and "Aunt Amy", but they were there soon. I went to hang with them at the roulette wheel and dusted off a buy-in.
Sunday morning I laid around and got ready for that slate of NFL games before we met Rob's group at the Hilton book. We decided that Sunday night we would see "Love" at the Mirage. It's the Cirque show of Beatles music. Two words sum it up "Absolutely Amazing". After the show I was done.
D and that group got up to head to Glendale Monday morning. I got an email when I woke up that our flight home had been cancelled. I finally spoke to somebody and they said it would be Thursday instead of Tuesday getting home. DeAnn's friend worked a deal to get us home on Tuesday but it was gonna be rough. I settled in the sportsbook to watch the Auburn game. After they won Robyn, Abbas, and I played blackjack until it was time for me to get us packed.
Our new flight left at 6:30 am so I had us semi-packed when DeAnn got back at 3. She got a shower because we both figured it would be a long day. We checked out at 4:30 and saw the light on the strip in the early morning. Our plan was to go to Salt Lake and have a small lay-over, then on to Atlanta. In SLC it was 11 degrees and I had NO jacket. We made our connection and tried to sleep as we both didn't the previous night. We made it to Atlanta and really didn't think we would get home. The airport was a ghost town like I had never seen. Our flight was supposed to leave at 7:30 but we finally got off the ground at 8:30. We landed safely in Montgomery and pulled into the house at 9:45 Bama time.
We ended up having a great time even tough all I did was lose. Auburn won DeAnn was stoked even though she didn't get in the game. Now we are both back to the grind. Hope you guys enjoy the read.
Fins Up and Roll Tide,
Jr.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Trip Report "Cruise
Hey Guys,
Sorry for the down time. It has been a whirlwind since Christmas.
We left last Thursday (30th) going to Jacksonville to board the carnival "Fascination". Happy Birthday Reese! Anyway, we got there with no problem. Then, they said only 1 person could go in the wheelchair line with me. DeAnn and I were signed up and cleared with in 12 minutes. We scouted the boat and took our carry on to the room. We then went to the Lido and ordered and bucket of beer and waited on the slackers. The rest of the day was spent getting familiar with the boat.
Friday we were in Freeport BMS. Freeport was hit very hard by the storms of '04 and '05. It hasn't really recovered. We went to the Market and walked around while Reese and Mom hit the beach. When we got back on the boat it was time for the captains dinner and NYE festivities. We dressed in our nice duds and hit the Lido deck for the countdown. At the stroke of midnight the captain hit the horn and it was very cool. One of my cooler NY experiences.
NY day we were in Nassau. The tv's on the boat were awful and we watched very few football games. I was GOING to watch Bama. They had some crazy 18 hour parade in Nassau where groups tried to win a $100,000 prize so everything on the island was shutdown until 2. Everything except Atlantis. That is the huge resort that you see all the commercials for. Went got a cab there and found a deal where for $60 a head we could hot the beach, tour aquarium, and get lunch. Dad and I laid on the beach (80 degrees) for a couple of hours and then scored prime seats in the sportsbook at the mega casino. There were a few Bama fans that made it awesome to watch. We saw 1 $15 BJ table and everything else was $50 or $100. Too rich for this poor boy. We pretty much crashed when we got back on the boat.
Sunday(1st) was a sailing day. Weather was optimal (90 degrees) we laid out by the pool and finally vacationed a little. What a wonderful trip with a great family. Can a guy get any more lucky?
Gotta Go to Work.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Sorry for the down time. It has been a whirlwind since Christmas.
We left last Thursday (30th) going to Jacksonville to board the carnival "Fascination". Happy Birthday Reese! Anyway, we got there with no problem. Then, they said only 1 person could go in the wheelchair line with me. DeAnn and I were signed up and cleared with in 12 minutes. We scouted the boat and took our carry on to the room. We then went to the Lido and ordered and bucket of beer and waited on the slackers. The rest of the day was spent getting familiar with the boat.
Friday we were in Freeport BMS. Freeport was hit very hard by the storms of '04 and '05. It hasn't really recovered. We went to the Market and walked around while Reese and Mom hit the beach. When we got back on the boat it was time for the captains dinner and NYE festivities. We dressed in our nice duds and hit the Lido deck for the countdown. At the stroke of midnight the captain hit the horn and it was very cool. One of my cooler NY experiences.
NY day we were in Nassau. The tv's on the boat were awful and we watched very few football games. I was GOING to watch Bama. They had some crazy 18 hour parade in Nassau where groups tried to win a $100,000 prize so everything on the island was shutdown until 2. Everything except Atlantis. That is the huge resort that you see all the commercials for. Went got a cab there and found a deal where for $60 a head we could hot the beach, tour aquarium, and get lunch. Dad and I laid on the beach (80 degrees) for a couple of hours and then scored prime seats in the sportsbook at the mega casino. There were a few Bama fans that made it awesome to watch. We saw 1 $15 BJ table and everything else was $50 or $100. Too rich for this poor boy. We pretty much crashed when we got back on the boat.
Sunday(1st) was a sailing day. Weather was optimal (90 degrees) we laid out by the pool and finally vacationed a little. What a wonderful trip with a great family. Can a guy get any more lucky?
Gotta Go to Work.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Merry "late" Christmas
Hey Guys,
I sincerely hope everyone had a great Christmas. The Granthams had a good one for sure. Dad amd I hosted the breakfast on Christmas Eve and had a terrific turnout. Then all the Stephens' gathered at Mom's that night. We went to communion and ate steaks. Christmas day was defenitely and adventure.
We stayed at Mom's and got up around six we opened presents and headed to Dennis and Jan's by eight-thirty. DeAnn had to be at her grandmother's at 11 and I was at mine at 11:30. The Young Christmas was back at Mrs. Jan's at 1:30. We finally went home at 7. I crashed very early.
Yesterday we took down the tree and put everything up. Last night we hung out with some friends. That was our weekend in a nutshell. I am swamped her at work but wanted to give you and update.
Fins Up,
Jr
I sincerely hope everyone had a great Christmas. The Granthams had a good one for sure. Dad amd I hosted the breakfast on Christmas Eve and had a terrific turnout. Then all the Stephens' gathered at Mom's that night. We went to communion and ate steaks. Christmas day was defenitely and adventure.
We stayed at Mom's and got up around six we opened presents and headed to Dennis and Jan's by eight-thirty. DeAnn had to be at her grandmother's at 11 and I was at mine at 11:30. The Young Christmas was back at Mrs. Jan's at 1:30. We finally went home at 7. I crashed very early.
Yesterday we took down the tree and put everything up. Last night we hung out with some friends. That was our weekend in a nutshell. I am swamped her at work but wanted to give you and update.
Fins Up,
Jr
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Wednesday
Good Morning,
I have a some really fun news to talk about. First, Bradley and Hope brought Miss Ella Kate by the office to see me. She is so cute. She slept almost the whole time they were here and three of us just caught up. It is so strange to have such good friends live in the same small town, but never see them. We made a deal that we would hang out soon. Next, Jep and Valarie have announced she is pregnant with the latest DuBose addition. So scary to think Jeptha will soon be a proud Papa, but I'm so excited for them. It appears it's down to Jerry and I as the holdouts. I wonder what Dread will think when the spotlight isn't always on him. That will be interesting.
All my bowl picks are tanking. In the Dothan pool all the suckers are beating me. Jenni Waters is even ahead. I'm not concerned though as we have over 30 left.
Fins Up,
Jr.
I have a some really fun news to talk about. First, Bradley and Hope brought Miss Ella Kate by the office to see me. She is so cute. She slept almost the whole time they were here and three of us just caught up. It is so strange to have such good friends live in the same small town, but never see them. We made a deal that we would hang out soon. Next, Jep and Valarie have announced she is pregnant with the latest DuBose addition. So scary to think Jeptha will soon be a proud Papa, but I'm so excited for them. It appears it's down to Jerry and I as the holdouts. I wonder what Dread will think when the spotlight isn't always on him. That will be interesting.
All my bowl picks are tanking. In the Dothan pool all the suckers are beating me. Jenni Waters is even ahead. I'm not concerned though as we have over 30 left.
Fins Up,
Jr.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Monday
Hey Guys,
I did have a good birthday. Thanks for all the messages on facebook. We ate out at DeAnn's parents on Friday night and had a great meal. Saturday morning I came to the office until lunch. Mom and I delivered buckeyes that afternoon and then we gathered up to watch the Troy game that evening.
Yesterday we went to Ham then D and I made it to Whitewater also. We had a pretty lazy day around the house.
Mrs. Melanie and all the family was on my mind constantly. Adam was one of a kind and I miss him daily.
Merry Christmas,
Jr.
I did have a good birthday. Thanks for all the messages on facebook. We ate out at DeAnn's parents on Friday night and had a great meal. Saturday morning I came to the office until lunch. Mom and I delivered buckeyes that afternoon and then we gathered up to watch the Troy game that evening.
Yesterday we went to Ham then D and I made it to Whitewater also. We had a pretty lazy day around the house.
Mrs. Melanie and all the family was on my mind constantly. Adam was one of a kind and I miss him daily.
Merry Christmas,
Jr.
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