An old saying is proven once again

I'm sure you know of the old saying that say only fools repeatedly fail at something by trying the same thing and expect a different result each time...or something along those lines.

Today was UPS's third attempt to deliver me a package at home between 2 and 5. The sticky note on my door said that tomorrow would be their fourth and final attempt. Guess what time they said they'd be back tomorrow? If you guessed between 2 and 5, give yourself a pat on the back.

Fortunately they left me a local direct number to call today. I called and changed the shipping address to my office fairly painlessly. "What can Brown do for you?" Good question.

Update: Guess where Brown attempted the final delivery today between 2 and 5? Bonus question...Guess whose blood is boiling?

Update #2: Don't believe they guy with the white board. Sure, he is a great on the spot artist, but he doesn't know the first thing about the process of rerouting packages. I do enjoy how he is able to make it look so easy though. My next day package is now 8 days late and I can't find it anywhere!

This is where I slap my forehead

Remember this post? The one about the key from Vegas that Tess dug out of the back yard?

Last week I got an email with a link to this from eBay. Scroll down and read the description. It is fascinating. I'll be damned if it isn't the same address on the key that my "treasure hunter" found. Are you kidding me? $175 opening bid? I sure wish I hadn't put it in the trash!

I skipped trash day last week because I was gone, so it's probably still around...do I have to go dumpster diving tomorrow night? Have Dremmel...will polish. Maybe the person who posted that key on eBay will take it off my hands at a deeply discounted price of 100 bucks. Everything must go. It's tax time and we must liquidate everything!

This just came in the Just Golden mail bag

I had to share...

Fifteen reasons why men have 2 dogs and not 2 wives:

1. The later you are, the more excited your dogs are to see you.

2. Dogs don't notice if you call them by another dog's name.

3. Dogs like it if you leave a lot of things on the floor.

4. A dog's parents never visit.

5. Dogs agree that you have to raise your voice to get your point across.

6. Dogs like to do their snooping outside rather than in your wallet or desk.

7. You never have to wait for a dog; they're ready to go 24 hours a day.

8. Dogs find you amusing when you're drunk.

9. Dogs like to go hunting and fishing.

10. A dog will not wake you up at night to ask, 'If I died, would you get another dog?'

11. If a dog has babies, you can put an ad in the paper and give them away.

12. A dog will let you put a studded collar on it without calling you a pervert.

13. If a dog smells another dog on you, they don't get mad. They just think it's interesting.

14. Dogs like to ride in the back of a pickup truck.

And last, but not least:

15. If a dog leaves, it won't take half of your stuff

Thanks, Buttheads!

I made it out of Mexico alive!

What a wonderful trip. We stayed at this tiny little hotel right off the harbor. There were maybe 20 rooms, most rented long-term by American ex-patriots who decided to give up the rat race and just live to make enough money to enjoy themselves as much as possible. One guy left his four construction companies in California and Colorado because he was tired of always having to be somewhere. Now, he has a company in Cabo that sells chocolate covered bananas to restaurants and in those carts on the street!

The reason for the trip was to view and experience some of the most luxurious sites the place has to offer and bring that home to the project we are working on now. The developer we went with was at the end of a two week vacation with his wife and he was eager to have some "guy's time" when we arrived, so we were able to get a lot of input from him. The trip culminated Saturday afternoon when we met him to tour the place he was staying. It was amazing...I mean this place would make any Ritz Carlton look like a complete dump!

As the day progressed, one beer lead to another, which lead to some fine wine with dinner, which lead to more beer after...which lead to tequila late Saturday night. Apologies are in order for the couple who got to sit next to me on the plane the next day at 7:15 in the morning! I also won the flight crew lottery...they were all comedians and LOVED hearing themselves and their stale jokes on the intercom. It took great restraint not to punch the ring leader square on the nose to get him to shut up. But I digress....

At 1 in the morning, we were laughing and throwing around ideas about how we could generate interest in the project while construction is going on. We were all drawing and throwing out ideas..."big" ideas, shocking ideas. All I can say is that you are ever around Lake Conroe and see a giant turret with a huge flame coming out of the top, you'll know where it came from. There won't be any signs at the construction site to give you any information on what is going on. They pulled them all out today. We are going to make people wait and see...one thing is for sure, they'll know its going to be special!

I'm off like a prom dress...

...y'all stay out of trouble!

And then...quiet

Tonight, my house feels empty. It is missing two of the most joyful souls I know. I dropped the girls off at the kennel about an hour ago at the last possible moment before they closed. I might need to turn the heat up a bit tonight. I'll also be shy two furnaces! Tonight, I don't have dogs. It's weird.

Tomorrow I'll be thinking of all of you while I enjoy my bloody Mary at the airport. Extra spicy please.

Interesting new development

Apparently, Molly has decided to start eating like those cows you see stretching their necks through fences trying to get at the greener grass on the other side.

I still have no clue who thought it would be a good idea to put that railing in my kitchen, but it finally has a purpose I guess.

Tomorrow night will be my last snuggle night with my girls. I have to take them in before the jail closes on Wednesday because our flight leaves at the crack of dawn on Thursday. I'm already dreading Wednesday night! Right on cue, Tess has decided to be in her, um, horny time. I'll be so happy if all she brings home is a flea or two. This will be my third or fourth time to use this kennel and I'll be damned if one of them wasn't in heat every single time. They must love me there!

Happy Birthday, Miss Molly!

Five years ago, a very special lady came into my life. She has stood by me through all the good times, and bad. No matter what life throws my way, I know she will be there at my side, eager to offer herself in a manner that perfectly fits the situation. Molly truly is one of a kind and I love her very much.

This Friday, 2:35 pm

I should probably go to the practice range a time or two between now and the time I hit this tee shot...maybe pick up an extra dozen balls too.

3 wood?

Almost one full week in...

Things are going great at the new place. I've been so productive not having to deal with the day-to-day b.s. that went on in our old office. We confirmed our reservations for Cabo today...tomorrow, I'll confirm Molly and Tess' reservations at the local jail for when I'm gone. I made double sure not to leave anything to chance when booking the return flight and risk another miserable night with my dogs so close, but so far away.

Turns out that day became a monumental day in my life...