I got myself into a committee doing carnival ticket sales for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. I think I envisioned being put behind a table where people flocked to me to buy these tickets.... This is not quite how it is. Each meeting is a big rally for the committee members to find sales leads and showing us how. Now if I had wanted to do this sort of sales, I would have gone back into recruiting. I wasn't all that good... However, I have made the commitment so I am determined to get motivated and find some buyers anyway I can. So here I am posting about it in case anyone reads this!
If you live in the Houston area or plan to come here for the rodeo. I have LOTS of half price carnival tickets to sell! Think about it... you can buy the same amount of tickets for half the price from me than if you wait until the carnival starts. If you are interested and want to buy online, go to
https://secure.rodeohouston.com/carnivaltickets/?HLSR=1116630
You will then be taken to a secure website that has you fill out address and payment info. The carnival tickets will be charged to you and sent to your home. It's as easy as that!
If you would prefer to buy them from me, send an email to cbatte@yahoo.com and I will figure out a way to get them to you personally.
Now go forth and buy carnival tickets!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Monday, January 22, 2007
Texas capitalism starting young!
The husband and I were driving through my friend's neighborhood yesterday. There are tons of kids in this neighborhood so it's not uncommon to see one of them with a little lemonade stand or something. Yesterday was no different or so I thought... We saw a little boy who was about 6 or 7 with a table close to the road.
I assumed he was selling something so I had the husband back up to see what he was selling. I rolled down my window and asked if he was selling something. He said, "Yeah... well sorta..." Hmmmm.... I thought. No lemonade, no goldfish, no koolaide, 3 pop guns. He then said, "I'm letting people shoot guns!" We said we were a little too busy to stop but gave him a dollar to help fund his little business. I rolled up my window and the husband drove away. As we drove away, the husband (the gun freak) was laughing and said "That's awesome! He has his own gun range!!" Only in Texas!
I assumed he was selling something so I had the husband back up to see what he was selling. I rolled down my window and asked if he was selling something. He said, "Yeah... well sorta..." Hmmmm.... I thought. No lemonade, no goldfish, no koolaide, 3 pop guns. He then said, "I'm letting people shoot guns!" We said we were a little too busy to stop but gave him a dollar to help fund his little business. I rolled up my window and the husband drove away. As we drove away, the husband (the gun freak) was laughing and said "That's awesome! He has his own gun range!!" Only in Texas!
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
As a side note...
I have found that I can keep the dog quiet for hours on end if I push her bed by the fire and give her the squeaky duck. If I thought this would work on children, I might consider having one!
(There really is a fire... Just didn't capture it so well with the point and shoot)
(There really is a fire... Just didn't capture it so well with the point and shoot)
And the 4th largest city shuts down!
You would have thought that there was an impending ice age from the way the news anchors were talking. Yes, we had some ice in Houston! Yes, most of us are not prepared to drive in icy conditions. Yes, the city doesn't have enough equipment to de-ice or sand the roads (this does only happen about 1 day every 3 years so no reason to be overly-prepared) However could we see SOMETHING else on the news? There has got to be something else happening in the world. Apparently when there is ice in Houston nothing else happens in the world!
Now I will admit that I worked from home today... I really don't have the vehicle that is well equipped for any ice at all and my driving skills in such weather is lacking as well. Mostly I didn't want to the other idiots to hit me with their stellar driving skills. As much as I would love to have the POS Miata totaled, it's not a good time for us to buy another vehicle so I am trying to keep it alive as long as possible.
It was nice working from home for a change. I've never really done it before. I always thought I would be distracted by the dog, TV, chores, or anything else other than work. What I discovered was I get more done at home. I forgot that daytime TV bores me and didn't realize that the dog pretty much sleeps all day. As for the chores, apparently work is preferable to that.
It was really nice sleeping a little later... getting up to run/walk on the treadmill for 45 minutes... and still get to start work around 7am. I was able to work long enough to make up for the two days in a row that we were sent home early! I gotta do this more often! Wonder if my manager will buy the argument? I'll keep you posted.
Now I will admit that I worked from home today... I really don't have the vehicle that is well equipped for any ice at all and my driving skills in such weather is lacking as well. Mostly I didn't want to the other idiots to hit me with their stellar driving skills. As much as I would love to have the POS Miata totaled, it's not a good time for us to buy another vehicle so I am trying to keep it alive as long as possible.
It was nice working from home for a change. I've never really done it before. I always thought I would be distracted by the dog, TV, chores, or anything else other than work. What I discovered was I get more done at home. I forgot that daytime TV bores me and didn't realize that the dog pretty much sleeps all day. As for the chores, apparently work is preferable to that.
It was really nice sleeping a little later... getting up to run/walk on the treadmill for 45 minutes... and still get to start work around 7am. I was able to work long enough to make up for the two days in a row that we were sent home early! I gotta do this more often! Wonder if my manager will buy the argument? I'll keep you posted.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Weird day
Saturday was a weird day for me... I went from one extreme to another as far as events for the day. Unfortunately my grandfather passed away last week and his funeral was Saturday morning. He was a very good man who live a long wonderful life and I have accepted the fact that it was time for him. Not that this makes it much easier butI have faith that he is in a better place now. The funeral was just south of Dallas which got the cold weather much earlier than Houston did. It was a near freezing, rainy, and sad event.
We left around 1pm or so that day so when we got back around 4pm, we decided to go to the wedding of an old coworker of the husband. The lady getting married and many of the guest were people he has known since he moved to Houston about 15 years ago so I hated making him miss this wedding. The couple getting married both grew up in the 5th Ward in Houston and both are proud of their roots and what they have accomlished since leaving "the hood" (their words not mine). The wedding was held at a very old and I'm sure historic 5th Ward Baptist church and lets just say that we stood out in the crowd.
I can somewhat relate to the bride beyond the fact that we have the same first name. She is about 48 years old and this is her first marriage. I married recently for the first time at the age of 39. This is where we departed... she wanted to have the wedding of a lifetime! It was HUGE! I don't know how many where invited but I'm guessing about 250 to 300 were at the reception. We couldn't really see well at the wedding but apparently she milked the procession for all she could. It took her forever to get down the aisle! :o)
The reception was a stark contrast to the wedding. It was held at the Parador in the museum district of Houston. For those not from here, this place is not cheap. Both had really made something of themselves and overcame the conditions that many say are holding them back. I was happy to be there because I have a lot of respect for individuals who truly overcome and succeed.
So I went from a cold, rainy, sad event to a warm and joyous occassion all in one day. Not often that you do that.
We left around 1pm or so that day so when we got back around 4pm, we decided to go to the wedding of an old coworker of the husband. The lady getting married and many of the guest were people he has known since he moved to Houston about 15 years ago so I hated making him miss this wedding. The couple getting married both grew up in the 5th Ward in Houston and both are proud of their roots and what they have accomlished since leaving "the hood" (their words not mine). The wedding was held at a very old and I'm sure historic 5th Ward Baptist church and lets just say that we stood out in the crowd.
I can somewhat relate to the bride beyond the fact that we have the same first name. She is about 48 years old and this is her first marriage. I married recently for the first time at the age of 39. This is where we departed... she wanted to have the wedding of a lifetime! It was HUGE! I don't know how many where invited but I'm guessing about 250 to 300 were at the reception. We couldn't really see well at the wedding but apparently she milked the procession for all she could. It took her forever to get down the aisle! :o)
The reception was a stark contrast to the wedding. It was held at the Parador in the museum district of Houston. For those not from here, this place is not cheap. Both had really made something of themselves and overcame the conditions that many say are holding them back. I was happy to be there because I have a lot of respect for individuals who truly overcome and succeed.
So I went from a cold, rainy, sad event to a warm and joyous occassion all in one day. Not often that you do that.
Saturday, January 6, 2007
Duck Bully
My house backs up to a "lake" although I would call it a large pond. We have somewhere around 40 ducks on the lake that love to come visit me when I go outside. The husband likes to feed them from the backyard and they remember us! This morning I was out in the backyard and all of the ducks came up to the backyard. I wasn't out there to feed them but I do like to go to the back to watch them. Ducks are pretty amusing animals in general.
Today, however, we had one duck who is trying to be the neighborhood duck bully. He was picking on all of the other ducks. Before you comment and say that he was trying to "impress the ladies," I will tell you that this duck was an equal opportunity bully. He fought with the male ducks and female ducks alike. I attempted to get a picture or video of our duck bully but he wisely would stop every time I would snap a picture. I will attempt to post a picture in the future.
Today, however, we had one duck who is trying to be the neighborhood duck bully. He was picking on all of the other ducks. Before you comment and say that he was trying to "impress the ladies," I will tell you that this duck was an equal opportunity bully. He fought with the male ducks and female ducks alike. I attempted to get a picture or video of our duck bully but he wisely would stop every time I would snap a picture. I will attempt to post a picture in the future.
Thursday, January 4, 2007
Less UFO's?
I read an article today about several United Airlines employees spotting what they believe to be a UFO at O'Hare airport last month. The event itself didn't really concern me so much as it made me think. I remember when I was a kid that it seemed like there were a lot more UFO sightings than there are now.
What does this mean? Are there less UFO's now? Have the UFO's gone stealth on us?? Do we have less crazy people in the world these days? These are the things I ponder while trying to get my work done...
Anyone have any answers?
What does this mean? Are there less UFO's now? Have the UFO's gone stealth on us?? Do we have less crazy people in the world these days? These are the things I ponder while trying to get my work done...
Anyone have any answers?
Wednesday, January 3, 2007
Ew! No pics!!
Not that I actually think anyone reads this but I decided not to completely gross out anyone who happens by. I saw the pics of the post-Christmas big kill and I have decided to spare the world!
The husband brought home 4 deer (doe actually because as he puts it, "you can't eat the horns!") While I'm not one to actually kill anything myself (I cried and had to pull over once when I accidentally hit a dog), but I do enjoy benefiting from his love of hunting. I see venison tamales, venison jerky, and ground venison in my near future! Yum!
The husband brought home 4 deer (doe actually because as he puts it, "you can't eat the horns!") While I'm not one to actually kill anything myself (I cried and had to pull over once when I accidentally hit a dog), but I do enjoy benefiting from his love of hunting. I see venison tamales, venison jerky, and ground venison in my near future! Yum!
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