R.I.P. Justin

My friend Chris' cousin Justin passed away this morning.

He was a nice guy and I'm lucky I got to know him.

Sad news.

Rest in peace buddy.

Friggin' Farmtown

So. Vacation was great as expected. Who would have thought the oldest grandkid (me) and the youngest (Russell) could roll up to Colorado and have a kick ass time!

My addiction to Farmtown is unreal. I can't believe I've been sucked into this but I love it! Farmtown is an app. on Facebook in case you're living under a rock.

My little farm is growing and I just love it! Shame on me!!! ;-)

Gettin' ready to head NORTH!

Today is my last day at work.

Vacation starts tomorrow!!!

Me and my cousin Russell are heading to the family's cabin
in Cuchara, CO. He's taking his 2 four-wheelers. I think
this is going to be fun!

At the very least it's gonna be cooler!!

Wonderful Weekend!!!

Don't know about you, but I had a great 4th of July weekend!

The rodeo dance in Canadian was a great time. I don't think Tracey was too traumatized!!

It was so nice to see some old friends I haven't seen in awhile! The Doug Moreland Show was a nice surprise. The last time I saw Doug was years ago in Weatherford when he still had his dog Jalapeno. He and his band play some great swing music!

Always good to see the Stragglers! They sounded great! Jason is so slim!!! WOW!!

Caught a guitar pick. Got a couple of t-shirts (thanks CK). Didn't go to jail.
It was all good!

Got back to Chickasha at 4:15p on Saturday afternoon, hopped in the shower and rode to to OKC with Scott, Pam and Elesha to watch Chris and Camille play in Bricktown at Bourbon Street Cafe. Great food, great music and great friends!!!!

Had supper at Aunt Cathy's house Sunday evening (YUM!) and set off a few fireworks for Tripp. He was okay until the loud ones then he started bawling!

All in all, a great 4th of July weekend!!

Up next, my birthday (UGH!) tomorrow and the birthday party (YAY!) Saturday!!

Canadian, TX 4th of JULY!!!!

I am so ready for Friday!

A couple of weeks ago Kelsey asked me if I wanted to go to Canadian for the 4th of July. I immediate answer was no. The last 4th of July I spent in the 'ol hometown was drama-filled! Then she told me Jason Boland & The Stragglers were playing on Friday night. Now this changed everything. The Red Dirt/Texas music scene has become watered down recently by a bunch of Ragweed/Pat Green knock-off's trying to be the next big thing, but the Stragglers are the real deal and I'm proud to say they are from OKLAHOMA!!!!! Jason recently had major surgery on his vocal chords and returned to the road just this past Thanksgiving. I haven't seen the boys since before surgery so I'm stoked!

Of course I didn't believe Kelsey and had to get on the Stragglers website and check the show schedule! Turns out the little shit knew what she was talking about....this time.

Now let me tell you about 4th of July in Canadian, TX. This is my hometown and I love it but there is not much going on. Until the 4th of July that is!!! There is the annual rodeo and parade. And then there's the dance. Folks, I have had more fun at 4th of July dances over the years than I can remember...........mostly I can't remember!!!!! The dance is held at this great big open-air pavillion out by the rodeo grounds. Everyone brings their own beverages and has one hell of a time. There's always a band and them Texans fill the dance floor! I've seen some great bands play and I've also seen some shit bands play but we all have fun just the same!! Of course, when my crazy Aunt Carla is involved, it's always a good time! Throw in Kelsey, Jacob and me and you better watch out!! This year, I'm bringing my friend Tracey with me. She's all about a wild time!!!

Come on Friday already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!