j a c k Williams

                 

I’ve always enjoyed my visits to Luckenbach Texas and today was no exception.  A laid back atmosphere, live music, and an awesome all you could eat cat fish fry made for another good time.

Upon arrival, I always look Ron The Cowboy up.  We shot the shit - talked about our ex’s, kids, and career paths; all quite normal for us.  But today he was practicing his ‘minister’ skills to be put to use for the absolute first time later in the day at a wedding ceremony!  A close look you’ll notice the bride and groom were both sportin flip flops.  Another fine example of ‘you never know what you’ll see or hear about' in Luckenbach; especially when Ron’s involved.

The Original Texas Star Trail Ride folks were friendly and eager to talk cowboy.  One cowboy (from Corpus Christi) I made small talk with indicated they had been riding since 9am, finally coming to a rest in Luckenbach around 4:45pm.   We spent some time discussing the cowboy lifestyle and how he and his wife bought their children their first pair of boots at a very young age.  I couldn’t help but laugh and tell him about buying my kids their first pair of Nike’s.  He got a big chuckle out of that…

I stuck around for the first set of the band playing in the dancehall.  They were decent, not sure who they were though.  I was told the Trail Ride folk had brought’em in.  Good guitar and pedal steel players. 

I can’t help but admire the dancing folk in Texas; everyone knows how to dance!!  Young, old, and all ages in between. 

I’m fixin to learn how to two step and waltz; sooner rather than later! !

[1] http://www.luckenbachtexas.com

About my personality

I am an executive. I’m consistent, reliable, thorough and persevering. I can also be socially charming. So I’m good at managing others at home and work, in my social circles, and in community projects.

I’m efficient too. I have high standards and take my duties seriously, focusing carefully and persistently on my assignments with sensible, concrete, tough-minded thinking and exactitude.

I respect schedules, rules, routines and customs. Appropriate behavior is generally important to me. Yet I have a streak of the independent and innovative thinker. As a result, I have a good balance between conventionality and originality.

Finally, I’m also a good leader. I’m direct, analytical, and skeptical, as well as emotionally contained and clear headed. I acquire the perks of rank more easily than most. And I handle my possessions gracefully. I also enjoy time alone, focusing deeply on my personal interests.

With Builder as my primary type, I can be:

• Traditional
• Patient
• Social
• Community Oriented
• Loyal
• Orderly
• Dependable

With Director as my secondary type, I can be:

• Decisive
• Competitive
• Focused
• Self disciplined
• Analytical
• Independent
• Logical

Relating to others

I like people and are generally comfortable with them. Family is important to me and I’m very protective of those I love. Yet I’m skeptical of people who are impulsive and impatient with those who don't "get to the point" in conversations. I like concrete and focused conversations on everything from trivia to the important topics of the day.

In love and relationships

As a Builder, I need a partner who knows her own mind and earnestly wants to help establish a stable family life, cultivate a network of friends and build career and financial stability. I’m good natured and willing to do thankless jobs for friends and family. And I gravitate to people who are honest and respectful of traditions. I particularly admire people who are socially conscious, and who participate in community-based organizations--for both charitable and social reasons. Foremost, I need a partner who is devoted to family, sensible with money, responsible with possessions, compassionate, and wants to have detailed and informed conversations.

Things to be aware of

1. I can be overly swayed by the opinions of friends and family.

2. I can be critical of others. There is often more than one "right way" to do something.

3. Sometimes I have a hard time changing my mind, even when I think I should.

Famous BUILDER/director types

• Jennifer Aniston
• George Washington
• Colin Powell
• Jessica Simpson

Perhaps now, “you do know j a c k”!!

[1] http://www.markchesnutt.com/

There's sound but you'll need to turn things up a bit.

A little background...  Pacer officials indicated I was randomly selected.  I was warned before meeting Pacer mascot 'Boomer' aka Paul that I may not agree to terms! !

Had a blast; even got a gentleman's nod from Karl Malone during the hang out period backstage and while not decked in cheerleader drag. ;-)

March 14th 1997 Pacers/Jazz game - St. Patrick's Day based skit was during TNT's 1st TV timeout.  My son who was 7 at the time hung out courtside leading up to and during the skit.  After being reunited, I asked him how I did. 

He responded, "d a d, I was embarrassed". 

This song breaks my heart! 

It must be the d a d d y thing deeply seated within me.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alyssa_Lies

[2] http://www.preventchildabuse.org/

[3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Michael_Carroll

[4]  http://www.jasonmichaelcarroll.com/

[1] http://www.kevinfowler.com/

[2] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Fowler

  

[1] http://www.crosscanadianragweed.com/

It’s time to share a few very groovy offerings from Mr. Schneider. 

His live show is on my radar!

Check out his web site for album promotion cleverness including commentary from Bob. . .

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Schneider

2/13/2010

To my Valentine,

Congratulations on your loss of tooth #1.

Thanks for calling and telling me all about it.  And the pictures; well as always they’re fabulous just like YOU!

I love you Valentine,

d a d d y

PS, I also want to say thank you for my wonderful Valentine’s Day card with you singing to me and the ‘Hooked On You’ chocolate fish!  You're so SWEET!!