Texas Independence Celebration - Luckenbach Texas
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! !
You Don't Know j a c k !
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:
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Traditional
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Patient
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Social
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Community Oriented
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Loyal
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Orderly
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Dependable
With Director as my secondary type, I can be:
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Decisive
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Competitive
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Focused
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Self disciplined
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Analytical
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Independent
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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
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Jennifer Aniston
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George Washington
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Colin Powell
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Jessica Simpson
Perhaps now, “you do know j a c k”!!
House Selling Update - MLS# - Griffin Realty
Very pleased to have some long overdue help selling the house.
$258,900
MLS# 20100796
3140 E. Mattatha Dr, Bloomington, IN 47401
See listing here, http://bit.ly/mattatha
Griffin Realty, http://www.donaldgriffinhomes.com/
March 14th 1997 - A Big Time Cheerleader
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".
Jason Michael Carroll - Alyssa Lies

This song breaks my heart!
It must be the d a d d y thing deeply seated within me.
[3] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Michael_Carroll
[4] http://www.jasonmichaelcarroll.com/
Bob Schneider - Lovely Creatures
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. . .
My Valentine ~ Lost Her First Tooth Today!
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!!


