A New Studio

The new shed is in place. Looking forward to get the outside painted this weekend. I've been taking my time getting it caulked and sealed over the last 2 weeks. Yes, I know that I can be slow with these projects.

Good Bye Old Friend

All good things must come to a end. My shed/studio space that I use in my back yard was roughly 25 years old and had seen better day. The wooden foundation had shifted over the years causing the shed to slop toward the far back corner. In addition the front was digging in to the ground causing the wood to become rotten. And the roofing shingles were just about gone. I had originally hoped to save the shed, but with all the work it was in need of it was better to spend the money on a all new shed. Good bye my friend, you will be missed but not forgotten

The Swedish Fish 13.1

Back in November of last year I set out to try and run 1 half marathon a month for a year. As luck would have it finding a half marathon during the warmer months is near impossible. So on May 23 a very good friend, Stephen Bates (aka Biggie), of mine put on a half marathon for me called the "Swedish Fish 13.1" complete with bib number, t-shirt, goodie bag, water stops and even the "Swedish Fish" finishers metal. The Swedish Fish theme was in honor of my current addiction to the candy's. There candy slogan is, "a friend that you can eat" A official pool side starting line for this beast of a half marathon was set up and a course covering 13.1 miles of Carrollton, Tx. A long the way there was a extra challenge at each of the 4 water stops. I needed to eat 6 Swedish Fish candies and drink a 8oz energy beer (in a Star Wars cup). Yes, there was also water there too. I complete each of the 4 challenges and covered the full 13.1 mile to finish at a local Buffalo Wild Wings for wings and beer. Out of the 7 half marathons that I have completed this year, this was by far the funniest, beating out the Fort Worth Cowtown.

Thanks Stephen for putting on one kick ass run!