So great having Taylor home, but I am not sure how much more I can eat.  Of course we have to go to all of her favorites and Terri is cooking up a storm of the requested dishes, so let's eat.   Carmen's Cafe, Cascone's, Pizza Shoppe, Los Corales, not to mention fajitas on the grill, of course both chicken and beef, beef and noodles, and much much more.

And then today, it is in the 30's and snowing and just yesterday, I was mowing the lawn with my shirt off in the 70's.  This weather has got to straighten out.

And on the business front, Knetic Group is launching a whole new series of business products.  We are busy....

Wow the week is just rolling by.  I was surprised by my cousin from Minnesota visiting the past couple of days and good to see him.  However think he is the one responsible for bringing this weather as it snowed there yesterday.  And I just bought all my plants on Sunday for the deck...what's up with that?  We went out with him last evening to 54th Street and they have a great happy hour, not only on cocktails, but all full size appetizers are only $4.99 and their sliders are great and only $1.50 each.  We were stuffed.

The youngest is getting ready to come home Thursday for a week.  Haven't seen her since Christmas so will be happy to have her home for a while.  Celebrating her birthday with the fam and friends.  She has already given Mom several of her favorite dishes she wants while she is here and given Dad a few of her favorite restaurants, so looks like a lot of eating and drinking.

On another note, I have to vent about Home Depot.  I was looking for a specific products and had already been to several stores to no avail and gone home see where I might call instead of running around to find it.  I  called Home Depot and sure enough they said they carried it and asked them if they had it in stock.  Yes, sure do.  So make a trip to Home Depot only to find out that they never checked the shelve, looked it up on computer and it showed they had it in stock, but in reality they had none.  When I asked the clerk on the floor about it and explained the situation, he was very apologetic and said evidently just a computer error.
What wonderful customer service that the person I spoke with originally was too lazy to go look.  Not to mention their phone system, after navigating or not my way thru their automated process, bring cut off twice, put on hold one time for 8 minutes (I like to see how long it takes) and hanging up and saying "do not put me on hold" before I got the wrong information.  No wonder I never see that many people at Home Depot anymore since Lowe's opened....ummmm.

Well, got my coat out of the closet still today and hopefully will be putting it back in for good after today.  Happy Wednesday everyone and stay warm...

Wow, what an action packed weekend and it's not over yet.  Dinner at All Star Pizza in the old Tullaries on 64th Street.  If you have never eaten there, definitely great pizza in their wood fired oven and the wings, some of the best we've ever had.  Ate with some friend and of course a cocktail or two.  A good time was definitely had by all and our server Paige, out of this world.  Now the two owners of the place in my opinion, they need some lessons in customer service.  They really have no business in running a restaurant as they tend to ignore their guests unless it is someone they know personally and then, oh it is ridiculous, but the staff and the food make up for their short comings. 

Yard work yesterday and trying to get lawn in shape.  It just is not doing as well this year as in past, but we're working on that.  And with all the rain they are predicting this week, more grass seed and fertilizer down.  Of course, as my neighbor reminded me yesterday, they more you put into it, the more I have to mow...lol

And last night, dinner with some friends at Port Fonda.  We have heard nothing but great things about it and not your typical Mexican cuisine...and that is it.  We tried a variety of appetizers and dishes, all excellent.  But don't go expecting the typical tacos, burritos or whatever as it is not going to happen.  We ordered a pitcher of house Margaritas which turned out to be a litre and much to my surprise when the check came...$36...wow!  That was a surprise.  I am certainly glad I didn't upgrade to the supreme Margaritas...Definitely worth going to and we will be back.  Just a great fun place, but if you go on Friday or Saturday, make reservations...

Okay, Sunday morning, a bit lazy, but still alittle more work outdoors...so more later...

Wow, what is it with this blog, I just can't seem to get it to the top of my list, and keep saying I am, so making a concentrated effort starting today.  Mowed lawn today for the first time of the season as suppose to rain rest of week...blah...

Went to Atrium's to visit Terri's aunt this afternoon, 96 and still doing well.  Also found out my mother had a friend living there and tried to see her a couple times and missed her and finally caught up with her today.  First thing she told me is that I looked exactly like my father.  I haven't seen her in at least 25 years...so nice to catch up with her and know she enjoyed the visit also.

Now have you ever listed anything on eBay?  I have been listing things for the past two days.  My first experience.  Wow, finally think I am getting the hang of it.  Trying to de-clutter and get rid of things we don't need.  So if you need something, ask me as probably have it. 

Had dinner last night at El Patron with friends.  Excellent as usual.  If you haven't been there, definitely give it a try.  Packed as usual but they do take reservations.

Well tomorrow is tax day...guess I will write some checks.  Yes, waiting until the last minute.  How about you?

New happenings...

New year and January almost over...and I didn't follow through with posting more often, so you know what, this is my February resolution.  So Oklahoma turned out not to be OK.  Enough already and heading back to the city and family and friends.  Life is just too  short.  Made some fabulous friends there and will cherrish their friendship, but hey, the rest of the bull, I really don't need it.    Will be taking on new project I am very excited about and a couple other things in the works.  I should be nervous and apprehensive, but no, a burst of adreniline...self confidence.  Hey, look at all the others that have taken chances and made it.  I am moving forward.

And on our way thru Oklahoma City, we ate at a restaurant we discovered 6 month ago called 1492 at 1207 North Walker.  In a trendy area but food is absolutely fabulous.  They have a cream sauce on several different items that is to die for.  If you are in the nighborhood, you must go there.  You will not be disappointed.   Stay tuned for more...

I've been bad...

Wow...I can't believe it has been since April I have written anything.  Guess maybe I have been busy...but that is no excuse.  So, I am going to try very hard to write more on what is happening in general.  My thoughts, what is happening and how I feel about some things...

So first upon my list is the fact I am not happy with the health insurance industry.  Especially in filling perscription drugs.  So here is the latest, I have a script for a med and of course, the insurance company will not approve the name brand the doctor wrote, but if they do, they want me to pay an outragious co pay.  Unacceptable, so I take the generic substitute and guess what, it is an inferior product, but I am held hostage now by the insurance company.   And they say they have our best interests at heart.    

Now here's another kicker...I just found out the insurance companies are limiting the amount of Viagra, Cialis, or Levetra you may get within a month regardless of what the doctors persripction says.  So, in my mind it appears the insurance company is now limiting the number of times you may play within a month for those that really need it.  Give me a break, now we have people scrutinzing our personal sex lives...OMG. 

So the time change is here and getting darker earlier.  Man does that make me tired quicker in the evening.   I just get used to a routine and then have to change and get used to another.  OK, that is enough for today, but will try to be back tomorrow.  Have a good one !

Life is like a roller coaster...

it has its ups and downs, it goes so fast at times you think you are loosing control, and then slows down so you can catch your breath, and then comes to a stop...but the thrill of it all makes you want to get back on and do it all again...

So here I am in Oklahoma with a great new exciting job with many challenges already presented to me and you don't know which way to go at times.  But you look at it like a fruit tree, you reach and pick the low hanging fruit first and handle those projects and get them out of the way, and then start reaching for the tougher and more difficult ones, the new tasks at hand.  Before you know it, your basket starts filling up with the accomplishments you have made and you can see your efforts paying off. 

It's an exciting time at Fort Sill Apache Casino with a new 3.5 Star hotel under construction scheduled to be unveiled in just alittle over 90 days.  I have an incredible staff that is more than willing to make their contributions and just need guidance.  And for those of you who know me, this is my passion.  Working with people, mentoring and showing them the paths and opportunities ahead of them.  Working together to achieve the goals of the organization.  It is an exciting time and I am privileged to be a part of it all, seeing the accomplishments we can make together as a team.

Lawton is a most unique town with the Army base here.  Soldiers everywhere and if you can imagine any chain restaurant, it is here.  But they only have one Starbucks...ummm...what's that about?  So my culinary experiences so far have been Outback, Red Lobster, Sonic, and then throw in a couple local places, Sunshine Omelets, Gerts, Mike's, and Meers in the Wichita Mountains.  Not alot of unique dining choices, but you go with the flow and take what the city has to offer.  Or, which I have done on a few occasions, you cook for yourself.  And even then, sometimes you don't always know what you're getting. 

Exploring the local terrain is always fun, looking and finding what is out there so you don't miss anything and taking it all in.  Life is too short and you don't want to miss out on anything, so just go  for it and enjoy what it has to offer.  That's what I am doing and relishing the time spent in returning to the city and when the family comes down.  Sharing those experiences and enjoying life as it comes. 

So until next post, I am enjoying my experiences and looking forward to new ones with family and good friends, both old and new.  As they help make it all worth while...