Birthday Boy and his Flowers Thursday, Nov 5 2009

31 October 2009
Happy Birthday, Kyle, My Love

Usually, when one talks about having a birthday and flowers in the same sentence, there are plants involved: daisies or lilies, or even roses. But, with Kyle*, it’s just one Rose . . . and one Iris. And, they aren’t plants.

While Kyle celebrated his natal day, I had a very busy faire day.  The special part of my weekend is that Nicole is here from California!  And not only Nicole, but Shawn and Jerry (our leather-guy/tooling artist) as well!  Nicole, of Pendragon Costumes fame, has more recently created a sister company to Pendragon, known as MadGirl Clothing.  Inside of a year or so, it has become THE source for the serious steampunkers to get the best garb for their flavour of fantasy.  She can be found at most major sci/fi/fantasy/steampunk conventions, and this weekend only, at the Texas Renaissance Festival! 

So, it was the getting ready for her visit and making the guest artisan booth workable for a clothier that took control of my day yesterday.  And, it was all worth it!  Her booth looked great, and was full of fabulous product!  I just know that when Kyle has a chance to go look, it’s gonna cost me!

He didn’t get there today, though.   I didn’t see as much of my husband on his birthday as I would have preferred.  He spent his day doing what he loves most . . . looking good, drinking beer, and playing with friends.  Happy Birthday, my love!

~MB

*I’m not sure why it looks as though he’s flipping me off as I take this photo!  Hmmmm . . .?

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A Bizarre Friday Thursday, Nov 5 2009

30 October 2009

I’d be just fine if I never have another Friday quite like this one.  Kyle on the other hand, had a fabulous day, kicking back and having fun—day three of his birthday celebration, and the birthday isn’t until tomorrow!  There was beer, and food, and beer and golf, and beer and . . . well, I’m sure he’ll write about it!

I knew it would be a busy day, but I had no idea it would be quite as hectic for me as it was.  We slept in a little, and I did manage to squeeze in a lunch date with my man, but after that it was a crazy thing.  I guess I didn’t have my own tasks organized enough or something, but I felt as if I spent the entire day doing things backwards, and watching the clock.  From picking up boxes, to preparing the guest booth, to meeting our guests when they arrived . . . nothing went quite as I’d imagined it.

But, when all is said and done—we are ready for the weekend. 

Oh . . . and that daily photo thing . . . yeah.  Not happening today.  I never even thought about my camera one time.  Wouldn’t you think that after three years, I wouldn’t still be screwing up on that?

~MB

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Goose’s Acre Taps Thursday, Nov 5 2009

29 October 2009

The birthday celebration continues.  We left today for TRF, rather than waiting until Friday.  Kyle had heard about this little pub in The Woodlands, and had informed me opening weekend of faire, that he wanted to visit the place on his birthday weekend.  So, I put it on the calendar, we made plans to take friends along with us, and we made it happen.

Kyle and I got to faire, unloaded the stuff and then loaded up three beautiful women:  Roxy, Damaris and Kelly.  That’s when the rain really got intense.  It had been raining most of the day (most of the week, too, I think) and we knew it was supposed to quit before the weekend.  But, I, at least, didn’t realize it was to get so much more violent before it ran its course!  Kyle drove us from faire to The Woodlands in some awful rain and strong, high wind.  We got there safely, and while there, the rain did finally peter out.

The place is very nice, if a little off the beaten path.  It is in a modern setting—not what I’d expected, but that’s okay—and it is designed and decorated within to recreate a little pub in the UK that was demolished to make way for a motorway expansion.  Apparently, a couple of Americans with money had fallen in love with the place, and when they found out it was closing and being torn down, they made a deal to buy the contents of the pub. We are unclear as to just how much of the interior of this Texas place is original to the British pub, but we know for sure the bar and barback are from across the pond.   

My photo is of the amazing array of taps on the front of the bar—very British in style.  We had a wonderful time—good food, good beer and great company in a delightful setting.  And the drive back to faire was smooth and quick in comparison with the first leg of the trip.  So, birthday celebration day #2 was a wonderful success.

~MB

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On Brick Walls and Birthdays and Being Grateful Thursday, Nov 5 2009

28 October 2009

This is an awful photo, taken literally, as I was driving by, of a medical office down the street.  When I went out tonight to meet Kyle and some friends at Rob’s, the white SUV was still “parked” in the wall of this building!  (Too bad I didn’t have the camera ready, then!)  It made me instantly glad I was running so late, because it looked to me like the vehicle had come through the light at Arkansas, south-bound on Green Oaks!  If I’m right, that means it jumped the median, crossed three north-bound lanes of traffic (upon which I was driving), jumped the curb, crossed the lawn, and plowed into the brick wall hard enough to knock an SUV-sized hole in it, so that I could see filing cabinets!  The fire truck and ambulance were there, but there wasn’t a lot of hustle and bustle of people, so I’m hoping no one but the driver was injured—and I hope that wasn’t bad, but it can’t have been good.

So, when I returned home, I was ready with my camera, but, as you can see the movement of my vehicle, the nighttime light, and the distance from the building across the road all conspired to mean my photo sucks.  Oh, well . . . this one is about the story.  And about being sure that everything happens for a reason—including me being an hour late for the birthday gathering at Rob’s.  And about being grateful.

The gathering at Rob’s was the kick-off for Kyle’s October 31st birthday, of course.  Since he’s away from the office Thursday and Friday, his work friends and bar buddies decided this was the night to raise glasses in his honour.  There was pool, of course, and munchies and cake to go with the beverages.  So, the weekend-long party has begun! 

~MB

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Pub Guys Recording Session Thursday, Nov 5 2009

27 October 2009

My day was spent with an eye on the clock, ’cause once again, I was going to be sure to attend the PubGuys recording session, and this time, I didn’t want to be late! I got my wish—in fact, I got chauffeur service! Kyle was able to stop and pick me up on his way on down Hwy 287 to the Firehouse Grill where today’s recording was to take place.

This is a great place, by the way . . . and a little too off-the-beaten path to be as well-patronized as it deserves.  It’s in Mansfield, in the same shopping center with the Home Goods and Marshalls store . . . right along Hwy 287.  Awesome food, huge selection of beers, (Rahr Octoberfest is on tap!) full bar, and great people!  Check it out.

It was a good session . . . made a little more special when the pub/restaurant owner came over to join the guys at the mics!

~MB

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