Friday, November 20, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
I Love This
Ladies and Gentleman, this is Bud Adams. Bud is 86 years old and the owner of the Tennessee Titans. Bud is a rich 'ol bird and he knows how to shoot the bird too. This video was shot last weekend, it looks like it was shot in 1965. Bud doesn't like the Buffalo Bills fans, so he let him know. He was fined $250,000 by the NFL for this. I have a feeling Bud doesn't care and probably has that much in his wallet. I love BUD!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Veterans Day Salute Tomorrow Morning
Tomorrow is one of my favorite mornings of the year and one of the toughest. Every year I take alot of pride in sharing the following story with you. I choke up every year and I am sure many of you will too. Listen tomorrow morning at 6:45 and 8:15, tell your friends and especially any Veteran you know.
WHAT IS A VET?
Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a aged scar, a certain look in the eye. Others may carry the evidence inside them: a pin holding a bone together,a piece of shrapnel in the leg, or perhaps another sort of inner steel: the soul's ally forged in the refinery of adversity. Except in parades, however, the men and women who have kept America safe
wear no badge or emblem. You can't tell a vet just by looking. What is a vet?
He is the cop on the beat who spent six months in Saudi Arabia sweating
two gallons a day making sure the armored personnel carriers didn't run
out of fuel.He is the barroom loudmouth, dumber than five wooden planks,
whose overgrown frat-boy behavior is outweighed a hundred times in the cosmic scales by four hours of exquisite bravery near the 38th parallel.
She - or he - is the nurse who fought against futility and went to sleep
sobbing every night for two solid years in Da Nang.
He is the POW who went away one person and came back another - or didn't
come back AT ALL. He is the Quantico drill instructor that has never seen
combat - but has saved countless lives by turning slouchy, no-account
rednecks and gang members into Marines, and teaching them to watch each
other's backs.
He is the parade - riding Legionnaire who pins on his ribbons and medals with a prosthetic hand. He is the career quartermaster who watches the ribbons and medals pass him by.
He is the three anonymous heroes in The Tomb Of The Unknowns, whose presence at the Arlington National Cemetery must forever preserve the memory of all the anonymous heroes whose valor dies unrecognized with them on the battlefield or in the ocean's sunless deep.
He is the old guy bagging groceries at the supermarket - palsied now and
aggravatingly slow - who helped liberate a Nazi death camp and who
wishes all day long that his wife were still alive to hold him when the
nightmares come.
He is an ordinary and yet an extraordinary human being a person who offered some of his life's most vital years in the service of his country, and who sacrificed his ambitions so others would not have to sacrifice theirs.
He is a soldier and a savior and a sword against the darkness, and he is nothing more than the finest, greatest testimony on behalf of the finest, greatest nation ever known.
So remember, each time you see someone who has served our country, just lean over and say Thank You. That's all most people need, and in most cases it will mean more than any medals they could have been awarded or were awarded.Two little words that mean a lot, "THANK YOU".
Remember November 11th is Veterans Day.
"It is the soldier, not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the
press. It is the soldier, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of
speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, Who has given us
the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, Who salutes the flag,Who
serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protestor to burn the flag.
Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, Lt. Col., USMC
WHAT IS A VET?
Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a aged scar, a certain look in the eye. Others may carry the evidence inside them: a pin holding a bone together,a piece of shrapnel in the leg, or perhaps another sort of inner steel: the soul's ally forged in the refinery of adversity. Except in parades, however, the men and women who have kept America safe
wear no badge or emblem. You can't tell a vet just by looking. What is a vet?
He is the cop on the beat who spent six months in Saudi Arabia sweating
two gallons a day making sure the armored personnel carriers didn't run
out of fuel.He is the barroom loudmouth, dumber than five wooden planks,
whose overgrown frat-boy behavior is outweighed a hundred times in the cosmic scales by four hours of exquisite bravery near the 38th parallel.
She - or he - is the nurse who fought against futility and went to sleep
sobbing every night for two solid years in Da Nang.
He is the POW who went away one person and came back another - or didn't
come back AT ALL. He is the Quantico drill instructor that has never seen
combat - but has saved countless lives by turning slouchy, no-account
rednecks and gang members into Marines, and teaching them to watch each
other's backs.
He is the parade - riding Legionnaire who pins on his ribbons and medals with a prosthetic hand. He is the career quartermaster who watches the ribbons and medals pass him by.
He is the three anonymous heroes in The Tomb Of The Unknowns, whose presence at the Arlington National Cemetery must forever preserve the memory of all the anonymous heroes whose valor dies unrecognized with them on the battlefield or in the ocean's sunless deep.
He is the old guy bagging groceries at the supermarket - palsied now and
aggravatingly slow - who helped liberate a Nazi death camp and who
wishes all day long that his wife were still alive to hold him when the
nightmares come.
He is an ordinary and yet an extraordinary human being a person who offered some of his life's most vital years in the service of his country, and who sacrificed his ambitions so others would not have to sacrifice theirs.
He is a soldier and a savior and a sword against the darkness, and he is nothing more than the finest, greatest testimony on behalf of the finest, greatest nation ever known.
So remember, each time you see someone who has served our country, just lean over and say Thank You. That's all most people need, and in most cases it will mean more than any medals they could have been awarded or were awarded.Two little words that mean a lot, "THANK YOU".
Remember November 11th is Veterans Day.
"It is the soldier, not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the
press. It is the soldier, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of
speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, Who has given us
the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, Who salutes the flag,Who
serves beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protestor to burn the flag.
Father Dennis Edward O'Brien, Lt. Col., USMC
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Thoughts on Fort Hood Shootings
A few days have passed since the horrible shootings at Fort Hood. I hope that everyone has taken a moment and offered up a thought or prayer in their own way, and I hope you continue to do so. As we approach Veterans Day, take a moment out of your day to think about the men and women that serve our country voluntarily. These are people that are far away from home, far away from family and far from the comforts that we enjoy every day. As sad as it is, let the events at Fort Hood remind you that we are still at war in Afghanistan, at war with people that hate us, at war with people that killed more than 3,000 people on our soil on Sept 11th. Our military is the single greating fighting force the earth has ever seen. Take a moment every day to thank them. We will be doing a Veterans Day Tribute on Wednesday, please tune in, you won't want to miss it.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Win "New Moon" Premier Tickets
Here is what you need to do: By Tuesday morning Nov 9, Make a sign that says these three things: MIX 94.7, JB and Sandy and New Moon. Make your sign, be creative, be crazy then pick a spot on Congress Avenue between the river and The Capital. We will start cruising Congress Ave at 7am picking winners. Pick any spot on either side of Congress ave and get our attention. Good Luck!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Ten Best Countries to Live In
THE BEST COUNTRY TO LIVE IN IS . . . NORWAY:
Yesterday, the United Nations released its annual human development index, which ranks the world's 182 countries based on life expectancy, literacy, school enrollment and gross domestic product.
--With that in mind, the ten BEST countries to live in are:
#10.) Japan
#9.) Switzerland
#8.) France
#7.) Sweden
#6.) The Netherlands
#5.) Ireland
#4.) Canada
#3.) Iceland
#2.) Australia
#1.) Norway
Yesterday, the United Nations released its annual human development index, which ranks the world's 182 countries based on life expectancy, literacy, school enrollment and gross domestic product.
--With that in mind, the ten BEST countries to live in are:
#10.) Japan
#9.) Switzerland
#8.) France
#7.) Sweden
#6.) The Netherlands
#5.) Ireland
#4.) Canada
#3.) Iceland
#2.) Australia
#1.) Norway
Monday, October 5, 2009
Bullet Points Oct 5, 2009
Busy, Busy, Busy! Between the Bike for Kids Golf Tournament, getting the new TV show on the air with KEYE and being a dad, things are crazy. But I like it that way, makes the day go much faster.
Landry got her 4 month shots last Friday. Not fun. It was hard to not grab the nurse and make her stop hurting my little girl. This is another thing JB told me about years ago that I never really understood, until now. It is so hard to watch her hurt and struggle. If you don't have kids, I don't expect you to understand this now, you will when you do.
Credit Cards Suck:
My Citibank Mastercard decided to raise my interest rate, I decided to close the account. I call the customer service number. I get a commercial for a home refinance and a hang up. I hate Citibank Mastercard.
We are on KEYE TV:
Yes the radio show is now on TV from 6am-7am, check it out. KEYE has gone above and beyond in making this show look great. We have 4 mounted HD Cameras in the studio, full on studio lights, a groovy logo on a cool back drop. If you have never seen a radio show, its pretty interesting. Check it out every morning on KEYE TV
Bike for Kids Golf Tournament
What a blast, we raised $40,000. A great jump start to our annual charity project. Thanks to everyone that played, sponsored and worked. Great time
Landry got her 4 month shots last Friday. Not fun. It was hard to not grab the nurse and make her stop hurting my little girl. This is another thing JB told me about years ago that I never really understood, until now. It is so hard to watch her hurt and struggle. If you don't have kids, I don't expect you to understand this now, you will when you do.
Credit Cards Suck:
My Citibank Mastercard decided to raise my interest rate, I decided to close the account. I call the customer service number. I get a commercial for a home refinance and a hang up. I hate Citibank Mastercard.
We are on KEYE TV:
Yes the radio show is now on TV from 6am-7am, check it out. KEYE has gone above and beyond in making this show look great. We have 4 mounted HD Cameras in the studio, full on studio lights, a groovy logo on a cool back drop. If you have never seen a radio show, its pretty interesting. Check it out every morning on KEYE TV
Bike for Kids Golf Tournament
What a blast, we raised $40,000. A great jump start to our annual charity project. Thanks to everyone that played, sponsored and worked. Great time
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Four Steps To Ledtting Go of a Grudge
FOUR STEPS TO LETTING GO OF A GRUDGE:
Holding a grudge can feel really satisfying. But over time it'll just make you angry and bitter. And the stress can lead to things like anxiety and high blood pressure. So if you've been holding a grudge way too long, here are four steps to help you let go .
STEP #1.) FIGURE OUT WHY YOU'RE STILL ANGRY. You've probably been wronged or insulted by someone before, so why are you so angry THIS time? You have to find the REAL reason you're angry before you can let go of the grudge.
STEP #2.) REALIZE HOW IT'S IMPACTING YOUR LIFE. Are you constantly avoiding the other person? Is it affecting other relationships? If you realize how the grudge is affecting you, you'll see how much simpler life would be if you let it go.
STEP #3.) MAKE A DECISION. Do you still want to have a relationship with the other person, or not? If you do, then you have to stop being passive aggressive, and you have to start being honest about why you're still angry. Do it now, or you never will.
--If you decide to cut all ties, then DO IT. Don't decide to hate the person forever . . . then go to brunch with them on Sunday.
STEP #4.) LEAVE THE GRUDGE BEHIND. You have to do it whether you decide to have a relationship with the person or not. It's not for them, it's for you. So, when someone asks how the person's doing, resist the urge to trash talk.
Holding a grudge can feel really satisfying. But over time it'll just make you angry and bitter. And the stress can lead to things like anxiety and high blood pressure. So if you've been holding a grudge way too long, here are four steps to help you let go .
STEP #1.) FIGURE OUT WHY YOU'RE STILL ANGRY. You've probably been wronged or insulted by someone before, so why are you so angry THIS time? You have to find the REAL reason you're angry before you can let go of the grudge.
STEP #2.) REALIZE HOW IT'S IMPACTING YOUR LIFE. Are you constantly avoiding the other person? Is it affecting other relationships? If you realize how the grudge is affecting you, you'll see how much simpler life would be if you let it go.
STEP #3.) MAKE A DECISION. Do you still want to have a relationship with the other person, or not? If you do, then you have to stop being passive aggressive, and you have to start being honest about why you're still angry. Do it now, or you never will.
--If you decide to cut all ties, then DO IT. Don't decide to hate the person forever . . . then go to brunch with them on Sunday.
STEP #4.) LEAVE THE GRUDGE BEHIND. You have to do it whether you decide to have a relationship with the person or not. It's not for them, it's for you. So, when someone asks how the person's doing, resist the urge to trash talk.
Monday, September 28, 2009
TV Show
Hey the show starts with KEYE 42 on Monday the 5th of October. We are really excited about this and really need you to tune in to the TV show and listen to the radio show. It will be live every morning from 6am-7am, then a repeat of that show the next morning at 5am-6am then live again at 6am. Make sense. Our studio is getting a heck of a makeover. Four cameras have been installed and they are controlled remotely at KEYE by our new director/producer Jeff. I can't say enough nice things about the people at KEYE, they have been very welcoming and total pros. Have you seen the promos on KEYE? They look great. I've seen our competition in the morning and think we will be a fresh alternative to everything else that is out there. We are working hard lately, but it will all be worth it. Gotta go, baby is going to bed. Late!
Sandy
Sandy
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Physical Challenge
Here is a short video and a small part of what I did today to prepare for my challenge. THe challenge is to do 50 push ups, 50 Squats and 50 Pull Ups. Here is how it works. Say I do 5 pull ups and can't do anymore, I have to run 1/4 mile then come back to the pull up bar, do 4 more, run 1/4 mile 3 more run 1/4 mile etc. I do this until I reach 50. When I am done with that, I have to start on the squats until I hit 50, then do the push ups. Think you can do it. The record at Wild Basin is 36 minutes. I have no idea how long this could take me. Here is a small part of what I did today to prepare for it. I have 5 1/2 weeks to prepare.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Video of Morning Show Meeting
All you other radio guys that checkout this site can steal any ideas you want. You do anyway.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Random Bullet Points
Before my Random Bullet Points: Enjoy this video. It is my horrible golf swing, it is only 8 seconds long. What is amazing is that it was shot and uploaded to youtube by an iPhone. Amazing. I have to upgrade soon.
I have had a blast with my daughter all day. She had her first trip to Wal-Mart today, very exciting.
Baby had a tough nite last night, Mom didn't sleep at all. I took over at 8:30ish. Together, Landry and I watched Stage 9 of the Tour de France. Thanks to Lance Armstrong for being there this year, he really makes it more interesting for everyone. My daughter should be quiet a sportsfan. Last weekend we watched Wimbeldon. We were both cheering for Andy Roddick. Her first of many heartbreaking sports moments. Keep in mind she is 6 weeks old.
Does Breast Milk stain furniture? Will it leave a pungent odor? Reason I ask is because I spilled some, actully alot on the couch today. Tricia pumped before running a few errands, I spilled most of it, baby is now starving. I'm kidding, I made her a bottle and she scarfed it down.
Does anyone have a home or condo in the mountains that we could use? Every year at around this time I need to get out of the heat and go to the mountains. We went to Northern Idaho last year and Jackson Hole the year before that. This year, it isn't in the cards.
I think about the families that have a loved one deployed all the time. If you are one of those people, hang in there. They will be home soon. I remember my Dad being gone. I also remember how kind everyone on base was. Just wanted to let you know I wish you well. Military families have a bond that non-military families will never understand. We speak the same language, (BX, PX, TDY, Base Ops, Commissary, PCS, NCO's, CO's, and Squadrons) understand each others feelings, and know that we could be stationed somewhere else tomorrow.
Austinite, Tim Petrovic is playing great golf at the John Deere Classic. I met him awhile back and he is a great dude and an impressive guitar player.
Gotta Run!
I have had a blast with my daughter all day. She had her first trip to Wal-Mart today, very exciting.
Baby had a tough nite last night, Mom didn't sleep at all. I took over at 8:30ish. Together, Landry and I watched Stage 9 of the Tour de France. Thanks to Lance Armstrong for being there this year, he really makes it more interesting for everyone. My daughter should be quiet a sportsfan. Last weekend we watched Wimbeldon. We were both cheering for Andy Roddick. Her first of many heartbreaking sports moments. Keep in mind she is 6 weeks old.
Does Breast Milk stain furniture? Will it leave a pungent odor? Reason I ask is because I spilled some, actully alot on the couch today. Tricia pumped before running a few errands, I spilled most of it, baby is now starving. I'm kidding, I made her a bottle and she scarfed it down.
Does anyone have a home or condo in the mountains that we could use? Every year at around this time I need to get out of the heat and go to the mountains. We went to Northern Idaho last year and Jackson Hole the year before that. This year, it isn't in the cards.
I think about the families that have a loved one deployed all the time. If you are one of those people, hang in there. They will be home soon. I remember my Dad being gone. I also remember how kind everyone on base was. Just wanted to let you know I wish you well. Military families have a bond that non-military families will never understand. We speak the same language, (BX, PX, TDY, Base Ops, Commissary, PCS, NCO's, CO's, and Squadrons) understand each others feelings, and know that we could be stationed somewhere else tomorrow.
Austinite, Tim Petrovic is playing great golf at the John Deere Classic. I met him awhile back and he is a great dude and an impressive guitar player.
Gotta Run!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Bullet Points
Happy 4th of July. As I write this fireworks are going off over Lake Travis. Today is the 3rd of July, a Friday. Is it just me or is this annoying? Independence Day is the 4th of July, not the 3rd. Can we not wait one more day to "oooooh and Awwwww" as things explode in the air? I have always been anti-fireworks. I guess it something about lighting your money on fire.
Lake Travis has only been lower 5 other times since the lake was built. It is ugly out there. You have to REALLY want to be on the water to be on Lake Travis. Someone asked me yesterday where a good place to launch their boat would be, I told them Florida.
I'm closing in on 2000 followers on Twitter, www.twitter.com/sandymcilree I'll be very proud when that happen. Hey, the world goes monkey nuts when Ashton Kutcher hit a million, I can be a little proud when I hit 2,000.
Be sure to watch Austin Uncut on KXAN Saturday, July 18th at noon. It is a very cool Austin show, and they are doing a piece on JB and me. Interesting angle, they are interested in what we do when we aren't on the air.
Tricia and I went on a date tonight. We had sushi then, on JB's recomendation went to Spiderhouse Coffee. Very cool coffee shop. It reminded me of the coffee shops in Amsterdam without the weed and hash. Funny how smells can take you back, (the coffee in the shop and the weed somewhere close by)
I am going to be the emcee at the retirement ceremony of several Austin Police Officers on Wednesday afternoon. I am flattered by the request. Also trying to schedule a ride out with Chief Acevedo. My wife has done it several times and says I will love it. I'll be sure to let you know on the radio show when it is going to happen and then tell you what happened.
Landry is now one month old. Hard to believe. We have had a few tough nights, but overall I would say we are doing pretty dood. It is great having a Grandma 10 minutes away. My wife is a Rock Star with her, I'm trying to keep up.
Happy Birthday America!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Fathers Day Ideas
Golf GPS http://www.golfsmith.com/ps/products/sg4
Golf Balls http://www.golfsmith.com/ps/products/295444/Callaway/Tour_i
The Sanctuary http://www.bluelounge.com/thesanctuary.php
Turkey Fryer http://www.grillsdirect.com/turkey-fryers/turkey-fryers/bayouclassicturkeyfryerkit.cfm
Trip To Space http://www.spaceadventures.com/index.cfm
Car Wash http://www.arborcarwash.com/
Golf Balls http://www.golfsmith.com/ps/products/295444/Callaway/Tour_i
The Sanctuary http://www.bluelounge.com/thesanctuary.php
Turkey Fryer http://www.grillsdirect.com/turkey-fryers/turkey-fryers/bayouclassicturkeyfryerkit.cfm
Trip To Space http://www.spaceadventures.com/index.cfm
Car Wash http://www.arborcarwash.com/
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Cheeseburger Brock
Monday, September 22, 2008
Cheeseburger Brocks List
Top Cheeseburgers in the Austin Area: (no particular order except Crown & Anchor currently is #1)
Some of my criteria include-must have good fries, a good shake is always a plus. And make it simple for the consumer and the atmosphere must be one you want to frequent.
This list does not include fast food. That is a separate category I am working on.
-Crown & Anchor-great atmosphere, spectacular fries, col' beer from around the world. (Mustard only for me)
-Dirty's-more history and Longhorn tradition than any other joint in town. On anyday you could see Coach Brown, Coach Barnes, Coach Auggie, Ben Crenshaw and even Quinton Tarintino eating here. Go by yourself and sit at the bar. (Mustard and Pickle only on the large cheeseburger for me)
-Mike's Pub-simple but excellent. Nice grease on top of bun and coldest beer in town. (put your own fixin's on, mustard and onion for me)
-Lee's Almost by the Lake (Spicewood, Tx)- worth the drive to cure a hangover on Saturday. (all the way minus lettuce for me)
-Diamond Inn (Taylor, Tx)-Same grill from the original Diamond Inn in the 1960's and 1970's. Only serve cheeseburgers Thursday's-Saturday (order just like it comes, don't mess with a good thing)
-PTerry's-easiest menu in town, quick convenient but darn good burgers and shakes. (I get mine without the special sauce)
-Shuggies-great hangout at the South Austin Trailer Park Eatery. Unique bun with the black pepper, large patties and beer battered fries. (mustard and pickle on for me)
-Mighty Fine Burgers-only fresh cut crinkle fries in the great state of Texas. I once ate the largest cheeseburger of my life here because I ordered wrong. It was good but quite a challenge I wasn't going to back down from. (yellow and white only for me)
-Mooyah Burgers & Fries-new in town but moving up the ranks quick. Great bun and cheese is melted into the meat to give it the real "dive" taste. Fresh cut fries daily with good shakes. (mustard and pickle only for me)
-Hut's-best variety in town. Cool place with good shakes. (Chubby Checker for me)
-Ski Shores-great place to stop by to refresh those burning ski legs or drive to after you run your dogs at Turkey Creek. (mustard only for me)
-Poodies on 71- worth the drive again. Go in the evening and you might catch Willie but you will probably catch some good live music and a good buzz. (mustard, pickle and onion for me)
-Billy's on Burnett-great little spot for lunch. Nice thick pattie with some of the nicest people in Austin waiting on you. A Green Bay Packer joint with Beer Brats on Game Day. If you are a Packer fan which I am you gotta go on game day. (if ever in Green Bay you must eat at Kroll's, and it has to be Kroll's East not West. (mustard only for me)
-Jim's-everyone knows about Jim's. Next time look past the breakfast menu and order the Frontier burger. (I get mine just like it comes minus lettuce of course)
-Nau's-old school cheeseburgers with history, enough said. (mustard, pickle and onion only)
-Casino El Camino-order like it comes or get out. No substitutions. nice greasy burger to warsh down your col' beer.
-Red Robin-typically not a fan of chains but the Royal Red Robin (with a fried egg) is worth going. Great shakes. (like it comes minus lettuce of course)
-Mo Willy Golf Course-every muny golf course has a great greasy burger or its not a really muny. This is the best muny cheeseburger in town. They even have watered fairways now. (mustard only for me)
-Arkie's-cool little spot on the east side. Sit at the counter get a burger, skip the shake and go right for the homemade pie. (mustard only for me)
-The Frisco Shop-(formerley Night Hawk for those true Austinites). Old school burger served wrapped in paper. Its gotta be good because its messy. (I get mine the way it comes minus lettuce of course)
-Gus's Grill would make the list but I heard it closed. I have yet to confirm that. If open another great east side spot.
Brock Purslow
Cheeseburger Brocks List
Top Cheeseburgers in the Austin Area: (no particular order except Crown & Anchor currently is #1)
Some of my criteria include-must have good fries, a good shake is always a plus. And make it simple for the consumer and the atmosphere must be one you want to frequent.
This list does not include fast food. That is a separate category I am working on.
-Crown & Anchor-great atmosphere, spectacular fries, col' beer from around the world. (Mustard only for me)
-Dirty's-more history and Longhorn tradition than any other joint in town. On anyday you could see Coach Brown, Coach Barnes, Coach Auggie, Ben Crenshaw and even Quinton Tarintino eating here. Go by yourself and sit at the bar. (Mustard and Pickle only on the large cheeseburger for me)
-Mike's Pub-simple but excellent. Nice grease on top of bun and coldest beer in town. (put your own fixin's on, mustard and onion for me)
-Lee's Almost by the Lake (Spicewood, Tx)- worth the drive to cure a hangover on Saturday. (all the way minus lettuce for me)
-Diamond Inn (Taylor, Tx)-Same grill from the original Diamond Inn in the 1960's and 1970's. Only serve cheeseburgers Thursday's-Saturday (order just like it comes, don't mess with a good thing)
-PTerry's-easiest menu in town, quick convenient but darn good burgers and shakes. (I get mine without the special sauce)
-Shuggies-great hangout at the South Austin Trailer Park Eatery. Unique bun with the black pepper, large patties and beer battered fries. (mustard and pickle on for me)
-Mighty Fine Burgers-only fresh cut crinkle fries in the great state of Texas. I once ate the largest cheeseburger of my life here because I ordered wrong. It was good but quite a challenge I wasn't going to back down from. (yellow and white only for me)
-Mooyah Burgers & Fries-new in town but moving up the ranks quick. Great bun and cheese is melted into the meat to give it the real "dive" taste. Fresh cut fries daily with good shakes. (mustard and pickle only for me)
-Hut's-best variety in town. Cool place with good shakes. (Chubby Checker for me)
-Ski Shores-great place to stop by to refresh those burning ski legs or drive to after you run your dogs at Turkey Creek. (mustard only for me)
-Poodies on 71- worth the drive again. Go in the evening and you might catch Willie but you will probably catch some good live music and a good buzz. (mustard, pickle and onion for me)
-Billy's on Burnett-great little spot for lunch. Nice thick pattie with some of the nicest people in Austin waiting on you. A Green Bay Packer joint with Beer Brats on Game Day. If you are a Packer fan which I am you gotta go on game day. (if ever in Green Bay you must eat at Kroll's, and it has to be Kroll's East not West. (mustard only for me)
-Jim's-everyone knows about Jim's. Next time look past the breakfast menu and order the Frontier burger. (I get mine just like it comes minus lettuce of course)
-Nau's-old school cheeseburgers with history, enough said. (mustard, pickle and onion only)
-Casino El Camino-order like it comes or get out. No substitutions. nice greasy burger to warsh down your col' beer.
-Red Robin-typically not a fan of chains but the Royal Red Robin (with a fried egg) is worth going. Great shakes. (like it comes minus lettuce of course)
-Mo Willy Golf Course-every muny golf course has a great greasy burger or its not a really muny. This is the best muny cheeseburger in town. They even have watered fairways now. (mustard only for me)
-Arkie's-cool little spot on the east side. Sit at the counter get a burger, skip the shake and go right for the homemade pie. (mustard only for me)
-The Frisco Shop-(formerley Night Hawk for those true Austinites). Old school burger served wrapped in paper. Its gotta be good because its messy. (I get mine the way it comes minus lettuce of course)
-Gus's Grill would make the list but I heard it closed. I have yet to confirm that. If open another great east side spot.
Brock Purslow
Monday, May 18, 2009
Quick Blog, Bullet Points
Broke down, got an iPhone and I love it. Really thinking about becoming a full-time Mac guy. IT guy tell me my laptop is on its last leg. $1000 for a Mac Book is a little steep for me right now. Tricia wants one too. Need to pay of a couple of credit cards first. If iPhone represents Mac, I love Mac.
Sadly, due to budget cuts, we had to let Bri go. Times are tough in our business and we have to get by with less. I love Bri and hope she does well. Bri worked so hard, showed up on time, never complained and did her job. Sucks that money gets in the way. I love Bri and will do anything to help her. Many of you are getting your wish for us to get rid of her. I always loved Bri's work ethic and her amazing attitude. I know it isn't fair, but what are you going to do?
Baby is 3 weeks away. I will post pic when the baby room is 100% done.
I have a TFCC Tear (google it) in my right wrist. Not wakeboarding or golf for 4 more weeks. Sucks SUcks sucks. Why does this always happen at the start of summer for me? Ah, it could be worse.
Listening to Andrea Bocelli and I write this. I know nothing about him, hell I can't even understand him, but I dig his music. Just found out he is blind. Amazing. I bet he gets lots of ass..
Dinner at the new Oasis tonight with family from out of town. The place is amazing. I love how they have a couple of bars you can just grab a beer and chill in. You don't have to do the whole Oasis thing, you can just go, grab a beer and hang. Oh, and the food WAS GOOD. Very impressed. Perfect night in austin for it.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
Bullet Points
Hey, it has been a while since I've posted a full-on Blog here. Ive been all over Twitter, but nothing long form so here you go
Our baby is due in 1 month and 3 days. Hard to believe I am going to be a dad, but I think I am ready for it. Got a great book as a gift, "101 Things to do with your kids before they leave home" That is the stuff I look forward to. Things like, go to a museum and let the kid pick the museum. Plant a garden, etc. Tricia has her baby shower this weekend.
I will be doing a ride out with the Austin Police Department soon. I'm starting the paper work process and I am stoked to hit the mean streats of Austin with a cop. It should make for some great stories.
Surfed Lake Travis for the first time this season. The water is 75 degrees. I would love to see some rain come along and fill the lake up. Lake Travis Full = Pretty, Lake Travis not full = ugly.
Read a good book a couple of weeks ago, in fact it is the first Novel I have read in a long time. Its call Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell. Cool book, had me interested from page 1. Read it, its fun to read.
So bummed that Jesse James didn't make the finals in Celebrity Apprentice. But Joan Rivers vs Annie Duke should make great TV. The finale is Sunday all 3 hours of it. 2 hours of the show and 1 hour reunion. Awesome show. I used to think of all the reality shows, I would want to on, The Amazing Race would be the one, now I think it is The Apprentice. It will never happen, because I aint not celebrity.
If you are looking for a great weekend or longer trip this summer and don't want to spend a fortune, I highly recomend fishing in Port Aransas. It's about a 4 hour drive from Austin and is totally unique. If you are going, send me an email and I will hook you up with Captain Jim Adams. Best fishing guide I know. You will have a great time with Captain Jim. Trust me on that.
Fixed stuff around the house today. The garbage disposal (no big deal) and took out and old dishwasher because we are getting a new one tomorrow. Pretty big deal. Normally, taking one out is not a problem, I ran in to a few unusual things with mine. Long story, I won't bother you with it.
Get shorter updates on Twitter, follow me at www.twitter.com/sandymcilree
Peace!
Sandy
Our baby is due in 1 month and 3 days. Hard to believe I am going to be a dad, but I think I am ready for it. Got a great book as a gift, "101 Things to do with your kids before they leave home" That is the stuff I look forward to. Things like, go to a museum and let the kid pick the museum. Plant a garden, etc. Tricia has her baby shower this weekend.
I will be doing a ride out with the Austin Police Department soon. I'm starting the paper work process and I am stoked to hit the mean streats of Austin with a cop. It should make for some great stories.
Surfed Lake Travis for the first time this season. The water is 75 degrees. I would love to see some rain come along and fill the lake up. Lake Travis Full = Pretty, Lake Travis not full = ugly.
Read a good book a couple of weeks ago, in fact it is the first Novel I have read in a long time. Its call Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell. Cool book, had me interested from page 1. Read it, its fun to read.
So bummed that Jesse James didn't make the finals in Celebrity Apprentice. But Joan Rivers vs Annie Duke should make great TV. The finale is Sunday all 3 hours of it. 2 hours of the show and 1 hour reunion. Awesome show. I used to think of all the reality shows, I would want to on, The Amazing Race would be the one, now I think it is The Apprentice. It will never happen, because I aint not celebrity.
If you are looking for a great weekend or longer trip this summer and don't want to spend a fortune, I highly recomend fishing in Port Aransas. It's about a 4 hour drive from Austin and is totally unique. If you are going, send me an email and I will hook you up with Captain Jim Adams. Best fishing guide I know. You will have a great time with Captain Jim. Trust me on that.
Fixed stuff around the house today. The garbage disposal (no big deal) and took out and old dishwasher because we are getting a new one tomorrow. Pretty big deal. Normally, taking one out is not a problem, I ran in to a few unusual things with mine. Long story, I won't bother you with it.
Get shorter updates on Twitter, follow me at www.twitter.com/sandymcilree
Peace!
Sandy
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