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!

Fathers Day Ideas

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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/

Heres Landry

7lbs 9oz 19 Inches

Anchorman, The Lost Movie

Thanks to my nephew, Redfro for sending me this.

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