Home this week

I forget that people actually do read this blog to find out where I am.

No travel this week. Frankie is driving me crazy. He's wandering around the house whining. I don't know what his deal is.

backyard hummingbird

I think it is a first. There is a hummingbird in my backyard enjoying the tower gerarnium I bought a few weeks ago.

I don't recall ever seeing a hummingbird in my backyard before. Very neat.

Amy going homeless?

I'll let you make your own caption.

A sweet ride - Ford Mustang

I think for the first time I exchanged cars. I got to my assigned car, a Kia. I opened the door and tossed in my backpack. As I leaned in the car I noticed it kind of smelled funny. I got in and it definitely smelled bad.

I went to the desk and asked for a different car. I happened to get a Ford Mustang. I've had the Mustang before. A few years ago when I got my first one I thought the ride was too stiff and way too hard.

This one only had 1500 miles on it so was brand new. They have improved the ride comfort tremendously. I really like driving this car. If you ever get a chance to drive this version of the Ford Mustang, I highly recommend it.

But I did something I rarely do. I took a picture of the car. This Mustang was a gorgeous shade of cobalt blue. It was/is a sweet ride.

Typical Texas road signage

The road from the client site to where all the restaurants are is under construction. Actually just the part that goes over another highway. It has dropped quite a bit and there were some amazing bumps getting on and off the over pass.

Well they are finally fixing it so the road is closed and there is a sign and cones. The cones guide you into the right lane. The construction sign says to turn right and follow the detour signs.

Well, there aren't anymore signs. That's it. Follow what detour signs?? Nope, you're on your own. Good luck. Buh-bye.

Avon calling

As I entered my hotel to check-in last night, I see this large and loud group of women in the elevator lobby.

After I check-in, I head back to the elevator lobby which is still full and with a long line of women. Turns out there is an Avon quarterly convention going on. A couple of elevators arrive and quickly fill up.

Another door opens and women pile in. I just want to get to my room so I can change and go to the gym. It has been an extremely long day.

The next elevator opens near me. A few women get on and I right behind them. I announce "man on board" but no one seems to notice. The doors close and someone shouts "MAN ON BOARD!" I quickly let them know that I use Avon products. --- Thanks to Aunt Donna! I was left unharmed.

And for any guys who might be reading this...there are some HOT Avon ladies.

Back to Dallas

Leaving tomorrow, Tuesday, for another trip to Dallas. Back on Friday in time to go to gala opening of the season at The Guthrie with the opening of the world premiere of "A Little House on the Prairie - the Musical."

We're supposed to get some much needed-rain tonight. I sure hope it happens. Dallas is forecast to be a cool mid-90's this week!