Happy Trails
“Oh get down…turn around…go to town…boot scootin’ boogie…” – Brooks and Dunn
Damn It! No line dancing on the TOD. :)
No matter what your musical taste is, I think everyone in the entire free world has heard Boot Scootin Boogie. Known as one of the most successful duos in music history, Brooks and Dunn announced on August 10th that they were retiring after 20 years together. They have played with all the greats, produced a string of number one hits, helped out tons of charities and supported our troops. One thing I have always heard about the guys from my rodeo friends is that they have remained humble, are very friendly and approachable, and are strong supporters of our troops, always have time for their fans, and have not forgotten their roots or the fans.
Their 20 year history started me thinking about a few of my milestones and moments over my last 20 years. So I hopped in my “Mr. Peabody’s Way Back Machine” to take a snapshot of the last 20.
Let’s see, in 1989, I moved back from Philly, met Richard, met Pete & Sharon, joined the Beefmasters Cooking Team, and bought my first Harley. In 1990, I joined the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – Group Ticket Sales Committee, I snagged my very first home computer (NEC 286), I went to Hawaii with Matt Dietz, and bought my west side townhouse from Pete. I was also sporting a fancy mullet with highlights and wearing shark skin double breasted suits. Yes there are pics of the mullet and the suits.
In 1991, I lost one of my best friends and influences: my Mom. She is still with me though. In 1993, I joined the Richmond Ruffians Motorcycle Gang. I also took my first trip to Sturgis for the Black Hills Rally. I went again in 1994 and 1995 on a couple of different Harleys. In 1998, I left Texaco and went to work with Richard at TechKnowledge. I also moved into my place by Memorial Park. In 1999, I moved to the Front Table Management Team with the Rodeo, and turned 40.
In 2001, I bought my first brand new Harley and another one in 2004. I still have both of those scooters. In 2005, I left TechKnowledge and went out on my own and took my first of three trips to the Smoky Mountains & Deep South on the Harley. And yes I have been to the house where Elvis was born. I also found the K&M Grocery, The Welcome Store, The Green Door in Greenvine, and the Carmine Store. In 2006, my life took a different path for the better. In 2008, I started writing the TOD. I hit 50 in 2009.
So as I sit here 20 years later and ripe ole age of 50, I’ve become a little bit of a writer, had the pleasure adding a lot of wonderful people to my life, still a Richmond Ruffian OG, have some gray hair, am still riding Harleys, still on the Rodeo Committee, still cooking on the Beefmasters Cooking Team, and still friends with Pete, Sharon, Richard, and Sue & Pam from my Philly Days (22 years actually). Some things just get better with age, and all of my Trails are Happy!
No matter where your trails from the last 20 have taken you, they brought you to where you are now...Right where you are supposed to be.
Action Item – It’s Friday. Have a great weekend.
Looking For Opportunities
I put this one out a week or so ago but wanted to shoot it out again in case someone had heard of something on the grapevine.
Teri has an associate that was a casualty of the merger of Wachovia and Wells Fargo. She is looking for something new.
Shirlyn has more than 15 years of professional experience providing V.P., division and region level administrative support. Proficient in Microsoft Office, People Soft and Factor Soft. Accustomed to deadline driven situations by using my strong interpersonal and excellent organizational skills. Extensive knowledge in risk management operations.
If you know of an opportunity for Shirlyn, please send me an email, and I’ll shoot you her resume’
“Oh get down…turn around…go to town…boot scootin’ boogie…” – Brooks and Dunn
Damn It! No line dancing on the TOD. :)
No matter what your musical taste is, I think everyone in the entire free world has heard Boot Scootin Boogie. Known as one of the most successful duos in music history, Brooks and Dunn announced on August 10th that they were retiring after 20 years together. They have played with all the greats, produced a string of number one hits, helped out tons of charities and supported our troops. One thing I have always heard about the guys from my rodeo friends is that they have remained humble, are very friendly and approachable, and are strong supporters of our troops, always have time for their fans, and have not forgotten their roots or the fans.
Their 20 year history started me thinking about a few of my milestones and moments over my last 20 years. So I hopped in my “Mr. Peabody’s Way Back Machine” to take a snapshot of the last 20.
Let’s see, in 1989, I moved back from Philly, met Richard, met Pete & Sharon, joined the Beefmasters Cooking Team, and bought my first Harley. In 1990, I joined the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – Group Ticket Sales Committee, I snagged my very first home computer (NEC 286), I went to Hawaii with Matt Dietz, and bought my west side townhouse from Pete. I was also sporting a fancy mullet with highlights and wearing shark skin double breasted suits. Yes there are pics of the mullet and the suits.
In 1991, I lost one of my best friends and influences: my Mom. She is still with me though. In 1993, I joined the Richmond Ruffians Motorcycle Gang. I also took my first trip to Sturgis for the Black Hills Rally. I went again in 1994 and 1995 on a couple of different Harleys. In 1998, I left Texaco and went to work with Richard at TechKnowledge. I also moved into my place by Memorial Park. In 1999, I moved to the Front Table Management Team with the Rodeo, and turned 40.
In 2001, I bought my first brand new Harley and another one in 2004. I still have both of those scooters. In 2005, I left TechKnowledge and went out on my own and took my first of three trips to the Smoky Mountains & Deep South on the Harley. And yes I have been to the house where Elvis was born. I also found the K&M Grocery, The Welcome Store, The Green Door in Greenvine, and the Carmine Store. In 2006, my life took a different path for the better. In 2008, I started writing the TOD. I hit 50 in 2009.
So as I sit here 20 years later and ripe ole age of 50, I’ve become a little bit of a writer, had the pleasure adding a lot of wonderful people to my life, still a Richmond Ruffian OG, have some gray hair, am still riding Harleys, still on the Rodeo Committee, still cooking on the Beefmasters Cooking Team, and still friends with Pete, Sharon, Richard, and Sue & Pam from my Philly Days (22 years actually). Some things just get better with age, and all of my Trails are Happy!
No matter where your trails from the last 20 have taken you, they brought you to where you are now...Right where you are supposed to be.
Action Item – It’s Friday. Have a great weekend.
Looking For Opportunities
I put this one out a week or so ago but wanted to shoot it out again in case someone had heard of something on the grapevine.
Teri has an associate that was a casualty of the merger of Wachovia and Wells Fargo. She is looking for something new.
Shirlyn has more than 15 years of professional experience providing V.P., division and region level administrative support. Proficient in Microsoft Office, People Soft and Factor Soft. Accustomed to deadline driven situations by using my strong interpersonal and excellent organizational skills. Extensive knowledge in risk management operations.
If you know of an opportunity for Shirlyn, please send me an email, and I’ll shoot you her resume’
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Good Laugh
This is just funny.
http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/enlarge/squirrel-portrait-banff.html
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