Sunday, August 2, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Hump Day Thoughts
- I am suppose to be at work right now, shift change to the night shift, however, due to my administrative assignment, I wont hit the streets until after June 1st. This is the first night shift my TEAM will work without me :(
- I don't mind the night shift, however, I do prefer days.
- It been over fifteen years since I have worked 12-hour shifts on nights.
- The administrative gig is chugging along...getting close to the end finally. When we receive the award due to the outcome, I'll be sure to let you know.
- It now feels like Texas weather...80 degrees, no breeze and the humidity about 100% yuk
- I always (allways) forget, which way to spell always(allways). I have to put them both side by side to figure it out...always (allways)
- And it is "always" by the way.
- Bob's surgery went well and he is recuperating just fine.
- I am ready to go camping, big time.
- The Dallas Cowboys "bubble" practice building is built just like the WinStar Casino building. I have been to WinStar during a pretty big storm and saw the lights swinging, I wondered then how safe it was.
- Went and saw the "Soloist" with Robert Downy Jr. and Jamie Fox...great movie -- edit...fantastic movie.
- My grass is growing about 2 inches a day...I mowed last night and it looks like I'll be mowing again very very soon.
- The Swing Flu scare was such a big time waste...much to do about nothing, it really got under my skin though...sometimes I can't stand the media and all its sensationalism.
- I was interviewed one time by Grant Stinchfield from channel 5 news after a disabled man, trapped in his wheelchair burnt to death after his van caught on fire...he ask me if it was a gruesome scene...I had him turn the camera off and I asked him, "What do you think?" I told him not to ask anymore stupid questions...we turned the camera back on and no more stupid questions where asked..."was it gruesome"...what the hell do you think???
- Speaking of gruesome, I am sure am glad I've got a break from working fatality accidents since I changed jobs.
- My wife is in Alaska helping her mom take care of Bob, I miss her.
- I'm going to eat at Panchos tomorrow evening, I likes me some Panchos.
- And as they say in Mayberry...My best to you and yours"
Stay blessed...because it is wonderful.
-G-
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Hump Day Thoughts Baby!!!!!!

- I really believe that Wednesdays are the best day of the week.
- I think rupturing my Patellar tendon would suck.
- A week of cloudy days drains me down...bring on some sunshine.
- Cerissa Desiree Arrington is a cool name.
- I think Mike may win the Biggest Loser.
- My wife's violin (fiddle) playing is like hearing Angels sing...
- She plays this cool little ditty called "Mississippi Hotdog" ...video to come shortly.
- I got a facebook page, look me up and we can become friends.
- Swine Flu....oh my God...Swine Flu...enough already with the Swine Flu.
- Mark Levin...I likes, I likes, I likes.
- It is now officially mowing season...man, the grass is growing a foot a week.
- American Idol Adam Lambert is a time waste.
- My favorite Ipod game is called Chopper....I got up over 5000 points.
- Had a great weekend with my in-laws from Alaska, except for the above mentioned "Patellar" issue.
- I've got the best picture in the world of my mother-in-law...wanna see??????
- I got a new American flag on the pole, the old one tore up due to all the wind we have had.
- Project a work is going good, just really wanting to get through with it, very tedious.
- I prefer watch TV from the DVR so I can fast forward through all the stupid commercials.
- radiolovers.com is a great web site if you like downloading old radio show classics. My favorite are the old time crime shows.
- I honestly believe I have learned more in the past 7-months at my new job about "true policing" than I have both experienced and have been taught in the past 6 years.
- Blessed = Smile = I have a smile on my face most of the time.
G.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Return of "Hump Day Thoughts"
- I bet I heard "Tax Man" by the Beatles today at least 10 times.
- I sorta wanted to go to a Tea Party today, but I really don't like tea that much...bring on the Dr. Pepper parties, I'm all over it.
- Christine and I did not have to pay taxes this year, I'm so glad about that.
- In 1909, we worked until mid January to pay our yearly taxes, now mid April.
- I listen to a local Fox affiliate station in the mornings on the way to work KLIF, the local talk show guy, Jeff Bolten is in Iraq this week talking with our troops...good radio...bit time good radio.
- I read (book on tape) "Escape" last week...about the FLDS sect and how a lady and her 8 kids got out of it after 30 years...amazing story.
- What do Prince, Oprah and Christine all have in common?....they all love the color "purple".
- Shift Change + May + Midnight Shift + TEAM members staying together = Good times
- I love Root Beer floats.
- Went to the gun range yesterday for training, more good times...except for the sunburn.
- Effective yesterday...my wife is now an official Highland Village Police Auxiliary Member...I am so proud of her. She has completed all her training and can go out and volunteer whenever she feels like it now.
- My day shift "Administrative Assignment" is coming to a close, I now see the light at the end of the tunnel.
- I had Couscous for the first time last week...liked it, I really liked it.
- When I lay down at night to go to sleep, I'm out in about 5-10 minutes and I sleep all night.
- A little over six months ago, I did good to get 2 hours of sleep a night and not all at the same time.
- I like podcasting.
- That's about it for this week, till next time.
Stay blessed, cause I am.
G
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Catching Up
- Been catching up on all kinds of things this weekend since Chirs worked the Nascar @ TMS
- I got a new assignment at work, I'll be off the street for a little while doing some "administrative work".
- It is hard not to get addicted to Facebook.
- Due to things I found out in the barn, I think I've turned into a Numismatic.
- The wind has blown some shingles off the barn, one day, when it quits blowing, I'm going to have to get up there and fix it.
- I really don't see how people get caught up in Internet scams.
- The very first Bridgeport Police Officer to die in the line of duty was Sgt. Randy White. He died this week protecting the good folks of Wise County...sad...sad...sad.
- I have fertilized my yard twice this Spring, newsflash...weeds still here.
- Chrishas taken up "fiddle" playing...let the sounds of pure heaven begin.
- Bosses Pizza in Lake Worth has the best pizza in the history of the world.
- Sometimes I wish I lived in another Country, I'm not sure where, but sometimes I think it could be cool.
- Work is still going absolutely fantastic...I could not have made a better decision.
- There are some folks at work that read this blog...they tell me about it...I get sorta paranoid cause I didn't know how they knew things about me until they told me about the blog.
- I'm a little upset about American Idol's "Megan Joy" getting kicked off last week, I liked her tattoo, but when she danced I would almost throw up.
- The new Osborne show on Fox is terrible.
- I will try to post more later and give some updates about this and that, until then...have a great one.
They just keep on coming, unbelievable...unbelievable.
-G-
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
"Hitting Pay Dirt"
Hump Day Thoughts

- Sorry I have not posted in awhile, but I've been very busy.
- My grandson turned one year old last Thursday, we had his party on Sunday at mom's house. He sure is a handsome little guy and enjoyed his cupcake, pics later.
- I had one of the best weekends that I can remember last weekend. Chris and I took Layla to Highland Village and camped at Pilot Knoll Park. Although the weather was a bit cool, Chris and I got to spend some great quality time together relaxing and unwinding from the day to day grind. It is great to spend uninterrupted time with your very best friend.
- I've got to get some TV time in this week, my DVR is almost full.
- Chris and I went a saw Slumdog Millionaire last Saturday...good movie...but I did not see it as 8 Oscar worthy.
- I went to the Azle City Council Meeting last night, more about that later.
- Layla is too tall for the carport next to my shop, Layla is 9'10" and the carport is 9'03". We have called the building guy and he is coming soon to "raise the roof".
- Tonight is left over night...oh boy...oh boy...
- I got a new t-shirt this week...it has a pic of a sleeping bag and cookware on a open fire and says..."Bed and Breakfast"...cute...thanks Chris.
- If you guys have not seen what Chris got for me, see Chris' blog. She took several of my Masonic photos and had them professionally matted and framed...they look unbelievable. She has now created a true family heirloom for me to p[ass down to my grandson...yes, I cried.
- You will not believe the next project she is working on, it is going to blow you away.
- Last night's Biggest Loser...the brown team's dad needs to go...I'm just saying.
- Spring is coming...the weeds almost need to be mowed in the yard.
- My 1995 F150 pulls Layla great with the exception of a little horsepower issue...I'm thinking about upgrading the ignition and putting a performance chip in her to give her that needed boost.
- Chris had surgery yesterday and is recovering just fine.
- There was a very interesting article in the Azle newspaper this week...more about that later also.
- Chris just got home and I think we are going to town to get some gas...I'll be back later to post about the council meeting last night, Jayden's birthday pics and the newspaper article.
Blessed beyond belief...
-g-
Monday, February 23, 2009
Whats on my mind on a late Monday night
- I'm starting this post at 11:59PM, so it is still officially "Monday"
- I finally got a day off after a four day stretch of 12-hour shifts...I got to spend some quality time with "Layla".
- You have to jack the trailer up and down 3 times to properly hook up the leveler hitch...today, Layla got an electric jack.
- I want to see Slumdog Millionaire...it really blew the other movies away during the Oscars.
- I can't stand Sean Penn.
- If I am not listening to talk radio, I usually listen to 98.7 KLUV.
- KLUV plays "oldies"...the other day I heard Prince's Purple Rain and thought "oldies?"...I went and saw him in concert in Dallas when I was about 18...his music can't be oldies.
- I put a masonic decal and the "Arringshill - Keeter, Texas" sticker on Layla today, I'm ready to go camping now...I can't wait.
- I really like the new Dirks Bentley song..."Feel that Fire"
- I need to go to bed now...got to get up early and get some things done.
Everyone take care and talk soon....
-g-
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
"LAYLA"
I on the other hand, like to be serious as I "think" about it all...
Hump Day Thoughts
- It was nice spending a "weekday" with my wife...
- I just spent the last two days in training...very good topic...very informative.
- We brought the trailer home today...her name is Layla.
- Next weekend = Pilot Knoll Park on Lake Lewisville.
- Pics to follow in next post.
- President Bush moved into his new house today...I think it is silly about all the hype about that on the local news.
- I am so friggin glad that the weird girl "Tatiana" got kicked off American Idol tonight.
- Just to let you know, toilet paper for travel trailers is expensive.
- Watched a new show tonight "Lie to me" pretty cool...it just happens to be the topic of the class I just had this week.
- My truck pulls the trailer fine, better than I really expected, I'm sure it is due to the leveling hitch they put on today...that thing is neat.
- We did not have to pay any taxes this year, we got a pretty good return, I am very thankful for that.
- Chris and I went to Saltgrass today...man, that place has great food.
- I took a nap in the trailer today...just to see how it was going to feel...I slept like a rock.
- Winter is Texas is weird...it really has not been cold at all this winter...one little ice storm...that's it so far.
- It is neat having James Avery Jewelry in the city where I work...it makes things "easy"
- No doubt about it...the blessing continues.
-g-
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Travel Trailer Update
The "A" TEAM
Just wanted to post a pic of the "A" Team guys. We say "A-TEAM" because of our shift designation, it just worked out that way. But while we are on the subject of team, I would like to put my two cents in about our little group.
I began wearing a badge in 1987, that my friends was 22 years ago...I have worked with a bunch of people over the years...I have worked for, worked with and supervised many "teams" during this time period. Some "teams" worked well, other did not, some just had the word "team" attached and that was all.
Don't get me wrong, I've had some great teams...The group of officers I assembled for the Azle Police C.R.U was some of the best, great stats, great motivation, great attitude, Terry, Greg, Rex, Jimmy, David, Kevin...we made some progress no doubt...but there was always something was missing.
I can honestly say, that in 22 years of doing "this" ...whatever "this" is...I have never had a team like I do right now. I have never worked with others that everyone had the same goals and desires. Much of the credit goes to Sgt. Kimberlin and Cpl. Cameron for their direction and mentoring...but still...something is different about all of us. I have done much thinking about "us" over the past couple of months and I have come to the conclusion...this big difference about this team and the others that I have been assigned to is that there is nothing missing.
We each know what the other is thinking...we are each others left and right hands...we know what needs to be done, we know how to do it and we go forward and accomplish, day in and day out without fail...22-years it had taken for me to find out what a true team really is...22-years...sad but yet inspiring because I can't wait to experience more.
I write that I am blessed...I tell people that I am blessed...this is just one little reason.
-g-
Thursday, February 5, 2009
My trip to the "New" Wild Onion Resturant

The Day After Hump Day Thoughts
- I have been very busy lately.
- We are getting a new CAD and RMS (Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System) System at work. We had training today, so far, look very user friendly.
- Work is going GREAT...I am going to be in a short video soon about the Village, should be able to view it from the City's website latter this month...I'll let you know where I will be in March, April and May for autograph signings.
- I used to listen to talk radio...I am soooooooo sick and tired of it right now.
- Today is one day closer than yesterday to "travel trailer purchase day".
- A new episode of Grey's Anatomy comes on tonight...I can't wait.
- Christine and I are going to Granbury next week to go to the "drive in picture show" at the Brazos Drive In. I have not been to a drive in since I was a teenager.
- With the exception of the ice storm last week, winter in Texas has been great so far.
- I have mixed emotions about Google's new "latitude" program.
- I am thinking about getting another tattoo soon...I am not even going to try to explain what it is going to be...I'll post pics when I get it.
- The new Chevy Camaro might just be the most awesome vehicle even to be made (with the exception of a 4-door Jeep).
- My wife got a blackboard for Christmas, we hung in on the back porch...she puts very motivational messages on it each week...neat idea...it keeps me focused.
- My wife and I had one of the very best weekends in a long time last weekend. I enjoyed it very much.
- Paul Blart Mall Cop = Stupid and really a waste of money.
- Want to see "Taken"
- One of my partners on day shift is a young African American female...I sing hip hop songs to her...she thinks I'm cool.
- Not only am I very cool, I am very blessed...believe it.
-g-
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tarrant County Car Show
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Baby it's cold outside!!!!!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
A review of past days...

- This pic has nothing to do with this post, other than I had a viewfinder when I was a kid, and I loved it.
- We have new President...not only is this blog fun to read...it is very informative.
- I had potato soup tonight...yummy...yummy
- Yesterday 78 degrees...today....37 degrees and and wind blew like all get out all day long.
- My lunch was free today...(see previous post)
- Christine and I watched Grey's Anatomy last night that we recorded on Thursday...best episode yet. (I love this show, and I am not gay)
- I think this year's American Idol is going to be the best yet....same with Biggest Loser, I hope the really fat 17 year old guy wins.
- I saw a lady buy perfume and a Corney dog from a convenience store in Azle the week...
- I bought gas for $1.65. this week, crap, its going back up.
- Chris and I went and ate at Dos Chilies Grande...we haven't been there in forever...I love that place.
- My grandson got a haircut...he will be 1-year old next month. Im so proud of him and his mother.
- As I type this sentence, I have been brought a bowl of ice cream and a home made brownie...good God...my life is soooooo perfect.
- Evidently, my cats like my bowl of ice cream and brownie too.
- My wife and I have really been working on cleaning out the barn this past week...more my wife than I.
- I put something for sale on craigslist. com this week....did you know there are more people who want to buy my 16000 lbs. storm cellar and ship it to Canada for their daughter's graduation present than I ever thought there would be. I wish I had fifty of them.........
- I fixed my weed eater this week...now when the weeds begin to grow in a couple of months...I will be ready.
- I worked an off-duty job last Saturday....great money...good gig...doing it again next weekend.
- I ate breakfast at Whataburger with a great friend this week...it is good to see him and spend some time together...before I left Azle, we pretty much ate everyday together.
- Be careful, talk soon, and hope you have a great day.
-g-
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Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Hump Day Thoughts
- First and foremost, Happy New Year.
- Alot of good shows are starting this month, Grey's Anatomy, Lost, Life on Mars, Biggest Loser...my DVR will be on overload.
- Podcasting...Rocks.
- I will not list my new year resolutions...there is no way I can compete with my Brother-in-Law's post...
- When my cat sneezes, I laugh.
- I really like the commercial where the guy hits the nun's van...I think it is for Nationwide Insurance.
- We went to 12-hours shifts at work...love it...love it...love it.
- I'm not even going to try to explain my schedule but every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday I get off.
- Christine and I saw "7 Pounds" with Will Smith...unsure of what to say.
- It drains me down when I walk into a store or any place in uniform and someone says..."I didn't do it" or "there he is officer...he did it" and points to one of his friends and laughs.
- Carrie Underwood was on the People Choice Awards tonight....stunning...absolutly stunning.
- I think Rascal Flatts sound better on CD than live.
- I really felt sorry for Dallas Police Chief Kunkle during last night's press conference concerning the death of one of his officers.
- I hate wearing a black band across my badge...I just hate it.
- Due to all the problems with people shooting their guns into the air on New Year's Eve...I am thinking about making an umbrella made out of Kevlar.
- I remember living on the Northside of Ft. Worth and having to leave on New Year's eve night because of all the gunfire.
- It sleeted on Monday and Tuesday I wore short sleeves, today, I wore shorts.
- I saw gas for $1.55 today and thought...Man, gas is getting expensive again.
- My best friend's son leaves for San Diego next week...Marine Corp. boot camp, it seems like yesterday he was just a little kid. We all went to lunch today, he gave me a hug goodbye and got in his truck and drove away...I cried as he pulled out of the driveway.
- I have got to say that I am living in one of the very best times of my life right now...I am so blessed, it is truly amazing.
Later my friends.