15 January 2010
We went on a pubcrawl tonight. My first pubcrawl in many, many years. I took off a wee bit early, picked up my wife and headed downtown. We arrived just as the first stop was ending. Now, this pubcrawl was being sponsored by, but not paid-for by, the Rahr Brewery. So, we were hoping for lots of tasty Rahr beer. Well, they ran out just as we arrived at the first stop: Grace. In fact, I think it may have been MB who got the last half-pint of the Whisky Warmer. Next stop was the Flying Saucer where copious amounts of Iron Thistle flowed free – well, the flowing was free, the drinking was not. Now, the Rahr broke us into groups to head to one of four differnt dinner locations. Marita Beth, myself, Terrill, Jill & Brett all headed to Cowtown Diner where our friend Brad is the Assistant to the Manager. Delightful food & more Rahr beer (Rahr Red this time) was had before we headed to the next stop. The Cowtown Diner is also where I took the first (and best) photo of the experience:

The next stop was Razzoos which was way too loud & crowded so we didn’t stay. In fact, only Terrill, Marita Beth & I made that trip. Everyone else stayed at Cowtown Diner or headed on to the final stop of the night which is where we headed next. Terrill went on home to be with his family while Marita Beth & I trudged to Paddy Red’s a charming, if exceptionally smoky, pub. One beer there and my bronchitis could take no more so we left. But, we left with memories, a gift certificate (which we won) and new friends. A delightful evening all in all!
Cheers.

~KR (Written on 5 February 2010)

Listening to:
Forgive Me by Leona Lewis
from
Sprint

Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 250
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

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14 January 2010
A closeup of the weave of one of our many wicker baskets. This one happens to be in my office.

Cheers.

~KR (Written on 5 February 2010)

Listening to:
Set Out Running by Neko Case & Her Boyfriends
from Veronica Mars Unofficial Soundtrack – Season 3

Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.5
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 320
Exposure Bias: +2/3 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

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13 January 2010
For some reason, the memory eludes me now as it’s been some time ago, Marita Beth & I were in downtown Ft. Worth on this Wednesday night. I took the opportunity to take this photo of one of the beautiful modern buildings in the city.

Cheers.

~KR (Written on 5 February 2010)

Listening to:
Round and Round by Ratt
from Monsters of Rock Platinum Edition

Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.125 sec (1/8)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 250
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Auto, Fired, Red-eye reduction

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12 January 2010
A very long time ago, I did an Eyeball Bender shot of the handle of a petrol pump at a Valero station. This is a similar image, but at a 7-Eleven.

Now, if I could only figure out how to use my camera properly. It had the makings of a decent photo, but operator error screwed it up.
Cheers.

~KR (Written on 29 January 2010)

Listening to:
Take Me Bak Ome by Alde
from Planet Pop – 70s

Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1600)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

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11 January 2010
I cannot even begin to tell you why I took this photo nor where. But, it is the only photo I took today.

Mayhaps I was feeling lowly?
Cheers

~KR (Written on 29 January 2010)

Listening to:
I’m Coming Home by Tom Jones
from British Top 30 – 1967

Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

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10 January 2010
I cannot recall the details, but we ended up in the Arlington Highlands at the Flying Burrito for lunch.

Fine burrito bowl this was. I’ll be back.

Cheers.
~KR (Written on 29 January 2010)

Listening to:
I Want Your Sex (Part II) by George Michael
from Ladies & Gentlemen – the Best of George Michael (Disc 2)

Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

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9 January 2010
Another in my scintillating series of exciting electronics.

If memory serves, we spent the day at home. But, like most Microsoft products, my memory could be faulty.
Cheers.

~KR (Written on 29 January 2010)

Listening to:
Outside in the Rain by Tommy Shaw
from Girls With Guns

Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.067 sec (1/15)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

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8 January 2010
Went to our local Fuzzy’s Taco Stand (hooray for having a Fuzzy’s near us!) for dinner tonight.

I dare say that even Larry might like this hot sauce. It doesn’t compare to “Nuclear Waste” or “Da Bom’” in terms of overall heat, but it’s damn tasty.

Cheers.
~KR (Written on 29 January 2010)

Listening to:
Working in the Coal Mine by Devo
from Heavy Metal Official Soundtrack

Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.05 sec (1/20)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

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7 January 2010
I’m VERY embarassed by the lag I’ve created and how far behind I have fallen in our ‘Daily’ Photoblog. No resolution here, but I will certainly strive to be better & do better.
This candle sits on the range in the kitchen.

Cheers.

Listening to:
Like Toy Soldiers by Eminem
from Best of Eminem

Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.3
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

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23 January 2010

I drove to Addison today—drove up Midway from 635, and didn’t shop for fabric. I had a more important mission. It was time to pay for my sofa!

Daily KRuMB readers may remember that one lovely day back in the early fall, I had a chance encounter with the most beautiful sofa that was just meant to be mine. Its upholstery *exactly* matched that of our two big over-sized chairs. It was in a liquidation sale, and was only available through November . . . or so they said. After much consideration I painfully decided that the timing and the price just didn’t combine to make it possible, so with much sadness, I let the deadline come and go and tried to forget about the missed opportunity. Then, about a week ago, came the phone call telling me, they’d had an extension on their lease, and were finally closing their doors at the end of January. They still had “my couch” . . . did I still want it?

Did I want it? I was overjoyed, and delighted that they were willing to sell it to me for considerably less than the price had been three months ago. Still a sizeable investment, Kyle and I deliberated about it for quite a while, and finally decided it was in fact, the thing to do. I mean what are the chances that opportunity knocks twice?

So, today I drove over there, paid for it, and began making arrangements to move it. I am so excited I can hardly stand it.

Kyle spent some time at No Frills while I was gone, and when I got home we grabbed some dinner, and made a necessary stop at the grocery store (necessary if there are to be bloody marys tomorrow, that is!) Upon exiting our Kroger store, we looked up and saw the most amazingly colourful sunset . . . and then the birds! I had to take photos, and the one I’ve chosen to share is the best of the lot. Many of the others are on my Flickr stream.

~MB

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