We continued the process of moving into the master bedroom. After three bowls of Cookie Crisp we went upstairs and started moving. When we had one of the small rooms empty I realized just how dirty the carpet was. After it was all said and done we had pulled up all that carpet and the carpet down the hall (carpet, tack strips, padding, staples, etc.). We set up a bed in the room and moved stuff to make a study, puzzle, ironing room. The master is mostly set up. After I put up the new ceiling fan (thank you Trent & Karen) I was done. We need to straighten and clean some tomorrow.

Today I did a little work around the house. Since we moved into the house the master bedroom has been more of storage space than living space. The house had not been remodeled sinve the 50's, I think. The master bedroom still has wallpaper on cloth on wood boards and the carpet is really old and in bad need of replacement or being pulled up. We moved into one of the other bedrooms and intended to work on the master. I did pull some of the carpet up, but the pad was stuck to the hardwood floor and it took a lot of work. So, I didn't get far.

Today I finally started sorting and getting ready to just go a head and move into the room. We also went out to a nice steak place for dinner.

Today was truly a "Clint does nothing" day. Beth Ann fixed a good breakfast and then I went back to bed, I mean I took a start of the day nap. Beth Ann went to the store & took Febe for a walk. I didn't get much more than this blog entry and some XBOX time. We are watching Top Chef tonight.

I had big plans of working on two projects at the house: (1) the leaky facet in the downstairs bathroom tub & (2) investigate the upstairs toilet in the small bathroom. After working most of the day on the downstairs bathroom I decided that was all I would try to tackle. I don't mind being a little vulnerable so I will admit that after several trips to the Home Depot and cutting a hole in the wall in the closet to replace the faucet I came to the realization that 20 cent washers would have done the job nicely.

We watched The Biggest Loser on TV to finish the day. It was raining, real hard, so our internet and digital channels were out. (It's funny, because that is what Time Warner claims happens to satelite, but it happens every time it rains at our house.) I called Time Warner and everything is back up today. 

Okay, Day 2. We went to Fort Worth to see Beth Ann's brother and family. They are all doing well. We went to the Stockyards and walked around for a few hours. For lunch we went to the Love Shack there. Jason suggested the Love Shack. Iron Chef Tim Love opened the Love Shack in April of 2007. It has som ereally good burgers. It is literally built between two other buildings (see my pictures in the album).

We finished our time in Fort Worth finding two geocaches.

Woo hoo, vacation time. 

We started today by taking Febe on a walk looking for some geocaches close by. We couldn't find either, perhaps we are a little rusty. The weather was great.

In the evening we went to the Beltonian in Belton to see Horton. We had a pleasant time at the Beltonian. It has been recently remodeled and features tables down each isle of seats for your food. When you sit down a person comes to take your order and then delivers your sodas, popcorn, pizza, or hot dogs. There is slao a "candy girl" that walks around until after the previews. Now, they were running a spring break special: $3 tickets which got you a seat, but no extras. Normally tickets are $6 and you get a seat and refillable soda. So, we bought our $3 tickets, $4 sodas, $5 popcorn, and $7 "Blazzing Saddle" pizza (bar-b-q personal pizza). You work the math, but it should be noted it was well worth every penny. The theater is clean and we still spent less than we would have at a chain theater.

For a while there I was a member at the Waco Family "Y" and tried to work out on a somewhat consistent schedule. I had the opportunity to have a personal trainer for long enough to get me started in the right director (thank you, Karen) and I guess stayed at it pretty good. But, things happen and finances get tight. I dropped my membership and have been intending to walk the dog more, etc.

 

I learned about Columbus Avenue Baptist Church's Center. They bought the old YMCA building back in 1993 and renovated it. They run good athletic ministries out of it and have retained it's "workout" focus. Members of Columbus Avenue have free access to The Center. As a ministry to full time ministers and seminary students Columbus gives them a free membership to The Center with a $10 registration fee. 

 

I am back to working on a consistent exercise schedule. The Center is not as fancy as the "Y", but it is more convenient and less crowded.

I must turn myself in on July 24th at 10:00 AM (Thank you, David Dover).  Granted I am turning myself in at the Elite Circle Grill so how bad can it be.  You can donate online on my MDA page.  Here's the skinny:

 Please Help Me!!!  I have been arrested and will be put in jail for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Lock-up.   Don’t even bother asking what crime I have committed – it’s not really that important.  I just have to raise my bail of $2000.00 before the Lock-Up and they will go easy on me, but I need your financial assistance to post my bond.  Please lend your support during the: 

2007 Waco Mission Possible Lock-Up at the Elite Circle Grill 

Your 100% tax-deductible donation will help MDA continue research into the cause and the possible cure of the 43 neuromuscular diseases they cover.  Your support of the MDA Lock-Up will also help MDA provide wheelchairs, clinic visits and summer camp for the families served by the Association in our local area.