For all you North Beachers...

Remember that this coming Sunday afternoon at 4:15 we're having a session to work on some new songs. I'd really appreciate you coming, and you can anticipate me twisting your arms up bit so get your Sunday afternoon naps early!

Oh, and anyone up for some cards Sunday night?
  • sdbaxley
    yes and yes
    by sdbaxley at 06/26/09 5:13AM
  • laughing_eyes
    :) :)
    by laughing_eyes at 06/26/09 8:45AM
  • mapgray
    Ditto Steven!
    by mapgray at 06/26/09 10:14AM
  • therodybunch
    Yes x2!
    by therodybunch at 06/26/09 7:43PM
  • laughing_eyes
    BYOF, right?
    by laughing_eyes at 06/27/09 3:19PM
  • laughing_eyes
    NTTM___Nertz to the max
    by laughing_eyes at 06/27/09 8:47PM
  • nik
    Yes and yes!
    by nik at 06/28/09 1:46PM
  • chispa
    Cool!
    by chispa at 06/28/09 2:05PM
  • nik
    Btw i enjoyed the singing practice! Im glad we are learning new songs
    by nik at 06/29/09 10:42AM
  • therodybunch
    Thank you ! I really enjoyed it... I hope we do it again soon
    by therodybunch at 06/29/09 12:44PM
  • cabinmommajuju
    AAArrrrooonn!!! It's me, JuJu! i miss you! how in the world are you? talk to me, buddy!
    by cabinmommajuju at 07/01/09 3:27PM
  • Cowgirlmom49
    Thaanks for the singing lessons. I enjoyed it we need more of those .
    by Cowgirlmom49 at 07/02/09 10:56AM
  • nik
    I leave the country for a week and u post nothing? Come on now! Im relying on everyone to keep me updated while im gone!
    by nik at 07/09/09 12:42AM
  • tylerhairston
    Hey Lumpkinator! Me and a few of my cousins are going to Las Vegas on the 20-24th on Southwest...any chance you would be on the vegas route? I know you fly out from Phoenix but wasn't sure if you ever had any layovers in vegas. Have a good one Captain Lumpkinator...tell Katie Holmes and baby Suri I said hello! :)
    by tylerhairston at 07/12/09 2:53PM
  • nik
    btw i kept both kidneys! youd be so proud
    by nik at 07/16/09 11:40AM
  • angel_of_music1890
    I need to play nertz with you sometime soon.
    I've been improving my game lately.
    by angel_of_music1890 at 07/18/09 9:37PM
  • nik
    i dont know if you check this anymore but if you do go check the fun stuff we do together group please
    by nik at 09/16/09 9:49AM
  • yellowrose
    where ya looking at houses? i am sure there are a few left over by us. ;)
    by yellowrose at 09/16/09 4:48PM
  • 5ofusisgr8
    Aaron, I need your help! How do I explain the Great Circle Route and Distance to 7th graders using a map and globe? Can you help me?
    by 5ofusisgr8 at 10/20/09 10:58AM
  • 5ofusisgr8
    Thank you!! They were impressed I knew such a pilot. Their regular teacher is a former Navy Submarine officer, I told them I didn't think they were worried so much about the GCD under water, but what do I know?
    by 5ofusisgr8 at 10/23/09 10:05PM

Proper ettiquette?

Maybe I've raised this question before, but I just keep seeing this so I'll ask again:

What is the proper social etiquette for using a cell phone while actively "engaged" in a public restroom?

I see this ALL the time in airport restrooms. Now I'm not questioning what you do in the privacy of your own personal throneroom, but I'd love to hear your thoughts about this one...
  • sparky
    Etiquette...is not to use the phone in the restroom. If they are near you...just flush your toilet over and over and over, so the person they are talking to realizes where they are. ;-)
    by sparky at 06/17/09 9:15PM
  • yellowrose
    LOL ^^awesome answer sparky!
    by yellowrose at 06/17/09 9:19PM
  • tylerhairston
    What job qualification would this fall under? Multitasking or being able to work under high pressured situations? Either way...I'm thinking conversations are best left outside of the restroom. Perhaps airports should have sanitary wipes especially for cell phones. :)
    by tylerhairston at 06/17/09 9:37PM
  • sparker
    just say no -- no phone in the restroom, ever
    by sparker at 06/17/09 10:23PM
  • laughing_eyes
    are we forgetting about "mute" options?
    by laughing_eyes at 06/17/09 10:33PM
  • mandao
    I find it REALLY annoying when people answer their phone in the bathroom. Seriously tell them you will call them back. A cell phone is for MY convenience not everyone else's. When you got in the restroom its not a convenient. Thats my two cents!
    by mandao at 06/17/09 11:29PM
  • mropolo
    I believe it's in the same category as being in conversation with a person face-to-face. The call can wait. If it's an emergency they'll call back or leave a message.
    by mropolo at 06/18/09 8:05AM
  • kirbyj2
    No speaking in the restroom - period. Phone or otherwise. Also no eye contact, hand shaking, or standing within 2 feet of anyone at any time.
    by kirbyj2 at 06/18/09 1:20PM
  • lizsmith
    ^too funny!!!!!
    by lizsmith at 06/18/09 1:21PM
  • auamy
    This totally hits a nerve with me. This woman that works on the same floor is in the restroom about 80% of the time I visit and she's ALWAYS talking on the phone, in the stall, at the mirror, etc. UBER annoying. Engaged or not, no phones should be used in public restrooms.
    by auamy at 06/18/09 1:46PM
  • lizsmith
    ^Can you tape a picture of a cell phone to the mirror and inside stall doors with a big red X on them???!!!!
    by lizsmith at 06/18/09 1:51PM
  • larry
    by larry at 06/18/09 4:34PM
  • lumpy
    ha, that's funny Larry. Long, kind of crude, but funny.
    by lumpy at 06/18/09 9:00PM
  • ousinger
    Aaron, I'm coming to Dallas this weekend...and there is a gospel meeting on Saturday and Sunday if you would like to come :)
    by ousinger at 06/18/09 9:58PM
  • windham4life
    lol...I've seen that a lot too. And normally the people who are talking on the cell phone are really loud too, so that everyone in the restroom at the time can "enjoy" their conversation too.
    by windham4life at 06/19/09 8:32PM
  • nik
    Lol ive not experienced it w the phone except that my brother does that to me. Well be talking and i hear a flush! Creeps me out dont do that to anyone! Also girlier question... Going to the bathroom with girls who r telling u a story, do u halt the convo until u have exited the restroom? Some do, some keep talking from the next stall
    by nik at 06/21/09 10:28AM
  • lumpy
    ha, Nik, I'm not even going to try to answer that question
    by lumpy at 06/21/09 10:34PM
  • nik
    Lol i didnt think u could. Thought somebody might! Im w u on the cell. I dont want to even hear anyones phone convo in there
    by nik at 06/22/09 1:03AM
  • ousinger
    Aaron, I had a great trip...leaving on Southwest today...not impressed with the service on Southwest on Friday...will tell you about it later to register my official complaint :) Several of the passengers on that flight said they never wanted to fly again because of how awful the flight was....Wish I could have seen you, but I'll be back next month :)
    by ousinger at 06/22/09 8:46AM
  • laughing_eyes
    there's only 1 piece left - somehow i don't think it will make it beyond tomorrow
    by laughing_eyes at 06/23/09 10:00PM

05/26/09 7:55PM

Thanks everyone for coming! Hope everyone had a great time... I sure did! I finally got the 2nd jet ski up and running but not til it was almost time to go. Sorry about that! :( You all know the way there now, so don't be strangers!
  • mapgray
    Thanks again. It really was GREAT!
    by mapgray at 05/26/09 9:11PM
  • laughing_eyes
    Thanks! Had a wonderful time. Glad you were able to get the jet ski working!
    by laughing_eyes at 05/26/09 10:28PM
  • lizsmith
    Wish I could have been there!
    by lizsmith at 05/27/09 6:35AM
  • therodybunch
    Thank you so much again!
    by therodybunch at 05/27/09 5:18PM
  • dwatkins
    haha! Well, we'd be alright - almost everyone going is Hispanic, so i'd be safe - i got a posse!
    by dwatkins at 05/28/09 9:30PM
  • lumpy
    ha
    by lumpy at 05/28/09 9:32PM
  • nik
    sorry sunday nights are easiest for scheduling. unles of course you want to schedule something on a different night.
    by nik at 05/29/09 2:57PM
  • ousinger
    SO, did you guys win your softball game? Or at least not get run ruled?
    by ousinger at 06/02/09 9:36AM
  • laughing_eyes
    please see my blog about the movie(s)
    by laughing_eyes at 06/05/09 10:54PM
  • laughing_eyes
    thanks for the tip :)
    by laughing_eyes at 06/11/09 6:49AM

Memorial Day Bash

If you're coming on Monday, throw 6417 Beacon Vista, Grandbury, TX 76049, into your i-phone and it should get you there. Big picture is take 820 West until HWY 377, then head SW on 377 until Granbury. You'll turn off just before getting into town, as your handy-dandy i-phone will tell you.

What to bring:
-Sunblock
-More sunblock
-Towels
-Sandals/flip flops of some kind
-Life Jacket, if you have one
-Whatever else you want to

We'll be there all day so come whenever, we're grilling out dogs for lunch. Ask me and I'll let you know what food you can bring.

Should be a good time!
  • laughing_eyes
    - Yes
    by laughing_eyes at 05/24/09 4:00PM
  • laughing_eyes
    - Check
    by laughing_eyes at 05/24/09 4:00PM
  • yontz
    I'm seriously considering this i-phone thing!!
    by yontz at 05/25/09 12:34PM
  • crumpledart
    Sorry I missed the fun! I wish I had made it back in time to make it there. I know you all had lots of fun! So sad that I missed it!!!!
    by crumpledart at 05/25/09 6:47PM
  • mapgray
    Thanks for having us out. It was so much fun. Next time we will stay longer.
    by mapgray at 05/25/09 6:48PM
  • laughing_eyes
    No burns (whew!). Just a nice big bruise on my leg - I guess it's from flinging myself onto the dock - LOL
    by laughing_eyes at 05/25/09 9:59PM
  • laughing_eyes
    Thanks! It was loads of fun!
    by laughing_eyes at 05/25/09 10:00PM
  • laughing_eyes
    Seeing "1/2 of my house" always inspires me. Thanks for the ride.
    by laughing_eyes at 05/25/09 10:05PM
  • nik
    man im jealous! oh well i have a lake house too! and 11 weeks off
    by nik at 05/26/09 8:17AM
  • therodybunch
    We had a great time... Thank you for having us over!
    by therodybunch at 05/26/09 10:21AM
  • ousinger
    Wish I could have been there :(
    by ousinger at 05/26/09 5:03PM

Time to get our shindig on!

Nertz at Mom and Dad's house after church this coming Sunday night. Don't be scared...

Memorial Day, 25 May, party down and Mom and Dad's lake house on Lake Granbury. There'll be some boating and jet skiing and eating and swimming and other good times. Let me know if you want to come.
  • ousinger
    I'll be there.....oh wait...I live too far away :(
    There will be jet skiing??? make sure Sparky doesn't ride one or wreck it :)
    by ousinger at 05/14/09 2:58PM
  • nik
    man stupid snow day make up!
    by nik at 05/14/09 8:16PM
  • nik
    oooh and i aint scared
    by nik at 05/14/09 8:16PM
  • laughing_eyes
    yes, please. yes, please.
    by laughing_eyes at 05/14/09 8:44PM
  • chispa
    ^^Yeah, stupid snow day make-up...would it look bad if the teacher calls in sick?
    by chispa at 05/14/09 9:39PM
  • chispa
    Hey bro, did you tell mom about nertz this time?
    by chispa at 05/14/09 9:39PM
  • nik
    lol he hid the scissors! and i think we could be justified with a personal day? whatya think?
    by nik at 05/14/09 9:49PM
  • dbsmelser
    I want to come. Don't think it'll work out though. Oh, and I think you meant to say "lake doublewide on Lake Granbury."
    by dbsmelser at 05/14/09 10:18PM
  • lumpy
    are you calling me trailer park trash?
    by lumpy at 05/14/09 10:34PM
  • littlekeeb
    I will be there!!
    by littlekeeb at 05/14/09 11:20PM
  • crumpledart
    I love going down to your Granbury place. Let me see what is going on that weekend. I'll let you know.
    by crumpledart at 05/15/09 9:03PM
  • laughing_eyes
    Thank you!!!!!!
    by laughing_eyes at 05/17/09 10:25PM
  • laughing_eyes
    That's my plan. Do you want me to bring something to eat? drink?
    by laughing_eyes at 05/18/09 6:46AM
  • therodybunch
    Sounds like fun..count us in...just let me know what we need to bring-Jonathan
    by therodybunch at 05/18/09 8:19PM
  • yellowrose
    sorry we're missing out.
    by yellowrose at 05/20/09 7:36PM
  • laughing_eyes
    we'll miss you - and will do.
    by laughing_eyes at 05/20/09 10:45PM
  • angel_of_music1890
    oooh, I'd be there, but... it has already passed
    by angel_of_music1890 at 05/23/09 12:17AM