Tennessee State Fair, 2006

Selena, Sean and Caden.

Getting on our first ride.

You spin me right round baby, right round baby, right round, right round...

Hey, can you see me up here! These things make you so dizzy, I would much rather jump out of an airplane.

You have to finish your beer before you get on one of these puke inducing attractions.

Waiting to get on the next ride. hmmm.... Lets leave it at that.

Win me one of those.

We just finished peeing. What a relief!

I know these two very well and I can tell you they are not slutty.

Selena and Carey on the bumper cars.

The fair from the top of the hill.

New Paint and Furniture

Earlier this year with the help of my buddy Michael, I remodeled the living room, entry way, kitchen and dining area of my home.

It took a while to pick out the colors and right before I went to buy the paint we picked a new set of colors.

I ordered the table from American Signature. I really like the quality of their goods and have bought many things there. New light fixtures and wood blinds were also installed.

Michael did a great job of rearranging the furniture and decor. He is also an excellent painter. Most of my friends know not to let me touch a paint brush unless you want a Picasso.

The chest in the corner is from Mindanao (in the southern Philippines).

Many of the crosses on the wall are gifts and some have been purchased over the last couple of years

I've had some of these plants for more than 10 years from back when I lived in Florida.

Okay, this is not a pretty picture, but I just wanted to show off my new 72 inch widescreen. I also have an awesome 5.1 digital surround sound system in the room (not pictured, I just installed it). I got the screen and projector for less than $500 at woot.com (sorry it was a one day sale, so no it is not available anymore).

Memorial Day Barbecue

I put together an impromptu Memorial Day barbecue. I didn't realize how many people would come for the gathering. There were over 40 people at the house that day.

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.

Hanging out in the dining area.

Mitchel (who is a shaman/medicine man) brought his buddy Morpheus with him.

Snakes are amazing creatures. Mystical and powerful, they represent so much to the human psyche.

I prepared salmon, chicken and we also had all kinds of side dishes brought by everyone else.

To cap off the large meal, there was a variety of desserts and Turkish tabacco.

Sunday Brunch at Opryland Hotel

Caleb, Carey and I went to the Opryland Hotel for brunch today. The hotel has the best brunch in Nashville. We took our time eating and spent some time comtemplating and discussing each others future plans/goals.

After brunch, we walked off our heavy meal at Opryland's indoor gardens.

Opryland has an impressive collection of orchids and flowers.

I took these pictures with my camera phone. Not bad, considering the low resolution.

At first, I was wondering why everyone was staring at this lamp post.

Then, I saw her face.

Caleb hit it right, when he said it is like something out of the Chronicles of Narnia.

Her movements were very slow and graceful.

If the mythical Green Man had a wife, this would be her.