Slow Progress

With the training we were going through, last week I made very little progress on everything.  There were whole days where I didn't lift a needle.  The result is the flower's only half done and I still have a leaf to go.

Take Me Out To The Ball Game

We went to a total of five games while we were in Texas.  We both realized how much we missed baseball.  It was a good thing.

Lefty

The left gargoyle was what I worked on this time.  His tail is coming along and the balance is almost the same as the right guy.

On To Esperanza's

Esperanza's is owned by the same family that owns Joe T. Garcia's.  It's got more selection, is smaller, and is more truly Mexican.  We at lunch there with Erin and Theresa, and it was great.  Nachos are truly cheesy.  Tostada, above, is huge and fresh.  And the tortilla soup (minus avocado, bottom) was flavorful and filling.

Introducing Erin To Ol' South

You're always hungry and tired when you take the six in the morning flight.  Luckily, when Erin did this, we knew where to take her from the airport - to Ol' South.  She had New Orleans eggs benedict; I had my usual dutch baby, and Andreas had a real breakfast.  All was good and balance was restored to the worl.d

Starting The Drops

When I work on this, it goes so fast.  Unfortunately, my time the past couple of months has been so constrained that I haven't been able to work on it much.  I've got the drops on top started though!  It's almost a third done.

Good Drink, Meh Food

 
We went to Rio Mambo, a chain restaurant, on the recommendation of Dawn, who said I had to have the margarita.  The margarita was great - the food, not so much.  My margarita had a small bottle of champagne in it!  It tasted really good, too.  The queso was bland, as was the rest of the food.  It was like going to Taco Cabana, except not as fresh.  Next time we go either for drinks only or just don't go.