Thurston Blogging

Waterford

Recently, we donated a bunch of stuff that we no longer need to the Salvation Army.  It as great - I just set boxes at the foot of the driveway, and they came through the neighborhood and picked it up.

One of the things that was donated was an old suitcase.  We switched from Atlantic, a good set of luggage, to Travelpro.  Travelpro is what pilots and flight attendants use for luggage.  After Sharon and I started traveling more and more - it was important to get luggage that would last.

While cleaning out the old Atlantic piece, I came across a picture of Sharon and I during our honeymoon in Ireland in 2002.  This picture was taken at the Waterford Crystal factory in Waterford, Ireland.  That was an amazing place - to see these artists create the pieces by hand was like nothing I've ever seen before.  True craftsmen.

The Night Watchman Keeps Waiting

She was due yesterday.  Friday, June 22nd marked the 40th week that Sharon has been pregnant.  TCO (The Chosen One) was supposed to make her debut on the world stage yesterday.

 

We now have an appointment to induce on Thursday evening.  However, TCO may decide to arrive any time between now and then.

For the past few weeks, I feel that I've been sleeping with one eye open.  The thought that I'm going to be tapped and told that, "It's time" is keeping me from sleeping.

The baby's nursery is ready, the bags are packed, the car seat is installed and we are as ready as we can be.  I was asked yesterday - "What do you need a bag for?".  Well, I have packed the following:
* Digital camera
* DVD Camcorder
* extra t-shirt (Chicago Cubs)
* toothbrush and toothpaste
* deodorant
* book on being a Dad
* 5 one-dollar bills
* 4 quarters
* 3 granola bars
* 1 bottle of water (Meijer brand)

I will also pack my 80 Gig video iPod and my Bose QC2 noise-canceling headphones.   In fact, they are brand-new.  I called Bose on Thursday as my old pair broke.  Sent them back to Bose via UPS, called Bose with the tracking number - and they sent a new pair overnight to me at no charge.  No wait at all on the phone - Bose rules. 

Since I'm waiting for the baby to come, I thought that I would find the best video about waiting.  Allow the sweet sounds of the awesome Richard Marx to brighten your day.  The wife looked at me strange when I was playing this clip.  She suggested Journey or Lionel Richie.  Forget those guys, man - I'm bringing Richard Marx back!  Who-hoo!

Welcome to Blackout Tavern

Here are a few photos of the Thurston Basement Bar A.K.A. Blackout Tavern.  We are just getting a few things moved back down to the newly finished basement.  The television is installed, and the barstools are now in.

Mrs. Thurston and I have played a few very competitive games of foosball in the bar the past few nights.  Soon there will be trivia on the HDTV and the bar will be sticked with beer, wine and booze.

Rib Man

It is currently 70 Degrees and sunny here in Awesome Ada.  A perfect day to grill.   Not burgers, bird or brats.  I'm stepping up my game and making ribs.  Pigs - run for cover.

BBQ sauce or dry rub?  How about a little of each.  Throw in some corn on the cob (in foil) and you've got a good time. 

Check out the remains of Babe:

Basement Part 6

We're in the home stretch.  The bathroom is done.  The bar is nearly done - the cabinets are hung and the bar top is installed.  The walls are painted, the doors are hung and the trim has been attached.

Tomorrow, the carpet is laid.  Monday will the trim will be painted and cleanup will start.