Congratulations Will!

Be sure and check out the article, SAUGAHATCHEE INVITATIONAL: McCurdy shoots 1-under on final day to win tourney | Opelika-Auburn News

Movies watched on the plane

Yesterday, on the flight from Rome to Washington, D.C., I watched the following movies:

• Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
• Gran Torino
• Inkheart
  

Happy Blog Birthday

Today, Does the fun ever start? is five years old. It contains nearly 1200 posts. This was an experiment and I have enjoyed it.

I have read several times this month that blogs are dead, having given way to Twitter or Facebook or something else. This one is not dead. While I value Facebook, it does not provide the same forum for my thoughts as a blog.

Happy National Train Day

This is Julian's Brow Line Trolley...

Congratulations Charles & Kim

My friend Charles from Austin just got married on Tuesday in Las Vegas. For the next few days, if you want, you can view their wedding online. Please let me know if you want information on how to do that.

Street Legal ATV

Street Legal ATV, originally uploaded by eschulz.

This guy lives four or five blocks away and has converted his Honda ATV to be street legal. He installed racks, a trunk, lights, etc. I've seen him riding it a couple of times. Great way to go grocery shopping.

MS SXY1

MS SXY1, originally uploaded by eschulz.

Oxymoron of the day - A feminist who wants to be judged by her appearance.

Garfunkel and Oates!

Medley from Riki Lindhome on Vimeo.

Auburn Men's Golf Coach Mike Griffin Leaving Coaching

Coach recruited Will and I've been around him several times over the past year. Coach, you will be missed. Good luck on your new job!

Auburn Men's Golf Coach Mike Griffin Leaving Coaching - AUBURN OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE: "Mike Griffin, who has served as the Auburn men's golf coach for the previous 25 seasons is stepping down from his coaching responsibilities and will remain with the program as the director of golf. A four-time Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year, Griffin led the program to an SEC title in 2002 and eight SEC runner-up finishes, 16 NCAA Championship appearances and 19 NCAA Regional appearances.

'I have been here a long time and after looking at things through experienced eyes, I decided this is what was best for me and my family and for Auburn golf and the young people here,' Griffin said. 'When I was brought here, my purpose was to get a golf course, practice facility and team home built, and those have been completed.

'We've been very competitive, winning several tournament and individual titles, including SEC and Regional team and individual titles, and an NCAA individual title. The only thing we've not accomplished was winning a team title, however, what makes it better was having the opportunity to host an NCAA Championship.'"

Movies and TV to Watch Instantly on Netflix

Here's a site that makes it easy to find great free content on Netflix (free if you're a member): instantwatcher.com - Movies and TV to Watch Instantly on Netflix.

The New World of Coca-Cola

We're here with friends.

It's raining

Tha Astros are losing 7-2. We're gonna wait a little while and see if play resumes.

Go Braves

Astros vs Braves

Tonight, we're going to see the Atlanta Braves play the Astros. GO BRAVES!

Amazing Bicycle Trials video

Inspired Bicycles - Danny MacAskill April 2009

Hunter Hawkins Named OVC Freshman of the Year

Double Congrats to extended family member, Hunter Hawkins!

JSU's Hunter Hawkins Named OVC Freshman of the Year

Jacksonville State’s Hunter Hawkins was named OVC Freshman of the Year while Gonzalo Berlin was named to the All-OVC second team and Garrett Burgess earned All-Newcomer honors at the annual awards banquet on Monday evening following the first day of play at the 2009 OVC Championship.

The OVC Player and Coach of the Year awards will be announced Wednesday afternoon following the final round of play at the championship, which is being held at being held at the The Shoals on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Muscle Shoals, Ala.

Hawkins became the second Jacksonville State player to earn the Freshman of the Year award in the five years the honor has been bestowed (joining 2006 winner Daniel Willett). Hawkins played in 10 tournaments in 2008-09, averaging 74.72 strokes per round. His best finish of the season was a second place (out of 75 golfers) effort at the Mission Inn Collegiate Classic. He carded a three-round score of 210 (-6). Hawkins was also named to the All-OVC second-team and All-OVC Newcomer Teams.

JSU's Hunter Hawkins Leads at OVC Men's Golf Championship

Freshman Hunter Hawkins shot the only score under-par to hold a one shot lead after Monday’s opening round of the 2009 Ohio Valley Conference Men’s Golf Championship, played at the par-72, 7,188 yard Fighting Joe Golf Course on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.

Lawrence Kutner is dead

Last night, I was watching an episode of House called "Simple Explanation". During the episode, Lawrence Kutner, (a member of House's team) was found dead of an apparent suicide. It really wasn't consistent with his character, so I did some checking to see if I could find out more information. Wikipedia to the rescue!

"Kutner is found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his apartment by Thirteen and Foreman in 'Simple Explanation'. Kutner left no reason for his suicide, causing Dr. House to suspect foul play. The show's producers have confirmed that his death was indeed a suicide. Actor Kal Penn, who portrayed Kutner, had accepted a job at the White House as 'a liaison connecting the Obama administration with arts and entertainment groups, as well as with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.'"

Austin City Limits Festival 2009 Lineup

ACL 2009 Lineup
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* Pearl Jam
* Dave Matthews Band
* Beastie Boys
* Kings of Leon
* Ben Harper and Relentless7
* Thievery Corporation
* John Legend
* The Dead Weather
* The Levon Helm Band
* Ghostland Observatory
* Sonic Youth
* Mos Def
* Toadies
* Flogging Molly
* The B-52s
* Lily Allen
* Citizen Cope
* Arctic Monkeys
* The Decemberists
* Coheed and Cambria
* Andrew Bird
* Girl Talk
* STS9 (Sound Tribe Sector 9)
* Phoenix
* Bassnectar
* Bon Iver
* !!!
* Avett Brothers
* The Airborne Toxic Event
* Medeski, Martin & Wood
* Clutch
* Michael Franti & Spearhead
* Grizzly Bear
* Heartless Bastards
* Passion Pit
* White Lies
* Dan Auerbach
* The Walkmen
* The Scabs
* Reckless Kelly
* DeVotchka
* Blitzen Trapper
* The Virgins
* Here We Go Magic
* Eek-A-Mouse
* K'Naan
* Asleep at the Wheel
* Dr. Dog
* The Raveonettes
* The Knux
* Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
* State Radio
* Los Amigos Invisibles
* The Felice Brothers
* Federico Aubele
* Raul Malo
* Daniel Johnston
* Poi Dog Pondering
* Brett Dennen
* Rodriguez
* Henry Butler
* Preservation Hall
* Sam Roberts Band
* The Greencards
* Sara Watkins
* Walter "Wolfman" Washington
* David Garza
* John Vanderslice
* Zac Brown Band
* Todd Snider
* School of Seven Bells
* The Dodos
* Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3
* Alberta Cross
* Deer Tick
* Bell X1
* Alela Diane
* The Wood Brothers
* The Parlor Mob
* Rebirth Brass Band
* Marva Wright
* Terri Hendrix
* L.A.X.
* Lisa Hannigan
* The Low Anthem
* Sons of Bill
* Suckers
* Sarah Jaffe
* Cotton Jones
* The Henry Clay People
* Papa Mali
* Jypsi
* Vince Mira
* Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights
* Mimicking Birds
* Jeffrey Steele
* Jonell Mosser
* Leatherbag
* Keith Gattis
* Damien Horne
* Sarah Siskind
* The Dexateens
* Nelo
* Danny Brooks
* Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
* The Soul Stirrers
* The Durdens
* Palm School Elementary
* The Gospel Silvertones
* Diaconos
* Quinn Sullivan
* Ralph's World
* Q Brothers
* Milkshake
* Telephone Company
* Loose Cannons
* Lunch Money

The Spoetzl Brewery is 100 years old.

Some of you know may not know what the Spoetzl Brewery. Well, it's the home of Shiner Beer, located in Shiner, TX. From their website, a description of 1909.

Recently immigrated Germans and Czechs who have settled in the new town of Shiner bring many of their traditions and tastes with them to the New World. Still yearning for their classic Bavarian brews, they form the Shiner Brewing Association. In a makeshift brewery, the beginning of Shiner Beer makes its debut as Shiner Premium.

2009 SEC Championship Pictures

100_1821, originally uploaded by eschulz.

Last weekend, we went to St Simon island in Georgia to see the 2009 SEC Golf Championship. We had an awesome time and I carried my Kodak camera, Amy carried our Canon A470 and John carried my Canon SD-450. All three of my cameras were used and we took quite a few pics.