Back from Austin

We always wish we stayed "one day longer" when we go to Austin. We've got too many friends, family and food that want to spend more time with. This trip was no exception. The camera stayed in the bag most of this trip, but here's what I did get:

Erinn and Leslie at the tailgate.


Sarah, Will and Erinn.


This is how big every Texas flag should be.


Callie making herself at home on a pile of dirty clothes after we got back home.

South Pas is not on fire

But it does smell like there's always a barbecue going on somewhere, so that's a bonus.

Rise and Shine

One of my favorite things about the weekend is being woken by Callie. Unfortunately, during the week I get up before her.

The ch'i in our bedroom is, like, totally off man...

Apparently the energy in our room isn't balanced. According to Ellen Whitehurst, a feng shui consultant, the location of your bed is extremely important in getting a good night's rest. I found this in Natural Health:

The goal is to balance the energy in your bedroom so you can relax - to do this, start by placing the head of your bed against a wall, which will give you the feeling of stability. But don't put your bed in a corner. "Leave space on both sides of your bed so energy can circle freely around you," says Whitehurst.

As you can see, we've got a gaping area in the middle of our room where all the energy has no where to go.


But wait, there's more:

If possible, move your bed so you can see your door without being directly across from it- or in front of a window. This arrangement, called "The Command Position," will subconsciously make you feel more secure by allowing you to see who is coming into your room without being startled.

Honestly, if anyone other than Erinn is coming into our bedroom, door position really won't make that much of a difference as to how "startled" I am.

OU Game: Epilogue

Back from Dallas. The game, while not in our favor, was a classic. Unfortunately, I couldn't properly chronicle the pregame since it was raining. Here's what I did get.


Texas Pom: "Hey, where'd you get that poncho?"
Me: "My Mom."


The loneliest belle of the ball: The Scheppes Milk Booth. I never saw more than ten people go here.


Dripping with goodness.


Sooners learning about useless gadgets to fill their mobile home with.


OU's Allen Patrick taking a siesta.


Until next year...

Cotton Bowl, I'll see you in...

Two Days.

Narrow corridors. Awful ingress/ egress. Seats too close to your knees. Not enough bathrooms, and when you find a bathroom, it's flooded. The place is a dump... and I wouldn't have it any other way.

While it's named "The House That Doak Built," I don't think Doak Walker actually built it. They probably had construction workers build it. But still, it's an art deco classic and if the game got moved to Jerry World, I'm not sure I'd be as eager to attend.

The place is split right down the 50 yard line. On one side, you've got handsome, well-read Longhorns in burnt orange. On the other, you've got your dirty, unwashed Oklahomans in crimson.


Fortunately, the stadium staff has put up rules for attending the game:


And what has become a tradition in the past couple of years, the losing team exits the stadium so they can scoop up all the good corn dogs before the victors can get there.


Let's just hope we get leftovers on Saturday.

Fletcher's Corn Dog, I'll see you in...

Three Days.

Yesterday's post highlighted all things deep fried. Today's post salutes the Grandaddy of em all, the Fletcher's Corn Dog. Useless Factoid: It was invented at the State Fair of Texas in 1942 by the Fletcher's brothers. And even though the State Fair is only open a couple weeks of the year, the Fletcher's stand sells over 500,000 per year.

Nothing quite like it. I've eaten one at 9 in the morning and had one after a crushing defeat. Even if your defense gives up 60+ points, Fletchers is there to comfort you.

Big Tex, I'll see you in...

Four Days.

Sure, both fan bases are in a tailspin but that's not going to stop anyone this weekend in Dallas. In preparation for the Texas - OU weekend, I've tried to figure out what I'm going to eat while I'm at the State Fair.

Fortunately, the website for the State Fair has a handy "Food Locator" that's extremely helpful.

I typed in "fried" as my keyword, hoping something (anything) would come up. The results? A veritable aorta bursting with options:

Bacon Cheddar Fries
BW's Original Fried Banana Pudding
Cajun Fried Okra
Cajun Fried Sausage Ball
Cheese Fries
Chicken & Waffle Fries
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich
Chili Cheese Fries
Country Fried Peach Cobbler on a Stick
Crispy Fried Apple Pie Wrap
Curly Fries
Deep Fried Cosmopolitan
Fernie's Fried Frito Burrito
Fernie's Fried Nacho Ravioli
Fernie's Fried Potato Stack-ums
Fried & Grilled Chicken Wings
Fried Alligator
Fried Apple Wedges
Fried Apples and Ice Cream
Fried Avocados
Fried Banana Pudding
Fried Banana Split
Fried Banana Supreme
Fried Boudin Balls
Fried Bread Pudding
Fried Cajun Turkey Wings
Fried Catfish
Fried Cheese
Fried Cheese Cake
Fried Cheese Curds
Fried Cheesecake
Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken Basket
Fried Chicken on a Stick
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken Strips
Fried Chicken Tenders
Fried Coke
Fried Cookie Dough
Fried Corn
Fried Corn Cheese
Fried Corn Mix
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Guacamole Bites
Fried Hot Wings
Fried Ice Cream
Fried Jalapeno
Fried Jalapeno Chips
Fried Jalapeno Slices
Fried Jalapeno Strips
Fried Latte
Fried Macaroni & Cheese
Fried Marshmallows
Fried Mashed Potatoes Supreme
Fried Mashpotato
Fried Meatballs
Fried Nutter Butter
Fried Okra
Fried Olives
Fried Onion
Fried Onion Blossom
Fried Onion Swirls
Fried Onions on a Stick
Fried Oreo
Fried Oreos
Fried Peanut Butter, Jelly and Banana Sandwich
Fried Peppermint
Fried Pickles
Fried Pizza Sticks
Fried Pork Chop Basket
Fried Pork Chop on a Stick
Fried Pralines
Fried Queso Bites
Fried Ribs
Fried Shrimp
Fried Snickers
Fried Squash
Fried Strawberry Shortcake
Fried Sweet Potato
Fried Tamales
Fried Tomatoes
Fried Turkey Legs
Fried Twinkie
Fries
Garlic Fries
Garbage Fries
Heavenly Fried Bananas
Mama's Fried Sweet Potato Pie
Sky High Fried Strawberries
Texas Chicken Fried Steak
Viva Las Vegas Fried Ice Cream

One of last year's tasty offerings. However, these turkey legs have not been fried, so why bother.