Sunday, November 26, 2006

Workin' Woman


Workin' Woman, originally uploaded by THOS.

While the guys stand around Kelly gets the job done!

High Level Negotion


High Level Negotion, originally uploaded by THOS.

A and Jon discuss decoration strategy

White Rock Lake


White Rock Lake, originally uploaded by THOS.

Unloading


Unloading, originally uploaded by THOS.

Jake and FOG moving tables

Winfrey Point on White Rock Lake in Dallas


Winfrey Point, originally uploaded by THOS.

Nov. 17: Site for Jake & Sarah's rehearsal dinner

Sunday, November 12, 2006

Tiki sunning


Tiki sunning, originally uploaded by THOS.

After a cool morning outside Tiki found a soft sunny place.

Serrano Peppers


Serrano Peppers, originally uploaded by THOS.

Ripe, hot, and beautiful

Fawn planter


Fawn planter, originally uploaded by THOS.

Planter given to T by grandmother Muny 50 years ago

Fall flowers


Fall flowers, originally uploaded by THOS.

Bougainvillea and Duranta (Butterfly Bush) in high bloom

Fall fruit


Fall fruit, originally uploaded by THOS.

Pomegrenates are ripe.

Deck flowers


Deck flowers, originally uploaded by THOS.

February 12th and the back deck is covered with bloomers.

Red Oak


Red Oak, originally uploaded by THOS.

Back-lit by the setting sun the 'Hess' oak we transplanted from our neighbors' is showing its colors.

Fall roses


Fall roses, originally uploaded by THOS.

The climbing roses on the arbor are blooming again.

Prancer


Prancer, originally uploaded by THOS.

Yesterday it was 90 degrees and we were swimming. Today it is 60 degrees and the young deer are dashing about the meadow.

Friday, November 10, 2006

Bailey's Visit


_MAL6910, originally uploaded by THOS.

Larry and Roberta came from Midland for a visit - his first here in over 25 years. We had a good time catching up on family and letting Michael in on some of our adolescent pranks.

Tiki takes a ride


Tiki takes a ride, originally uploaded by THOS.

He loves to be with Michael, following him around like a puppy.

Block walking


Block walking, originally uploaded by THOS.

We walked several blocks in Pflugerville northeast of Austin, handing out materials and greeting people. Mark won the race by a healthy margin, carrying every precinct.

At campaign headquarters


At campaign headquarters, originally uploaded by THOS.

Michael and A meet our local state representative three days before the election. Michael also worked election day.

Friday, November 03, 2006

Wine on the deck


Wine on the deck, originally uploaded by THOS.

After watching a deep red and orange sunset we sat out on the deck and enjoyed some Riesling.

M arrives


M arrives, originally uploaded by THOS.

Midnight November 2nd Michael finally makes it to Austin (after a 26 -hour travel day from Stockholm). He is carrying dishes for his Mom in addition to his back pack and camera bag.

West side sunset


West side sunset, originally uploaded by THOS.

View from the deck of La Ria and the patio

Tiki on T's tie rack


Tiki on T's tie rack, originally uploaded by THOS.

Trying to find a warm place on a cold evening

A knits a blanket


A knits a blanket, originally uploaded by THOS.

Happy A on a warm sunny day.

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Brunch at Trudy's South


Brunch at Trudy's South, originally uploaded by THOS.

Mildred and John missed our regular Thursday supper (we went out for raw oysters at Pacific Star on 183), so Kelly treated us to Saturday morning brunch. MMMM-good Tex-Mex. (John may not be fully awake yet, but it IS Saturday!)

Tiki finds the warmest place


Tiki finds the warmest place, originally uploaded by THOS.

Tiki crawled into the blanket and settled down for a rest.

Adoring looks


Adoring looks, originally uploaded by THOS.

A talks and Angel listens.

Angel helps with the knitting


Angel helps with the knitting, originally uploaded by THOS.

The yarn ball is under him so he has to inspect each inch as it passes.

Friday, October 27, 2006

E the clown


E the clown, originally uploaded by THOS.

A good use for the silverware wrap stickers

'Parents' with pups


'Parents' with pups, originally uploaded by THOS.

Ethan came home from CA for a friend's wedding. He and Kelly are enjoying this Indian Summer day.

Ike and Henry wait for the ball


Ike and Henry wait for the ball, originally uploaded by THOS.

Ethan teaches his 'boys' to wait for him to throw the ball into the pool.

A poses by 'her' car


A poses by 'her' car, originally uploaded by THOS.

The owner's car parked in front of the hotel

Checking out of hotel


Checking out of hotel, originally uploaded by THOS.

Can you believe we were there only four nights?

A, Marty, John & T


A, Marty, John & T, originally uploaded by THOS.

Noted group leader John O'Hearne made a special appearance.

Old-Timers at SWGPS


Old-Timers at SWGPS, originally uploaded by THOS.

Many 'chiefs' in this organization

Swan talk at hotel


Swan talk at hotel, originally uploaded by THOS.

The conference was at the Embassy Suites Galleria, a beautiful hotel with fantastic service. These swans graced the central courtyard, and the male had a long talk with A.

Angel helps A


Angel helps A, originally uploaded by THOS.

Preparing for the Southwest Group Psychoptherapy Society Conference and Institute in Houston October 19-21. A planned and ran the Training Institute.

Mildren & Kelly talk to Ethan


Mildren & Kelly talk to Ethan, originally uploaded by THOS.

Talking on video iChat with Ethan in CA

Tiki and Jack


Tiki and Jack, originally uploaded by THOS.

On a cool evening Tiki snuggles with Jack.

Airstrip in Missouri


Airstrip in Missouri, originally uploaded by THOS.

T followed our route on Google Earth on his computer and spotted this distinctive feature from 36,000 feet.

St. Louis waterfront


St. Louis waterfront, originally uploaded by THOS.

Flying over the Freedom Arch

Illinois cornfields


Illinois cornfields, originally uploaded by THOS.

Square miles after square mile in central Illinois

Chicago railyard


Chicago railyard, originally uploaded by THOS.

Climbing out of Chicago over a huge switching yard

Salt Lake Sally and T


Salt Lake Sally and T, originally uploaded by THOS.

Waiting for the shuttle to the airport.

Waiting for the subway


Waiting for the subway, originally uploaded by THOS.

Made it just in time!

Rushing to catch a train


Rushing to catch a train, originally uploaded by THOS.

We ran past a skate boarder and a passed-out man on our way to the Blue Line train to Rosemont Station and our hotel.

Ford Oriental Theater


Oriental Theater, originally uploaded by THOS.

We took in a marvelous concert by the CSO (Ravel and S Saens) and tried to get tickets to Wicked in the Oriental Theater. :( Sold out.

In downtown Chicago


In downtown Chicago, originally uploaded by THOS.

Fantastic department store facade in downtown Chicago

Chicago Museum of Art


Chicago Museum of Art, originally uploaded by THOS.

A had time for a day looking at the masterpieces and listening to some cool jazz.

Meeting of AAGP


Meeting of AAGP, originally uploaded by THOS.

Josh, Joe and T are enjoying one of Dave's jokes.

Chicago waterfront


Chicago waterfront, originally uploaded by THOS.

We flew to Chicago for a joint meeting of the boards of the American Academy of Group Psychology and the American Board of Group Psychology meeting at the Embassy Suites in Rosemont.