Going ons......

Well, let me start with the history making event that took place last night with the Columbus Blue Jackets making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. And to all you Blue Jackets fans...you're welcome. Because (obviously) it took me moving out of state and about 1000 miles away for them to accomplish this task (oh, and FINALLY firing Doug McClain had something to do with it as well). To top it off, it took a defenseman who never participated in an overtime shootout to sink the game winner. That is truly in Blue Jacket's style....

Things are going really well for me here both personally and professionally. I have been hanging out with Antz, Meriel and Rebecca on a pretty regular basis. We enjoy going out to see one of Meriel's friends band. They are really good. Then we usually come back to my apartment to play Guitar Hero. Because, as you may or may not know, Guitar Hero is for those of us who wish we were Rock Stars, but don't actually have talent to play real instruments....

The three of us are planning a trip to San Antonio in May. We are going to stay near the river walk, go to Sea World and visit the Alamo. It should be a fun trip. I'll have blog updates and pictures for it.

I am going to be really busy the next several weeks….
First, Curt is coming into town on Friday night and staying the weekend. I am planning on taking him for a tour of our Hooteresk (yes, just made that up) type restaurants. If all goes right, we should be able to eat 5 different times at 5 different restaurants all with scantily clad women servers/bartenders. God bless Dallas...

Second, on Monday morning when I take him to the airport, I will also be boarding a plane as well. I am traveling to Lake Mary, Florida again, but this time I plan on filling my open supervisor position. The personnel manager at that location has already pre-screened the 13 candidates and has narrowed the field for me (bless her). I hope I find what I am looking for. I will be traveling back home to Big D of Friday. As soon as I land I have to travel to my Carrollton facility to meet with a contractor who is giving us a bid on a new access system. Then I can collect Taco and go home and crash…

Third, I am going with Antz, Meriel and Rebecca to what is called the Scarborough Festival (which is basically a Renaissance Fair) on the Saturday after I get back. Then I have on day to relax (Sunday) because…

Forth, I am traveling to Arkansas on Monday to meet with the AP Team to accomplish some rather large projects we have been working on. I’ll be driving this time (bummer) and will be there until Thursday. I then have that Friday and Saturday to relax because…

Fifth, I will be boarding a flight to Las Vegas on Sunday morning for a well deserved and earned vacation. I will get to see a few of you and help Mike celebrate him slipping into Old Age….Also, I have every intention of visiting Case De Fuente to buy/smoke some fine cigars, partake in some really good Mojito’s and get my picture taken with the scantily clad Fuente Girls. Good bless Vegas….

So that is my April and will be “slightly” busy… Take care, Mark.

Oh, I just found out I may be working for EP (Executive Protection) for when the Board of Director’s meet for their board meetings. I would be working in the command post essentially “dispatching” the board member’s drivers when they need ground transportation. My boss has to approve it. This would be a really cool job and I would get to do it 4 times a year. Plus, it would give me great company contacts…..