winter in tx holiday party season 2010

winter in tx, decorate the agave in mid 70's and no chance of rain.

my mom is on the way to NE for christmas with my sister, so we opened a few gifts early.

since she is now in the felt hat making business, we got lids.


and we went out and about downtown. first, for a friends birthday; el chile

then we managed to get ourself into the Living Room Lounge at the new W hotel.


the place is beautiful! roaring fire and seven thousand vinyl records for the dj to select from. sound was good but not so loud you couldn't have a conversation.

the van is back from the pro-mechanic. drove home without any issues.

check out that shadow, all the aerodynamics of a vending machine!

we had a blast at the yelp elite holiday party at icenhauser. a great spot to hang with friends. warming up by the fire out back.

you know I had to get in there.


there was a snuggie theme and contest.

free moonshine cocktails, free batter blaster pancakes and a cookie exchange kept things lively.
yes, it WAS that much fun.

then we hit up a food trailer and to bar 69 with some new yelp friends

I may not be tall.

