Keep Austin Weird

Laura came to visit me in Austin. We explored a cave, went to the roller derby, and a zebra bit my car.

All in all, not a bad weekend.

-Nathan

Ran & Jan in San Fran

Mom and I got to spend a few days in California during the week before Christmas. I was attending a convention for work and Mom came along to keep me company. We had a great time!

Rob and Cathy were our cabbies, concierges and companions. Mom and I were introduced to horse racing, and I confess that the Bayless ladies won more races than the Bayless men. Not sure I understand how you can pick a horse by the color of it's saddle, but it worked for the ladies and next time that's how I'm gonna pick em! We got to visit Saoirse, Michael and the kids. What a beautiful family. Rob and Cathy's brother Steve took me to a favorite night spot to watch the Colts bring home a win. There were lots of Colts fans there and that made it even better. GO COLTS! Afterwards I got a tour of some of Rob's old stomping grounds and got to meet Steve's family. All awesome.

Barb came to the city one day and she and Mom went shopping at Union Square. Our hotel was on the square and it was beautifully decorated with brightly lit palm trees (instead of evergreens). Every day and night the Square was packed with people that ice-skated to seasonal music. We rode the cable cars to the Wharf, ate at the Cliff House, and did all the touristy things.

Thanks for the hospitality! Hope we can do it again next year.

Mom and I both forgot to take cameras to California, so I don't have a photo from excursion. However, when everyone was together in October we took this photo and I thought you might enjoy it.

Love to everyone - Randy

Meeting Colin Powell

Met Colin Powell last week. He was guest speaker at the trade show I worked. Who knew - he's a pretty funny guy!