That Was A Lot Of Rain. WIth A Little More To Come.

Back At It

While I was watching the opening kickoff of the Cowboy game I missed Britney parading around in her bra and panties as she opened MTV Video Music Awards. I love this girl.

Uh, she might have lip synced. Like, a lot. And the video was posted on the Internets within 2o minutes.

Rice And Beans

Some quarterback from Baylor threw six TD passes last night, setting a school record, in a 42-17 win over Rice. I didn't know God hated Rice so much.

And it wasn't televised. The high point of Baylor Football for the year (decade?) and those few of us who care didn't get to see it. And the crowd in the above pic looks a little sparse as well.

Planes, Trains, and . . . I'm Awake Now

So the guy that sends me the pic of the American Airlines jet sends me this pic that he took. But he didn't explain how he got it. Anyway, as I sit here and watch the Cowboy game (not-a-good in the beginning), I thought I'd at least throw the pic out at ya. Maybe it's some rich Wise County person.

Can I Do At Least One College Football Post?

The Aggies had to go to three overtimes to finally defeat Fresno State 47-45 (heck of a game.) But that angst you hear is coming from fans of TCU and The Evil Empire whose game was pre-empted for an incredible 68 minutes (with 12:40 left in the 2nd quarter) on FSN due to the prolonged Agriculturist victory.

How Big Is That Kid?

Stumbled across this year's team photo of the Decatur Eagles. How big is #78 who is located back row, center? They always put the tallest kids on the back row, and he seems a good six inches taller than the rest of them.

Fred Thompson's Alleged Trophy Wife

My interest in a potential First Lady has never been so high.

Found. Laughed. Cut and Pasted.

Via Deadspin.

Remember Toads, there is no reason to fear the Evil Empire.

HIgh School Results

Here. Bulls beat 4A Mineral Wells?

Take Two

Last year, the City of Decatur paved its roads. After determining that the process was essentially Elmer's Glue and pebbles, it was a matter of days until it became clear that it was the worst paving job in the history of ever.

Well, while walking up to the courthouse a second ago, I saw that Decatur is taking another stab at it. That's a road covered in taxpayer black gook. Let's hope it takes.

I Like These Things

A few months ago, I saw the UPS man up at the courthouse wearing this thing. Even though those guys run a hundred miles an hour, he couldn't stop talking about it. It's a stereo bluetooth enabled headset. The UPS guy had a phone that served as an MP3 player which, of course, beamed the music to the headset.

I bought a pair since my phone does the same thing. Greatness. And it has some controls on the side which allows you to answer phone calls. I'll wear it in the car and around the house, but I'm not wearing it out in public.

At Amazon.

Southwest Arilines Redux

The gal that got temporarily kicked off the Southwest Airlines for a skimpy outfit is on The Today Show wearing the same outfit. I'm going to be late to Jacksboro if they don't put her on soon. Edit: Just saw it. I'll post it later. Skirt is just too short. But it was interesting to see that when she sat down NBC had to blur out the panty area (I told you it was too short.) I suppose the blur was put in between the live version on the east coast and the one hour tape delay we have here. Edit: The network discusses the incident (with pic of the outfit) here. Edit: The first of the screenshots appear.

Snakes On ... Uh....Just A Plane

A faithful reader points out that jets coming in to DFW from the northwest fly over Wise County. It has something to do with a transponder or some other jargon I don't understand.

Anyway, said reader has a kick arse camera and sent this pic in taken tonight. Click to enlarge.

Wheels Off News

Just got this email: "At this time we have wise co. deputy upside down in his patrol car, he sounds ok on his radio transmissions. From what I'm gathering he cannot get his seatbelt to unlock, so he's trapped for now!! He needs to think about the weight of his body pulling on the belt. Can you say POCKET KNIFE??>>>>>> UPDATE , another deputy, just told him to get his pocket knife out to cut the seatbelt, now he's free and OK, but there is a juvenile still trapped in a car, don't know if it's 2 vehicles or not.>>>>>> UPDATE #2>>>>> (9:10PM) (10-8) They have cleared the scene,(10-17), enroute to station 5(Wise regional) Does'nt sound like any life threatening injuries. Just some POP!! (Pissed off Police)>> Just heard that a female passenger of the other vehicle has opted out of going to Wise Reg. is now saying she wants to go to Denton instead.(She might have been a patient here before, ya think??)"

You Have The Right To Have A Lawyer Appointed For You . . .

Like most other lawyers in the county, I get notice that I've been court appointed on a felony case via fax. I'm not a big fan of those faxes.

I got one a second ago that read "Aggravated Robbery." The defendant is currently in the hoosegow.

You really don't see many Aggravated Robbery cases in Wise County, and I'm not sure if I remember reading about one in the paper. But it might not be a big deal after all. A guy could flash a dull pocket knife at another guy and then steal his beer and that's called Aggravated Robbery.

At least I hope it's not a big deal.

Edit: Fortunately, I have a conflict of interest in a different case so I know I won't be appointed to the guy that just made "Breaking News" on the Update.

Edit #2: Have had a couple of requests to explain the "court appointed lawyer" system. Fair deal. I will. But not now. Tired Head.

A Friendly Reminder That The NFL Opens Tonight

Power Down

i just placed a phone call to a court appointed client. Instead of the sound normal ringing I got to listen to 20 seconds of that Git'r Done Guy. Slumping in chair.

No Justice. No Peace.

Houston Police arrest five strippers in order to protect society from society.

See 'em all here.