I Thought Friday Would Never Get Here

This seems like it has been the longest week this year. I don't know about you, but I'm ready for the week-end!

Someone told me that I never post pictures of our cats on here, only our dogs. So, by popular demand, here's some before and after shots of Tiger and Apple. You can click on any of the pictures to enlarge them. I adjusted the light and color using Adobe Photoshop. Apple is a little bit bigger now than when these pictures were taken, but not a lot.

Dana's father celebrated his 65th birthday this week. We took him to Chilis by the Fairfield Commons Mall for ribs. Mmmmm, they were delicious! Then we went back to his house for a while so he could open his present from us and visit for a while. It was a fun evening.

Well, I got another house under contract this evening, so all is well in my part of the world! Hope you all have a great week-end!

When Friends Get Together

Wow! What a day yesterday was. My phone didn't stop ringing for 5 minutes. Usually that's a good thing in real estate, and yesterday was no exception.

I had the privilege of representing my friends Dewey & Alicia Kirk on the purchase of an investment property (we're going to have to start calling him 'The Dewey' with all the property this guy owns) and I was able to introduce them to some of my friends in the real estate industry that were able to help us close another successful real estate transaction! Seated left to right are Angela Richardson from US Bank, Kristen Schilder from The Talon Group, and Dewey & Alicia Kirk. I've known the Kirks since I was 19 years old, and Dewey is responsible for getting me started with golf.

I must be a good Realtor based on all the smiling faces, so don't forget to call me first before you start any real estate deal!

Purple Barney?

When you think of a purple Barney, you probably think about the dinosaur. Well, Barney Fife got hold of some bad acid from Goober in an undercover sting. Since they didn't have a lab to test it in, Barney tried it out on himself in yet another episode that was cut by the network censors. Click here to see todays clip.

It's Monday...

Wow, what a nice week-end we had. Yesterday was beautiful. I'll be mowing grass again in the next few weeks if we can get some dry days.

I was going though some old pictures and thought I'd post this one of Kyle with one of his 'N' scale trains. He still loves trains, I hope he never loses that passion for them. He is also developing a strong interest in military aircraft and reads a lot about them. I guess the Air Force Museum is having an affect on him.

If you enjoyed the Barney Fife video from last week, click here to see another famous scene that was cut by the network censors.

Barney Fife Cuts Loose!

Happy Friday everyone!

I saw the funniest video late last night, but for some reason I can't get it to post here so I'm providing you with the link to watch it (click here to watch video). It stars everyone's favorite deputy, Barney Fife, and was originally taken out by the censors (of course it was the 1960's) before the episode aired. It shows the incredible talent that Don Knotts had and his ability to perform, uh, under pressure. His professionalism comes through though as he was able to get this scene down in the first attempt, although I'm sure he practiced quite a bit at home. Enjoy!

Randy Rhoads-Mr. Crowley (After Hours)

25 years ago this month, Randy Rhoads was killed in a tragic plane crash. He may be gone, but his music will continue to inspire guitarists throughout the world.

This Week Is Flying By...

Hey everyone!

Sorry I haven't written more about what's going on, but things have been busy, and I've been sick the past week and haven't felt like writing much here. Business is going VERY well though, so life is good.

I have had more people tell me the 'Sue Teller Mashes it up' posting made their day, so thanks to everyone who emailed or called me. I love funny stuff like that. I'll continue to post funny, clean videos like that one as I find them.

Keep checking for more fun stuff right here!

Funny Dogs

Enjoy this short clip. There's no sound on it, but still worth the time to watch!

The Guy Who Blogged Me

I couldn't resist this.

Randy Rhoads at After Hours

My guitar hero showing why he was the best! He is truly missed.

Notice The Guitar Port I'm Using?

Notice the Guitar Port?
Originally uploaded by David A. Davison.

If you see my monitor, you'll see the software running the Line 6 Guitar Port I'm plugged into. It's hard to believe all the features this little thing has in it, and it all runs off a USB port. I'm using headphones so I don't wake Kyle up, otherwise it runs though the speakers sitting at the bottom right side of the screen. It sounds better than any amplifier I've ever owned, even my Line 6 amp. Ramble on!

We visit the US Air Force Museum

Kyle and I took his friend Joseph with us to the US Air Force Museum today. It was a good way to spend a cold afternoon. It is incredibly dark in there, and I am not happy with the way these photos came out, but I didn't take an extra light (didn't want to lug it around) so I guess I have to live with them. Check out the pictures of 'Vittles' the flying dog and his owner, Lt. Steber. Since we have Boxers we always look forward to this display. He flew during the Berlin Air Lift and fortunately never had to use his parachute. You can check out all of the photos from our visit by clicking here to go to my Flickr site.

Sue Teller Mashes It Up

This is TOO funny. Check it out.

Chick Peas, Check Please!

Had lunch with Sham Reddy today. Sham and I are becoming fast friends. We are working on a real estate deal together and have found out we have a lot in common. He is on the board at the DABR and we have had many great conversations about technology and real estate. I was able to talk to him about not being able to use FireFox to access the MLS, so he is going to check into it for me. Anyway, we had a long talk about a lot of things, but we always seemed to drift back to technology and how to apply it in this industry. I also showed him OpenOffice.org 2.1 running on my laptop and he is going to try it and see how it works for his business. I think he'll be very happy with it. I have been using it for over a year now and can't ever see myself going back to the more expensive option from a certain company in Redmond.

We met for lunch at Amar India by the Dayton Mall. They have a lunch buffet that has to be one of the best in the Greater Dayton Metro Area. If you like Indian cuisine, this is the place to go. And if you've never tried it and are curious about it, I suggest trying the buffet since they have such a variety. Dana and I usually eat there at least once a month, and I can honestly say that I've never had a meal I was disappointed with when dining there. Oh, and the service is fantastic. Click here to view their menu. And, no matter what you order, I suggest you try a cup of the Dal Soup. Man, now I'm getting hungry again just thinking about it!

Well, back to the salt mines for now. Have a great week-end!

Yes Deer

While I was in the office this morning, a group of about 12 deer wandered into the field next to our building. It was so amazing to watch them! By the time I got my camera out, they had already started running (right across Main Street - they all made it safely!) but I caught a few of them before they went out of view. Please forgive the blinds and screen in the window when I took this picture.

Dana and I spent a large part of the day yesterday with my parents. We hadn't seen them in a while so it was nice to relax at their home and chat. Mom is doing OK and dad is taking swimming lessons at the 'Y' a few mornings a week. I showed him a few funny video clips from YouTube and expect he will spend some time surfing and looking for other ones to tell me about. My, how technology has changed the things my dad and I talk about.

Ankle Pain

Don't quite know how I did it, but I did something to my left ankle yesterday evening and this morning I could hardly walk on it. Don't know if I somehow twisted it when Dana and I took the dogs out to play in the yard but it really hurts.

Kim and I had a listing appointment this evening and then met Dana at Fiesta Charra again for dinner. Kim had never been there and really liked it. I got the Rancheros Cinco (as usual) and a taco. So much for eating better this week!

I love my new RAZR phone so Dana and I went this morning and got one for her. Her Nextel contract will expire shortly so I took her to Cincinnati Bell Wireless to get a new service & phone. I just hope we don't get them mixed up.

Open Office 2.1

Just a quick note to remind everyone that OpenOffice.org 2.1 is available for download. Click on the OpenOffice.org logo to be taken to the site. Oh, if you're on a dial-up account, don't even attempt this. It's a little over 90 megs. If you want a copy of the software, I would be happy to make a CD for you that you can pick up at our office. I only ask that you share it with someone else who might be interested in it and is tired of the high prices of other Office Suite packages.





OpenOffice.org is one of the best kept secrets out there. It's a great Office Suite that is compatible with MS Office, and is totally free! I have gotten rid of all my MS programs with the exception of Windows and Access (which is a great database tool) and moved to OpenOffice.org.

Have a great week-end!

What a great day!

With the great weather we are having today, I decided to treat myself to lunch at a fairly new place here in West Alexandria called 'Barney's'. All I can say is that the food was really good and you need to stop in and try it for yourself. I'm going to see if I can talk Dana into stopping by there this evening for ice cream (one scoop since we're eating healthier).

Angry Wheaties

Is it just me, or does Kyle look like he's mad at his bowl of Wheaties this morning? I know he's not much of a morning person, but it looks like he could chew nails!

Had a busy day today running all over the place, working on different deals. It's exciting but tiring. I have cut back on my coffee intake and started drinking Monster Energy drinks. They're good and remind me of the Jolt Cola that I used to drink in college (the official drink of the elite hacker!). I picked up a case at Sam's Club after my open house on Sunday. After 4 days, I do notice that I'm not as worn out in the evenings and don't need that 4:00 cup of coffee. I also started going to a chiropractor last week, and it has made a difference. I was always a bit skeptical about going to one, but after starting, I wish I had done it years ago. I noticed after the second visit that I was already sleeping more comfortably. If you're skeptical like I was, try it if you have any kind of back pain. I am a believer now.

iTunes Rocks!

Finally had a little free time this evening and went out to the iTunes online store to download some more music. My wife is the best, she buys me iTunes cards when she's out shopping so I always seem to have money on my account. We were coming home from dinner tonight (went to Fiesta Charra in Eaton) and heard an old song on the radio by The Cowsills (remember them?). I downloaded Indian Lake and Bad Love by Eric Clapton, I do have and unusual taste in music.

Check out the iTunes screen, how many of these do you listen to?
(Click to enlarge)

February's Longaberger Winner

Congratulations to Sarah Webb of Englewood for being February's Longaberger Basket winner! Thanks to everyone who entered, and remember to enter again for the March drawing.