And apparently I am behind in the adventures of Helen and Bill!

Well we’ve visited B.Merrell’s a few times. LVs a few times. Tried to go to Guadalajara but it was too busy.

Saw several movies: Interstellar, Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1, Birdman.

And a bunch of workouts done with a bunch of other folks.

So busy, busy, busy!!

 

Hit two movies this weekend, per usual for us.

Saturday’s movie was “Before I Go To Sleep”. Was a slow starter with Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth as the leads. And they lead us into some twisty areas. It was suspenseful and kept us glued.

 

 

Sunday’s movie was Jake Gyllenhaal’s new movie. Another suspenseful movie. Wasn’t sure how this one was going to end up but it was definitely worth going to see!

Both days, after the movies, we spent some time at B.Merrells.

A nice, complete weekend!

 

October 28, 2014

After workout dinner at Hangers. Helen had a salad of some sort. Me? The rib-eye, of course!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 30, 2014

After work dinner at LVs. We haven’t been here in a few weeks. Glad it’s still open! Helen had the meat loaf. Me? The rib-eye, of course!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31, 2014

After work dinner at Guadalajara. First time here.

Not bad. Food was adequate…margaritas were good! We’ll be back!

 

October 25 and 26th 2014

Saturday was a movie day. We decided to take in an action picture. Keanu Reeves new one: John Wick. While I don’t really care about movie reviews, this movie got some fairly decent ones considering the subject and (for some) the actor. Heck we had a lot of fun with it. More head shots than any zombie movie or any Arnold movie for that matter!

 

 

Sunday we took in Bill Murray’s new one: St. Vincent. Another awesome movie, at least to us. Some guy was complaining to one of the ushers at the movie about how he didn’t like it. Hell maybe he was expecting another Caddyshack or something. Neat little movie. Enjoyed it!

And for a little more enjoyment we stopped by B.Merrel’s afterwards. Had a beer and watched a little football before heading home to let the dogs out…and get ready for a new week!

Friday, October 24th, 2014

What to do after a week of work. We decided to go downtown…or Uptown as the city has marketed it.

Went to The Loft. A jazz band was playing. Had dinner. Helen had some type of salad with steak thrown in. Me? I had the rib-eye, which was excellent. I shall get that again…and sooner than later!

There was an outdoor concert again. Nice three piece band playing. Stopped in at Maltitude for some beer and barley-wine.

Great food, great music, great time with my best friend!

Just one day of our three day a week workouts. It’s different every time we go in. Never know what will happen! More at: http://jonesercise.wordpress.com/

And specifically for this particular Wednesday: http://jonesercise.wordpress.com/2014/10/24/multi-position-dumbbell-ladder-day/

And after the workout nothing beats a steak dinner. And we got ours at Hanger’s!

October 20th, 2014

Big Birthdayfest Weekend for Helen!

Left for Florida on Friday for a quick little visit. Once we got checked in at Hampton Inn we took a short walk on the beach.

The sun was already setting so not much to see. The water was cool but not cold.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We decided to have dinner at Fokkers. Nice little pub. We had great service. We’ve been there before…and I’m sure we’ll go again!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday we spent the whole day on the beach. It seemed like springtime. Not hot, not cold. The water was clear and calm like I like it. The water stayed clear but the waves picked up as the day went on…like Helen likes it. So we both got what we like. Nothing wrong with that!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were going to see a movie but decided on a pizza at Helenback. We usually make at least one stop there any time we go to Ft. Walton Beach. Pizza is always good. Beer is always cold!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday we started on our trip back home. We usually listen to a book while driving. This time we were listening to “Thankless in Death” by J.D. Robb. Kind of intense. Got home in great time. Not as much traffic coming home. Unpacked. Picked up the dogs. And decided to have birthday dinner at B.Merrels.

Busy weekend but a very Happy Birthday (fest)!!

October 14th, 2014

 

Today was the beginning of Birthdayfest. You see…Helen’s “birthday” actually lasts a whole week!

So this morning she got a little gift of her favorite coffee, Seattle’s Best. This afternoon was another workout time with Connie and Jann. Afterwards we headed to Hangers Grill and Bar for an after workout beer and steak.

We’ll be headed back there again soon!

October 13, 2014

Monday night workout with a group of folks. This has been going on since 2008. Everyone puts away thoughts of “I can’t do it.” or “It can’t be done.” Everyone performs! We do this Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday just about each and every week! http://jonesercise.wordpress.com/2014/10/14/arm-and-abs-circuit-workout/

Sunday, October 12th, 2014

Started as kind of a lazy day. Got some things done. Decided to check out another movie. We decided on something a bit light so we saw Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day… I guess it’s kind of a kids movie but light and funny.

We liked it. After the movie we headed over to Mellow Mushroom for some afternoon relaxation.

Instead of eating a pizza or cooking we opted for a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken! Pretty damn “good” stuff if you hadn’t had it in a while…Original Recipe, of course!

And we finished up the night with a couple of episodes of “True Detective”. We’re behind in this series but it is captivating to say the least!