Fertitta strikes again!

The Galveston Pleasure Pier returns!

The Galveston Pleasure Pier returns!

And God bless him for it!

Boy, have I been out of the Galveston loop lately. Busy with the new job, trying to make a lasting positive impression and secure that impending raise—which, by the way, I did today!

So it’s been awhile since last I cruised east on Seawall Boulevard, far enough down to inspect the latest doin’s at the old Flagship Hotel pier where work has been underway for the past year in preparation for the latest rendition of Galveston’s historic Pleasure Pier.

Now, in my defense, I had been checking pretty regularly for awhile but gave up when no noticeable progress was apparent. Read the rest of this entry »

Girls just wanna have fun!

Mardi Gras party girls

Mardi Gras party girls

NOTE TO READERS:
Warning: Do not try this at home. These ladies are professionals.

NOTE TO FRIENDS:
Not to worry, gals. The blackmail stories will never cross my lips, mostly because I can’t remember any stories.

NOTE TO SELF:
Be sure to do this again next year. ;-)

Cheers!

Mardi Parti 2011!

Seawall gears up for Mardi Gras

Seawall gears up for Mardi Gras

Let the fun begin!

Bad timing for a party, perhaps, considering I’m being laid off tomorrow, but on the other hand, reason enough and all the more for a little cheer!

P.S. Notwithstanding my NASA layoff, which is all about budget dollars and nothing about good works and fine deeds, a giant salute nevertheless to our old and noble friend Discovery, whose successful lift-off this afternoon was her final, farewell launch.

We at NASA, both current and former, wish you Godspeed, Discovery. You and your crew are a testament to the best in all of us… Read the rest of this entry »