Ack!

Hey-a guys! I owe you an update, and I'm sorry for being absent for 14 days. I fail.

So - big news coming on Saturday. Be patient with me?

In the meantime, I am going crazy. First, Panthers football. Need I say more? I think I do... See, I am a fan. Not a nutter, but a real solid fan. So, I am obviously disappointed in the performances by a large number of players over the past few weeks. I'm glad we have a bye week this upcoming weekend. Things need to get back in line. All that being said: I'm not really calling for Jake's or Fox's head. I mean, Orton threw 4 interceptions last week. Rough - but no one says anything. Every still jumps on Jake. Fox, yes - he does need to change things a bit. Where was the run on Monday night? Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled to see Jake throwing and making some awesome field-length plays... but still. Double Trouble could use some ground time. Anyway... I'm ready for Week 5.

Those that are interested in fixing up old houses and the like, I found a fun blog: designspongeonline.com. Just take a look and poke around. Good times.

Also, Fall is Here. The nights and mornings are starting to get chilly, and there's some talk of frost in the mountain counties. That's pretty dern awesome, if I do say so myself. Here's why: a) Pants. I love wearing them. b) Thanksgiving is coming up. And that means Christmas is coming up. My favorite time of year is the month between Thanksgiving and Christmas. yay. c) End of Quarter/End of Year reviews are coming up. That's exciting to me because....

I've almost been here a full year. Well, 10 months, but still... the next few months are going to fly by (End of Quarter, implementing new systems, massive amounts of projects on my desk. This is a fast time). A full year isn't that long in the grand scheme of things - but after 2008, I'm taking this as a small milestone.

Update on the house - nothing much has changed. I'm still all packed up in my office, but I've picked 2 options for paints! I've got some samples that I'm going to throw up on the wall tonight (hopefully). I really want to be painting this weekend, so I'd better decide soon! Yeah, that's as far as I've gotten.

As for Jon - he's kickin' butt and takin' names at the brewery. Things are going really well for him. This is coupled with the fact that the Brewery itself is doing EXTREMELY well. Have you all seen the AT&T Commercial that's set around a brewery? Sales Guy says: "Man, you sure can Brew it!" Brewer says: "Yeah, but can you sell it?" Then you see the 'More bars in more places' stuff, and the Brewer turns around in a chair, all nervous: "We're going to need to expand!" I'm not saying that the commercial was the E! True Hollywood story of Olde Meck, but it is dern close.
So go get some Olde Meck beer! Their Meck-toberfest is selling around the city! Also, Total Wine will be carrying growlers at some point in the near future. Support Local Business! If you don't live in the area (sad), then plan to stop by if you come through town.

Okay - that's enough from me. Have a great rest of the week, and I'll be back sooooon!