A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Let's just hope the light I see, isn't a train.

You can say that there has been a breakout in on the business front, for my family. We have finally gotten a response concerning a new location that we are interested in leasing. Once you get past all the B.S. and the snafu that a very unprofessional leasing agent has been, we sent him a letter of intent.

I will not complain on how unprofessional and difficult this person has been (okay maybe just a little). I will admit that it has taken three months to get it through his thick skull that we wanted to lease a space. And the gentleman assisting us has had to put him in his place and had to hang up on the guy. It has even gotten to the point that the franchise legal department has been drooling for an opportunity to lay into him, as well. Luckiy, it should not have to come to that.


Anyway, if all goes well, it is possible that there will be a signed lease agreement by Friday. And we will have more details about when the brand new building will be available and when we will be moving in. In the mean time, there is no need to celebrate just yet. And we will just have to wait and see how this plays out.

I will be partying it, up once the lease is signed.

Please Help

The destruction caused by Katrina has been a terrible desiaster. My prayers goes out to those all those who lost their homes, loved ones, as well as those who are still trapped. I hope and pray that all those in need will recieve more than they thought possible.

I would like to encourage those out there who are able to sacrafice to lend a helping hand. I would also like to encourage you to visit The Salvation Army to make your donation.

I do have confidence that the citizens of the United States as well as the world will pull together in order to rebuild the lives and cities that were destroyed by hurricane Katrina.

Unbelievable

Sometimes, I wounder why people are not mad and rioting in the streets. Like many people out there today, I had to fill up my car with gas. At least, luck was on my side for a change, however, it is still not a pleasant experience purchasing gas.

As I roll into the gas station, I was fortunate enough to drive right up to a pump as the tennent was changing the prices on the signs out front. I looked at the pump price and it was still at the lower price of $.2859. So feeling lucky, I put in my debit card and wouldn't you know it, it was denied. Looking back at the tennent, I began to get nervious. I took a second look at the pump it still said $2.859. I try a second time. This time my debit card is accepted, and I am relieved. So, I start pumping my gas.

After I topped it off, (I normally don't, however, I am planning to hold out on gas for as long as possible) I replace the nozzle and look again at the pump price. Sure enough, I see the same price as the price on the front signs, $2.919. If I had been two minutes later, I would have had to pay the higher price. However, I do think it was unfair to the commuters who were driving home after 5 pm. I noted the gas price change took place at 4:40 pm.

The Rest of the Sand

sandcastle
Originally uploaded by krumbecker.

My last photo was a close up of a surfing cow. Here is the whole view of the sand sculpture. You can see the arm of the cow sticking out from behind the sign.

Also, I made a comment that the size of the cow was about eight feet. Actually, I over estimated the height and it is more like six feet.

Cow-abunga

cowabunga
Originally uploaded by krumbecker.

Last week I wrote about going to the California State Fair. One thing that has become a tradition in recent years are giant sand sculptures thoughout the fair grounds. This year theme was "California Beach Party" So it is only appropiate that they have a sand scuplture of a giant cow riding the waves.