October 2011
1 post
Betsy And Loren Get Hitched
See the full gallery on Posterous Guys, if you want to see what love looks like, I know two people who can give you the general idea! After 5 years, Betsy and Loren are married and off on a life together! It was a beautiful wedding filled with wonderful people! Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
July 2011
11 posts
Professional dog training system anyone? I love...
See the full gallery on Posterous I just put a hunting dog training collar on my dog, Jack for the first time. He used to run away anytime he made it outside of the house without a leash. Now, he gets to play outside with his buddy, Ollie off the leash, and still comes back when he’s supposed to. It’s awesome, and not too harsh. Also, it has a 2 mile range. Try running...
Jesus-is-coming clouds!
See the full gallery on Posterous Driving home from work today, I saw these voluptuous Jesus-is-coming clouds. Aren’t they gloriously big and shiny? I call them Jesus-is-coming clouds because that’s how all the old church paintings picture it. Cheers for big, fat Jesus clouds! Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
UFO in the house
p1079.mov Watch on Posterous My dad bought himself a birthday present. It’s pretty awesome! Google iPhone controlled quad copter. You use your iPhone as the remote using wifi and it takes off/lands by itself. It also has 2 built-in cameras. Check it out! Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
When It Comes To Spud Guns, Size Matters
p1037.mov Watch on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous Mike, Meeks, Brandon and Jen were shooting holes in through trash cans and oven doors when I got home. The dogs and I hopped down to watch. It was glorious! Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
Jack's summer haircut
See the full gallery on Posterous Jack was so hot this summer that I took him to the groomer. They asked me how I wanted him groomed. Now, I’ve never gotten a dog groomed before. I didn’t know what to tell them. …so I told them to make him look like a Marine! ;) Here’s the results after a few weeks of hair growing time. Posted via email from The...
How A Summer Sunday Should Be
Everyone is gone back to camp, and we’re just about to start putting things in place for our Sunday open house. This is the perfect calm before the new week rolls in. Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
This is a little bit funny
See the full gallery on Posterous I drive past this little firestation on my way home from work and normally it’s all quaint and quiet looking. Today there was a guy standing on the shiny red firetruck with a giant sledgehammer trying to reshape a badly dented garage door. I guess firemen can have bad driving days too! ;) Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg...
Gen Y Buying Habits
By Andy Wibbels on October 18, 2010 SHARE THIS POST Our full gallery of juicy infographics Infographic: What Makes People Want to Follow a Brand? Brands That Do Customer Service the Right Way Infographic: What is the Network Effect? Infographic: The History of Networks Infographic: The Death of Print and Publishing Infographic: The Hard Knock Life of an Internet...
4th of July Movie With A Flustered Mr. Spork
See the full gallery on Posterous Watching “Quantum of Solace” with a freshly bathed Mr. Spork glaring up at me from his cheerful yellow towel. James bond has a habit of breaking pretty cars and making women look at him like Mr. Spork is looking at me now. It’s been a perfect day of rest filled with family, brisket, naps, sonic drinks and inter-nerding. Happy 4th of July...
Adventuring I go with the houndlies bold and...
:) It’s that Canton Trade Days time again. We are off to find a “sky pencil” plant, a new Ollie collar and whatever else begs us to take it home. Giant flea market FTW! Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
Meet Mr. Spork and Jackie O
p866.mov Watch on Posterous He’s curious, kind of cranky, talkative and loves to pull bark off of twigs…he’s Mr. Spork! His girlfriend, Jackie O, is a quiet gray gal who keeps to herself. They are a pair of one year old cockatiels that were given to me a few days ago. Their owner didn’t have time for them anymore, so they called the humane society, who called me. ...
Eric Whitacre: A virtual choir 2,000 voices...
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June 2011
9 posts
Snake Wrangling Is Just One Of The Many Services...
p838.mov Watch on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous Eek! A nice lady drove in to the VW dealership this morning with a slithery stowaway! She noticed something on her floormat out of the corner of her eye, and leaned over for a closer look. As her eyes started to discern one shape from another, she spied two gleaming little eyes staring back at her from beneath a pike of...
Margarita Night With The Cool Kids
Tonight I got an invite to join the cool kids of Tyler for the illustrious “margarita night” at Gilbert’s ElCharro. I feel like this type of achievement deserves a merit badge. My “the usual”, a humble glass of club soda with lime was overshadowed by the greatness of their superb-looking Patron filled, blended beverages. Conversation was excellent, and I left...
Margarita Night With The Cool Kids
Tonight I got an invite to join the cool kids of Tyler for the illustrious “margarita night” at Gilbert’s ElCharro. I feel like this type of achievement deserves a merit badge. My “the usual”, a humble glass of club soda with lime was overshadowed by the greatness of their superb-looking Patron filled, blended beverages. Conversation was excellent, and I left...
This is not wine and chocolate...
See the full gallery on Posterous But really… It’s not. Ladies and gents, I give you my midnight snack…cranberry juice and an imitation chocolate bar wrapped iPhone 4. ;) My case just came in the mail from EBay…it was like $2.00. You should buy one too…they’re good for your whimsy! As for the cranberry juice…don’t judge me…but I like it! ...
Goodnight To The Internet
See the full gallery on Posterous Feeding Bump a pretend bear while playing with the houndlies, then hitting the hay. I’m a little bit addicted to the Sleep Cycle app on my phone. It makes healthy living habits easier. I’ve been getting more than 8 hours of rest a night. Going to figure out how much sleep I need to function well…mostly so I know how much I’m...
First Pedicure In The History Of Ever
See the full gallery on Posterous It’s true, 24 years old and I’ve never had a pedicure. My sister Anna suggested it, and here we are. Here’s to being a real girl, Meg Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
My Sister Can Drive A Tractor Like A Beast!
p680.mov Watch on Posterous We’re selling tractor attachments on Craigslist, and a nice gentleman swung by to pick up his brand new, very used box blade. My sister Anna was gracious enough to load the box blade into the back of the nice gentleman’s truck. The catch was that she had never loaded anything into a truck before…and the box blade had less than an inch of room on...
Ollie Stepped On A Scorpion...Home Remedies?
See the full gallery on Posterous Hey Internet, my dog Ollie just stepped on a sneakity scorpion and it stung him. Any ideas on what will make swelling go down? I gave him half of a benedryl as per the Google suggestion, and have been icing it. Any other ideas? We’re out of meat tenderizer, but I’ll pick some up tomorrow for any future run-ins! P.S. Hide yo kids, hide yo...
May 2011
26 posts
Craigslist Stuff For Sale.
See the full gallery on Posterous Road bike, single speed bike and more McDonalds colored tractor implements than you can handle! I spent an hour this evening listing these…if you want to get more info about anything, let me know! Also included are the obligatory Jack and Ollie pictures. You are welcome! Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg...
1974 Jeep CJ5 - who wants a $1500 Summer toy?
1974 Jeep CJ5 - $1500 (Cunningham, Texas) Date: 2011-05-27, 3:27PM CDT Reply to: sale-wnwxy-2406413879@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] 304 V8, 3 speed manual transmission, warm lock in hubs. Call or text 903 486 2070. —— Posted from Craigslist Mobile for iPhone http://itunes.apple.com/app/id405656544?mt=8 Location: Cunningham, Texas ...
Google Unveils Wallet And Offers: An Open Platform...
We’re here at Google’s massive New York City HQ (they own an entire block) for what Google was calling a “partner event” but everyone knew was really an “NFC event”. Sure enough, Stephanie Tilenius, Google’s VP of Commerce, has taken the stage to announce Google Wallet and Google Offers. Right off the bat, Tilenius wanted to make it clear that this would be an open platform. She invited...
Who wants to bet this guy didn't have flood...
Add to Favorites DIY of the Day: A makeshift levee keeps the rising waters of the Yazoo River from washing away a home near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Despite the perilous swelling, authorities said Mississippi River waters were not expected to top the Yazoo Backwater Levee after it was reported today that the river had crested at 14 feet above flood stage. However, the water line could...
Pancakes, pretend beer, "The American" and a storm...
See the full gallery on Posterous The air is still, but the clouds are giant and full of lightning as the storm rolls closer. Leftover breakfast tacos (wrapped in pancakes instead of tortillas) from The Diner fill my stomach. There is a half finished fake beer next to me, and club soda with lime to follow that. I have The American playing in the background. It’s a little slow, but...
What color is the letter "E"? A good write-up on...
Monday, May 23, 2011 21:01 ET What color is the letter “E”? I was born with synesthesia, a condition that is fascinating to talk about — but challenging to explain By Jude Stewart, Imprint Flickr/Montgolfier This article originally appeared on Imprint. It’s prime time to discuss an old favorite of mine...
The Boy With The Incredible Brain - Here is...
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New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program...this...
Home Contact DONATE MY BASKET CHECKOUT New VocationsRacehorse Adoption Program Thoroughbred Adoption Standardbred Adoption NV Graduates Available How to Adopt Update Form Make a Donation Gift Shop How to Help About Us News Success Stories Training Tips Common Questions Follow us on Facebook Our Mission Standing in the gap for retired racehorses...
1966 Chrysler New Yorker-Barn Find! Very cool...
1966 Chrysler New Yorker-Barn Find! - $1800 (Tyler, TX) Date: 2011-05-20, 10:08PM CDT Reply to: sale-zzsmt-2393651558@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] 1966 Chrysler New Yorker classic, one previous owner with 33,000 original miles. This car is fully loaded with a running 440 engine, auto transmission, AC, am radio, electric seats and windows. With a little TLC it could be a...
Advice to my daughter « Jodie Odie Via Alexis...
The other day my beautiful 15 year old daughter asked me for some general advice on life. Luckily I was prepared for this moment – for years I had been writing down thoughts that occurred to me to tell her. This is the compilation: Cooking something savory and want to add some veggies: Carrot, Celery and Onion. Beware anyone who asks questions where you can’t answer “no”. Have enough...
How to spot a psychopath | Jon Ronson -...
It was visiting hour at Broadmoor psychiatric hospital and patients began drifting in to sit with their loved ones at tables and chairs that had been fixed to the ground. They were mostly overweight, wearing loose, comfortable T-shirts and elasticated sweatpants. There probably wasn’t much to do in Broadmoor but eat. I wondered if any of them were famous. Broadmoor was where they...
Two Happy, Tired Houndlies
See the full gallery on Posterous Thanks to their fancy new zip line, the dogs now run and play to their heart’s content! I think all of us have been enjoying the breezes and Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
Conan O'Brien's Guide To Creativity | Fast Company
When we visited his office on the Warner Bros. lot for this year’s 100 Most Creative People in Business package, Conan O’Brien opened up about how he works. He’s an analytical guy. He thinks a lot about the creative process, how to turn a half-baked idea from a morning brainstorm into comedy gold (or a diamond—see below) by the 4:30 p.m. taping of his TBS...
Derek Handley - I would like count this man among...
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A High-Tech High Heel Worthy Of NASA - You'd be a...
The carbon fiber Moon Life shoe by United Nude comes flat-packed, with assembly required. Creating a product for lunar travel means ultimate attention paid to mass, volume, and versatility. The Moon Life, created by United Nude — the shoe company of Rem D. Koolhaas, big Rem’s nephew — isn’t rocket-bound anytime soon, but it makes you wonder what our...
The Cause That Refreshes: Project Boosts Pepsi...
One year in, the Pepsi Refresh Project encapsulates both the potential of social media and some of its paradoxes: specifically, is there any way to be sure, going into a social media campaign, that it will actually help sell your product? By all accounts, Pepsi Refresh has been a big success in its stated goals of raising Pepsi’s brand awareness and burnishing the brand’s image, by...
What to Do When the Rapture Doesn't Happen: A...
Adrian Chen — Greetings, faithful reader. We assume you are reading this on Sunday, after the Rapture did not occur on Saturday as you believed it would. How do you deal with such a stunning turn of events? We’re here to help. We feel for you, rapture believers. You have endured years of ridicule and traveled the...
How to build a doggy trot line...Strout style
See the full gallery on Posterous The houndlies got a trot line today instead of an invisible fence. Jack is such an escape artist, and Ollie is so scrawny that I figured a 150 foot zip-line on a grassy hill might be a better place to start. They are mostly inside dogs, so they’re only out there to go to the bathroom and get their wiggles out before returning to the couches and air...
Camp in the City - Day Camp In Tyler For $60 Per...
Camp in the City Camp in the City is a partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas and Pine Cove. The Boys & Girls Clubs of East Texas exist to inspire and equip young people to reach their full potential. Pine Cove exists to be used by God to transform the lives of people for His purposes and His glory. Together, these two organizations will provide a...
Tyler Roses!
See the full gallery on Posterous At $2.50 a dozen, Tyler roses are my junk food alternative. Want a nasty, greasy, too sweet something? Buy roses instead! ;p Hooray for a happy junk food alternative! Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
Oh yeah, new haircolor!
I was just looking through my iPhone pictures and realized that I’ve chameleoned again…my hair is about 6 inches shorter, and way darker. Cheers for never looking the same 2 months in a row! ;) Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
Bathtime for the Houndlies!
See the full gallery on Posterous Jack and Ollie have thoroughly enjoyed being country dogs…but they have started to look (and smell) like country dogs. Bath time for them…err…bath for Ollie…Jack is more of a shower guy. Now the apartment smells like wet dog with a shot of cleanliness! To celebrate, we (the hounds and I) are having a RoboCop marathon. Netflix it to...
Happy (Internet) Mother's Day!
When the whole family can’t be together in person, Skyping in for brunch is the next best thing! Happy Mother’s Day my momma, you’re the best role model a gal could ask for! Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
I Have Joined The iPad 2 Portable Nerd Club! ;)
See the full gallery on Posterous My father is a wonderful man. It’s true. My laptop has slowly transformed itself into a desktop. It no longer holds charge, and needs to be plugged in to function. (It’s battery has been changed once, and it lasted less than a year before giving up the ghost.) When I moved to Tyler, a week ago, I did a swan dive back into consulting. My iPhone 4...
Mercedes-Benz BIOME Concept Car - Want!
Mercedes Biome a strange concept car that is designed to be grown from seeds. The designers envision that lab-grown car being made from a non-existent material named BioFibre, a material that is lighter than plastic and stronger than steel. If used in a car, the car would weigh around 875.5 pounds and would also be entirely biodegradable. Since BioFibre can be grown in a lab,...
A Horsey Afternoon At High Pointe Stables
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Canton Trade Days!
See the full gallery on Posterous My Mom and I went to Canton Trade Days today. I forgot how crazy that place was! Baby animals of all shapes and sizes, junk to be haggled for and fantastic people watching! Who wants to join next time? It’ll be fun! Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »
April 2011
18 posts
I Am Leaving Austin...
…on Friday. I love this city, these people and life-loving community that makes it purr. It breaks my heart to leave, but this is the best move for Bump (http://thebabyadventure.posterous.com) and myself right now. Bump, the hounds and I will be relocating to Tyler, TX to be closer to my family…(I’ve gotta get the cooking-food-without-burning-it thing down before I become a...
My hot dinner dates tonight!
See the full gallery on Posterous Rebecca and I leashed up all of our hounds and hopped to freebirds for done tasty tacos. On our way back we saw this gloriously huge pink cloud. You are welcome! ;p Posted via email from The Misadventures Of Meg Strout | Comment »