Tinman

I put some capsaicin arthritis cream on my leg and back. Burns like crazy! But kinda feels good too.

I raced go-carts today for the first time ever, at Grand Prix Tampa. Fun!

My avg. daily fitbit #fitstats for last week: 3,763 steps and 1.8 miles traveled. http://www.fitbit.com/user/2267NF

Was in hold for 20 minutes. Then someone picked up... And promptly hung up on me.

First day of school!

Had a great round of golf this morning! I even beat Phillip Burk by a stroke. The golf lesson and the new irons are paying off.

Starting the day off right: nine holes of golf

Our first football game of the year is this afternoon. Looking forward to it!

My favorite Tampa Mexican place, California Tacos, will be on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives tonight at 7:30 ET on Food Network.

My avg. daily fitbit #fitstats for last week: 2,149 steps and 1 miles traveled. http://www.fitbit.com/user/2267NF

I was craving a good burrito for lunch, so I stopped by California Tacos while out running errands and got a carne asada burrito (California-style) that totally hit the spot!

TV ALERT: Our own New Tampa Little League all-stars are on ESPN right now playing against Georgia in the LLWS Southeast Finals.

Typical Wal-Mart. 30 check-out lanes but only three of them open. Huge long lines at each.

After rain all day yesterday and all morning today, the sky looks to be finally clearing up a bit.

My avg. daily fitbit #fitstats for last week: 4,416 steps and 2.1 miles traveled. http://www.fitbit.com/user/2267NF

I can't believe that I'm actually watching the Teen Choice Awards tonight.

I had a very good golf lesson today. He completely changed my grip and my swing, both of which were needed. It was warm out, though. 98F plus humidity in the shade, but we weren't in the shade...

At the kids swim meet this morning.

Nicholas Latham said, "If the US Government was a family, they would be making $58,000 a year, they spend $75,000 a year, & are $327,000 in credit card debt. They are currently proposing BIG spending cuts to reduce their spending to $72,000 a year. These are the actual proportions of the federal budget & debt, reduced to a level that we can understand." (Copied from Frank Derfler)

Remember, if we balance the budget, the terrorists will have won!

My avg. daily fitbit #fitstats for last week: 1,975 steps and 0.8 miles traveled. http://www.fitbit.com/user/2267NF

Beth made burgers tonight, but she hadn't bought any buns so we had to have them on bread. My mom used to pull that same crap when I was a kid...

My avg. daily fitbit #fitstats for last week: 3,395 steps and 1.6 miles traveled. http://www.fitbit.com/user/2267NF

Balanced approach?? There is nothing balanced about half of Americans not paying a penny of income tax. Jackass.

Since our internet access at home is still out (thanks, FIOS) I'm working at the office today.