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Catch the Moment, Weeks 11&12

Each day in 2014, I am taking a photo. There is no telling what the photo will be or where the “inspiration” will come from. All photos are taken either with my Nikon D5100 or the iPhone (for those times on the go). Come back each Friday for a complete compilation of the past seven days and link to join / view others as part of the 365 projects!

I’m a bit behind so here are the last two weeks. Better late than never, right?!

Day 72/365: March 13, 2014
Sights on a little jog.
Day 73/365: March 14, 2014

Whoops – I missed a day. Busy, busy!

Day 74/365: March 15, 2014
Mansfield Texas has an annual St. Patrick’s Day Pickle Parade as they are the pickle capital of Texas. Who would’ve known?! Who would’ve known they would have many Elvis’ on mini-motorcycles… post coming soon!
Day 75/365: March 16, 2014
Bought myself some flowers… I didn’t realize I liked tulips as much as I did until these guys blossomed.

Day 76/365: March 17, 2014
This is not poop in a mug, although it sure looks like it, doesn’t it.
It was actually a brownie in a microwave.
I made it from scratch.
One serving.
Yes, it tasted like a brownie.
Is this dangerous? Most definitely.

Day 77/365: March 18, 2014
Day 78/365: March 19, 2014
Day 79/365: March 20, 2014
Day 80/365: March 21, 2014
Darn corks that don’t want to cooperate… or was it my superior strength?!
Day 81/365: March 22, 2014
Sweet Carolina Burger from Rodeo Goat in Fort Worth. Beef patty, bacon, fried green tomato, arugula, prairie breeze cheddar, red eye apple chutney. Delicious.

Day 82/365: March 23, 2014
Crawfish. Work for your food but it’s so worth it. Yum! Who would’ve thought I’d ever enjoy these?
Day 83/365: March 24, 2014
Monday’s shouldn’t be stressful – so I went to the driving range and took it out on the balls. It worked. 200 yards!
Day 84/365: March 25, 2014
I got new running shoes. I was told they’re fast which is a good thing because my legs are not.
Day 85/365: March 26, 2014
Oh hail, wise Snapple cap.

Jenkin’s Family Crawfish Boil 2014

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Just down the highway in Kennedale, Texas lies a not so little venue that seems to be getting a little bit more attention these days (and well deserved) – Red’s Roadhouse. This place is massive and a great little spot for some good eatin’, Texas country and getting together with good folks.

This past Sunday, the First Annual Jenkin’s Family Crawfish Boil took place followed up with The Ranch’s Red Dirt Road radio show. For $20 come in for some all you can eat crawfish, $5 if you were in it just for the tunes and surroundings. I settled in for both and it was well worth it.

Put on your stretchy pants and settle in for some good eatin’! These little fellers were mighty tasty with just the right amount of spice. I left after being there for five and a half hours (I didn’t eat the entire time) and asked how man pounds they had cooked so far – 4,000 was the guess. Golly! Not gonna lie, I had five trays. You only see three because, well, your hands get dirty! They’re delicious! Tis the season! Mudbug Season!

From noon until three, two rounds of four musicians took turns on the stage at a time. Some of Texas’ finest. The spring is in the air which means get ready, there’s going to be shows at every corner!

Round One:

Round Two:

At 3pm, Red Dirt Roads started up their live radio show hosted by Justin Frazell. Kolton Moore – was my favorite on this line up!

Crawfish Boil 162 This is a great family event where you can spend the day listening to incredible artists, comfortable atmosphere, delicious food and a place where everyone can dance all day (including the kids). Mark it on your calendar for next year, it’s something that you don’t want to miss!

In honor of Texas Tuesday, a little quiz… do you recognize any of these musicians? Any favorites?

Catch the Moment, Week 10

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This week:

Day 65/365: March 6, 2014
Grady Spencer and The Work at Shipping & Receiving. Good show, good cause.

Day 66/365: March 7, 2014
Max’s Wine Dive, Fort Worth, Texas
They called this Chicken Dinner Meatballs. Chicken, mashed potatoes, greens covered in gravy. Outside was almost crispy, browned just right. Inside melted in your mouth! So good!

Day 67/365: March 8, 2014
A little night out ended at one of my favorite places.
Clay McClinton at Magnolia Motor Lounge, Ft. Worth.

Day 68/365: March 9, 2014
The time change almost killed me.

Day 69/365: March 10, 2014
Last week, I posted that I had picked up Divergent for a Book/Movie club I’m in with a group of girlfriends. Obviously, the first book was phenomenal… onto the second one!

Day 70/365: March 11, 2014
The weather was perfect – 88 and a breeze. To what could’ve been better day at work was pushed aside by a great 10 mile bike ride. Then I worked my muscles carrying this beast back up the stairs to my apartment. Here’s to working towards having legs like Carrie Underwood. Fingers crossed, haha!

Day 71/365: March 12, 2014
Breakfast for dinner with real maple syrup. And now looking at it, the butter is even shaped a bit like my home state! Yum!