trinkletown

The Tour Ends Here

2008-04-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

Well, friends, unfortunately, I have to pull the plug on the blog. This is not my choice, but I can totally understand the need to respect the privacy of others. Thanks for your comments. I have enjoyed them thoroughly. I haven't decided yet whether to continue with just my boring, non-work escapades...because frankly, I don't have many. But, regardless, thanks for stopping by and letting me share a little of my life with you.

Trink

The Southern Gang

2008-04-01T23:29:00.000-07:00

Cat was back in town for a week before heading to Olympic qualifying in Mexico. What a great excuse to make all the southern crew meet up for dinner. Yummy India, Thai, Chinese food. I had my doubts, but that rice was reeeel guuuuuuud.

Thanks to the Lexus for being an excellent camera stand!

The Story Continues...

2008-04-01T23:23:00.000-07:00

Ok, thanks to all my creepy, stalker, new friends... we'll keep the good times rolling. It's okay if I don't know you. Feel free to leave a note and introduce yourself. I'm sure we all have a friend of a friend of a friend in common...or at least my mother. I'm sick this week. So, nothing exciting to report. But don't worry, I'll be hitting the friendly skies again this weekend. I bet no one can guess where I'm going for an extensive 36 hours. Hope I am better...

Show Me the Love!

2008-03-30T23:35:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I started this blog when we went on strike. It was a good way to fill some downtime and get a chance to diary my life. However, now that I am back to working 24hours a day, I've realized just how time consuming this blogging lifestyle can be. I am at a crossroad whether or not to even continue posting about Trinkletown. I thought I would get more comments from people, and I've been disappointed that no one ever weighs in on my adventure. Especially since I can see exactly how many visitors I have. So, I have to consider the possibility that my life is just not that interesting to people. If you want to see me continue, whether you know me or not, leave me a comment. Tell me something...anything. I need to be motivated people! Otherwise, I'll just find a way to write a final chapter. Hit "comments" below. Write me. Ask me. Love me.

Happy Birthday Cat!

2008-02-09T20:48:00.000-08:00

Friday night a group of us took Cat out for her 26th birthday. Now, for those of you who don't know, Cat Whitehill is one of my most famous friends. She is a world-famous professional athlete, playing repeatedly in Olympics and World Cup. And we've had such a long, fun road together...I was her senior discipleship leader in high school when I was a senior and she was a freshman. Then, she (and her husband) lived with me for most of a year. Now, I get to catch her for short visits when she comes to town to train with her team.

The whole Southern crew on our triple date... wink!wink!

Cat and me

Eller

Tommy

Brandt, who drove up from San Diego, Cat and me

Tip- Game #3

2008-01-13T23:39:00.000-08:00

After a rained out week last week, the Tip returned today on top of their game. Everyone came out to play. We allowed 0 walks, very few hits, and had some killer fielding. Brandt led the way with the bats by slugging 2 home runs. Everyone else got a hit and we did some great running! Final score: 18-5!

The Blomeyers!!!

2008-01-06T00:58:00.000-08:00

I was so lucky to get to visit with Ashley Blomeyer and her 2 boys Logan and Hutchins before I left Birmingham. They are very busy and always on the go, so I was thrilled that I caught them at home between naps. They are so handsome and so much fun!

New Years Eve

2008-01-06T00:28:00.000-08:00

This New Years was pretty low key. Watched my Tigers crush Clemson. Went to see some friends, and just had a nice night.

Mom and Dad watched the Auburn game and then went to bed.

I ran into a sorority sister, Kari Moore!

The Jones'

Burt

Sis

Happy Birthday MB!

2007-12-30T16:31:00.000-08:00

The day after Christmas, we all celebrated our other Holiday tradition, that of my sister's birthday. She strategicaly planned her birthday to coincide with everyone's Christmas break. So, every year, we have Christmas and then all gather for a party on the 26th. This was a big year for MB. But, I'll leave it at that.

I was going to go through and try to name everyone, but everyone is married now and I can barely remember their maiden names, let alone, their new ones. So, I won't even attempt. Maybe I'll try some first names...

Elise and Chesie...2 of my sister's best friends from WAY back. They were my surrogate big sisters and sorority sisters. Its been a LONG time...

Kellie Franks ________ .

CJ...Suzanne's husband, and by default, our adopted "brother-in-law." He keeps me company around all the hustle.

Brothers and sisters. The Youngbloods and Trinkles. We span from NY to LA, including Bama.

Justin.

Big Burt. My sanity when I come home.

Suzanne...oh Suzanne. Practically a Trinkle. One of the only friends of ours from childhood that my father could pick out of a lineup (and he'd probably bail her out of that lineup too). She's crazy...but always a constant in our lives.

Ginger (who looks great!)

The Miller girls.

Brooke Freeman, who is sharing a party in Bham and LA with MB. Stay tuned for the LA version!

And MB and I. It was a good night. So great to see everyone. Everyone looks so good! Its been such a long time since I've seen most everyone. We need to do this more often. Happy Birthday Sister!

A Visit from Georgia

2007-12-25T14:26:00.000-08:00

On Sunday, I had the most fun visit from my friend, Rebecca and her little girl, Emerson. Em is at such a fun age where she finds everything interesting. And she smiles at everything. Such a happy baby!!!

Did I mention that she LOVES the camera?

Even when her mom and I aren't paying attention, she still finds that lens with a a smile!

All the girls! We're gonna be big travelers and shoppers! Just wait...

And after a full day in front of the camera, Emerson is just pooped.

The Bachelor Christmas Tree

2007-12-24T08:39:00.001-08:00

So, I have a friend, a bachelor friend who decorated his house for Christmas. I just thought it was so genius that I had to do a post just for him. See, I guess when you don't have a wife to tell you "no," you can do whatever you want to do. And so he brilliantly made his tree all about hunting and fishing. Oh and notice the house decor with the deer on the wall. You could not make this any more of a Southern man's bachelor pad if you tried.

And yes, from this angle, you can see more deer and turkey and a tree in the corner. Priceless! I think the best part, though, might be the antlers as a tree skirt. That's actually not a bad idea for keeping the kids out of the presents. A little dangerous maybe, but I guess they'll learn the first time. Good thing he doesn't have kids yet. Well done Burt!

The Fam

2007-12-24T08:25:00.000-08:00

Its nice to be home and be with my parents who I don't see nearly as much as I'd like to. And since most of the people who read this blog know Lee and Catherine from some point in my life, I thought I'd put up some pictures so that you can see who well they are holding up.

I'm sure Mother will be most unhappy that I put these up, but I think she's still a knock-out! Her schedule is busier than mine these days. And she still rides around in her little convertible. And look at the hunk below...

Can you believe this young fellow is about to turn 73? He could still run a marathon. We can't keep him indoors. He's always outside building something. And he still rides his Harley.

2007-12-23T21:37:00.000-08:00

My favorite part of being home is getting to see all of my little friends. I got to go over and play with this Gibsons this week. They were so sweet to make me Christmas ornaments for my Christmas present. What sweet friends! They are growing up so fast!Kase Gibson, 1 year old and the biggest smile ever.

Karis Gibson, 3 years old and a snuggle bunny.

Knox Gibson, 5 years old and quite the baseball player.

One of my best friends, Michelle.

The Bones

2007-12-20T21:14:00.000-08:00

This week, I flew to Colorado Springs to surprise my family! All the kids are growning up so fast. My timing was perfect. I got to see Joe's choir concert and Laura star in the middle school play. I even got to see Lucy dance too. We had such a fun 2 days. We went to see Alvin and the Chipmunks and have a family dinner.

Laura Catherine, who is now taller than me and only 13 years old. (I'm holding her down so I look taller!)

Lucy, who is now in the 3rd grade and a virtual mini-me.

Patrick, now in 9th grade and such a stud! He's a drummer, hence the long, rockstar hair.

Joe on the right is a Junior in high school and oh, so charming! One of my dearest friends.

Jordan is 19 years old and all grown up. He is heading back to college after Christmas after a break.

And Aubie. The baby girl of the family. Such an angel! I'm thinking about setting her up with Jinxy. Hmmm...

Tip- Game #2

2007-12-17T21:18:00.000-08:00

I know you've all been asking, "what about the softball team?" Well, we had a Thanksgiving week and a bye week and muddy field week, but rest assured, we were back in perfect form on Sunday. So, we arrive and see the other team. BIG, BIG, BIG men and women and we thought, "holy crap!" I think our team averages a height of 5'9" and 130 lbs. This other team had many players over 6 feet and well, over 200 lbs. And let me just say, they looked like they had some street credibility for sure! I thought about asking them if I could take a picture of them because they looked fierce, but decided that it may not be P.C. Just take my word for it!

But, Team Tip is not easily defeated. By the 4th inning we were up 14-0, allowed no walks, and every player had gotten a hit. We were flawless. Then, I lost my rhythm in the 5th and walked my first batter. We let them score a couple, but it only motivated us even more. We came back and shut them down. I don't know the end score, but it was like 18-3. Go Tip! Stay tuned...there's more to come.

Noah. The Coach. Moskie.

The girls. Ready for some serious ball.

Brandt "I'm standing behind the line ump" Santa

Team Tip, well, some of us, after a huge win. Look out D league, we're moving up!

Christmas at the Hill's

2007-12-17T21:01:00.000-08:00

Saturday night, sissy and I went to our trainers (and friends) annual Christmas Party. Tina makes the best guacamole and foccacia bread. There is so much food there. She likes to refer to these parties as "job security." But its always a blast and so much fun to see who has a little too much fun! Can't wait for the 4th of July cookout! Thanks Happy and T!

My trainer and definitely one of my best friends, Tina. Um, can I look like her when I grow up?

What a good looking pair! Even MB joined the workout freaks! Yay!

2007-12-13T20:20:00.000-08:00

A couple nights ago, I got to have dinner with some friendly faces from the South. Eller and Creg (Graig) live here now and Catherine floats in and out of town. But it was nice to catch up with some friends who know the importance of college football and the regular use of the phrase "y'all." Good times.

And of course we end the night with the our favorite "jumping" pictures!

More Friends...

2007-11-29T17:57:00.000-08:00

Emerson

Kimbly Teague Taylor and Holly Shepherd Lollar. So many new names to remember.

My Favorite Things About the South...

2007-11-26T20:56:00.000-08:00

TEAM LOYALTY!
WAR EAGLE!!!!! SIX IS A SWEET NUMBER!!!!

THE FALL SEASON

SWEET TEA

MORE SWEET TEA

FAMILIAR FACES

Logan(Blomeyer), Ashley

Daniel and Burt aka "The Boys"

My Main Man...Knox

Mishy

The Gibsons

Magnus (Hawley)

Danimal

Rachel T.

The Big Sis

Why We Fight

2007-11-22T13:21:00.001-08:00

Ok, over the past few days I've tried to explain this a dozen times to people asking, "what is the strike about?" Therefore, I found this great video from the WGA explaining just that. Spend a couple minutes and become informed as to what's going on in the world.

Play Ball !!!

2007-11-19T21:24:00.001-08:00

Softball season has started up again! This is season number 4 for our team Just The Tip! We are going to take it all the way to the championship! Game 1 was yesterday and we stood strong against the Hardy Boys and Girls. Tip brought it and lets just say that the final score was "A LOT"(us) to "NOT AS MUCH AS US"(them). The team made some AMAZING plays and we racked up 18 runs. Not a bad start to a brand new season. Stay tuned and let me know if you want to come out and watch. I can get tickets for anyone.

Things That Made Sense To Me As a Kid- Traffic

2007-11-15T23:56:00.000-08:00

I know that I usually post pictures, which are far more interesting that just reading words, however, since this is a blog, I feel that I should at least give a few words of wisdom. So, I'm starting a new section on "Things that made sense to me as a kid." I think that children have such a simplistic way of looking at life that things actually make better sense. When you grow up and realize all of the complexities, you often see that sometimes situations become impossible. Therefore, every now and then, I'm going to write about something that just made more sense to me when I was a kid and I just didn't understand why grown-up didn't catch on. My first topic is traffic. I never understood traffic. I remember being in the car for countless hours as a kid on roadtrips. We went to Panama City, Florida, Roanoke and Staunton, Virginia...actually, just about anywhere that the normal person would fly to, my parents liked to take the scenic route. So, from my view in the mini-van, I would watch traffic for hours and hours. And I never understood how a traffic light would turn green and it would take several seconds for our car, 10 cars back to start moving. It seemed to me that if every driver pulled forward on the green light, we'd all move right away. Why was it necessary to wait for car after car to move when if we all moved at once, we wouldn't hit the one in front. But no. Instead slowly, but surely, like a slow relay, car after car would start to go forward. And the strangest thing would happen. We still wouldn't get through that light. Just something to think about. If all cars constantly moved at the same time, we would never sit still. You heard it here first!