Random Thoughts 5/23/09

• I knew that Bannister Mall was closed… but I didn't realize how quickly the place had fallen apart. Here's some demolition photos.
• We so enjoyed visiting our neighbors and their barbecue team at the Great American Barbecue. This year the event was moved to Sandstone from the Woodlands which made things feel a lot different (not necessarily worse, just different). In my opinion, our neighbors' best entry was their pulled pork. It was the best Shannon and I have ever had.
• If you eat barbecue and/or live in Kansas City read this article about Kansas City-style barbecue.
• We're becoming board game addicts. Besides the award-winning Settlers of Catan, we're also playing Ticket to Ride, another great German game. Ticket to Ride is simpler and quicker than Catan but is still a great game! In fact, if you like geography or trains, this game is incredibly fun. I know some train-geeks that need this game.
• Did you hear Dick Cheney give his speech this week (part 1 here)? It's hard to disagree with anything this guy said. His speech was that good. My question is why didn't he make this speech three years ago? Make sure you listen to the whole thing.
• How does a 7-year-old and an 8-year-old make Dad happy after playing with the garden hose (and earn themselves a new Wii game)? Just…like… this: