Rogan, Becky and I went to the Stinking Rose in the City tonight. Everything garlic is the theme… even the ice cream. Will I be sweating garlic all night? Ick.

Two stinkers in the making
I stopped by Kruger’s Farm on my way back from Vancouver yesterday. What a huge pile of pumpkins.

Pile o
I played singles in the Vancouver Tennis Tournament this weekend and lost out in the second round to a “Lob God”. His only shot consisted of either a forehand or backhand “chip” perfectly placed in the back of the court. Usually, I just get mad at myself during a match, but I actually was feeling mad at my opponent who was turning the match into something other than tennis. I don’t know what we were playing.

Vancouver, WA Tennis Center
Trent explains why the Beavers should always win. No-brainer, right? Anyway, James and I met him at McMenamins before heading over to a movie.

T-Rent philosophizes
Poooor Griz. The Ducks took them to school today. It was clear from the opening kickoff Montana was in trouble when Oregon ran it back 83 yards for a touchdown. It was all downhill from there.

Autzen Stadium, Eugene
NFL football season started tonight with the Patriots versus the Raiders. Love watching the game on HDTV! Pats easily won 30-20.

Pats/Raiders
I moved offices today. Usually, a few somewhat burley guys come and reconfigure the cube walls, desk, and whatever else needs to be done. The new moving company must be easing their discriminatory hiring practices or something… beats me.

Moving girl
Debra shows off her new hat while she pokes at the fire during a trip to Mt. Shasta.

Cowgirl
Met up with Brent in Reno for the “Best in the West” Rib Cook-Off. Mmm.. twenty cookers from all parts of the country barbequing. My favorite ribs came from the Checkered Pig out of Virginia. To end the day, Collin Raye played a free concert.

Big rack of ribs