Location Tracker

For those of you following these things, we are currently in Anniston, Alabama. We left Conway, Arkansas on short notice and may be returning there in January. Right now we're in one of my favorite places. I've spent a lot of time around this area in the past and I'm glad I can take Lisa to someplace she hasn't been before. We've done a lot of site-seeing already this past weekend. We checked out Vulcan Park in Birmingham and scouted out camping spots for next weekend. We are staying in a hotel which is the one downside, we're missing the apartment.

There has been a lot going on since the last post and even more since I got married. I don't go out to bars or have any hobbies aside from riding and site-seeing. This meant I had a lot of time to post on the blog. Since Lisa's been with me I'm finding it hard to get my thoughts down. I'm feeling a little guilty, though I shouldn't since I really just write for my own entertainment. It's something I've been pretty good at doing consistently for over a year (which is a real comittment for me). I'm going to try to get back to writing at least once a week. Since I think we'll have a good time here in Alabama there should be plenty to write about.

Weekend Update

Lisa and I went to Ft Smith Arkansas this weekend. The national park there, Fort Smith National Historic Site was the last one on Lisa's list in Arkansas so she's officially ready to leave. Her wander lust is stronger than mine. Of course after the meal we had in Ft Smith I can't blame her. We stopped at a nice looking Mexican restaurant downtown to eat. Right away I noticed something odd. I thought to myself that Lisa would probably be upset. The waiter seating us addressed everything to me, not even acknowledging Lisa. One of her pet peeves is going into an autoparts store and being ignored because she's a woman. She didn't mention it and I didn't give it anymore thought. As the meal progressed though, every waiter who came to our table ignored her. It really was shocking to me and I don't usually notice the odd slight now and again. Lisa was starting to boil. As we talked about it a woman a few tables over overheard us. When the waiter took that couple's order I noticed that he didn't look at her either. She saw me looking and was repressing a grin. At least we weren't the only ones. The waiter stopped by one last time to see if I wanted anything else and Lisa barked at him for the check. He got a funny look on his face as if just realizing that I was with someone and then asked if she would like another beer. Too little too late. After we were out Lisa pointed out to me that there were no women working there, none! I tried to write it off as machismo but it was really just inexcusable. It's one of the few times I've felt guilty for being a man. Fortunately Lisa didn't let it ruin the day. However, she does asked that if you're ever in Ft Smith you don't give your patronage to La Huerta Mexican Grill.