Girard's Trip to AZ Extravaganza 03/08

I got to go on a mini vacation over this past weekend. Spent 3.5 days in AZ and it was a blast. I'm sorry I wasn't able to get to see everyone that I should have. The life of a rockstar game designer is pretty demanding.

Marnie and I arrived late Thursday night and we were staying with my sister-in-law for 3 nights and then getting a hotel Sunday night.

On Friday, we did a little shopping. I was able to go visit with my Dad (who I miss very much). It was fun hanging out with him and getting to hear his stories. I do hope that he writes his book, I very much want to read it. Colleen looks very good, she has gotten a lot healthier and will look amazing for the wedding. Saw Meghan and see is excited about the upcoming wedding. I have to put a lot of thought into her gift. I want to get her and Justin something memorable and not just another blender.

Saturday was spent with "mah crew". We hit the Man Show. It was pretty good. I was unimpressed by most of the vendors (infinite time share booths, only 1 and a half booths with babes). There is a video that needs to be posted about someone getting stuffed full of electricity. The amount of schwag was also disappointing. Still had a lot of fun and took a lot of pictures. Went and played pool at a bar. Almost beat Clark a couple times, I think he was point shaving though. Next stop was Buca diBeppo where we picked up Bahr for the crew. Smashed three large orders, 1 small, a garlic mashed potatoes and a couple of meatballs. Definitely full and had a lot of fun. Here is a picture of "mah crew".



Sunday was spent with the family. My niece had her first bday party. It was fun and all the kids seemed to have a blast. We were worried that the weather was going to ruin it, but it didn't end up raining, which was nice. Got to see some old aquintances as well. Stayed at the San Marcos Resort Sunday night and that was nice. The car ride was long, but seemed shorter going back (probably cause it was during the day and not at night).

News and Notes -

- Don't play Truth or Dare (mostly Truth) with your significant other on long car rides
- Don't go 55 over a cattleguard, it will start a fight
- Don't underestimate how much stuff you can get off the neutral AH for 1c
- Getting old sucks
- My niece and nephew are cool and my niece loves me
- The Canucks house is pretty nice
- Didn't get to hit a strip club or casino, pretty bummed about that.

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