First Weekend In Abilene

Well the weekend started out pretty well. Got off work at noon on Friday relaxed for the afternoon then went to Buffalo Wings for dinner with Mitchell and his brother. Mitchell is a guy I worked with this summer he is a year older than I am. Its a good feeling to be done for work week and have a long weekend to enjoy. Hey even if I am in Texas might as well make the best of it and find some cool things to do.

This week I found out that I may be in Texas a little longer that I first expected. I was told by the higher ups that I will probably be moving into a company apartment. I was also informed that at some point I would need to go back home and drive my car to Abilene. Now that sounds like a fun road trip. To tell the truth I would rather drive my car. The company truck that I have been driving is an old work truck that has a few issues. The steering wheel is covered in duct tape, the seats are all torn up and covered in dust, and the door does not shut properly. There is a constant air flow in the truck that comes from the door at all speeds sounds like the window is cracked. With all that being said if you are in Texas let me know need things to do on the weekend!

Saturday was a good day went to Frontier Texas. Frontier Texas is a walk through history ha ha. Its a museum that covers Texas history 1780 to 1880. If you make your way down to Abilene anytime in your life you should go to Frontier Texas. Its not great fun but it will kill close to 2 hours of your time. It would be a great things for boys to go to because every boy dreams of becoming a cowboy.

Saturday night I may have had the best steak in my life (part of the reason was that it was paid for by the company). Mitchell and I made the trip to the town of Buffalo Gap, population 4200, to visit Perini Ranch. In this small town there is a old cattle ranch that had the great idea to just throw together a restaurant.

When I say "throw together" I mean just that. There was nothing fancy about the place. Mitchell and I sat outside at a picnic table and dirt under our feet. The whole place had the feeling that you had just gotten off the range and were about to have some dinner before you hit the bunk house. The food was great and cook perfectly. Must say that it was a good day in the BIG state of Texas.

Sunday was nothing exciting just a small cook out with Mitchell and his brother. Had some more steak but nothing as good as Perini's. The highlight of Saturday had to be Megan and I figuring out Skype. Skype is a video phone that is free through the internet. Its pretty amazing that its free and so simple. If you have let me know or just give me a call on it sometime.

Monday was my first ever paid holiday! Nothing like not working and getting paid for it. Monday was more of the exciting life in Abilene. Went over to Mitchell's apartment and hung out out at the pool and blinded everyone with ungodly white chest. After getting slightly sun burned we headed to Prime Time Family Entertainment Center. At Prime Time we hit up the batting cages bowled and even played some laser tag. I found out that its a good thing that did not go after a careers in pro baseball in simple terms...... I suck. Bowing on the other hand I am much better still not good but able to play a respectable game. Pretty exciting day for a paid holiday.

I will say that my weekend in Abilene was pretty great got to do some fun things. I had a good time but sure miss the hills of Tennessee.