January 2009
34 posts
Jim Carrey should do a bio movie of George Jones
December 2008
43 posts
hmmm. some non-mac fans around here. haven’t seen that in a while.
is bringing some simplicity to a complicated deal. let’s start with the basics, folks.
Man, I just can’t handle Dallas. Let’s go home now please.
Caravan to Dallas
Flaming Lips’ Christmas on Mars at the Alamo
is running around on last minute items - most importantly picking up some amazing steaks for this evening’s dinner. yum!
Super efficient last minute shopping with the girl. No lollygagging FTW!
Driving to Victoria. A misty day with the inlaws.
excited about learning a new domain.
the nfl network is really really lame, but at least I found the game streaming … for free.
the most unbelievable last two possessions I’ve ever seen. Dallas defense (and NFL Network announcers, btw) total fail.
is energized thinking about energy
Flaming Genius →
Whopper Virgins, and now Flame. Marketing awesomeness.
has forgot that there’s a Thursday night game for the 2nd week in a row. Grrrr. Just giving it away!
Time for the annual Toy Joy run! Only in Austin.
Good morning fog.
RT @cesart awesome pics of Obama in freshman year at Occidental. I’m thinking he should grow out the afro again: http://budurl.com/52e8
listening to #conconv08 webinar with @marketingprofs, @jowyang, and @astrout
RT @tbarr on sales vs marketing. if anything, the two can be more tightly aligned now than ever before: http://tinyurl.com/6zg4le
Social Media 2009 →
via Peter Kim. 14 social media pundits predict 2009.
SXSW/Austin Chrionicle Christmas party on a beautiful night in Austin.
Table o’ pies at SXSW/AusChron party http://twitpic.com/sd39
as expected, mucho probs getting new TWC box to work. Phone reps=FAIL. But, in biz now after their one amazing online tech got it to work.
Pho time with @fiveruns friends
Any Tivo HD users with Time Warner Austin, the SDV tuning adapters are finally in! In line to get some gadget geekness going on.
The Time Warner waiting area reminds me of the DMV. Lots of grumpy people. But, I’m waiting to be delighted. Come on TWC - surprise me!
Could VC be a Casualty of the Recession? →
via @emilychang (and @stevesanderson)
RT lots of folks, but great combo of social media skills and crisis management by @scottmonty today #ford http://budurl.com/kwke
listening to “new” Neil Young record. It seems appropriate to call it a record.
enjoyed a great meeting with @jonaslamis and @kkoym with @techranch. They’re working on some interesting ideas for startups in Austin.
Coffee Shop Roundup
Thanks to everyone for the Austin coffee shop suggestions. Here’s the roundup so far. I’ve got some work to do checking these out!
Thunderbird Coffee. Tasty sandwiches, fast internet, Jonathan Richmond on the radio.
Sodade. Mellow vibe. Nice people.
Progress Coffee. East side!
Summermoon. Wood-fired coffee. Hmmm, sounds good.
Caffé Medici. I hear good things.
Triumph Cafe....
yep, it’s time to update the blog for real this time.
RT @mathie on @fiveruns awesome customer service. Rachel rocks! http://budurl.com/j9eg
Driving to San Antonio
is on the hunt for good austin coffee shops. have tried @sodade, @mozarts, @360uno, … will hunt downtown later this week.
internets at @mozarts painfully slow. must find new spot.
Hanging at #smbaustin
trying out @sodade. heard good things.