My friend K.O.'s office called yesterday afternoon. Krl and I were on our way to Chili's to indulge in a presidente margarita. We had a handful of errands to do, and if the call had been five minutes later my whole schedule would have changed. But, a scheduling bind caused him to need some help. Coca-Cola has closed their warehouse facilities in Lubbock, San Angelo, Amarillo and Odessa. That means the loads are built in Abilene and shipped to these locations where they are split and transferred to city delivery trucks. These loads are called cross docks. Coca-Cola has company trucks dedicated to this in addition to my friends company having dedicated units. However, most nights through the summer Coke throws on additional loads. If I understood correctly, last night they threw on four extra cross docks.

My cross dock was supposed to be ready at 7 pm. That would convert to getting home at 1 or two in the morning. My load was ready at 9 pm. instead. I had to wait for a delivery window at Lubbock and had a small issue dropping and hooking. Long story short, I got home after 4 this morning.

So, somewhere Chili's still has a margarita with my name on it.

Krl and I did do a celebratory end of cotton planting night out Monday night. We went to Abuello's and had an excellent meal. As per usual I had the Los Mejores Especialle (The best in the house.) Grilled bacon wrapped beef medallions, bacon wrapped stuffed jumbo shrimp, papas, and espinache,topped with a pitcher of Grandeza margaritas! For a change, Krl did the grilled chicken and squash. Oh and we had the seven layer dip for an appetizer!

It was a pretty good outing until they sat sixteen or eighteen gaggling women at the table adjacent to us. Then they wanted to borrow our unused chairs and you could see them coveting our table. You have never heard racket like these women were making!

I had a phone call yesterday from Ollie. She told me that she was pregnant. If circumstances were different I would be happier. She is type 1 diabetic, just went back to college and is just exiting a relationship. I can't help but think about the movie Steel Magnolias.

I think Ollie will be a good mother. Lord knows she has wanted a child. I suppose if there is a silver lining anywhere, it is that she says this is one and done. Hopefully her fragile health can withstand the strain of pregnancy.

Today Terri would be 47. Happy Birthday TJ!

Well, that sprinkler system valve didn't fix itself.

Have a day!

FATHER, I am confused and concerned. I ask YOUR blessing on Ollie and her baby, praying for both of their health. Tell Terri hello.