I don’t have some kind of cute or clever blog name today; I’m just so thrilled the Texas Stars won their game last night.

During the first period, Bachman was out of the crease and the other team scored. Sloppy. Did someone tell him it was a playoff game?

An opponent grabbed Rallo’s stick and it seemed he decided not to let go b/c by that point, Greg might stick-whip him….I told TH that Rallo was going to get in a fight before the night was over. TH commented at one point that Larsen was on the ice, they were going to get something happening……turned out to be foreshadowing.

Not much happening for awhile after that and then the other team scored again. ICK! I left my knitting at home to watch hockey for this!?!?! I overheard the gentleman behind me say, “hit him with your purse!” so the game was not without entertainment. And Bach ROCKED the rest of the night – way to shake it off!

The second and third period, the Stars were out shooting the other team, but they just couldn’t seem to get one in the goal, then with about four minutes left, they scored -Way to go, Philip Larsen (who plays defense)!

The refs. periodically took leave of their senses and were calling roughing on Stars when they were being attacked by the opposing team and literally not striking back. That was no bueno, but I guess that’s hockey. sigh. Rallo never actually struck the other player, but I think they might need therapy after whatever he was yelling and the opponent was kicked out of the game for choking him, I think.

Then, Brad Lukowich scored with 20 seconds left in the game (Bachman was out of the net for an extra player). This proved that is it possible for a crowd to will the puck into the net. In overtime, the Stars were in Smith’s head (opposing goalie that looked quite a bit like Krahn, long lost cousin perhaps?) and Travis Morin managed to score first blood and it was over. Down 2-0, the Stars came back in the last 5 minutes and WON.
The series is now 2-1 STARS. GO STARS!

Saturday, I met Miss Sarah at 290 and I-35 and we headed down to the San Marcos outlets where we met up with A & B. We checked out the Coach Store and then got some ice cream and water (I was parched after the crazy crowd in Coach). It was very warm out and there were scads of people there. We left the shops and headed to our hotel to change for dinner and the concert.

We had dinner at the Gristmill. When we arrived, we asked for first available thinking the choices were smoking or non. We were seated at a table and the fans reminded us of a wind tunnel, so we asked to move one table over to avoid the breeze. The waitress said she’d have to ask someone and it continued like this until we’d asked 3 people and no one would answer us. Finally two people came back and one said yes and one said no, so they let us move. We still did not understand what the big deal was all about, but we were happy to move. Five minutes later, a manager-like fellow comes over and says, “did ya’ll ask someone if you could move?” to which we said “yes” and then he said, “because people have been waiting for a river view so if ya’ll just moved…..” in a hand-slapping manner and walked away. Not one person prior to that mentioned the river view! We stared out into the darkness and decided yes, there might be a river down there. Hmmm. Not crazy impressed with the handling of this situation, but we tried to enjoy our meal anyway.
Truly, we were just glad to get away from the fans.


After dinner, we went to Gruene Hall to the Roger Creager Concert. I rather enjoyed this introduction to Texas Country. There was some great people watching to be had.


B headed home after the show. Back in the hotel, I expected we’d stay up late and chat. Turns out the other two ladies were done and both drifted off to sleep while I was chatting, each thinking the other was talking to me.

Sunday, the remaining three of us got breakfast tacos at Rudy’s and then did a little bit of shopping in Gruene. Then we headed to Sheplers in San Marcos where the guy in boots was really nice and helpful to shop for boots for us to wear at Sarah’s reception. Sarah and I did some more boot shopping and then got Panda Express for lunch. Once in Austin, we grabbed Starbuck’s and then parted ways. Good times!

Ps. I ended up getting my boots at endless.com (love this site!).