Forney Life

Dinner in Fredericksburg

2010-10-22T20:03:00.001-05:00

I had a flight of all of their current beer selections - Peace Pipe Pale Ale, Pioneer Porter, Haupstrasse Helles, Enchanted Rock Red Ale & Cactus Wheat Ale. Then I had a pint of the Peace Pipe Pale Ale. Nice and fruity/sweetish flavors. Good tingle on the tongue. Coming back for more tomorrow!

All together now!

2010-05-07T22:27:00.000-05:00

I wish she ran as good as she looks! More carb tweaking needed. Most likely new rubber on both sides of the carbs. Cost about $200.
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Motorcycle is re-assembled

2010-04-16T08:29:00.002-05:00

Need to install pipes. Also needs carbs balanced, battery and oil change. AND a severe cleaning!

Next lunch sack.

2010-04-14T11:11:00.002-05:00

This would've been Wednesday's lunch sack. Unfortunately, it took too long to draw AND I had to run a few errands @ 10:00 last night! To top that off, the computer and printer decided to get into a silent argument with each other and nothing I said seemed to help. Hopefully they will forgive each other before I get home! The pic above was a test print that was done while their relationship was on better terms.

Caitlin's Tuesday Lunch Sack

2010-04-12T22:21:00.002-05:00

Caitlin saw the digitally enhanced lunch sack for Hailey and she guilted me into making one for her. I quickly sketched it up. It took about an hour from start to print. She is going to be life guarding for a summer job this year @ Splash Kingdom in Canton. That's where I got the idea for the image.

Hailey's Tuesday Lunch Sack

2010-04-12T22:14:00.002-05:00

Hailey's sacks have recurring characters. Mr. P. Beinjay and Mr. Walter Bawdle. In this scene, she is playing poker with her food. I sketched this, scanned it to the computer and used Inkscape for the linework and painting.

1st try thru printer

2010-04-12T22:05:00.002-05:00

I decided to try creating something digitally and printing directly to the lunch sack. It worked great (after a few attempts with the bag facing the wrong way).

Haileys lunch sack - Thursday (rear)

2010-04-08T09:31:00.002-05:00

This is the back of the sack. It needed identification and I didn't want to put it on the front.

Haileys lunch sack - Thursday (front)

2010-04-08T09:29:00.002-05:00

This is the front of the sack. The PB&J is nervously peeking thru the cafeteria window as lunchtime approaches.

Caitlins lunch sack - Thursday

2010-04-08T09:27:00.002-05:00

Not much, kinda plain.

Caitlin's lunch sack - Wednesday

2010-04-06T22:34:00.002-05:00

She plays the clarinet, and she ROCKS it!!!

Hailey's lunch sack - Wednesday

2010-04-06T22:21:00.002-05:00

I don't know if she knows the history of the phrase.

"High" school bus

2010-04-06T21:52:00.000-05:00

Why were the people on this bus laughing uncontrollably and munching on snack food? Look closely...
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Caitlin's lunch sack - Tuesday

2010-04-06T08:26:00.003-05:00

This is Caitlin's lunch sack art. Can you guess what she's having for lunch today?

Hailey's lunch sack - Tuesday

2010-04-06T08:24:00.003-05:00

This is Hailey's lunch sack art for today.

WANTED

2009-05-08T13:51:00.000-05:00

To be hung in my garage/side room!
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Interesting Instrument

2009-04-16T12:48:00.000-05:00

From the Ft Worth Arts Festival
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On the shelf of my local Brookshires

2009-03-28T13:07:00.000-05:00

No explanation necessary!
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April pit stop

2009-03-25T21:18:00.000-05:00

Watching the game waiting for April to come out of the rest room.
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NOT The Mavs

2009-03-25T21:00:00.000-05:00

We are watching "Los Mavs"
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2009-03-25T20:08:00.001-05:00

Mavs point guard J.J. Barea makes me wonder, who are the top 10 NBAers known by their initials for their names? My list will be here in the future.

National anthem

2009-03-25T19:38:00.000-05:00

In a version I haven't heard before, there was a perilous "light".
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Me, too!

2009-03-25T18:09:00.000-05:00

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Mavs game tonight

2009-03-25T16:38:00.001-05:00

Going with April this time!
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Rebuilding the motorcycle (1980 Suzuki GS850GL)

2009-03-21T16:58:00.006-05:00

My wife bought this for me for Father's Day 2007 from her brother for $500. It (kinda) was in running condition at the time. I tried to improve it by replacing the leaking head cover gasket but it didn't help. I then decided to rebuild the engine, having never rebuilt an engine before. The fun part was the tear-down, obviously. I was careful to keep track of all the parts and where they came from.
So it has sat in my garage for at least the past 16 months. I now have been bitten by the bug again (spring time?) to get back to it. I'm going to try my hand at it until I get too over my head or frustrated. Attached are some pics of the current condition of the bike and also a pic of what it will hopefully look like in the future.

Ice rink stage

2009-03-21T11:08:00.000-05:00

Waiting to start.
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Lunchtime serenade

2009-03-03T13:31:00.000-06:00

Went to Potbelly sandwich shop in downtown Ft Worth for lunch and they had live music. This dude was sitting up on this tiny loft playing his guitar.
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Walking back

2009-03-01T22:27:00.001-06:00

Caitlin at Victory Park. She's there, in the bottom right corner.

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Witness to History!

2009-03-01T22:02:00.002-06:00

Corny title to this post but Jason Kidd just reached 10,000 assists and is 4th in NBA history. Caitlin can tell my great-grandchildren that we were there.

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Just a quick note

2009-03-01T22:00:00.001-06:00

I get great cell reception in the AAC.
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Under Attack!!!

2009-03-01T21:23:00.000-06:00

From a giant red chili pepper. Seen here from the tail end.
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Halftime show

2009-03-01T21:18:00.001-06:00

Acro-dunkers. Pretty cool!
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Pre-game warm ups

2009-03-01T19:54:00.001-06:00

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On the road

2009-03-01T19:42:00.000-06:00

We walked from West End to the AAC. Not bad. Worked off some of the mexican food dinner.
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Pre-game dinner

2009-03-01T18:23:00.000-06:00

Starting the basketball night at uncle Pats restaurant Cadillac Bar
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In the Midst of Greatness

2009-02-26T14:57:00.005-06:00

Due to my recent job change, I now work in beautiful downtown Ft. Worth. The building I'm in is The Fort Worth Club building and it's VERY high toned! There is a work out facility in the lower level that is "MEN ONLY". There is a lot of old oil money up in here. Also, there is a Hotel in a portion of the oldest half of the building. Part of that Hotel is meeting rooms and in one of those rooms today is the future Dallas area Super Bowl Media shindig/get-together. Most of the visitors are media types but there have also been quite a view high quality former NFL players. The Ticket (1310 AM) is broadcasting live during their mid-day show. While working at my desk listening to The Ticket online, BADD radio interviewed Roger Staubach AND Troy Aikman. Also in attendance was Rayfield Wright. I wish I could have broken away for a few moments and try for a pic or autograph. But alas, I'm a slave to the grind.

My dads gastric bypass surgery

2009-02-25T20:25:00.002-06:00

Talked to the surgeon in the waiting room. He said the surgery went well and dad is good. He even brought us visuals (see pic above). We can see him in about 30 minutes.

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Still here

2009-02-21T20:03:00.002-06:00

Melissa & me

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Chris Tomlin concert

2009-02-21T19:53:00.001-06:00

We got free tix from friends and the seats are great!

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Strange thought

2009-02-17T16:06:00.001-06:00

As I entered the elevator this afternoon and proceeded to press the "1" button I had a weird thought. If by some weird reason a person was unable to press the buttons or tell another person which floor they needed, how long would that person have to ride up and down in that elevator to get where they needed to go? I must try this one day! Of course, "rush hour" in the morning, lunch time and afternoon would be fairly short. Imagine what the person is thinking when they enter an elevator with you standing inside and NO buttons are pressed! Especially if it's on an upper floor (not the first floor)!

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Valentines dinner

2009-02-14T19:35:00.001-06:00

Great time at Terillis!

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She's texting again

2009-02-10T22:20:00.001-06:00

Making up for lost time!

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I'm melting

2009-02-10T22:12:00.001-06:00

Rufus and me at the train station after dodging rain drops. Actually, I brought my umbrella (I'm smarrrrt!).

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It's a final

2009-02-10T22:10:00.002-06:00

Mavs win!!!

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Halftime entertainment

2009-02-10T20:41:00.000-06:00

Dude in a wheel. Cooler than I expected.
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Halftime snack

2009-02-10T20:35:00.000-06:00

Mmmmm...ice cream!
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We made it!

2009-02-10T18:35:00.000-06:00

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More gold from the ticket machine

2009-02-10T18:21:00.000-06:00

Hailey wasn't as impressed as Jake was last time.
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Me on the train

2009-02-10T18:12:00.000-06:00

No, my left hand isn't overly huge. It's trick photography.
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Texting on the train

2009-02-10T18:07:00.000-06:00

I hope she puts it away long enough to watch the game!
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Rufus at the DART station

2009-02-10T18:04:00.000-06:00

We hop it doesn't rain!
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Goin to see the Mavs

2009-02-10T17:32:00.001-06:00

Takin the Rufus this time!
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On the floor at House of Blues

2009-02-07T20:04:00.001-06:00

About an hour to go.

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Tesla drummer @ Hooters before concert

2009-02-07T18:34:00.002-06:00

Troy Luccketta grabbing a bite to eat before the show at House of Blues in Dallas.

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Great game!

2009-02-06T20:36:00.002-06:00

It came down to the wire but Jake's Longhorns lost by 1.
It's the third loss by less than 2 points. Once in overtime.
There record is now 1-3.

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Injured!

2009-02-06T20:23:00.001-06:00

Jake C. & Jake H. Had a colossal collision right before halftime & Jake C. Got the worst of it.
(Jake is on the right)

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Jakes bball game

2009-02-06T20:02:00.002-06:00

Starting lineup. (Jake is second from right with elbow out)

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Sexting

2009-01-23T12:58:00.004-06:00

I am going to give serious thought to dis-engaging the camera function on the cell phones that belong to my daughters!
Read the story HERE from TreyMorgan.net! (NOT GOOD!!!)

Trashy Ride

2009-01-21T08:41:00.002-06:00

As seen in Downtown Cowtown during the four block morning walk from my car to my building.
You might think OSHA would have outlawed this years ago. Or at least make them wear helmets.

Hey, Joe!

2009-01-20T14:05:00.003-06:00

There are several stories (lessons) in the Bible that I have probably heard or studied which I don't remember. There is a blog I read everyday of a Pastor of a church in Childress, Tx. It is great for daily reading and insight into the thoughts of a man of that position in life. The post today is a Bible story I don't remember specifically, but it is strong example for all men on how to handle temptation.

Click here to read it and while your there check out the rest of the site. It's worth it!

Inauguration Day

2009-01-20T09:45:00.006-06:00

-I don't remember any hype from any previous inaugurations but this one is ridiculous.

-G.W. Bush is either dumb to the criticism of his presidency or is hiding it very well.

-I hope Obama can perform up to his expectations. But the media will cut him down soon enough.

-At work this morning, we were sent an email "reminding" us we are not allowed to stream internet content (audio/video) even if it's CNN's coverage of the inauguration.

-I have a corporate "brain-washing" session from 11:00 until 2:00 so I couldn't illegally stream the inauguration if I wanted to. I might catch it tonight on the news. Or maybe tomorrow. Or the day after. or the day after that.

-There is supposed to be upwards of two million people at the ceremony today. I'm sure this will be the largest crowd to attend an Inauguration, but I wonder if there have been other events that have drawn that big of a crowd? (Million Man March?)

-The largest crowd at an inauguration was in 1965 for LBJ (1.2 million).

-I fear some sort of major negative event will happen during the inauguration.

Video Of The Day: Skillet - Savior

2009-01-20T07:05:00.003-06:00

I was inspired to post this video by Denny, who is now drumming for his church band. These guys (Skillet) are also a christian band and they rock, too. I haven't heard too much from them recently but I haven't been paying attention to the scene as much. By the way Denny, their drummer is a chick!

Aging Rock GOD

2009-01-19T18:33:00.008-06:00

Do you recognize this aging rock god?

He played a gig this past weekend with his former bass player and a current popular rock band. His former band has been credited with creating the hard rock genre and inspiring legions of musicians. They are rumored to be reuniting and touring soon but they need to find a drummer. (Denny, are you available?)
I will post the answer in the comments later.

MLK Day

2009-01-19T14:53:00.007-06:00

Since it's Martin Luther King Day I took some time to read some of his quotes. My favorites a listed below:

"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear."

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"

"Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We have guided missiles and misguided men."

"The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: "If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?" But... the good Samaritan reversed the question: "If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?""

"The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict."

"The question is not whether we will be extremists, but what kind of extremists we will be... The nation and the world are in dire need of creative extremists."

"The time is always right to do what is right."

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

"We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools."

"To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing."

Posted for Rufus

2009-01-19T13:23:00.002-06:00

I haven't seen a black one before. The light turned green before I could get a closer pic.

A few of my favorite things

2009-01-19T13:16:00.001-06:00

There a two things I like the most about Fox & Hound: they play a nice variety of music and they have my favorite beer, Fat Tire, on tap (although I didn't have any at lunch).

Fish & Chips half gone

2009-01-19T13:04:00.002-06:00

I should have taken the pic before eating half but I was hungry and didn't think about it. Had to call my brother when choosing what to order since he used to be a manager at F&H. This was his recommendation. Thanks, Pat!

Dirk Nowitzki

2009-01-19T12:50:00.003-06:00

Just saw a stat on TV that Dirk just passed World B. Free on the NBA all time scorers list. He is now #55 and only 3 spots behind Dr. J. Thought Dr. J should be higher on the list but remembered he was in the ABA for the first part of his career. World B. Free makes me giggle inside.

Lunch at Fox & Hound

2009-01-19T12:46:00.003-06:00

I'm having lunch & watching the Mavs @ Fox & Hound in Downtown Cowtown. The Mavs have a couple players I've never heard of! And one of them is a white point guard from Notre Dame. You don't get much more caucasian than that!

Running on empty

2009-01-19T00:40:00.003-06:00

Well, I've purchased my new running shoes and I'm ready to hit the pavement. This is gonna be painful! I will update my runs on the chart on the left side of the page. Hopefully, there will be a full nine weeks of the "Couch to 5K" program listed and I can continue with a steady schedule of running workouts afterward. Maybe even a sanctioned road race! I gotta get through nine weeks first!

Run to The Hills!!!

2009-01-14T12:21:00.006-06:00

I have decided to once again start a running program.About three years ago, I made the same decision and began a program called "Couch to 5k" from the website www.CoolRunning.com. This link is the schedule for the nine week program that gradually takes you from the couch (a non-runner) to running the equivalent of a 5k race. There is also a podcast here that has the schedule set to music with pace change cues built in. It works great and I will use it again. The first time I tried this I got to week 6 and quit due to knee problems. Hopefully I can make it through the entire program this time and keep up the running long after. You can keep up with my progress with the chart on the left.

The above video is from Iron Maiden (one of my favorite Metal bands of the 80's). If you would like to see them Live, you gotta go to Serbia, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Mexico or various Central and South American countries. ROAD TRIP!!!

Taking stock of my life in the New Year

2009-01-12T11:35:00.008-06:00

Every new year the fad is to make a New Year's resolution. I'm not into that crap but I do see the need to change a few things in my life. I have been taking the first two weeks of the new year to do some soul searching and internet research on what I need to do and how I need to do it. I am fairly certain that I have figured it out but until I get things moving it will remain unmentioned. It will involve some aspect each of spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health. Probably the two main focuses will be on spiritual and physical because those are the two that need the most work.

JB & DC

2009-01-10T17:42:00.002-06:00

Hangin out.
(edit: no, I'm not drunk, just goofy lookin'!)

I am CADmonkey!!

2009-01-09T14:47:00.007-06:00

cadmonkey - n. [kad-muhng-kee]
1. A whoring draftsman using computer aided design(drafting). "Look at that cad monkey make magic with a mouse!"

2. An employee who does nothing but CAD drafting - all day, every day - for an architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, etc. firm.

3. One who assists a computer aided drafter/deisgner in carrying out mundane and repetative cad related duties such as printing, printer maintenance, and simple text edits.

4. A low level cad person who makes edits with no regard for or knowledge of proper production methods or standards. syn.- cad hack

5. An actual monkey or ape trained to perform simple cad edits and tasks.

"A tourist walked into a pet shop and was looking at the animals on display. While he was there, another customer walked in and said to the shopkeeper, "I'll have an CAD monkey please."

The shopkeeper nodded, went over to a cage at the side of the shop and took out a monkey. He fitted a collar and leash, handed it to the customer, saying, "That'll be $5000." The customer paid and walked out with his monkey.

Startled, the tourist went over to the shopkeeper and said, "That was a very expensive monkey. Most of them are only few hundred dollars. Why did that one cost so much?"

The Shopkeeper answered, "Ah, that monkey can draw in CAD - very fast, clear layouts, no mistakes, well worth the money."

The tourist looked at a monkey in another cage. "That one's even more expensive! $10,000! What does it do?"

"Oh, that one's a Design monkey; it can design systems, layout projects, mark-up drawings, write specifications, some even calculate. All the really useful stuff," said the shopkeeper.

The tourist looked around for a little longer and saw a third monkey in a cage of its own. The price tag around its neck read $50,000. He gasped to the shopkeeper, "That one costs more than all the others put together! What on earth does it do?"

The shopkeeper replied, "Well, I haven't actually seen it do anything, but it says it's an Engineer."

Traffic jam

2009-01-09T08:06:00.002-06:00

The first bad traffic jam of my new commute.

Thanks Mom & Ken!

2009-01-08T23:00:00.002-06:00

Jake & I had a great time!

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He's out!

2009-01-08T22:52:00.001-06:00

I think he (we) had a great boys night out! The blogging part was fun, too.

Jake asleep on the train

2009-01-08T22:42:00.001-06:00

Look at the reflection in the window.

2009-01-08T22:18:00.003-06:00

When you're in a moving train there is an interesting optical illusion looking from car to car during a turn. It looks like a bending building.

2009-01-08T22:15:00.002-06:00

Its sad the number of men sitting while women stand (on a moving train, no less!).

Standing on the train

2009-01-08T22:10:00.001-06:00

We gave our seats to two ladies so they took this pic for us.

On the platform

2009-01-08T22:03:00.001-06:00

Our ride home

2009-01-08T22:01:00.001-06:00

Its a final

2009-01-08T21:51:00.001-06:00

Mavs Win!!!

Poor play

2009-01-08T21:07:00.001-06:00

Dirk only has 4 points!

Dancers

2009-01-08T21:05:00.001-06:00

Jake's paying too much attention to the dancers!

2009-01-08T20:52:00.002-06:00

We missed the acrobats at halftime because WE had to pee!

2009-01-08T20:50:00.001-06:00

Stink reloaded again!

Victory Plaza

2009-01-08T20:48:00.001-06:00

From inside the AAC, second level. I should have taken the pic before the games started because there was a big pre-game party out there.

2009-01-08T20:45:00.001-06:00

Patent idea of the day:
Vitamin enriched cotton candy!!!!!

Throwing balls

2009-01-08T20:21:00.001-06:00

I don't think a major leaguer could throw it this far even with a cut-off man!

2009-01-08T20:18:00.001-06:00

If you are a fan of The Little Ticket you will enjoy the sound bites (drops) played in the AAC during the game.

Maniacs & drummers

2009-01-08T19:46:00.001-06:00

Which is more annoying, fat guys dancing or obnoxious wiggers beating drums?

Mavs dancers

2009-01-08T19:39:00.001-06:00

Starting lineups & intros

2009-01-08T19:35:00.000-06:00

The smokers just left. Apparently to reload their stink.

2009-01-08T19:30:00.000-06:00

A Dallas Cowboys debate has broken out behind me. I heard something about trading everybody and keeping Wade. Retarded!!!

2009-01-08T19:25:00.000-06:00

I can't wait to see Stephon Marbury play live! Wait...

Open air broadcast

2009-01-08T19:21:00.000-06:00

The radio broadcasters sit in the stands too. Did they have to buy tickets?

View from our seats

2009-01-08T19:16:00.000-06:00

I think God is in the row behind us! (We're up pretty high.)

2009-01-08T19:15:00.000-06:00

The people sitting in front of us REEK of cigarette smoke!!!