The Interclub tournament goes on all season with National, Mid South, Pinehurst C.C., Whispering Pines, Pinewild and Fairwoods on 7 competing. Karen continues her winning tradition by once again being on a winning team.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
The Green Dream Team!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
New Bern, NC Mini Trip
After dropping Rick at the airport, JoAnne and Ralph motored to New Bern where they stayed at the Springhill Suites by Marriott. Pepsi Cola was invented in New Bern by a druggist and soda fountain operator. It also served as the first capital of North Carolina. The beautiful Tryon Palace was the home of the Governor. They chartered a boat and for two hours, cruised the two rivers that meet at New Bern. The "house" on the river belongs to author, Nicholas Sparks. The bird on the post is an Osprey. They ate some excellent food and are now planning their next mini vacation.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Winners!
The results of the National Golf Club's 2010 Member/Guest Tournament are in and the winners are...............team McDaniel/Finegold (affectionately called the McFinegold's), with a gross score of 63 and net, 53.8!! The format was Captain's Choice with all members contributing. Overheard at dinner was Bill McDaniel commenting on his wife Mary Kay's skill, "I've played a lot of golf over the years, but never have I seen anyone whiff a putt!"
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Mini Vacation
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
The Easter Bunny can NOT be Trusted.
Today I had a motion to suppress on a possession of marijuana case. This is a pretrial hearing to determine whether evidence (in this case the drugs) was seized legally. My client was pulled over, asked for ID, arrested on a warrant for traffic tickets, and his car was searched and the police found marijuana inside the instrument panel of the car. In a case like this, the State has the burden to prove that the officers havd reasonable suspicion to stop the vehicle, that the arrest warrants were valid, and that the search that followed the arrest was valid and reasonable.
The officer testified that he was dispatched to the scene in response to a 911 call from a citizen who identified himself as "The Easter Bunny" stating that my client was dealing drugs out of a green cadillac with a tan leather top. Police found the green car and pulled him over.
Officer, did you speak with the Easter Bunny yourself?
--No ma'am.
And do you know the Easter Bunny personally?
--No ma'am.
And do you have any other evidence to support a belief that the Easter Bunny is a trustworthy person?
--No ma'am.
Have you ever even met the Easter Bunny?
--Well, when I was seven, in the mall...
And on that date, did the Easter Bunny prove to be worthy of your trust?
--No, ma'am. (sounding slightly disappointed) I don't even know if that was him.
The judge granted my motion, suppressed the drugs, and the case was dismissed because The Easter Bunny can not legally be a trustworthy informant in a criminal case in Dallas County.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Karen and Norman - this needs to be in American Window Cleaner
http://www.boingboing.net/2010/04/21/if-you-live-in-dubai.html
This is a niche market that needs to be tapped in the USA. You guys have the industry juice to make it happen.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Tales from the trenches
On today's bond docket I had a young girl, about 17 years old, really small 5'2" maybe 98 lbs, and she was caught stealing at a certain discount retailer which can be found in all 50 states, and is the complaining witness in I would say 70% of all of my theft cases. The Loss Prevention officer brought her back to the office and began to take her information when she just went crazy. Hurling obscenities, kicking, punching. The security guard tried to restrain her and she bit him, breaking the skin. Eventually the real police were called and she was handcuffed and thrown in the patrol car. At which point she kicked out the window of the patrol car. AWESOME!!
We're going to try to do some kind of conditional dismissal on this girl because she wants to join the military. Our country needs this girl.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Evening at the Krankota/Grinter household
Short, but awesome. Please note her positively tremendous vintage Avengers shirt. I would saw off my own hand for a shirt like that in my size.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Tomatoes and Dumplings - Is this it?
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe-Tools/Print/Recipe.aspx?RecipeID=119656&origin=detail&servings=2
Stewed Tomatoes with Dumplings
Rated:
Submitted By: Viola Stutz
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 MinutesReady In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes,
undrained
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup biscuit/baking mix
3 tablespoons milk
Directions:
1.In a saucepan, combine the tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. In a bowl, combine the biscuit mix and milk. Drop batter in four mounds onto the tomatoes.
2.Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
And on the drums...the lovely and talented CGK.
Feat: Alison Grinter
Monday, March 1, 2010
Catherine on the go
Catherine's favorite things include anything she can push around and walk with.
If it's Sunday...
Catherine shares her thoughts on the health care debate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX5g1_DEA2A&feature=youtube_gdata
This is a short video of Catherine and Mike that will make you laugh - possibly out loud. I wasn't able to get the video to imbed so you will have to cut and paste the site - it's worth it.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Ralph's New Toy
Barkley has his Bat Mobile and now Ralph has his — a 2010 Lexus HS 250h Premium hybrid (gas/electric). He purchased it from a friend who is being transferred to Singapore. It has 3,000 miles on it. It is equipped with front and rear cameras. warning signals, a navigation system, voice controls for most functions, an assistance system similar to GM's "On Star' and other things Ralph is still discovering.
Monday, February 15, 2010
My Heart Belongs to ...
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Dispatch from Dallas
Things in Dallas have changed dramatically since the new year began. All of her hard work has finally paid off because as of two days ago, Ms. Catherine Grinter Krankota is mobile! Crawling and pulling herself up to stand wherever she goes, Catherine is no longer content to sit still and play. Mike and I will be spending the weekend tying back cords and covering outlets.
In other, and nearly as exciting news, I started work in the Dallas County Public Defender's office on Tuesday. this is a job that I have coveted for years, and I am having a truly fantastic time defending a large volume of clients without the hassle and uncertainty that comes with marketing, billing, and law office administration. I have a secretary, a team of investigators, and about 85 other attorneys working along side me. I am in absolute heaven, and I hope I stay in this job until retirement.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Rub A Dub Dub
Friday, January 15, 2010
Not So Bad
Spending time in Pinehurst as the only one under 50 definitely has it's disadvantages. No one around after 10pm. Conversations that tend to revolve around dogs, diets, and golf. And, lack of 21st century technology (specifically large flat screen TV's with 100's of channels and impressive collections of interesting DVD's.) BUT, it also has it's advantages. Just ask Grace. She's a rock star! The center of attention wherever she goes, adoring fans begging to have their pictures taken with her, and invitations to every party. It's an enviable life, that's for sure.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Congratulations to Alison Grinter!
Dallas County's newest public defender starts work on Tuesday!
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Shades of Sandy
Readers of the Gazette may recall that Sandy was known for grabbing and eating the kitchen counter wipes. Last Friday our 18" X 13" wipe disappeared. It was thick and red and hardly something that would be easy to hide. We searched high and low with no success and suspected that Barkley may have eaten it. It failed to make a reappearance for several days so Barkley made a trip to the Vet's. X-rays showed a bulge in his stomach which might have been the wipe. Late in the afternoon the Vet called to say they spotted some red material in his poop, so the odds were good that he had in fact eaten it. They decided to keep him overnight and feed him mineral oil in order to try to grease the skids. If that didn't work they would have to remove it surgically. This morning the Vet called to say Barkley had barfed the towel up. It was in one piece and the Vet couldn't believe he was able to get rid of it. Throughout the whole time Barkley was as happy as a clam.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Kansas Christmas
Mark your calendars now, everyone: Kansas City will be hosting Christmas festivities in 2010 and all are invited! First on the agenda: buy a house that has more than one bathroom. Because I don't think Grandpa cares to share with so many girls :)
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Barkley Update
As of 12/7/09 when he visited the vet's for a shot he was just over 70 pounds.