Monthly Archives: June 2006

Birmingham Zoo – Memorial Day 2006

Posted on June 26, 2006 by Doug Porter

A bit belated, but over Memorial Day, Casey and I made the trek up to Birmingham, AL to visit with friends. Rob was in from Sacramento, CA along with Christian from Atlanta, GA. We stayed with the ever gracious hosts … Continue reading →

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Meetup with Old Friends

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Doug Porter

Got a call last week from a friend I hadn’t seen in about a year with an invite to dinner with another long lost friend. Holly Miller (former University of South Alabama Volleyball extraordinaire and CIS graduate), now Holly Hunt … Continue reading →

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Run Don’t Walk to Consolidate Those Student Loans

Posted on June 6, 2006 by Doug Porter

Come July 1, 2006 the rates on student loans will be jumping around 2 percent so now is the time to consolidate and lock in your existing rate. That increase is almost a 50 percent jump in interest for most … Continue reading →

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Kinky Friedman Built My Hotrod

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Doug Porter

The great Kinky Friedman is apparently trying to run for Governor of Texas. He’s actually quite an accomplished person. Musician, Writer, and now Politics. Thanks to Big Joe Duke for enlightening us to the man and his legacy (along with … Continue reading →

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