Thursday 6th November 2003, Day 54/273 - Houston, Texas

Howdy Y'all

Didn't really have alot planned today. Was just gonna go into town and see what was about, but the bike shop next door asked for some help so I went and lent a hand. I would say it's my first days work in 54 days, but having spent the last 2 years working for Fluor and forumed for most of that, it's actually my first days work in 2 and a half years. Anyway it was only 4 hours. I wasn't really looking for or needing work, but it's paid for my stay. It was kind of fun. I had thought about going back to retail when I get back, although not on the floor. It's something I understand and think I'm quite good at.

There is nothing that I particularly want to see in Houston, but there were a couple of reasons for coming here. When I was young (probably about 6) my Uncle Jess bought me a T shirt from the Houston Oilers (the franchise has since been sold to another city). It was my introduction American sports and Houston.

My second dealings here were working for Fluor. I wanted to get to Sugar Land (a suburb of Houston) but the public transport sucks (again) so I can't even get a bus out there. All I want to do is flip the offices the bird. Actually I liked my dealings with the people in Houston and if I could only just remember there names I'd give them a call. Give me a break it has been 54 days.

Fact - Did you know that now there is more money spent on boob jobs and viagra than on researching Alzheimers. By 2040 it's reckoned that the elderly will have perky tits and stiff willy's but no idea why. (sorry Mum)