Blue Hole

Blue Hole: Wimberly, TX

Picturesque-looks like a painting doesn't it?
This picture kind of represents my summer so far. Fun, exciting, but relaxed, and serene. Just lovely all around.
This was after a morning of horseback riding on a 400 acre ranch in Burnet. I went with some girls that are in the summer research program with me. (Florrie is in the picture.) It wasn't one of those measly nose-to-tail rides, but we were in a group and could go through the trees or where ever we wanted. It was a grand time, and well worth the bruised butt I had for the next two days. We stopped in Wimberly on the way back.
My job is over in one week, and although I am admittedly excited, I will miss it. I will miss the people especially.

[By the way, what you don't see in this picture is one second later, when Florrie bombs into the water ungracefully because her legs weren't up. Quite humorous.]

Monte on Fire

That there is the greatest guitarist I have ever seen or heard. Monte Montgomery, folks. He is incredible. His technical brilliance is obvious even to people who have never touched a guitar. Brian, the fam and I all saw him live in Fredrickburg on July 4th weekend. I think it was the best concert I have ever been to. It was simply Monte and Phil (a guy with a snare drum). You can't beat a raw guitar and a snare drum. It was also nice that there were only about 100 people there. Very intimate.
Anyway, if you ever hear of a Monte concert near you, strongly consider attending.

I also happen to be fairly fond of this picture.