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So my parents are really getting it after it with the house shopping, making use of my sister's realtor friends. I think it is going to happen sooner or later and frankly I think I can get on board with the proposal. It could be a veritable compound with endless possibilites. Today, they got excited about a 10 acre place out around 63rd and Lindsey, so definitely removed from Norman proper. It seems to me that alot of those folks out that way are in to the same things we are a bit of solitude and a chance to manage a decent sized chunk of land. That being said, I can say that I have been to a rave out that way on somebody's estate and JohnBoy was nearly killed by some idiots while running out that way, so a diverse group to look forward to. We shall see.
In other news, I hit up a good 65' run with Hollingsworth who's in solid form and gunning for a 5k road best at the upcoming 1st annual Mexican Heritage Run with who else but Mr. B. J. Grona. The only thing I have ideas about is maybe a medio marathon attempt, in late January or February. Holly's motivated right now so I'm just going to continue prodding the rest of his roommates to get their arses in gear. With JoKin and those dudes we could have a mean little Norman team but nobody is quite as gung-ho as myself and Jordan.
***I'm going to introduce a new addition to the blog tonight, which is a locally relavent link or two along with each of my entries. It should help get everybody excited about Norman and make me appreciate what I have here a little more...
Today I'm highlighting the Norman Recycled Lights Project which will take place during the Norman Winterfest celebration Art Walk that I plan to attend. Admittedly the website is a bit over the top but maybe I can take some pictures at the Festival and show what my donated OJ cartons look like in action.

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