Hola mi amigos!

We couldn`t have asked for a better trip! Despite the 13 hours we spent at the airports and on the planes getting here. We just fininshed our second sunset as a married couple, and it was amazing. I just wanted to thank you all again for being with us this weekend. We had an unbelivable time, and hope you all did as well. See yo soon!

JoAnna Schrudder

Fly on the wall, the floor,the plane, the cab...

So we left Sacramento at 11:30pm 10/13, with just a little nap before we left. Arriving in Guatalaraha(?) at 5:00am. Miind you that is 250 miles PAST Mazatlan, we had 5 hours to kill. JoAnna Schrudder, was able to catch some Z´s, me, I fell out for a bit, then up and eager to go soon as I saw it was light outside. I still had 4 more hours til we left there.... On to Mexico City, still further away in miles. I have flown into LAX and seen how large and sprawling the city is, but Mexico City is HUGE! ou could see how seriously low income it is, but at the same time, just as arcatecturaly(?) amamzing it is for the rich. With little sleep we arrived in Mazatlan, unrested, but sooo awake. Maybe it was the policia, or the 90% humidity, but we were all smiles. (pics to folllow)

After arriving at the resort, we ran to our room, great view, and free drink tickets in hand, we ran to the bar. Margaritas, and nachos, then back to the room for an AMAZING sunset. (I took almost 100 pictures. Then onto dinner. We walked as far as we could before the flooded streets made a cab necessasary. On the recomendation of our father, we headed to the Shrimp Bucket. Way futher then we thought, but worth it. Mahi carpachio appitizer was followed by an amazing Shrimp Platter. 30 shimp, BBQ, peel and eat, grilled, coconut fried, battered, etc. After that I realized to me it was still Monday, but to the rest of Mexico, it was 10pm Tuesday, and back to the room. I started snooring before my head hit the pillow. And DAY 1 was over.

Weak Questions

1. What was more exciting NBA All Star Game or the Daytona 500?
2. What is your favorite Mike Bibby Sacramento Kings moment?
3. Which trade deadline move will be least effective?
4. Cupcake dunk or Superman not-really-a-dunk?
5. NBA final predictions?

Weak Thoughts-Personal Edition

This week with little sports (Garcia to Owens in the Pro Bowl does not count) of importance I thought I would focus on myself for you guys.

1. I made it seven days without smoking, except for two puffs of a cigar Friday night. Surprisingly after four days it hasn’t been too hard.
2. After one week of taxes I feel much more confident about my abilities. Anybody need a tax guy? Our prices are comparable to any other CPA. Remember I also can help with real estate too. Referrals would be greatly appreciated, and I really do know what I’m doing.
3. My sister is due to have her baby any day now. The Schrudder’s are all very excited. Too bad she’s going to be an Angels/Laker fan. With no NFL team in SoCal I do get to teach her the ways of the 9er.
4. Did anybody receive a Whisler Company newsletter? It’s my first edition, hope you like it, and feedback (good or bad is appreciated).
5. Not about me. Did anybody watch the Grammy’s last night? Best moment was Vince Gill. Kayne West had already won an award and spoke about “getting use to this” and “we run this show!” So after Vince won his award that Ringo Star presented he said, “Wow I just got an award handed to me by a Beetle.” He look s at Kayne and says, “Kayne, that ever happen to you?” Classic F’n classic.

It’s over, the season is really over. (Pro Bowl doesn’t count)

Here’s what we have to look forward to

9 days- Pitchers and catchers report to Spring training
57 days- MLB Opening Day
70 days- Sunday at Augusta
83 days- NFL Draft
188 days- Opening Ceremonies Beijing Olympics
217 days- NFL Opening Sunday
364 days- JoAnna’s Birthday (GO 9ERS!)