The Iron Heart Forum Triangle of Terror Type III Trucker Tour 2018 - Updates thread
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Week of 01.13.2020
So sorry for the lack of posts - this week has been one of the hardest at my new job, and the kiddos have been hell raisers! Please enjoy this dump of photos as my act of contrition
On Monday I toured a new listing of ours - a massive 7k+ sq ft home sitting on the corner of a dune lake, overlooking the Gulf. It’s outdated and in no way a “hot” property, but I fell in love with its French country charm and no frills presence. In a market where people pay a premium for “turnkey,” this offers an opportunity for someone to experience a wonderful setting and truly outfit it as it’s own.
On Tuesday I toured a very similar property, but in a different league. The emotional connection I had with this property was the most I have had since moving to 30A. If I was $5M richer, this one wouldn’t even hit market in two weeks…
The wife and I are still having fun with making our keto meals. We made creamy pork chops that were to-die for.
I enjoyed the last of my “birthday” mezcal from
December (I turned 32 last month)
I’ve been wearing the lefty as often as possible!
My folks came into town this weekend from Dallas, so we fired up the grill and had a great dinner
Had one of my favorite wines
Rocking my sample 777-142
Finished off with a new tequila - I give it a 6/10
The kids are out of school for the next few days, so hopefully some adventures ensue
Thanks for following along!
Adam
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Thanks @Jett129 - they did have that one for a reasonable price. I'll have to check it out next time!
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Weekend Update 01.17-18.2020
With the parents in town, we decided to show them our new bike route with the kiddos - I always end up pulling the buggy [emoji23]
Went to local BBQ place
<proud parent="" moment="">Grayson, our big twin, has had a hard time with his speech. Our girl Avery used to be domineering in their first pre-school
Class that she “spoke for him,” and we had to separate them. Now that we are in a new school, he’s working with a great group of teachers and a wonderful speech therapist.After lunch, he said “I want to show you something…” so he grabbed my hand, walked me to the ice cream shop across the green, walked up to the counter and said in his still often indecipherable language “hello sir (it was a teenage girl manning the counter haha), I’d like chocolate ice cream please.”
Usually, I would repeat what he said clearly to the staff, but she replied, “cup or cone.”
He was very proud of himself:
Took photos in Rosemary Beach
Came home and put on proper kit
Yesterday, while it was overcast, it was tranquil along the beach, so took everyone for the walk
After the beach, we took the kiddos to Seaside, Florida for a jaunt on the green (this is where they filled The Truman Show
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Continued:
After naps, we made dinner
Added some new wood chips to the grill
My folks leave today, so back to normal life this afternoon!
Cheers,
Adam
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Beautiful day, @Appfaff , Grayson- good work, atta boy!!
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Thanks guys!
After my parents headed out on Sunday, we got back to our routine of cooking and cleaning:
Took the kiddos to the park to get out some energy
Came home and hung out for a bit, but kids wanted to go scootering!
Whipped up a quick dinner
Had a glass of Pinot and called it a day!
Cheers everyone!
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01.20-22.2020 Update
For whatever reason, you northeasterners sent your cold weather to the beautiful sunshine state lol
Which called for a little more layering than just the lefty
It’s been an absolutely nut-kicker of a week, so I’ve been sure to stop and enjoy the finer things
Kids all bundled up!
The wife is going out of town tonight, so I got a “me night” away from the twin duties after work
This beer was completely worthless…
This one made up for it!
Cheat meal [emoji2]
Hope everyone is having a great week!
Adam
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@AdamC - Oh, my beer consumption has considerably decreased since the wife has changed our eating, so I can relate! It was a treat to order whatever I wanted (more than once lol) - wife is out of town tonight, so a special Christmas beer I’d kept in my cellar is being chilled and will make a siting tonight!
@AdamJ - Being an adopted Southerner, I tend to side with the Ranch dressing as an option with chicken wings - sacrilege for most I know haha
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Ranch is far superior with wings (and in all things) than bleh cheese. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
The misspelling wasn’t intentional, but I’m going with it.
Thank you so much for these quality updates, Adam! Been really enjoying this tour, all around.
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Thanks @sabergirl !
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01.23-25.2020
The boss of the house left to go back to mobile for some meetings so the kiddos and I had a movie night:
Opened up this bad boy [emoji108]
Build blanket tents for bed:
Friday I got to set direct a whisper campaign video at an incredible property we have coming soon, so had to look fresh [emoji41]
I’ve seen the light on standing desks
Here are some snaps of the house (read as MANSION) overlooking the Gulf.
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Continued:
Since Friday was Chinese New Year, the kids learned about Chinese culture at school and got starter chop sticks as a treat, so we got Chinese food on the way home for dinner
Yesterday was filled with mom running errands so I built block dinosaurs, make up and did house/yard
When I installed our new kitchen faucet, I had to chop the windowsill over the sink. Finally getting around to filling, sanding and painting the edge:
I’ll sand and paint today (maybe lol)Made some chicken thighs [emoji123]
Ran to the grocery for pizzas for the kids
Came back made (way too many) cocktails
Late night bike riding in the garage
Kids fought it but finally cashed out 2 hours later than normal, and then woke up 30 minutes earlier than normal so I’m now sitting on the bike at the gym trying to wake up haha
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Adam
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Week of 01.27.2020
The week started off a little rocky… I end up throwing my back out at the gym Sunday, so I spent the day laid up u til I could go to the doctor the next day. Feeling about 80% now, but man, it sucks getting old!
We had a little family movie night, while I sat on a heating pad
Still could dress well!
Kids got haircuts [emoji2163]
Whipped up some dinners this week:
Went out for drinks with a new co-worker yesterday and enjoyed this:
Taking the kiddos to the in-laws tonight so the wife and I can enjoy a weekend with my company’s awards gala - so hopefully should have some fun pictures before I ship the jacket off!
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Hendricks….still my favorite Gin, despite all newcomers.
