Sex and the Paper?

Not sure about you Overheardians, but I plan on heading to NorthPark tomorrow to watch Sex and the City. My tickets are already purchased, and I’ve plotted my flavor of OrangeCup to eat afterward.

You know how everyone always does the quiz about which Sex and the City character are you? Well. That got me thinking. Which one is Merritt? I’m assuming Carrie, they both write columns and both wear black. I’d have to be Charlotte. I think Austin is a little bit like Miranda. So. I guess that leaves Jason. And.  Samantha? Not so sure I see the correlation. But who’s Kersten and Charles?

City of Waco Honors Former Scot Jones

Highland Park graduate Alton Jones was honored with his own day in Waco, where he now lives.

Jones won the Bassmaster Classic fishing tournament earlier this year. The billboard is still up in Waco, so check it out if you’re passing through.

One More Football Game For Gardner

Highland Park senior Seth Gardner’s football career is not quite over yet.

Gardner, who plans to play baseball at the University of Arkansas, has been selected to play for the North team in the prestigious Texas High School Coaches Association’s all-star football game July 29 at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Gardner (6-4, 190) hauled in 73 passes for 1,484 yards and 21 touchdowns last season, helping HP to a 15-1 record and a state runner-up finish. He also led the baseball team in hitting with a .486 average.

Father’s Day?

Overheard at Hyer Field Day, from a mom: “Look at all the fathers who are here.  Don’t they have jobs?”

Pictures of Field Day will be posted later.

Guess the Cost of Gas, Win Free Food

Merritt just sent in this dispatch from Kuby’s. She seems to delude herself that Mrs. Clinton still has a shot:

A relative of a man nearby, apparently someone very high in the oil industry, has told him that gas will be 5.50 per gallon by August. But this is good news because there will be good car deals everywhere. You’ll be able to by a gas guzzler on the cheap.

Wtf?? Why would you want the automobile at that point? Anyway let’s track this. I say no freaking way will gas be 5.50 per gallon. And in January when Hillary takes office she’ll make sure all this is all handled.

OK. I’m announcing the first Overheard contest with a prize. Tell me what the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Texas will be, according to AAA , on August 1. The winner receives a $50 gift certificate to Newport’s seafood and steak restaurant. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Post your guess in the comments below. Remember to give your correct e-mail address, or I’ll have no way of contacting you to collect your prize in August.

Hyer Field Day Lunch Instructions, It Takes a Village

A Hyer mom forwarded me this blast e-mail yesterday from the school regarding today’s Field Day events. She was amused by the suggestion to have a another parent bring lunch for your child if you can’t be there yourself. Anyway, don’t forget your sack lunch. Charles, can you take lunch for the 1st and 4th grades while you’re picking up the teacher’s fav meal?

Dear Hyer Parents,

Please note that the Family picnic is still scheduled for tomorrow along with field day.  If you were planning to bring a lunch but can’t now due to the date change, please consider sending a sack lunch with your child.  Our cafeteria will not be prepared to accommodate everyone.  Donna usually orders less food on picnic day.  You may also consider having another parent get your child’s lunch.