As a semi-native of Texas, replanted many times, I'm no stranger to bar fights. It's pretty much a common occurrence any given weekend. Random guy insults another's girl/dog/truck/mother...you name it...sparks fly.

Out at the Carriage House last night, it was just like old times again. A couple parties exchanged words that didn't go over well, and then they exchanged beer bottles and whatever else they could get their hands on. In the process, the lovely bartenders decided to hop over and break it up. Once they turned on them, a bunch of the regulars and myself ended up in the middle trying to get them out. It was actually a bit longer then any fight I've grown accustomed to, moving back and forth across the bar for a good 5 minutes. After the crowd was pushed out into the parking lot, the door manager locked the place down and called the police.

After the dust settled, we all moved outside to see what was left, and watched both parties flee the scene (Unfortunately only a couple minutes before the police arrived). My poor Mazda3 didn't fair as well as I, losing it's back windshield. Guess I parked in the wrong place at the wrong time!

The police took all the information, and looked around for any blood in the car, but couldn't find anything. Without the license plate information they really didn't think there was anything they could do, so I'll be getting her fixed early this week. I have faith in the Mazda guys...they can make her faster, strong, blah blah.

Best lines of the evening:

Women being questioned by one of the officers - "I can't believe this happened, this is a family bar!"

When asked if I could take a photo of the officers - "Sorry sir, I don't know what it's like in Texas, but in California we try to avoid pictures and videos"

Oh that new car smell...nothing really beats it. Finally gave in to the new car fever, and now find myself as the proud owner of a 2008 MazdaSpeed 3. Guys and new cars, we're all suckers.

After that, the weekend pretty much revolved around the car. Spent most of Saturday trapped down at AudioCar having tint and some other fun toys installed. They came highly recommended from the dealership, and overall I was impressed with the quality of service provided. Would have been a hell of a lot quicker getting in and out had TomTom not failed me!

Unfortunately all the time out in the sun waiting for the tint meant I was going to be late for Scott's BBQ/Birthday Bash - better late then never. Always a fun time hanging out with the guys, and a bonus getting to hang out with friends who have since moved out of my life.

Took advantage of the long weekend, and navigated north along the coast to check out some of the Labor Day beach action. Managed to actually make it out to the beach once again during the day...next time I'll have to bring Cassy with me, she's always a crowd pleaser.

Later on we had a small BBQ at the house to wrap up the weekend. Ben, Dustin and Luke whipped us up an amazing meal, with Cat providing some awesome cookies! Time to make use of the grill while the weather still rocks out here (And by rocks I mean so hot and miserable that it brings Air Conditioners to their knees).