BBQ – Puma Swede Blog

I got the smoker going! Made some pretty great meats the past week and I’m impressed, as usual, with myself 🙂

I have pics of the results too, but just got notified that my image storing capacity here is out of space 🙁 They want $50/month to give me more storage, but that would run out pretty fast too 🙁 I’ve already put out an ad on Upwork for someone to help me move this blog to a privately hosted server. I’m not too impressed with my WordPress skills though, so fingers crossed I can get some help 🙂 Not as many pics as I’d like for this post, but I hope to have it sorted asap 🙂

Been hitting the gym and did an easier yoga class. Felt as flexible as a tree trunk hahhaaa… Slow going and shoulders are still a bit stiff. Patience not being my strongest suit, but I’m trying to give it some time…

Once a year they host a Designer Sample Sale at the World Market Center here in Vegas. It’s where hotels, venues, etc by their decor and furnishing. This is the only time they let ‘regular’ people come in to shop. Unfortunately a lot of the showrooms were closed, and only a few of them were open. Still saw some cool stuff and I think if there was nothing stopping me, half of my home would be furry hahhaaaa… The couch for example was ‘only’ $1400. What’s stopping me really, is that I don’t think I’m ready to settle in one place yet. The worst is getting rid of stuff when you are moving so got to rein myself in a little 🙂

Lot of fun shooting this week, but since storage is limited, you get my favorite set. I’m supposed to be Red Sonja, and the bikini is supposed to be chainmail. But budget and delivery time was of importance, so this is what I came up with. And now I want red hair!

I love the new spa place where I get the contrast therapy with red light sauna and cold plunge. Went 5 times last week. Also got a massage from Tony and he said contrast therapy should be great for my recovery and joints. Tony is Bulgarian and he does this daily in 42 degree water for like 10min. So far I’m still managing only like 8-10 sec in 48 degree water! There are some restaurants by the spa. One is called North Italia. Too lazy to go home and cook after spa-ing, I went in and damn, it was great! Went for pizza and pasta (I was starving) and both were super tasty. Will be hard to pass by it on my future spa visits ugh!

Felt in the need of some sun and fresh air this weekend and hit the Calisco Basin exit before Red Rocks. This is a great alternative since the Red Rock park gets pretty crowded at times and sometimes they require you to reserve an entrance in advance. Will go here in the future since there are a bunch of trails and not as crowded!

Other than that, I made a dental appointment for Hunter for this week. Went to check out the veterinarian office because only the best is good enough for Hunter. Very nice and calm place. Unfortunately Hunter only has a few teeth left, so I hope they don’t have to extract any more 🙁

Time to hit the gym and workout. Have a great week and I hope to have my storage situation sorted this week 🙂

Laters, Puma

Had a great trip to Austin! I’ve been there a long time ago for work and didn’t really get to see much of the city. I really enjoyed it even though the city felt like a Finnish sauna at times 🙂

Short flight and checked into Carpenter Hotel. Cute hotel…

One of the good things about the hotel was that it had a great coffee shop downstairs! My day doesn’t take off without having a coffee first! Met this cute dog there too…

I have a couple that I’ve known for a long time that moved there about 4 months ago. Nothing better than knowing locals who already tried out spots and then just guide you around to the best places. We went around on those electric scooters and I love how much water and greenery there is in town…

Being in Texas meant that there were a lot of cowboy boot stores. We stopped at Allens Boots that has been around almost 50 years. Obviously had to get a pair and roll like a local 🙂

I’ll show you the pair I got shortly 🙂 It’s always a plus when the place you visit has an abundance of great coffee places. One of the places is Maaribu Cafe + Gift. Great coffee, cute little gift shop inside and we enjoyed our coffees in their quiet backyard…

You can’t go to Texas without having BBQ. Terry Black’s Barbecue hit the spot! Delicious meats! Ate like an elephant! I just assume they eat more than a horse…

A quick stop at the hotel to grab my bikini and we went to Barton Springs Pool. The water comes from Barton Springs and it’s super refreshing in the heat. Packed with people though…

There was this tree in the park outside and someone said it’s called the Monkey Tree and people do acid under it. Hmm, might have to check if that’s true next time 🙂

Had to try the hotel pool too to cool down after getting back. Wish I could’ve spent more time there because it was very relaxing later on the day when there was not that many people there.

I think I looked pretty damn cool in my bikini matching it with my new boots!

A quick shower and then it was time for the main event of the trip – the Phish concert! Made a pit stop at the Cosmic Bar on the way.

We were right by the concert riding our electric scooters when my hat is blowing off. Don’t think go to grab it with one hand. Get off balance, wobble and crash right in to the pavement! Felt like it went in slow motion and though I must be bleeding all over my face, Was bleeding by my right eye and thought the scar from the eye surgery had ripped open. My friends checked me and no bigger damages than some scratches. Lesson learned, both hands on the handlebar 🙂

No time to waste, so cleaned up in the bathroom, popped some mushrooms and Phish started! They went off and it was magical! People were ecstatic and it was intense at times. So good though!!! My friend has been to over 100 of their concerts. I saw them in Vegas like 6 years ago on psychedelics, and it was awesome then too!

I finally got to get a ride in a Waymo when heading back to the hotel! Very cool! But why waste space on a drivers seat when they’re self driving???

Got a burger and a chocolate milkshake from P. Terry’s right outside the hotel too 🙂 Got a bit hungry 🙂

At 1.30am Hunter’s sitter calls and says Hunter has had a little accident. Immediately thinking he’s been run over by a car. Yup, I can be a bit dramatic at times… Turns out he had jumped on the kitchen counter and got one of the fly traps stuck on his fur. Running around in panic so it got stuck more. Luckily the sitter is very cool and was able to clean him up good and all was good! But went on Amazon and order fur cleaning products to be delivered the next day just in case… A bit intense when coming off the mushrooms, but was finally able to sleep hahhaaa…

A bit bruised up the next morning from my attempt to hug the pavement…

After a coffee at the hotel, the next stop was Merit Coffee. Sooo goood!

Then Brown’s Bar-B-que for lunch. It was a food truck and didn’t disappoint!

Cross the street was this cool looking gift shop so had to check it out. The coolest thing in there was the store cat 🙂

There can never be too much caffeine, so also tried Proud Mary Coffee. Merit was the best coffee spot that I tried if I had to rate them!

A little stop on the way to check out a trail. Realized after 11 minutes it was way too hot to attempt even a lazy stroll…

I had to keep eating and TexMex food is another undoubtedly great option here. Veracruz had an incredible Mezcalita and probably the best chicken quesadillas I ever had!

My friends have a little toddler so we checked out some ducks and turtles in the next door park. It’s fascinating how many parks they have in town!

Something that hit me while visiting was that people are very friendly everywhere. You can walk, scooter and bike, (and some hardcore folks were even running in the middle of the day) everywhere. They really seem to make an effort in decorating and making places nice with cool designs. The Uber driver that took me to the airport said that they even support street art/graffiti if it’s nicely done. I’m pretty sure I will go back to Austin 🙂 I mean, I got my cool ass boots now!

Got home and Hunter had survived his fly trap trauma. Now lying next to me like the good semi-little boy that he is 🙂

Plan to start yoga next week. Can also start lifting weights now after the eye surgery. Not sure my shoulder will be in shape for that though. Seeing Tony next week too so really hope he can fix it because then he goes on a 1 month long vacation 🙁 Other than that I will be shooting, got friends coming into town, Angel is back in town, and 4th of July is coming up… You got plans?

Oh, I got so into the BBQ that I want to get a smoker. Anyone here a big BBQ’er that can give any tips on one?

Wishing you a superb upcoming week and Happy 4th!!!

XXX Puma

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