My name is Neal Breakfield. I have known Ted and Cindy since 2000 when I went to work with Ted at Halliburton where he was my boss for a while. Ted was definitely one of the more interesting bosses that I have had in my life.
The purpose of this blog was inspired when I went to Guzzi Dave's to get a haircut on Friday, July 27th. After Dave told me about Ted's illness, we got to talking about some of Ted's stories... the man had a MILLION STORIES!! Ted is one of the most unique people that I have ever known in my life, and one of the things that make him so unique are the wide variety of very interesting, and in fact some down-right CRAZY things that he has done in his life.
Dave and I discussed getting a tape recorder to capture some of those stories directly from Ted's mouth if we can. I also decided to start this blog to let Ted's friends and families share some of the many stories that they remember about him with all of us.
I am opening this forum to any and all, so post away. If you have trouble posting, please email the stories to me at neal.breakfield@gmail.com.
He is still with us, so some of these might even help to cheer him up a bit, or maybe cheer up Cindy and the family.
2 comments:
I was once traveling through West Texas with Ted, returning to Brenham from a tough logging job. We were tired and hungry when we pulled into a little place eat and relax. The waitress asked me what I'd like to drink, and I said just water for now. She asked Ted, "Would you like some water also, sir?". Without missing a beat he replied "Water?! Hell, I ain't dirty, I'm THIRSTY".
Loved that guy. What a unique, nice, fun, interesting, and intellectually curious person.
We've all lost a good friend and a good man.
Great idea Neal,
Ted will always part of the GOM L&P family.We had some great times and lots of great stories to tell. This is such a shock and our heart and prayers goes out to Cindy and all his family. We are very sorry we cannot make the service, but mine and Brenda's thoughts will be there.
Our Condolences,
Glen and Brenda Roth
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