Daily Routine
First question of the day
"How did you sleep", as in what's your sleep score?
Coby likes to spend time outside. Name a spot you can find him most of the time in Houston.
On the driveway in the shade on the slider bench
What is Sutton's name for Coby?
Coby-O
What is Coby's favorite spot at the lakehouse?
The front porch
The fall brings many family traditions. Which one does Coby make sure happens each year?
The Osborne brothers' birthday get-together
Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day. What's one of Coby's favorite breakfast items?
HEB flour tortillas or eggs
Now we have smart phones with calendars. Nice to keep track of all those...
Dr and dentist appts and also Sutton sleepovers
Sutton loves when Coby makes this for him.
grilled cheese sandwich
What does Coby usually check while out at the lakehouse that helps with his daily step count?
The Canyon Lake level while walking across the dam
Another hobby Coby is enjoying in retirement relates to family and friends and he uses this website as his one way "facebook".
Coby (and Marisa) choose walking as their exercise of choice. What's his normal daily step count?
around 7,000
When the kids were young, Coby would do this as a fan at their events. Now he does it at Sutton's swim meets.
Wanders around
Coby likes everything neat and clean. What cleaning job has Sutton enjoyed helping him do?
Wash the jeep/truck
Coby and Marisa usually prepare their own meals at the lakehouse, but have a favorite place to pick up or eat in.
The Mexican food place by the lake
Coby passed on many Osborne traits and traditions, but this one, combined with the Grovers' strong feelings about it, makes Mindy and Kip hyper about it!
Watching the weather, especially bad weather
Keeping the brain challenged is also good for "seniors". What online puzzle do they tackle most days?
the NYT spelling bee
His Houston colleagues could not believe this uncanny trait Coby had in Houston. He's still got it and Kip has even picked up on it.
Finding someone you know in a crowd
Coby (and Kip) did not pass on their love for sports to Sutton. What activity does Sutton like that Coby and Kip enjoy sharing with him?
Telling a joke
The lakehouse was brand new so many projects were required. How was Coby handy?
Hanging drapes and TV's
Clarence and Modena taught their sons to be thrifty and know the value of a dollar. Name what would be considered a low $ amount and a high $ amount for a common item (in Coby's opinion).
Low = $5 and High = $25?
To reduce stress, how do we keep up with the Astros this season?
Watch the YouTube highlights first thing the morning after the game
Smart phones also have fast food apps with REWARDS! How many food apps are on Coby's phone?
Coby needs to count them now.
What is something Sutton wants to do in the future that he got from Coby?
Have his own pickup truck
Coby has a logical, engineering mind with lots of persistence to go with it. What challenging hobby has he started at the lakehouse?
Working on puzzles with Mindy
Coby has had this life-long gift and preference. He now applies it to this tech-filled world as much as he can.
Talking instead of texting