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Who knows? Probably just playing the part. If they were calling the quarters or casting a circle, that might be different.
Dunno, but they did score their first goal in the first minute.
FINALLY got fiber at the house! HUGE upgrade from DSL!
The DSL wasn't that terrible when it worked like it should, it just rarely worked like it should. Rain and wind would slow it down tremendously.
The DSL wasn't that terrible when it worked like it should, it just rarely worked like it should. Rain and wind would slow it down tremendously.
We have had Allow coming through our neighborhood. We were on vacation when they came down our street, and a neighbor said they broke our water service.
Eli's soccer team is still finding their way on Astro Turf. They were shut out, 2-0. What they did succeed in doing was getting some respect from the opposing team and their coaches. The boys put a good scare into the other team. That team has never scored less than five points in a game.
If you've ever seen Goodwood racing on YT, Eli's the 1964 Galaxie 500 XL and the opposing team are the pesky BMC Mini's. Most of the kids on the other team didn't come up to Eli's shoulders. They were on him like stink on shit at first, but after a few got set on their butts, hard, they kept their distance. E spends most of his time on defense but spent the last 10 minutes on offense. He got one good shot at the goal. The goalie caught it in his chest and went down but the kid managed to keep hold of the ball. Props to that kid, because we all heard E make contact with the ball and heard the goalie go, "OOOOFFFF!" when it hit him.
I think we get a two week break from hockey and soccer for the holidays.
If you've ever seen Goodwood racing on YT, Eli's the 1964 Galaxie 500 XL and the opposing team are the pesky BMC Mini's. Most of the kids on the other team didn't come up to Eli's shoulders. They were on him like stink on shit at first, but after a few got set on their butts, hard, they kept their distance. E spends most of his time on defense but spent the last 10 minutes on offense. He got one good shot at the goal. The goalie caught it in his chest and went down but the kid managed to keep hold of the ball. Props to that kid, because we all heard E make contact with the ball and heard the goalie go, "OOOOFFFF!" when it hit him.
I think we get a two week break from hockey and soccer for the holidays.
Pretty proud of Owen and what he did last night.
Last night was the first time O was able to go roller skating with me since school and hockey season started. When other skaters see his speed and moves, they tell me how good he is at it. I just say I want to be him when I grow up.
Anyway, he's going through a growth spurt and has an appetite to match. He went to get a candy bar from a vending machine and got two instead of one. He was a bit upset when I said that he was one up on the vending machine. He took the extra candy bar to one of the staff to give it back. They let him keep it.
The better thing was that there was a woman about 30 on the rink floor that was obviously on skates for the first time. She was struggling. Owen skated up to her and asked if she wanted some help. O skated with her for about twenty minutes and got her somewhat smoothed out. I think he helped her confidence, too. As O and I were getting ready to leave, she came up to O to thank him for his help, then told me that we've all done a good job raising him right. Out of earshot of O, I told her that both he and his brother are very good kids, but they still can be Richards.
Last night was the first time O was able to go roller skating with me since school and hockey season started. When other skaters see his speed and moves, they tell me how good he is at it. I just say I want to be him when I grow up.
Anyway, he's going through a growth spurt and has an appetite to match. He went to get a candy bar from a vending machine and got two instead of one. He was a bit upset when I said that he was one up on the vending machine. He took the extra candy bar to one of the staff to give it back. They let him keep it.
The better thing was that there was a woman about 30 on the rink floor that was obviously on skates for the first time. She was struggling. Owen skated up to her and asked if she wanted some help. O skated with her for about twenty minutes and got her somewhat smoothed out. I think he helped her confidence, too. As O and I were getting ready to leave, she came up to O to thank him for his help, then told me that we've all done a good job raising him right. Out of earshot of O, I told her that both he and his brother are very good kids, but they still can be Richards.
Most definitely awesome!!!!
One question, Did Owen get the young woman's phone number???
If not you still have some training to go.......
Most definitely awesome!!!!
One question, Did Owen get the young woman's phone number???
If not you still have some training to go.......
It wouldn't surprise me if he did.
Most definitely awesome!!!!
One question, Did Owen get the young woman's phone number???
If not you still have some training to go.......
Well, hell. He got a phone number tonight.
O was flying around the rink. I mean 'Holy Shit' fast while I'm more like 'I'm old, I don't wanna fall' speed. A lot of times other kids try to chase him down. Some catch him, most don't. Today, a guy about his Mom's age took off after O. This guy was built like a fire plug and could move. It looked like he might be successful catching his quarry but got his feet tangled and he went down. Hard. He hopped right back up but went to sit for a bit. I went over to see if the guy was alright. He was fine and I told him he was pretty lucky because when I went down like that, they carried me off the rink with a broken ankle.
While we were talking, O skated up to us and asked if he was OK because O had heard about his wipeout and because I was talking to him. The guy introduced us to his little girl. She's a year younger than O and they hit it off pretty well. Her Dad suggested they exchange numbers so she can invite O to her upcoming birthday party.
When I dropped O off, I told his Mom that he got a girls' phone number and she looked at O and said, "Oh, really? Eli's going to be so jealous."
Well, hell. He got a phone number tonight.
O was flying around the rink. I mean 'Holy Shit' fast while I'm more like 'I'm old, I don't wanna fall' speed. A lot of times other kids try to chase him down. Some catch him, most don't. Today, a guy about his Mom's age took off after O. This guy was built like a fire plug and could move. It looked like he might be successful catching his quarry but got his feet tangled and he went down. Hard. He hopped right back up but went to sit for a bit. I went over to see if the guy was alright. He was fine and I told him he was pretty lucky because when I went down like that, they carried me off the rink with a broken ankle.
While we were talking, O skated up to us and asked if he was OK because O had heard about his wipeout and because I was talking to him. The guy introduced us to his little girl. She's a year younger than O and they hit it off pretty well. Her Dad suggested they exchange numbers so she can invite O to her upcoming birthday party.
When I dropped O off, I told his Mom that he got a girls' phone number and she looked at O and said, "Oh, really? Eli's going to be so jealous."
Heck yeah, awesome!
buddy I don't think I've ever laughed as hard as I did when reading the story you wrote about one of them hollering wrecking ball and hitting himself in the nuts
Every time I see your screen name I think of that story and cry laughing so hard !
And for anybody that missed it and wants a good laugh here it is !
You had to remind me,
Owen and I went skating again today. Damned if he didn't meet another young lady. A blond.
I have been trying to get Owen to play some of the rink games like 'Red Light, Green Light' since we started going to the rink together. He's always "Nope". Today, Quinn, the young blond lady, asked him to go out on the floor for 'Red Light, Green Light' with her. And he did. After that, they skated together the rest of the session. I dunno. 9 years old...
He sure didn't get that talent from me. I went to a very small school when I was his age and what few girls were there acted like I had cooties. Told his mom that she should keep an eye on him.
I have been trying to get Owen to play some of the rink games like 'Red Light, Green Light' since we started going to the rink together. He's always "Nope". Today, Quinn, the young blond lady, asked him to go out on the floor for 'Red Light, Green Light' with her. And he did. After that, they skated together the rest of the session. I dunno. 9 years old...
He sure didn't get that talent from me. I went to a very small school when I was his age and what few girls were there acted like I had cooties. Told his mom that she should keep an eye on him.
Starting a new job today that should get me back on track for early retirement.
I didn't get to see the games Saturday because I was out of town, but both Eli and Owen's teams won for once. And won big. Owen scored a hat trick in a 5-3 win. Eli scored two goals in an 8-5 win. Eli also earned a blue card for a 2 minute trip to the bad boy box for...tripping another player. When asked by grandma after the game if he actually did trip the opposing player on purpose, Eli responded, "I'm innocent until proven guilty" with a shit eating grin on his face. The smart assery is strong with that one.
Owen has another game this afternoon.
Owen has another game this afternoon.
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